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How to Pick the Right Tour Company For You
Finding the right tour company shouldn’t be as difficult as it is. But multi-day tours are complex. Their success depends on a number of factors: the talents of the guide(s), the logic…
The Travel Industry Steps Up for Hurricane Harvey—And Rewards Those Who Help
As Biblical flood scenes flash across T.V. screens, and the battered residents of Texas brace for a clean-up of massive proportions, help is on its way from the travel industry. We’ve…
Where's Everybody Going? The United Nations Provides Some Answers
If you've been feeling more crowded than usual on vacation this year, it's not your imagination. The United Nations World Tourism Organization just released its tourism barometer…
The Case of the Missing Gift Certificate: Flying in the Age of Monopolies
An airplane aisle separated the haves from the have nots. I’m not writing about the aisle separating business class and economy. No, in this case, the left-side of the plane, on a six…
The Top 10 Things to Do in the Berkshires
Practical concerns determine where most people settle. Not so much in the leafy Berkshires, though. Come here, talk with the residents, and you’ll find that many moved to Lenox,…
A New Warning About Cocktails at Some Mexican All-Inclusive Resorts
Toxic alcohol is a rising problem at some unethical resorts in Mexico. Here's what you should know—and how to tell if you've had sub-par booze.
Is This the End of Air Passenger Bumping?
United Airlines' test of a new program could solve one of the biggest problems the airline industry has created for itself.
8 Things You Didn't Know About New York City
When you live in a city your entire life, as I have, you learn things about it that few tourists get to know. Here are some odd facts that I’ve learned that will deepen your own…
Mackinac Island: Lost in Time
Gone with the Wind has the largest movie fan club in the world. What comes in second? It isn’t Star Wars or Titanic . No, that honor belongs to a film that was a commercial flop…
Legal Marijuana Has Come to Las Vegas
Pot has joined Sin City's list of legal vices. What do you need to know before you toke?
Where to Go in New York City's Central Park
Central Park serves as New York City's backyard, its outdoor gym, its daytime pick-up bar, its concert hall, and, in summer, when dozens don bathing suits to soak up the rays, its…
10 Travel Hotspots Where Nobody Went When Frommer Guides Began
Sixty-five years ago, when the Frommer guides were launched with the publication of Europe on 5 Dollars a Day , the world was a smaller place—at least for American travelers. Yes, we…
The New Book "Backpacking 101" Is An Excellent Tool For Novice Wilderness Explorers
It explains what you need to know before you strap on a pack and hit the trails.
Wetland Wonders: New Orleans’ Best Day Trips
Gators, and wild boars and snakes—oh my! Just another reason Louisiana is such a good place to vacation. Take a swamp tour with us!
Americans May Soon Need Visas to Travel to Europe
A tit-for-tat spat could have significant consequences for travelers.
The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again
An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever
New York City is Suddenly Becoming a Lot More Affordable
Is the reported "Trump Slump" turning expensive trips to the Big Apple into lower-priced, low-hanging fruit?
A Visit to Los Angeles' Museum of Broken Relationships
Amidst the circus that is Hollywood Boulevard, a poignant museum shares tales of trauma
Oprah Leads the Charge of Lifestyle Brands at Sea
A New Era in Partnerships for Cruise Lines Could Mean Different Types of Cruises
Greeter Tours Are a Wonderful—and Free—Way to Explore Cities Around the Globe
Today more destinations than ever are offering free volunteer tours of vacation destinations
Zippier Wi-Fi Coming to Your Next Hotel
Though you might not see much difference in the bedroom decor from a Marriott Hotel in one city to another one city over, each is likely to have a different owner. That's because the…
Bite-Sized Volunteer Vacations
How to Do Good on Vacations That Aren't Only Devoted to "Voluntourism"
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…
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…
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…