You Can Take This Epic Himalayan Trek for the First Time in Decades
Posted on 12/21/2021, 6:00 AM
For centuries, just about the only way to cross the mountainous kingdom of Bhutan in the Eastern Himalayas was by a 403km (250-mile) east-west trail connecting ancient fortresses and cliffside Buddhist monasteries (Paro Taktsang is pictured above) via jungle footpaths, suspended bridges, and dayslong schleps through mountain passes and forested valleys in some of the most remote spots on earth. K...
Fully Revised for 2022, Our Guide to Disney World, Universal, and Orlando Is Now on Shelves
Posted on 12/20/2021, 5:00 PM
In July 2020, months before Covid-19 vaccination was available, grateful crowds tearfully swarmed back into the theme parks of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Nothing, it seems, not even the uncertainty of a pandemic, could stifle Americans' passion for the big theme parks. Likewise, nothing can stop Frommer's from serving those vacationers. Our award-winning guidebook Frommer's EasyGuid...
Locate the Nearest Public Restroom in NYC with This Interactive Online Map
Posted on 12/20/2021, 1:00 PM
It always feels like public restrooms are nowhere to be found when the need is pressing. But when you're sightseeing in New York City, the toilet scarcity is not in your imagination. One of the city's, yes, dirty little secrets is that businesses like Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts that offer public bathrooms in other parts of the country often don't have that amenity in Manhattan. Commercial space...
Maker's Mark Will Reimburse Your Checked Baggage Fee for Holiday Travel
Posted on 12/17/2021, 3:00 PM
Holiday travel just got a dram cheaper, thanks to a friendly promotion from Maker's Mark. The Kentucky bourbon distiller has announced that it will reimburse airline baggage fees up to $40 per person through December 31 for participants ages 21 and older who apply. The booze brand has reportedly set aside $50,000 for this promotion, so no more baggage fees will be covered after Maker's Mark reache...
Where Coffee Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in the U.S.
Posted on 12/17/2021, 12:00 PM
Often it's the accumulation of little costs that can really cut into a travel budget. Looking at the prices of everyday items in a destination can give you a good idea of how expensive a vacation there will be. To help in that regard, a recent analysis by personal finance site SavingSpot reveals the cost of a cup of coffee around the United States. Number crunchers considered data collected at Men...
Low-Cost Icelandic Airline Debuts in U.S. with $109 Fares to Europe
Posted on 12/16/2021, 7:00 PM
A fledgling low-cost airline called Play, which has been flying between Iceland and other parts of Europe since 2019, is expanding into the United States with introductory transatlantic fares that begin at just $109. Starting in spring 2022, the no-frills carrier will launch service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS...
Hikers Follow Glow-in-the-Dark Guideposts on This New Stargazing Trail
Posted on 12/16/2021, 2:15 PM
A scenery-focused hike in the dark sounds counterintuitive, but not when the nighttime amble is at Exmoor National Park, a coastal stretch of unspoiled moors between Devon and Somerset in southwest England. The rugged spot has some of the least light pollution and therefore some of the best stargazing in the United Kingdom—in fact, Exmoor was named Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve by...
In New York City, 50% Off Shows and Attractions, Plus Deep Winter Discounts on Hotels and Food
Posted on 12/16/2021, 6:15 AM
Deep winter means deep discounts in New York City. That was true pre-pandemic, but the number of deals has grown exponentially this year thanks to the city's proactive tourist board, NYC & Company. It runs the NYC Winter Outing program, a hub for savings on attractions, Broadway shows, restaurants, and for the first time this year, hotel rooms. The discounts officially run from January 18 to ...
Props and Costumes from TV’s “Dickinson” Join Collection at Emily Dickinson Museum
Posted on 12/15/2021, 6:00 AM
More than 400 props, costumes, and set pieces from the acclaimed Apple TV+ series Dickinson have joined the collection of the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts. The museum encompasses two preserved residences—the Homestead, where the 19th-century poet was born, wrote, and spent nearly every minute of her life; and, next door, the house known as the Evergreens that belonged to Emily'...
Offices at Helsinki’s Grand Railway Station Have Been Turned Into a Hotel
Posted on 12/12/2021, 6:00 AM
Helsinki's central train station frequently appears on lists of the world's most beautiful railway terminals for its art-nouveau design by Eliel Saarinen (not to be confused with his son and fellow architect Eero Saarinen, whose name you might know better, particularly if you attempt crossword puzzles on a regular basis). The Finnish capital's granite-clad behemoth—known for its clock tower and ar...
