British Pound at Lowest Value Against Dollar Since 1985: Is It Time to Visit?
Posted on 09/23/2022, 2:15 PM
This week, the United Kingdom's government, beset by financial issues, announced a slate of tax cuts for the wealthy and increased spending. The market instantly slid, and the exchange rate for the pound is hitting historic lows.The value of the British pound is now at a level that hasn't been seen for 37 years. See how the value of the pound has tumbled by more than half in 10 years on this graph ...
NYC Airports No Longer Include Newark—How the Rule Change Could Affect Travelers
Posted on 09/23/2022, 6:00 AM
Newark is no longer in New York. Geographically, of course, the New Jersey city never was. But Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is so close to New York City—closer, in fact, than the Queens-based John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is to some parts of Manhattan—that Newark has previously been lumped in with JFK and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) under the same multi-airport city code of...
The Largest Immersive Digital Arts Center in North America Opens in New York City
Posted on 09/19/2022, 1:15 PM
New York City has more art galleries than any other city on the planet. It is also home to 43 dedicated art museums, many of which have world-class collections. So why does it need another art-centric venue? The short answer would be: It doesn't. And yet . . . French import Hall des Lumières, which opened on September 14 in Manhattan's Financial District, brings a deeply satisfying experience to ...
Online Renewal of U.S. Passports Reopens for a Limited Time
Posted on 09/16/2022, 2:45 PM
Update: The portal for renewing U.S. passports online has reopened as of October 11. In September, the window was open for less than two days before slots filled up. After October's window closes, it will reopen again in November on an unspecified date. The story we ran when the window opened in September follows:At 11am Eastern time Friday morning, the U.S. State Department reopened applications f...
Frommer’s Ireland: The Top New Attractions and Where to Go with Limited Time
Posted on 09/14/2022, 4:00 PM
Ireland remains a destination where travelers can escape the chaos of contemporary life, according to Frommer's author Yvonne Gordon, whose comprehensive and freshly updated Frommer's Ireland just hit bookstore shelves. Traumatized by traffic, packed airports, and hordes of selfie snappers? In Ireland, "you can sometimes have a whole hiking trail or beach to yourself," Gordon told us. Of course,...
Find Out What You're Owed for a Canceled Flight with This New Online Tool
Posted on 09/06/2022, 10:30 AM
UPDATE, September 6: This post, originally published September 3, has been updated below. As we reach the end of a summer travel season plagued with flight delays and cancellations, airlines and the federal government are at last doing more to keep passengers better informed about what they're owed when their planes don't leave on time—or at all. Just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend, the ...
Lawsuits Against Hertz/Dollar for False Rental Car Arrests to Reach the "Hundreds"
Posted on 08/24/2022, 5:00 PM
The Hertz Corporation, the rental giant that also owns Dollar Rent A Car, is facing a growing tsunami of lawsuits after having hundreds of customers arrested. NewsNation, the Chicago-based nationwide news channel that used to operate as WGN, has been closely tracking the scandal. Investigative journalist Rich McHugh broadcast a report on August 17 that was particularly damaging. McHugh obtained ...
What Will Fall Foliage Be Like in 2022? Predictions from an Expert
Posted on 08/23/2022, 11:00 AM
We've got encouraging news for leaf peepers—and it comes from a real expert. Aimee Tucker, the digital editor of Yankee magazine and NewEngland.com, told me on this week's edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast that the publication's chief meteorologist and tree expert, Jim Salge, has been using the word "spectacular" to describe what the fall foliage will be like in most of New England thi...
$500 for Oysters? How Tourists Can Avoid Big Overcharges at Restaurants
Posted on 08/13/2022, 7:00 AM
A beach restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos (pictured above) has garnered a lot of negative attention this summer for allegedly charging tourists prices that make LaGuardia Airport's notorious $27 beer look reasonable by comparison. Several high-profile complaints have been lodged against the business, a seafood joint called DK Oyster. A pair of Canadian honeymooners claimed the place charg...
The FAA Wants Your Thoughts on Airplane Seat Sizes
Posted on 08/02/2022, 5:45 PM
If you think airplane seats are too small—and it's hard to imagine anyone this side of Smurf Village who wouldn't feel that way—the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would like to hear from you. The transportation regulatory agency is seeking comments from the public relating to the safety of cramped cabins. Anyone can respond for 90 days after the request for recommendations is publishe...