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"Poshtels" Come to the USA
A new breed of posh hostels—or "poshtels"—have begun appearing in the United States after gaining popularity in Europe. Far from the old image of hostels as rundown, cramped, and…
Today's Eurail Pass: A Conversation on What Travelers Need to Know
The Eurail Pass is not new, but it’s still not as well known among first-time travelers to Europe as it should be. The pass, which has a number of different iterations, allows…
Britain's Exit from the European Union May Have Adverse Consequences for the American Tourist
It may be too early to determine exactly what impact Britain's exit from the European Union may have on us American tourists. Certainly, it will take several months, according to…
What Will Brexit Mean for Travelers? Some Counterpoints from Pauline Frommer
A dream died on June 23, the dream of a unified, peaceful Europe. After centuries of wars, it seemed like the European Union was going to finally forge a partnership between peoples…
An Excess of Tourism Has Now Eliminated Much of the Appeal that the Medieval Cinque Terre Once Possessed
If you're like me, you have spoken to a great many friends on their eve of a trip to Italy, who have made a point of saying that they would include the "Cinque Terre" in…
Zika's Effect on Caribbean Travel
In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to certain Latin American and Caribbean countries affected by an outbreak of the…
In Declaring War Against the "Online Travel Agents," The Major Hotel Chains Have Created a Mighty Reason for Always Going Direct to Those Hotels
The battle between America's large hotel chains and the so-called "Online Travel Agents," who attempt to place reservations at such chains, has now come into the…
The Airlines Have Been Working Hard to Overcome the Much-Publicized Problems at Airports Both Here and Abroad
If you've been disappointed by the failure of U.S. airlines to announce scheduled services to Cuba (now that Americans can freely go there), it hasn't been because of…
Disney Opens Frozen Ride at Epcot
Do you want to build a snowman? You might want to hug one after standing in the hot Florida sun to get into Walt Disney World's new Frozen ride, which opened this week in Epcot and…
Walking-on-Water Artwork Hugely Popular in Italy
The latest large-scale installation by conceptual artist Christo is a 2-mile long walkway covered in saffron-colored fabric and connecting two islands in Northern Italy's Lake Iseo…
Scotland Gets Tourism Boost from TV Show
Tourism in Scotland has grown for the fourth year in a row, and experts think the Starz TV drama Outlander—based on Diana Gabaldon's series of novels about a 20th-century British…
Southwest Unveils New, Wider Seats
You might find a little more legroom on Southwest Airlines flights by the end of the year. The carrier has announced that it's installing what the company calls the "widest economy…
Universal Releases Water Park Details
Universal Orlando has released some details about its new water park, Volcano Bay, which the company promises will be up and running by June 1, 2017. The park will feature 18…
TSA PreCheck Delays
The Transportation Security Administration reports that the number of travelers signing up for its PreCheck program—which allows you to move through airport security faster and…
LGBT Travel After Orlando
In the wake of the Orlando shooting, which took place at a gay bar and appears to have been motivated by homophobia, the New York Times spoke with several leaders in LGBT tourism to…
United's Plan to Boost Revenue: Slimmer Seats, More Chances to Upgrade
United Airlines, which has been struggling since a merger with Continental in 2010, outlined yesterday its plan for boosting revenue. The big news for price-sensitive travelers: by…
New York Passes Anti-Airbnb Bill
New York State has approved a bill that would ban users on sites like Airbnb from posting listings for short-term rentals lasting fewer than 30 days. Violators could be fined up to…
Senate Panel OKs Cuba Travel
Easier travel to Cuba got one step closer on Thursday as a key Senate panal approved several provisions in line with President Obama's effort to restore ties with the island nation.…
Chinese Village's Tourism Plan Turns Into Monkey Trouble
A village in China has a monkey on its back—or, to be precise, 600 monkeys. In a scheme to attract tourists, residents of Xianfeng in the country's Sichuan province lured about 70…
Walking in Memphis: That'll Be $10, Please
It'll cost you $10 to enter Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday nights for the time being. Following a spate of violence along the beloved thoroughfare lined with blues…
Airbnb Vows to Root Out Racism, but Blocks Ability to Sue
Airbnb has responded to complaints from some users that they've had trouble booking rooms on the popular online vacation-rental site because of their race. The evidence isn't just…
A "Refurbishing" by Carnival Cruises of the Classic 'Queen Mary 2', Has Raised Danger Flags About a Possible Alteration of the Latter's Character
Sculpture aboard the Queen Mary 2, 2013When I first learned that the Queen Mary 2 was going into drydock for several weeks, for a "complete overhaul," a "retro-fitting of…
The Legality of Short-Term Apartment Rentals Remains Hotly Contested, But Numerous Additional Companies Have Now Begun Acting as Agents for Such Rentals
Source: FreeImages.com/miro_penevIn all of travel, there is no topic more puzzling and contradictory, more challenging and debatable, than the short-term rental of…
An End in Sight for Hidden Resort Fees?
You know when you see a hotel rate online and then later during the booking process you find out you're going to have to pay a mandatory "resort fee" not included in the advertised…
Disney Comes to Shanghai, the Watergate Reopens, and More: Your Travel Briefing
Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland (Mooshuu/Flickr)Your Daily Travel Briefing is our new daily roundup of travel-related news and information gathered from all over. Check this…