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Pauline Frommer

Article / Local Experiences

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?

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

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.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

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!

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Americans May Soon Need Visas to Travel to Europe

A tit-for-tat spat could have significant consequences for travelers.

Article / Car Rentals

The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again

An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever

Article / Hotels

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?

Article / Arts and Culture

A Visit to Los Angeles' Museum of Broken Relationships

Amidst the circus that is Hollywood Boulevard, a poignant museum shares tales of trauma

Article / Cruises

Oprah Leads the Charge of Lifestyle Brands at Sea

A New Era in Partnerships for Cruise Lines Could Mean Different Types of Cruises

Article / Local Experiences

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

Article / Passportable

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…

Article / Local Experiences

Bite-Sized Volunteer Vacations

How to Do Good on Vacations That Aren't Only Devoted to "Voluntourism"

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Passportable

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…

Article / Passportable

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…

Article / Hotels

The Latest Travel Scam Targets Conference Attendees

A cautionary tale and some tips.

Article / Passportable

Have Joint, Will Travel....And Travel...And Travel

Though the election was a buzz kill for many, there was a silver lining for some: a growing haze of pot smoke.California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine all legalized…

Article / Slideshows

Visiting New York City? The Top Pitfalls to Avoid

You've made the right decision in choosing New York City for your next vacation. Few places can beat its cultural diversity, historic sights, topnotch museums, world-class restaurants,…

Article / Local Experiences

Lincoln and Wilson in Washington, D.C.: 2 Presidential Homes Beyond the White House

You don't have to take a White House tour to walk in the footsteps of a U.S. President. The homes of two of America's most complex, important Presidents are open to visitors -- and…

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How to Pick the Best Cruise for You

With cruises, your choice of a ship can make or break the vacation. But many times that decision has as much to do with who you are as a person—and who you will be traveling with—as it…

Article / Passportable

A True "Wow" in Airfares to Iceland

Looks like the American takeover of Iceland is continuing apace.In 2016 alone 325,000 Americans have made their way to this land of geysers, massive waterfalls, fermented shark…

Article / Passportable

A New National Wildlife Refuge Is Declared

Shrubland.OK, it's not as glam an eco-system as beach dunes or plunging, striated canyons. But in the case of this particular swatch—23.4 square non-contiguous miles across six…

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The Wonders of Australia's Outback

Few landscapes are as extreme, as striking or as mysterious as Australia's Outback. Harboring plants from the age of the dinosaurs, a people with possibly the oldest culture on the…

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Pauline Frommer's Travel Resolutions for 2015

“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual," wrote the brilliant Mark Twain. But for once, I’m going…