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How to Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge for Free Online

The annual summer solstice gathering at Stonehenge has been canceled this year due to the pandemic—but don't worry: There's a virtual workaround. The longest day of the year is usually…

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Holland America: Sorry, Canada and Hawaii, We'll Just See You in 2021

Holland America has just cleared its schedule of Hawaii and Canada cruises until 2021. Previously, the cruise line put a "pause on" (i.e., canceled) its Alaska, Europe, and East Coast…

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Hurtigruten Will Go from England and Germany to the Northern Lights and Fjords

Don't sleep on Hurtigruten! The Norwegian ship line has been doing everything it can to become a household name outside of Norway, and not even the pandemic is slowing the effort…

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Maine Announces New Ways Tourists Can Get Around Its 14-Day Quarantine

Maine, more than most destinations, has been between a rock and a hard place. And I'm not describing the famously jagged coastline. Not only is Maine unusually reliant on tourism—it's…

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Disneyland Plans to Reopen in July on Its 65th Birthday

Update, June 24: Disneyland Resort has postponed the planned July 17 reopening for its two theme parks, and it has not yet set a new date. “The State of California has now indicated…

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Glamping Retreat in Utah Takes Social Distancing to a Whole New Level

It's an odd time to be debuting any kind of tourism facility.But a new luxury encampment in southeastern Utah may be just right for our era. The retreat promises to give guests all the…

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Which U.S. Airline Is the Worst About Giving Pandemic Refunds?

Government complaints filed in March by consumers against airlines jumped by 347% compared to the previous year, according to newly released data from the Department of Transportation…

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Miss Airports? Watch This Hilarious Homemade Re-Creation of Flying

A lot of us have had to cancel travel plans lately. But few have responded with the DIY élan of Dana Jondahl. When her annual birthday trip was nixed by the pandemic, the 34-year-old…

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Do Not Disturb Until 2021: South Africa Takes Huge Gamble with Tourism

From Caribbean islands to European culture capitals, most destinations with economies that depend to a significant degree on tourism are in a hurry to welcome international visitors…

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Meet Orlando’s New Safety Mascot: Social Distancing Skunk Ape at Gatorland

Orlando's Gatorland, a wildlife park and venerable locus of Florida kitsch, reopened to visitors on May 23, getting the jump on the region's larger, younger, slicker family-friendly…

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Plan U.S. Travel With This New Interactive Map of Each State's Covid-19 Rules

We need to give a big thank you to the National Governors Association. It just created an interactive map, the Covid-19 State and Territory Actions Tracker (pictured above in a…

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Interactive Tool for Tracking Travel Restrictions Around the World

A handy online tool for tracking travel restrictions across the globe has been unveiled by the Montréal-based International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing…

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Dream Job Alert! Drink Beer and Hike Mountains All Day for $20,000

Know anyone looking for a job? Or should I ask, "Do you live under a rock?" Of course you know someone who is unemployed right now. And if that's not you, be a mensch and tell your…

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Our Travel Podcasts: Camping, Closed Borders, and a Chat with Travel Writer Don George

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

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Las Vegas Casinos Have an Official Reopening Date

Casino resorts in Las Vegas and elsewhere throughout Nevada will reopen to the public on Thursday, June 4, the state's governor, Steve Sisolak, has announced. “We’ve taken every…

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Walt Disney World Parks Plan to Return July 11 with New Rules

Walt Disney World near Orlando has presented its reopening plan to local authorities, revealing an intention to reopen in stages beginning Saturday, July 11. The gradual process begins…

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Our Weekly Travel Podcasts: Reopening Beaches, Orlando, and Vegas

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

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The UK Announces New Entry Requirements, And They're Tough

The United Kingdom has announced the first stage of its coronavirus reopening plan—and critics are saying it's no better than staying closed. As of June 8, all arrivals will be…

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Universal Orlando's Theme Parks Reopen June 5 with Strict New Rules

Universal Orlando Resort is bringing Harry Potter back. The resort's post-coronavirus operating plan received government approval this week, so Universal's two theme parks, Universal…

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Annual Ranking Crowns USA's Best Beach. But Is It Open?

Grayton Beach State Park in the Florida Panhandle is the new best beach in the United States, according to the annual ranking by coastal expert Stephen Leatherman, a Florida…

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Beach Blanket Bingo: Seaside Reopening Rules Are Shore Confusing

Summer's going to be complicated. Beaches around the world may be reopening, but that doesn't mean each place is welcoming back sun seekers the same way. If you were thinking you…

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MGM Resorts Bringing Back a Favorite Vegas Perk

When the Las Vegas Strip reopens after the coronavirus lockdown, free parking will be making a Sin City comeback as well. Once a standard feature at casino hotels along the Strip, the…

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Our Weekly Travel Podcasts: Airline Masks, Charities, and Border Testing

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

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St. Lucia's Reopening Plan Might Predict the Future of Caribbean Vacations

To date, the mountainous Caribbean paradise of St. Lucia has recorded just 18 Covid-19 cases. Everyone has recovered, and the island wants to get back to business. The problem for this…

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Send Your Taste Buds on a Road Trip with These Regional Recipes

Long before "foodie travel" became a term anybody used, Jane and Michael Stern published Roadfood in 1977. That first guidebook to the best regional eateries in the United States…