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Cruise Line Dress Codes
The days of tuxedos and evening gowns are gone on most lines, replaced by suits, cocktail dresses, and even jeans. More and more cruise lines are following in Norwegian Cruise…
Drop That Towel! Hotels Get Serious About Foiling Linen Thieves
Is hotel check out about to become a much more emberrassing ritual?It might if you're one of the 5 to 20 percent of hotel guests who steal towels, robes and other linens each…
Last-Minute Deals on Hotels Are Getting Better and Better! Here’s Why
Speak on a mobile phone instead of text? That’s considered a rude act nowadays in many circles. But while mobile technology has, arguably, made us less social, many in the travel…
Marriott Gives Up Trying to Block Your Wi-Fi—Other Hotels Better Not Try, Either
Marriott tried very hard to get the government to allow it to block your Wi-Fi signal. The hotel brand attempted to justify the act as a "security" measure, but in practice, doing so…
The Luck (And Deals) Of The Irish: A Head-Turning Fare Sale from Aer Lingus to Ireland and Beyond
Head across the pond for a quick, and inexpensive, pint of GuinnessThe euro is currently trading at a jaw-dropping…
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Meet hundreds of exhibitors, meet destination experts, get the inside line on special deals, and meet our own Pauline Frommer in person!
A Major Airline Drops the Hated Fuel Surcharge! So Why Won't the Rest of the Industry Follow?
One of the greatest lies foisted upon the American public—right up there with "this won't hurt a bit" and "New Coke will be better"—was crammed down travelers' throats a half…
Bad News, Anglophiles: Hershey's Bars British Cadbury
British Cadbury bars are officially something you can only buy on vacation.Those of us who got a taste for British chocolate on our trips to the U.K. have enjoyed the ability to…
Is it Worth it to Buy a Cruise Line Drink Package?
You may have noticed that cruise lines offer drink packages and wondered whether they're a good deal. The answer is simple but requires some math on your part: It depends on how many…
Newscast Blows the Lid off Fake Online Reviews
Do you trust the reviews you find online? You shouldn't. Watch as PBS' NewsHour exposes user-generated review sites—that is, sites where you primarily find reviews written by past…
Planning a Quick Trip to Havana? The "Casa Particular" May be the Answer to Your Housing Needs
The new and greatly broadened rules that permit Americans to make trips to Cuba have just gone into effect, and a great many of our fellow citizens are now…
When is the Best Time to Cruise?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer for when to sail: It depends on your own personal priorities. Whether you’re looking to avoid the rough seas or score a bargain deal,…
By Converting the Norway Pavilion to a 'Frozen' Attraction, Epcot's World's Fair Concept Dies
On his deathbed, Walt Disney had a dream for his ultimate legacy. He wanted to create a living community in Central Florida where companies could use residents to try out new…
In a Momentous Development, Regulations Have Just Been Announced That Will Greatly Expand the Number of Americans Able to Visit Cuba
The floodgates have opened. Starting now, any determined American will be able to travel, without hindrance, to Cuba. That’s the meaning of the regulations just…
Last Weekend's Street Demonstrations by a Million Parisians Have Served to Remind Us of Our High Regard for France and the French
Thomas Jefferson is supposed to have said (though some scholars deny he did) that “Every man has two countries--his own and France”.I thought of that famous…
Decisions, Decisions: Here Are Some That Will Confront You As You Plan Your Forthcoming Vacation Trip
In travel, there’s always an alternative to consider when you plan your next vacation. Here are some of them:(1) Cruises vs. all-inclusive resort hotels:…
The World's First Drone Film Festival is Actually a Travel Film Festival
Everyone talks about drones—those small unmanned flying robot cameras—as if they're predominately a technology story. But when you look at the sort of footage that comes out of them,…
Spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at a National Park: It's the First Free Entry Day of 2015
Not that the United States' National Parks are all that pricey to begin with. In fact, most don't charge entry fees and the most pricey—places like Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon…
The Growing Strength of the U.S. Dollar May Turn 2015 Into a Halcyon Period for American Tourists
Although the remarkable recent rise in the value of the U.S. Dollar has made headlines, hardly anyone has commented on the impact of that development on international…
Here's an Attempted Explanation for the Surging Popularity of River Cruises
The recemt and extraordinary popularity of river cruises--especially those of European rivers--is one of the great mysteries of travel. River cruises have been…
Head to South Africa This Spring! Full Tours, Including Airfare from the US and Within Country, a Safari and More For Just $1499
Let me start by saying that we have no affiliation whatsoever with smarTours, the tour operator behind this deal. But when we get a press release that makes our jaws hit the…
A New Monopoly on European Airport ATMs Means Lousy Exchange Rates for Travelers
I just had the pleasure of co-hosting our radio show with Samantha Brown, Travel Channel star par extraordinaire. (You can hear the podcast here). Whenever I chat with Samantha, I…
In Sharp Contrast to the Thoughtless Acceptance of TripAdvisor in the U.S., the Europeans are Fining It Big Bucks for Allegedly Failing to Police the Posting of Fake Reviews
Five hundred thousand euros (or $610,000). That's the fine recently levied on TripAdvisor.com by a regulatory commission in Italy. The famous website's violation? The…
Hooray for Hyatt! Its End-of-the-Year Announcement is "Free Wi-Fi for All"
It's nice to end the year on some good news!Hyatt Hotels, that massive chain that now consists of 573 properties in 43 countries, will be offering free Wi–Fi to ALL guests…
Some End-of-the-Year Musings on Current Developments—And Bitter Controversies—in Travel
As we move into 2015, a number of important travel issues seem unresolved and the subject of fierce controversy. Since both travelers and legislators are being asked to resolve…