National Museum Day Is Back This September: Free Entry for One Glorious Day
Posted on 08/19/2021, 2:00 PM
What's better than spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum? Spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum—and not spending a dime on the experience. Thanks to the Smithsonian, a collection of museums that's always free, some 482 museums, historic sights, and other cultural hubs across all 50 U.S. states will grant free entry on Saturday, September 18. These include attractions fo...
The USA's Newest Low-Cost Airline, Avelo, Announces East Coast Routes
Posted on 08/19/2021, 10:00 AM
Avelo Airlines, the newbie carrier with the soul of a soda (its tagline: "Refreshingly Smooth Travel") and nicely fizzy pricing structures, has decided to make New Haven, Connecticut, its second hub. We told you about the carrier when it debuted its network of West Coast routes in mid-April, linking Hollywood-Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area with smaller airports around the West. Now, Ave...
New Orleans to Require Proof of Vaccination for Restaurants, Casinos, More
Posted on 08/16/2021, 8:00 AM
With infections surging and Louisiana vaccination rates lagging, the mayor of New Orleans decided to move quickly to shore up public health protections, announcing on Friday that all restaurants, bars, casinos, and other indoor spaces would require proof of vaccine. Proof of a negative Covid-19 test that has been taken within the past 72 hours will also allow entry. Patrons will still be permitted ...
The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in the Autumn
Posted on 08/14/2021, 3:00 AM
Which American national parks are at their best the fall months? Frommer's chooses the top ones. | Frommer's...
The Best Covid-19 Testing Method for International Travel? There Are Problems
Posted on 08/10/2021, 1:00 PM
If we've learned one thing about Covid-19, it's that not only is the virus constantly mutating, but so are the realities of life during this pandemic era. We've covered the tests needed to return to the United States as per the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) regulations, but some problems with those methods have arisen. Now not all of them are equally easy to use. Some background In January...
New Analysis Shows Most Popular Cocktails in All 50 U.S. States (and Across the World)
Posted on 08/05/2021, 4:00 AM
Americans drank a lot at the height of the pandemic. That's no secret. But what kinds of drinks shifted dramatically, with hard liquor sales growing far more than beer or wine sales, according to a recent Bloomberg examination of the Commerce Department's monthly spending data. Now a new analysis indicates which cocktails all that hooch was made into, state by state. A clothing manufacturer call...
What to Do About Canceled Flights in This Summer of Airline Meltdowns
Posted on 08/03/2021, 2:00 PM
When American Airlines went through a rocky period early in June, when it canceled 10% of its flights during a fraught Father's Day weekend, I warned that the company's problems would likely continue and spread to other carriers. My crystal ball turned out to be crystal clear. Not only has Southwest Airlines had major issues with canceling flights this summer, but American has seen rolling cancel...
Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the U.S.
Posted on 08/02/2021, 8:00 AM
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August in the Northern Hemishere. Here's how to see the show in the United States.
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New York City's Pro-Vaccine Rules Could Make It the Favored Destination for Many
Posted on 07/30/2021, 1:00 PM
[Updated August 3: New York City will now require proof of vaccine to dine inside a restaurant or go to a gym or stadium. Complete details here.]In the last week or so, New York City's major touristic institutions have put out a clear-as-gin signal that only vaccinated travelers will be welcomed. On Friday, the Broadway League, which governs the mainstream theatrical industry, announced that if au...
Historic Hudson Valley Brickyard Transformed Into Luxury Resort
Posted on 07/20/2021, 7:00 AM
Pillow menus, a social hour with wine in the lobby, goldfish in guest rooms—in the last decade or so there's been an arms race among hotels over which can create the most original amenities. Then when a perk catches on, many other competitors copy it and the cycle starts anew. In the Hudson Valley, I recently encountered a fun and unique addition to this ongoing game of hospitality one-upmanship....
