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Pauline Frommer

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Slideshows

Adventures You Can Only Find in Las Vegas

As we all know, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. And some things ONLY happen here. So if you find yourself heading to “Lost Wages,” try one of these unique adventures—where else…

Article / Slideshows

8 Less Usual Ways to "Do" Las Vegas

Sure, you could blow your budget on a Cirque show, an evening at the crap tables and a meal at a celebrity chef’s joint that costs more than your monthly mortgage. But there are other,…

Article / Slideshows

Seven Fabulously Beautiful Places You Likely Never Thought of Visiting

Sure, everyone knows the Grand Canyon’s an eyeful, and few cityscapes rival the loveliness of San Francisco. But there are other areas and sights of enviable pulchritude that often get…

Article / Slideshows

Exotic but Kid-Friendly: 7 Top Spots for Family Vacations (UPDATED 2021)

I traveled to Europe with my guidebook-writing parents for the first time when I was four months old. When it came to traveling with my own kids, though, I was more conservative: I…

Article / Slideshows

How To Plan a College Tour Vacation

Is having your kid leave for college more painful than childbirth? I’ll let you know when I’m there. Right now, I’m at the start of the process: looking for an institution to dump her…

Article / Slideshows

The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them

Just as some pleasures are unique to summer travel, so are some of the painful mistakes one can make. Make too many of those errors, and the good stuff can go out the window. So here’s…

Article / Slideshows

Travel 101: How to Get the Most Out of Hotel Loyalty Programs

Like labradoodles, travelers are expected to be loyal to earn "treats". But not all travel loyalty programs are the same. In fact, those offered by the airlines are extremely different…

Article / Slideshows

What to Do in New York City If You Don't Have Much Time

How fast the time flies during a visit to New York City ! With so many sightseeing and entertainment options—including some of the world's most important historical and cultural…

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What We Wish They'd Told Us About Cruises Before We Went

You show up, you eat 10 meals a day, you explore some cute ports, and head home with a professional photo of yourself and your family on the ship's formal night. That’s all you need to…

Article / Slideshows

Mexico's Next Big Thing: The Riviera Nayarit

Why head to the so-called Riviera Nayarit, that 192-mile stretch of “fun in the sun” along the Pacific coast of Mexico? Sure, a lot of the reason to head here has to do with golden…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

How You Book Rail Is About to Change

Train travel is a $300 billion market. Globally, more than twice as much was invested in high speed rail as it was in air transportation last year. And that’s how it should be.…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A New Hotel Booking Engine Emerges for the "Text Only" Crowd

Today, more than ever, the medium is the message….as much as the message itself. If you have a friend (or child) who refuses to talk on the phone, but wants to have every interaction…

Article / Air Travel

How to Make Time at the Airport a Bit Less Stressful

Everyone wants to go on vacation. Nobody wants to go to the airport. But with the following tips, your stay in that purgatory could be just a hair more tolerable.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Priceline Ditches Its "Name Your Own Price" Program for Airfares. What's the Real Meaning of This Move for Consumers?

When Priceline launched its “Name Your Own Price” feature for airfare some 15 years ago, the effect was electric. A major company had pulled back the curtain, letting the public in…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The Fees Travelers Love....At Least for Now

Discuss the mechanics of travel with most folks and the talk inevitably turns to fees. Sometimes you can actually feel the room heating up as travelers rail against having to pay…

Article / Local Experiences

How to Find the Right Travel Agent for You

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