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Pres. Trump Has Reinstated a Cuba Policy That Has Been an Abject Failure for 50 Years
Posted on 06/19/2017, 8:00 PM
Pres. Trump's Cuba decision senselessly turns back the clock, reversing gains for both countries—and for U.S. travelers. ...
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Proposals to Privatize Air Traffic Control Are Based on Ideology, Not Practicality
Posted on 06/11/2017, 8:00 PM
The Trump Administration wants to put air traffic control in the hands of a private corporation. Should that worry you?...
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Travel Without Hesitation to Foreign Democracies, but Steer Clear of Authoritarian Nations
Posted on 05/21/2017, 8:00 PM
The risks outweigh the benefits of visiting countries with oppressive governments, says Arthur Frommer...
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Vacation in One of the Less Popular Destinations This Summer for a Fine Travel Experience
Posted on 05/21/2017, 8:00 PM
Where should you travel this summer? Off the beaten path, says Arthur Frommer.
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A New Texas Law Will Turn Traffic Stops Into Interrogations of Drivers' Immigration Status
Posted on 05/10/2017, 8:00 PM
A Texas law requires state troopers to investigate the immigration status of drivers during routine traffic stops. The ACLU has issued a Texas travel alert in response....
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The Discovery of an Octopus in a Miami Beach Car Park Poses a Threat to the City's Tourism
Posted on 05/10/2017, 8:00 PM
Sea levels are rising in Miami Beach—and that could permanently change life and tourism there....
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The New Book "Backpacking 101" Is An Excellent Tool For Novice Wilderness Explorers
Posted on 05/03/2017, 8:00 PM
It explains what you need to know before you strap on a pack and hit the trails....
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Fox News and Rupert Murdoch Are Now Owners of the National Geographic Magazines and TV Show
Posted on 04/26/2017, 8:00 PM
What once reliably delivered scientific reportage will now be controlled by a man famous for putting politics first....
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Emirates Airline's Decision to Cancel Flights to the United States Because of Administration Policies Will Reduce Income and Jobs Here
Posted on 04/20/2017, 8:00 PM
A sharp reduction in foreign tourism will do far more economic harm than can be offset by corporations adding American jobs here and there....
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Media Stories About the Violent Removal of a Passenger from His Flight Have Overlooked Important Considerations
Posted on 04/13/2017, 8:00 PM
Arthur Frommer weighs in on airline overbooking—and why passengers should be compensated a lot more....