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Jason Cochran

Article / Packing & Luggage

The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: 20 Presents So Good You May Keep Them for Yourself

We’re calling it a gift guide, but who are we kidding? You’re going to want some of these for yourself.Each of these products has been hand-selected by Frommer's editors for making the…

Article / Air Travel

Here's Each Airline's Rebooking Policy for Flights Canceled by FAA Reductions

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that in response to the government's failure to reopen, it will cull the flight schedule in the United States by about 10% starting…

Article / Air Travel

Before You Fly During the U.S. Shutdown, Check These Websites

The U.S. federal shutdown has lasted more than a month. Workers in the Transportation Security Administration and in the air traffic control system have not been paid, and their…

Article / Slideshows

Take the Museum Home! 23 Gorgeous Coffee Table Books of Great Museum Collections

Although accessing great museums is a primary impetus for travel, the best institutions in the world often publish their collections on the printed page so you may bring their…

Article / Money and Fees

Why You Shouldn't Trust Uber's Price Quotes for Taxis

We've catalogued a lot of shady practices by Uber, the ride app. We've warned about how Uber pre-selects a payment method that costs you more money.We've warned you that Uber hides…

Article / Hotels

New Trend: Hotels Are Charging Much More for the Fees You Don't Ask About

One of the benefits of writing a published guidebook for the same destination year after year, as many Frommer's writers do, is that the constant observation of a place makes it much…

Article / Air Travel

Can You Opt Out of a Face Scan for International Flight Departures in the U.S.?

This month, a facial recognition system at U.S. airports completed its pilot stage and moved to official implementation. As of September 26, there are 57 major American airports where…

Article / Miscellaneous

Close the National Parks for the Shutdown or Risk Crime and Death, U.S. National Park Rangers Beg

An urgent warning has been issued jointly by the Association of National Park Rangers and the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks (CPANP) to beg U.S. Secretary of the…

Article / Miscellaneous

Las Vegas Launches Major '5-Day Sale' to Battle Tourism Nosedive: Up to 50% Off

The summer visitor figures for Sin City are starting to come out, and desperation is kicking in. In June, visitor stats plummeted 11% from the year before. Since January, Vegas…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Filming Locations of 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

As the characters of Downton Abbey reminded us incessantly, the times are changing and we must change with them. For fans of the ITV/PBS historical soap, which ran for five seasons and…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

45 Million Acres of Public Vacationland Open to Loggers and Miners If We Don't Fight by Sept. 19

Most nations in the world no longer retain much of their pristine wilderness. Most societies built over their wild places long before any of us were born.But the United States is…

Article / Miscellaneous

There's Another New Fee on Cruises: Penalties for Missing Dining Reservations

The big cruise lines, which are in constant pursuit of fatter profits to please shareholders, are busy finding new ways to tighten the screws on guests.Last week, word came that…

Article / Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line Throttles Wi-Fi —Now Instagram Reels Cost Another $10/Day

Most of us know that because of the equipment and services involved, Wi-Fi access on cruise ships isn't cheap. The basic package on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), called Voyage Wi-Fi…

Article / Miscellaneous

Flights from $29: Frontier Airlines Goes for Spirit's Jugular by Adding 20 New Routes

At U.S. airports, there's blood in the (TSA-approved 3.4 ounces of) water. Two weeks ago, no-frills Spirit Airlines announced in a financial report that, given the terrible state of…

Article / Miscellaneous

Delta and United Get Sued for Selling Windowless 'Window Seats'

U.S. airlines have turned seat assignments into a profit center. It didn't used to be this way, but that's where we are now. We pay for what we used to get for free.Passengers…

Article / Miscellaneous

The TSA Has Banned These Hair Care Products from Checked Luggage

This year, the Transportation Security Administration has made a few important tweaks to security rules at the airport.In February, the TSA clarified that portable chargers and power…

Article / Miscellaneous

Don't Take Stones or Sand from These Tourist Sights—or You'll Unleash a Curse

In August 2025, a Scottish tourist was on a group tour near the Basilica at Pompeii Archaeological Park outside Naples, Italy, when he noticed a few loose stones under his…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Europe's Newest Overnight Bus Service: Lie-Flat Seats, Wi-Fi & No Kids

The long-planned luxury Twiliner is now taking reservations for its bus service in Europe, and there are major expansion plans in place.Europe may have some of the best passenger rail…

Article / Air Travel

Find Cheap Flights with These Airfare Deal Accounts on Bluesky

Around the year 2000, most airlines ran regular email campaigns to tell travelers about the latest airfare sales. Each airline claimed its own day of the week to spit out an eagerly…

Article / Air Travel

Spirit Airlines Warns Passengers That It May Soon Go Kaput

The message from Spirit Airlines, delivered this week in an official financial filing, couldn't be more stark."Management has concluded there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s…

Article / Local Experiences

In Britain, Follow the Royal Warrants to Shop in King Charles' and Queen Camilla's Favorite Stores

When you’re shopping in London, keep an eye out for one or two crests posted in front of shops. That insignia, when paired with the the phrase "by appointment to...", represents an…

Article / Hotels

Did La Quinta Hotel Really Make Guests Check in by Video Conference?

We know that American business owners are contending with a sudden reduction in low-paid workers, particularly in the hospitality industry, which is being impacted by the ripple…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Summer Heat Stops Travel Cold in Europe: Should We Go in Other Seasons Now?

On July 29, passengers waiting to fly to the United States on Delta Air Lines Flight 297 from Athens, Greece, were told the plane couldn't take off as scheduled. As temperatures closed…

Article / Air Travel

Frontier Airlines Sells You Passenger Rights That Europeans Get for Free

On Wednesday, no-frills carrier Frontier Airlines unveiled its latest optional fee, dubbed Disruption Assistance for Any Reason. If customers buy the add-on at the time of ticketing,…

Article / Miscellaneous

Men Accused of Surveilling Cruise Ships in Mediterranean for Suspicious Reasons

On June 22, a 26-year-old man was arrested near a NATO base in Souda Bay on the popular vacation island of Crete, Greece. He had booked a hotel room overlooking the port and paid in…