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You Can Now Download Netflix to Watch Later
Hooray! Tedious airplane trips just got a lot sweeter.Netflix is finally—finally!—rolling out the ability to download shows to your device to watch later, which means that…
Japan Plans Spa-Themed Amusement Park with Hot-Tub Roller Coaster
If you've ever taken a relaxing soak in a hot spring and said, "Gosh, this is nice, but I wish there were some way to throw in the heart-racing thrills of a roller coaster ride,"…
Carnival Nixes Social-Impact Cruises in the Caribbean
Carnival Corporation has announced that the company is pulling the plug on Fathom cruises, a one-ship line introduced just last year.The point of the brand was to offer…
The Airbnb Review System is Broken. Why Will Nobody Say So?
Guests and hosts must participate in an arms race of compliments in their reviews—or they'll be punished. How can we trust any of Airbnb's ratings?
Trump Threatens Cuba Reversal, Japan Plans Hot-Tub Roller Coaster, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
The Travel Trends That Will Shape Your Next Vacation
Spin the globe: Where will you go in 2017? And just as importantly, what recent developments and coming events will shape your trip? It's prediction time again, so I spoke with nine…
The Annual Frommer's Travel Gift Guide
This year, give the gift that keeps on moving! We combed the current best offerings to find travel gadgets and inventions that actually improve the way we experience places—and we…
You Can Now Use Airbnb to Book Experiences
Airbnb has launched a new service called Trips, allowing users to book experiences in addition to the company's core short-term vacation rentals.The new feature is a section of…
Devaluation of the British Pound Has Made Attendance at the Oxford and Cambridge Summer Schools Much Cheaper Than Before
The smart way to take advantage of the U.K.'s slumping pound? Enroll in the summer programs at Oxford or Cambridge.
An Angry Airbnb, Cattle-Car Airfares, Trump's Impact on Travel, and Colombia's Truce: Four Major New Developments in Travel
Arthur Frommer weighs in on four news developments that could affect travelers.
Melania Trump's Native Country, Slovenia, Anticipates New Interest After Election
The small Central European nation of Slovenia could be an unexpected beneficiary of the 2016 presidential election.It's the native country of Melania Trump, who will be the first…
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals, Airbnb Adds Experiences, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Ruin of Chariot-Racing Stadium in Rome Now Open to the Public
Rome's newest tourist attraction opened to the public last week. And as with so many sites worth seeing in this ancient city, it's actually not new at all.For centuries a huge…
Over-the-Top Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels
For travelers with deep pockets and an overabundance of holiday spirit, several luxury hotels across the country are offering over-the-top Yule-themed packages. Here are three of the…
Wonder of the Seas Review: One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships
The inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship was my inaugural sailing, too. Though I had been on a ferry or two and the occasional water taxi, I had never before set…
One Year After Paris Terror Attacks, French Tourism Still Struggling
November 13 was the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people—and France's tourism industry is still struggling to recover.After a promising start to…
French Tourism Still Struggling, Extravagant Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Luxury Tour of "Outlander" Locations in Scotland
We can't help you follow in the exact footsteps of Outlander's Claire Randall Fraser. After all, she toggles between the 20th and the 18th centuries on that hit Starz show, and,…
Fewer Human Beings Will Be Manning Security Lines At Airports Soon
So the question becomes: is that a good or a bad thing?Sure, it's fashionable, and even bi-partisan, to hate TSA Agents. They've been accused of everything from feeling up…
Venice Protests Dwindling Population Amid Tourist Congestion
Venice might be one of the world's most beautiful places, but you wouldn't want to live there, according to the Venetians who staged a demonstration in the Italian lagoon city on…
Basic Fares Come to United Airlines: You Must Pay to Use Overhead Bins
Hello Middle Seat!United Airlines announced today that they were following Delta's lead and would be offerring so-called "Basic Economy Fares". When Delta started offering similar…
The Latest Travel Scam Targets Conference Attendees
A cautionary tale and some tips.
United Launches Basic Fares, Venice Protests Congestion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Turkey Issues U.S. Travel Warning Following Anti-Trump Protests
Turkey—a frequent subject of travel advisories issued by the U.S. government—has released a warning of its own, alerting Turkish citizens to the dangers of visiting the United…
Canada's Capital City Planning Yearlong Celebration of Country's 150th Birthday
Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday next year, and the country's capital city is going all out.A yearlong event dubbed Ottawa 2017 will feature a slew of concerts, museum…