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Great Italian Escapes
If you venture beyond the tourist-dominated hubs of Rome, Venice and Florence, you'll uncover sophisticated cities, quaint villages, rugged coastlines, traditional towns, remote…
Don't Take Stones or Sand from Vesuvius or These Other Sights—or You'll Unleash a Curse
In August 2025, a Scottish tourist was on a group tour near the Basilica at Pompeii Archaeological Park outside Naples, Italy, when he noticed a few loose stones under his…
What's It Like to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?
This interview was taken from a recent edition of the Frommer's podcast. Pauline Frommer interviewed her adult child, Veronica Stewart-Frommer. The transcript has been edited for…
Find the Treasures: 6 European Art Museum Adventures
'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these six excellent continental art destinations.
7 Popular Tourist Traps — and Where to Go Instead
Ever wonder why tourist traps are so popular? Sometimes, it’s as simple as name recognition, created by effective marketing, and a lack of knowledge about other choices.
Tourism and Terror: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
Fountain Swimmers in Rome, the Airbnb of Boats, and Other Watery News: Today's Travel Briefing
How to Find the Right Travel Agent for You
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Some of Our Favorite Travel Movies—and How to Watch Them at Home
Travel the world without getting off your couch with these films that showcase their locations especially well.
When Will Europe Reopen to Vacationers? A Country-by-Country Guide
The regulations surrounding tourism vary by nation and are rapidly changing, so we'll be updating this article as needed. Bookmark for the latest rules!
Pauline Frommer: It's Tragic That Europe Bans Americans, But I Agree
It’s official: Americans are not welcome in Europe, at least not in the near future. That’s the decision that the European Union formally announced today with its list of nations that…
In Honor of International Dog Day: The Most Popular Breeds in the World
When I travel with my friend Rachel, which I do every other year or so, we come back with as many photos of dogs as we do pictures of monuments. Rachel, you see, is canine crazy, and…
A Shortage of Covid-19 Tests in Europe and the U.S.A. Is Disrupting International Travel
Melissa Fike's December trip to Ireland, her first, was one of the best vacations she'd ever had—until its last 24 hours. Over the course of two weeks, she and her boyfriend saw the…
Frommer's EasyGuide to Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
When American tourists complete their first trip to Rome, Florence & Venice, their attention then invariably turns further south in Italy, to the dynamic city of Naples (along with…
Frommer's Florence and Tuscany day by day
Map your own adventure. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Florence & Tuscany in a short time--with…
Deserted: Eerie Photos of Abandoned Islands Around the World
By definition, islands are cut off from other places. Maybe that's why deserted islands that show signs of once having had human inhabitants feel especially eerie and forlorn. Floating…
Hidden Places: 9 World Wonders You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
When it comes to many of the world's wonders that weren't on maps for a while—the citadel of Machu Picchu, the tombs of Luxor, the Delta Sky Club lounge at DFW—the secret is definitely…
Haunting Photos of Abandoned World War I Sites Around the World
Though often overshadowed by its sequel, World War I had a lasting impact on history, from the conflict's map-altering geopolitical ramifications to the indelible scars that Lost…
Dive Into the Best Underwater Photography of 2021
About 71% of Earth is under water , yet that vast submerged realm remains aqua incognita for most of us, even if we take the occasional snorkeling excursion during vacation. Maybe…
For These European Sights, You Should Reserve Tickets Ahead
Because travel has become so affordable, the world's favorite tourist attractions have never been more crowded. Some of them are so overrun that you could spend as many hours outside…
10 Last–Of–Their–Kind Towns
Lost in the forward-hurtling rush of civilization, by some quirk of fate each of these 10 small towns managed to escape modernization. They’re not just architectural stage sets, but…
The Major Cheap Hotel Chains in Europe That Will Save Your Budget
Every American knows the big, affordable U.S. hotel brands in their own country: Hampton Inn, Best Western, Fairfield Inn, Motel 6, and others. But which brands do you look for when…
The 10 Most Extreme Snowboarding Terrains
Major to moderate steeps, perhaps a chute or three, and glades where good carvers can slide between the trees—these are the types of terrain where you’re liable to find expert…
Look Up! Incredible Ceilings Around the World
In her coffee table book The Art of Looking Up , art historian Catherine McCormack takes a gander at 40 of the world's most spectacular ceilings, highlighting top-of-the-line room…
‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die’ Deluxe Edition: An Exclusive Look Inside
Ever since its first publication in 2003, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die has been a travel classic. Millions of people have mined the pages of Patricia Schultz’s chunky paperback…