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Pauline Frommer

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Wheels Not Wings: Three Tools To Help You Plan Better Bus, Train and Car Trips

With the cost of airfare going up, up and away, many vacationers will be traveling closer to the ground this summer. If you’re one of them, here are three websites that could make…

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New York City's New 9/11 Memorial Museum: A Review

For well over two millennia, humans have been telling one another stories of the dangers of looking back at evil or death. Lot’s wife turned to a pillar of salt because she dared…

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Getting Cheap Tickets to Broadway Shows Just Got Easier

In a savvy move—one likely intended to lure back those theatergoers buying discounted tickets online—the Theater Development Fund has changed the way the line is being handled at…

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Bikini (And Speedo) Ban To Be Instituted On One of Spain's Balearic Isles

And if you guessed Ibiza, you're dead wrong.But before I reveal which island, a bit of history: In 1838 writer George Sand and her lover, composer Frederic Chopin decided to…

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A Bevy of New Exhibits Explore the "Art of Creation" in Washington, DC

German chancellor Otto van Bismarck famously remarked: "There are two things you don’t want to see being made—sausage and legislation.” And though visitors to Washington, DC get to…

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Travel Here, Not There: Why Choosing a "Secondary" Destination May Lead to a Better Vacation

There’s a reason tourists don’t flock to Akron, Ohio. And no, it’s not just because Goodyear decided to close its “World of Rubber Museum” in 2011. (The town’s only real tourist…

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"Mangia! Mangia!" May Soon No Longer Be Italy's Unofficial Slogan. The Changing Face of Italian Cuisine

The Italians are eating very differently today. And so, too, will the visitor when he heads to “The Boot”.That was the surprising revelation when I discussed Italian cuisine…

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A Tip on Digital Safety for Travelers: Always Look for the "S" in http. Here's Why

Identity theft is a growing problem, especially for travelers. That’s because criminals tend to congregate in hotel lobbies, cafes and other areas with free wifi, because they know…

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Airport and Airplane Etiquette: An Interview with "Mister Manners" Himself

In the hopes of restoring some decorum to air travel I decided to interview “Mister Manners”, Thomas Farley. Farley is the author of “Modern Manners: The Thinking Person’s Guide…

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Power Outlets Coming to An Airport Near You Thanks to a New Initiative From United Airlines

The hunt for power outlets at the airport is about to get easier, at least for the passengers of United Airlines (the second largest carrier in the US). Last week it announced…

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Jogging While on Vacation Just Got Easier Thanks To Two Helpful Websites

The spring before last, I headed to France and to a series of hotels that didn't have usable gyms. So though I have a love hate relationship with running---sometimes I love it, more…

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Service Vacations Can Be an Educational and Character-Building Experience for Teens and Tweens

Add “community service” to reading, writing and arithmetic. It’s one of the requirements that many high schoolers must fulfill in order to get their diploma. But even those young…

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To La Dolce Vita! Airfares from the US to Italy Just $438 in April and May

Thanks to the Points Guy for spotting this excellent bargain. It seems that, on a number of dates this spring, airfares from New York's JFK to Milan are being prices at as little…

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You Only Live Once, But You Get to Serve Twice: The Low Down on Tennis Vacations from An Expert

Billie Jean King once said “Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility.” And for many it’s that dichotomy, grace vs.…

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A Primer on Travel Insurance: When You Need It (And When You Don't), Misconceptions About Coverage, and New Trends

If there’s one lesson travelers have learned this winter it’s that even the best-laid plans can go badly wrong. Thanks to a season of unrelenting storms some 1 million flights…

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Bye, Bye Bereavement Fares: American Airlines Announces It's Ditching That Program Ahead Of Its Union With US Airways

In a move that can be seens as either sensible or callous, American Airlines announced last week that it would be adopting the policies of its soon-to-be partner airline US Airways,…

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The Low Down on Shore Excursions: What You Need to Know Before Heading Off On An Ocean-Going Cruise

Cruising is, for the most part, an easy, breezy style of vacation.Or at least that holds for the time on-board ship. But many cruisers, especially first-timers, find that shore…

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Delta's Big Announcement: Mileage Awards Will Soon Be Tied to Money Spent Rather Than Miles Flown

Delta Airlines announced a game-changing move today: instead of giving award miles based on the number of miles a passenger has flown, it will link mileage to the cost of the ticket.…

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When's the Best Time to Book Airfares? A Major Search Engine Comes Out With Some Very Specific, And Helpful, Advice

It's one of the most asked questions in travel: When should I book my airline ticket? According to the mega-airline search site Kayak there's no one simple answer. Or perhaps I…

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Apps That Get You There: Travel Helpers, Both New and Improved

Back in the day, hitting the road would mean hitching up your horse, or filling up the car. Today, making sure your smart phone or tablet is adequately juiced is as crucial a…

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A Round-Up of the Small Improvements That Are Making Traveling More Enjoyable

We may travel to see the Grand Canyon, the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal—big experiences all. But sometimes it’s the small touches that can make the difference between a happy…

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Approaching the Final Stop of the Frommer's Book Tour: Denver! We'll Be At the Oriental Theater on February 18 at 7pm

Its been a blast seeing the United States on this recent book tour. But all good things must come to an end and the end for the Frommer's 2014 book tour comes this upcoming Tuesday…

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The Frommer's Book Tour Heads South: New Orleans Is the Spot: Tuesday February 11 at 6 PM

Sometimes life is good. And it certainly is when you get to spend anytime in New Orleans.But my guess is that even the lucky residents of that beautiful city need a change of…

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The Travel Ins and Outs Of Long Distance Relationships: A Conversation with Romance Expert Andrea Syrtash

According to the Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships (yes, that’s a real organization), some 14 million Americans are involved with people who live a long way from…

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The Frommer's Book Tour Returns to California: San Diego on February 5 and Los Angeles on February 8

It has been so wonderful meeting readers across the United States on this book tour. For the next two stops, it's a return to the great state of California.On February 5 at…