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In Its Ability to Start and Stop the Flow of Outbound Tourism, China Possesses a Mighty Weapon to Use Against the West
Posted on 12/12/2016, 7:00 PM
Despite what fevered political rhetoric may imply, international relations cannot be simply reset. Countless American families depend on the tourism relationship between the United States and China....
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A Corps of English-Speaking Volunteers Called "Wardens" Comes to the Aid of Beleaguered Tourists in Emergency Situations Overseas
Posted on 12/12/2016, 7:00 PM
When a U.S. embassy or consulate is not permitted to help travelers—a common predicament—it may enlist the assistance of a friendly expat. Meet the "warden," the volunteer who could save your next trip....
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Though the Unusual Current Strength of the U.S. Dollar Is Harmful to the U.S. Economy, It Greatly Benefits the U.S. Traveler: A Moral Issue
Posted on 12/08/2016, 7:00 PM
Across the globe—in Central America, Asia, Europe, and beyond—a dollar goes awfully far these days....
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Three Major Issues in Travel—Airbnb’s Right to Operate, the Continuation of “Marijuana Tourism,” and Travel to Cuba—Remain Unresolved as We Enter the New Year
Posted on 12/08/2016, 7:00 PM
Before we head into the new year, Arthur Frommer considers some of 2016's unfinished business....
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In a Dramatic and Somewhat Unexpected Change, Lines at Airport Security Gates Have Greatly Shortened, Easing the Process of Checking in for a Flight
Posted on 12/05/2016, 7:00 PM
After doomsday headlines about endless security lines last summer, airport screenings have gotten downright speedy. Do we owe the TSA an apology?...
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In the Most Recent of Nominations, a Distinguished Magazine Has Named Its Choices of "Best Cruise Line" for Various Needs
Posted on 12/04/2016, 7:00 PM
U.S. News & World Report releases its annual list of the best cruises for value, families, luxury, and more...
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For Americans, the Conditions for International Travel Are Better Now Than They Have Been for Years
Posted on 12/01/2016, 7:00 PM
From plunging airfares to a strong dollar, things couldn't get much better for Americans abroad....
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Bite-Sized Volunteer Vacations
Posted on 11/30/2016, 12:15 PM
How to Do Good on Vacations That Aren't Only Devoted to "Voluntourism"...
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Devaluation of the British Pound Has Made Attendance at the Oxford and Cambridge Summer Schools Much Cheaper Than Before
Posted on 11/21/2016, 7:00 PM
The smart way to take advantage of the U.K.'s slumping pound? Enroll in the summer programs at Oxford or Cambridge. ...
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An Angry Airbnb, Cattle-Car Airfares, Trump's Impact on Travel, and Colombia's Truce: Four Major New Developments in Travel
Posted on 11/21/2016, 7:00 PM
Arthur Frommer weighs in on four news developments that could affect travelers....