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Media Stories About the Violent Removal of a Passenger from His Flight Have Overlooked Important Considerations
Arthur Frommer weighs in on airline overbooking—and why passengers should be compensated a lot more.
After a Quiet Winter, the World of Travel Has Suddenly Erupted with Distinctive Developments
Arthur Frommer assesses how Trump's policies, European terror attacks, budget cuts, and a new kind of hostel could affect U.S. travelers.
Foreign Students Are Now Among the Groups Reducing Plans to Visit the U.S. in Reaction to Trump's Hostility
Because of Pres. Trump's policies, are foreign students becoming wary of U.S. universities? Arthur Frommer considers how that could damage the travel industry and the U.S. economy…
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia Surely Merits a Visit
Opening soon in Philadelphia: a museum filled with art and artifacts chronicling America's battle for independence in the 18th century.
A Virtual Avalanche of Websites Renting Short-Term Apartments Has Followed the Much-Publicized Success of Airbnb
A host of home-sharing sites, from those offering upscale accommodations to those promising inclusive attitudes, prove that Airbnb isn't the only rental game in town—any town.
An Undoubted Reduction in the Level of Transatlantic Airfares is Currently Underway
Getting to Europe from America is now cheaper than it has been in years, says Arthur Frommer—but the reasons behind the new reality are not all positive.
Three Important Recommendations for Smart Travel That Are Served By Three Smart Websites
Choosing an ethical destination, preparing your cellphone for cost-conscious travel, and improving your trips through yoga—Arthur Frommer shows you where to start your research.
Surprise! These Ships Are Infinitely Superior, and Certainly Cheaper, Than a Standard Alaska Cruise
The 11 passenger ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System, each pursuing a different itinerary among up to 35 communities starting in Bellingham, Washington, are an authentic…
The Travel Press is Reporting the 'Trump Slump,' a Devastating Drop in Tourism to the United States
Experts across the travel industry are warning that masses of tourists are being scared away from visiting the United States, and the loss of tourism jobs could be devastating.
The New Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Is Overwhelmed with Interest
It's such a remarkable attraction that it has been packed with more visitors than it expected, so if you want to go, you'll need to plan ahead.
Looking for a Caribbean Vacation? Here’s a Tweetlike Appraisal of 11 Islands, Less Than 140 Characters Apiece
Which Caribbean island is the best? Arthur Frommer boils the major ones down to what to see and do on each one.
Forthcoming Decisions by Trump May Have a Major, and Not Always Favorable, Impact on the U.S. Travel Industry
Your right to travel has always been intertwined with political affairs, and this moment in American history poses more questions about the future of travel than most.
The U.S. Dollar Continues to Soar Against Virtually Every Foreign Currency, Cutting the Cost of Rooms and Meals Abroad
There's an update to changes in the world currency markets, and the news is excellent for travelers considering a vacation abroad this year.
Despite Fierce Opposition from U.S. Air Carriers, Norwegian Air Has Received Permission to Radically Slash Airfares Across the Atlantic
Norwegian Air is about to introduce some healthy competition on transatlantic flights, making travel a lot easier and cheaper for many more Americans.
Will He or Won't He? Trump Has Not Withdrawn His Threat to Forbid Travel to Cuba
American cruise lines are preparing to enter the Cuban market with force, but will politics quash the budding potential for new jobs, new revenue, and new explorations?
In Its Ability to Start and Stop the Flow of Outbound Tourism, China Possesses a Mighty Weapon to Use Against the West
Despite what fevered political rhetoric may imply, international relations cannot be simply reset. Countless American families depend on the tourism relationship between the United…
A Corps of English-Speaking Volunteers Called "Wardens" Comes to the Aid of Beleaguered Tourists in Emergency Situations Overseas
When a U.S. embassy or consulate is not permitted to help travelers—a common predicament—it may enlist the assistance of a friendly expat. Meet the "warden," the volunteer…
Three Major Issues in Travel—Airbnb’s Right to Operate, the Continuation of “Marijuana Tourism,” and Travel to Cuba—Remain Unresolved as We Enter the New Year
Before we head into the new year, Arthur Frommer considers some of 2016's unfinished business.
Though the Unusual Current Strength of the U.S. Dollar Is Harmful to the U.S. Economy, It Greatly Benefits the U.S. Traveler: A Moral Issue
Across the globe—in Central America, Asia, Europe, and beyond—a dollar goes awfully far these days.
In a Dramatic and Somewhat Unexpected Change, Lines at Airport Security Gates Have Greatly Shortened, Easing the Process of Checking in for a Flight
After doomsday headlines about endless security lines last summer, airport screenings have gotten downright speedy. Do we owe the TSA an apology?
In the Most Recent of Nominations, a Distinguished Magazine Has Named Its Choices of "Best Cruise Line" for Various Needs
U.S. News & World Report releases its annual list of the best cruises for value, families, luxury, and more
For Americans, the Conditions for International Travel Are Better Now Than They Have Been for Years
From plunging airfares to a strong dollar, things couldn't get much better for Americans abroad.
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.
The Election of Trump Could Curtail Our Right to Travel to Cuba
Arthur Frommer's rallying cry: don't let a President Trump take away our rights, as citizens, to travel where we wish during peacetime.