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Packing Tips for Road Trips
You may not have to worry about airport security checkpoints or airline baggage fees, but road tripping still involves a fair amount of planning. As you decide what you're going to…
10 Eye-Popping Road Trips with Scenic Drives at U.S. National Parks
Like the Louvre and Rihanna, U.S. national parks reward various levels of engagement, whether that means hitting the highlights or delving for deep cuts. You don’t have to rough it in…
Maine Announces New Ways Tourists Can Get Around Its 14-Day Quarantine
Maine, more than most destinations, has been between a rock and a hard place. And I'm not describing the famously jagged coastline. Not only is Maine unusually reliant on tourism—it's…
Disneyland Plans to Reopen in July on Its 65th Birthday
Update, June 24: Disneyland Resort has postponed the planned July 17 reopening for its two theme parks, and it has not yet set a new date. “The State of California has now indicated…
Senators Say Airlines Have Safety Gaps, Beg for Leadership from Trump Cabinet
Two U.S. senators have written a scathing letter to tell members of Donald Trump's cabinet they're not doing enough to protect traveling Americans on airlines. Edward Markey of…
Pauline Frommer: You Can Help Restore Our National Parks and Create Thousands of Jobs
At the height of the Great Depression, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration. It accomplished two life-changing goals: Over the course of…
Glamping Retreat in Utah Takes Social Distancing to a Whole New Level
It's an odd time to be debuting any kind of tourism facility.But a new luxury encampment in southeastern Utah may be just right for our era. The retreat promises to give guests all the…
Sri Lanka's Reopening Plan for Tourism Is the World's Strictest So Far
As of this writing, Sri Lanka, a country of 21.5 million people, has confirmed only 11 deaths from Covid-19. Due to a rigorous testing, tracking, and quarantine program, the South…
Which U.S. Airline Is the Worst About Giving Pandemic Refunds?
Government complaints filed in March by consumers against airlines jumped by 347% compared to the previous year, according to newly released data from the Department of Transportation…
[Updated 2021] Find a Hookup or Site for Your RV in Four Easy Steps
Availability is far harder to come by this summer, but here are some resources for finding empty campsites for a road trip.
Miss Airports? Watch This Hilarious Homemade Re-Creation of Flying
A lot of us have had to cancel travel plans lately. But few have responded with the DIY élan of Dana Jondahl. When her annual birthday trip was nixed by the pandemic, the 34-year-old…
Cancún Is the Latest Place to Defray Vacation Costs...We Think
Updated June 10This is becoming a strange trend. The Italian island of Sicily announced its intention to help pay for vacations once we're traveling again. So did Japan—but only sort…
In a First, Alaska Requiring Covid-19 Tests from Other Americans
American travelers are finding that the rest of the world doesn't trust them to be coronavirus-free. Several European countries now insist on seeing fresh results of a Covid-19 test…
Do Not Disturb Until 2021: South Africa Takes Huge Gamble with Tourism
From Caribbean islands to European culture capitals, most destinations with economies that depend to a significant degree on tourism are in a hurry to welcome international visitors…
A Statement from Arthur Frommer on #BlackLivesMatter and Racial Discrimination
As persons dedicated to the world of travel, the staff, writers, and editors of Frommer Media have had the unique chance to encounter both racial tolerance and racial discrimination in…
Vegas Weakens on Resort Fees: Can We Deliver the Knockout Punch?
Las Vegas casino hotels are back in business—but that doesn't mean business is good. Returning casinos have been dealt a potentially losing hand: Health measures have taken away…
Meet Orlando’s New Safety Mascot: Social Distancing Skunk Ape at Gatorland
Orlando's Gatorland, a wildlife park and venerable locus of Florida kitsch, reopened to visitors on May 23, getting the jump on the region's larger, younger, slicker family-friendly…
The First Cruise Line Safety Plan Is Out: Acid Fogs and No Buffets
In April, the Centers for Disease Control extended a ban on large cruise ships calling on U.S. ports that is slated to expire in July. When the agency did that, it sent a strong…
Plan U.S. Travel With This New Interactive Map of Each State's Covid-19 Rules
We need to give a big thank you to the National Governors Association. It just created an interactive map, the Covid-19 State and Territory Actions Tracker (pictured above in a…
Interactive Tool for Tracking Travel Restrictions Around the World
A handy online tool for tracking travel restrictions across the globe has been unveiled by the Montréal-based International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing…
Air-Hotel Packages Are Poised to Make a Comeback for Cheap International Vacations
Air-hotel packages have been around for years—but in an economic downtown, these affordable vacation discount deals will be more valuable than ever.
Will Airline Service Cuts Turn Parts of USA Into No-Go Zones?
Like our nation's highway system, airlines play a vital role in knitting together the country, allowing for commerce as well as travel between the states. That's why the federal…
Dream Job Alert! Drink Beer and Hike Mountains All Day for $20,000
Know anyone looking for a job? Or should I ask, "Do you live under a rock?" Of course you know someone who is unemployed right now. And if that's not you, be a mensch and tell your…
Frontier Airlines Is Now Checking Temperatures—Will It Matter Much?
Nearly a month ago, Frontier Airlines announced that it would be the first U.S. airline to screen passengers for high temperatures. Several weeks have gone by, but on June 1, the…
Will Hawaii Secede from the United States? Touristically, We Mean
Imagine if Gov. Andrew Cuomo were to meet with the New York State Legislature to propose a special relationship that only applied to New York State and France. "Because the Empire…