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....
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....
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....
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....
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?...
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...
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....
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"...
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. ...
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....
