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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…

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Gracious Charlotte, NC Here We Come! Arthur & Pauline Frommer to Speak on January 31 at 7pm at Park Road Books

After a brief but wonderfully sunny spell in Miami, we're off to Charlotte to talk with the good folks here about balmy vacations (and other travel matters). We hope you'll join us,…

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Trends and Tips on Traveling with a Disability From Candy Harrington, The Top Expert in this Field

Between 14% and 21% of North Americans have some sort of disability.  In the bad old days, that would have meant a stay-at-home life. Not so anymore. I sat down and spoke with Candy…

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Next Up On The Frommer's Book Tour: Coral Gables, FL on January 27

Not to gloat, but there are perks to dashing around the country on a book tour, especially if it takes you to gorgeous Miami. I'm typing this in front of a swimming pool, as I check…

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West Coast and Then Back East: The Frommers Book Tour Heads to Seattle and Philadelphia

Thanks to all who made our appearance at Powell's such a wonderful experience (especially the wonderful staff of that famed bookstore).We're now in Seattle, where we'll be…

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Off to the Great State of Oregon Next! Please Come to See Arthur & Pauline Frommer at Powell's Books in Portland on Jan 20 at 7pm

The whirlwind tour continues!On May 20th, my father and I are honored to be speaking at the legendary Powell's in Portland, Oregon (largets bookstore in the world!). What will we…

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A Joint Appearance! Both Arthur & Pauline Frommer Will Be Speaking in the San Francisco Area on January 19

I write this from the proverbial cloud, having experienced the most extraordinarily warm welcome in Sacramento. Thank you to Time Tested Books for hosting one of the best talks I've…

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Sky Dining: A New Study Looks At the Most—And Least—Healthy Airline Foods

It’s that time of year again! And if you’re like most of us, you’re likely going to make the resolution to shed a few pounds. But like the rest of the gang, that resolution could…

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Southern (and Central) California Here We Come! The Frommers to Speak in Sacramento (January 16) and Los Angeles (January 18)

Yes, our  jaunt around the United States continues on thanks to Allianz Travel Insurance, our sponsor on this books tour!This week both Frommers will be hitting the road, to get…

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A Quick Round of Tips for Travelers Stranded by the Polar Vortex (Or In Any Weather-Related Delay)

Its ugly at the airports of America this week with tens of thousands of travelers stranded. If you're one of them, or are scheduled to travel later today or tomorrow,  here are…

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Blowing Into the Windy City: Pauline Frommer to Speak in the Chicagoland Area on January 9 and 11

I'm excited--make that thrilled--to announce that the second leg of our book tour, celebrating the launch of the NEW Frommer guidebooks, will kick off in the Chicago area  on January…

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Some Changes, Large and Small, That Will Confront Travelers in 2014

As the recession continues to fade (and that’s a “finger’s crossed” statement), travel companies of all stripes are coming out with new offerings. And more folks are hitting the…

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Pauline Frommer: Lessons I Learned From My 2013 Travels

The more I travel the more I learn. And sometimes the lessons that hit home are about the travel process itself. So without further ado, here are my top head-smacking realizations of…

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And Now, For a Change of Pace, Let's Look at All the Good Things That Are Happening in the World of Travel.

The holidays are here, and for many, that means counting blessings. So instead of devoting a column to the problems of travel—and there certainly are many—I’d like to celebrate…