New York City Clamps Down on Illegal Airbnb Rentals
Posted on 12/09/2021, 5:00 PM
The New York City Council approved a bill today requiring hosts using Airbnb and similar online platforms to register with the city before renting out their homes for less than 30 days. The measure, which is modeled after regulations in other communities such as Boston and Santa Monica, California, is being put in place to give some teeth to an already existing law in New York that bars most renta...
Wasted, Away on a Floating Margaritaville: Buffett's Brand Announces a Cruise Ship
Posted on 12/08/2021, 6:15 PM
It's got a catchy melody, but if you listen closely to the lyric of "Margaritaville," it's clear that it's actually a song of woe—the tale of a man stuck in a tourist trap, getting soused nightly to forget he's wasting his life. The poor shmoe even cuts his foot open on a pop-top can. This boppy dirge, ironically, has inspired the creation of dozens of tourist dens of its own: restaurants, airport...
New Airline Breeze Airways Expands in New York and Florida with Fares Starting at $39
Posted on 12/07/2021, 7:00 AM
Succeeding in the travel industry during this pandemic is no small accomplishment. But little Breeze Airways, which debuted in May of this year, seems to be doing just that thanks to its smart strategy, which CEO David Neelan succinctly explained in a press release sent out on Monday: "Breeze’s business model is to add nice, new non-stop flights on routes where only connecting service is offered by...
An Adele Residency, New Theaters, Record Revenues: Las Vegas is On A Roll
Posted on 12/01/2021, 4:00 PM
While other urban destinations across the United States—particularly those that once attracted business travelers—are still struggling to bring in visitors, Las Vegas is setting records. Michael Lawton of the Nevada Gaming Board told the Associated Press that the third quarter of 2021 was a record one for the Strip's casinos. They brought in a whopping $2.06 billion in revenue, beating the previou...
Do Kids Require Vaccination to Cruise? Here Are the Major Lines' Rules
Posted on 11/30/2021, 7:00 AM
A cruise line–by–cruise line look at vaccinination rules for children under 18
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This Holiday Season, Cruising May Be the Most Affordable Vacation
Posted on 11/24/2021, 11:00 AM
Global supply chain woes are increasing the cost of gifts, a return to air travel is causing airfares to balloon from 2020's lows, and rental car rates are rough at the end of December. But this year, there's no inflation when it comes to cruising. Those who book a sailing for the holidays are finding discounted rates that, in 2021, mirror prices for non-holiday weeks. The prices also look to be,...
Our Newest Guidebook, "Frommer's New York City Day by Day," is Now on Sale
Posted on 11/23/2021, 5:45 PM
You know the moment in just about every rom-com when the montage sequence shows the happy couple bathed in golden light while laughing, smiling, and running around doing cute things? Looking back, the winter of 2019–2020 feels like that to me. I was engaged in my favorite pursuit: researching and photographing guidebooks, and doing so in the most glamorous, exciting, vibrant city on the planet, m...
Will There Be an Airport Holiday Staffing Mess? The TSA Updates the Situation
Posted on 11/22/2021, 3:15 PM
The Biden administration has announced that 90% of the federal workers who were required to be vaccinated by November 22 have now received at least one dose. What's more, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had an even higher rate of compliance: 93% of its staff has gotten the jab. Federal workers who remained unvaccinated were at risk of being removed from their posts. So I am happ...
What Does Marriott's Court Settlement Over Resort Fees Mean for Travelers?
Posted on 11/22/2021, 2:00 PM
As we've reported, the hotel giant Marriott was sued by the attorneys general of both Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania over deceptive resort fee practices. On November 19 a settlement was reached by the company and Pennsylvania, one that both parties are stating will make the hotel booking process far less opaque not just in that state, but across the USA. Pennsylvania's suit zeroed in on the way ...
That Tempting Travel Deal Could Be a Rip-Off. Tips for Spotting a Real Bargain
Posted on 11/18/2021, 10:00 AM
Promoted travel deals are often just marketing—and sometimes scams. Here's how to find the actual values.
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