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Article / Beach & Water Sports

7 Places Where You Can Swim with Whale Sharks Responsibly

When travelers swim with whale sharks, which can be as big as a school bus, their concern need not be for their own safety. Whale sharks are like the cows of the underwater world and…

Article / Hotels

10 of America's Most Haunted Hotels

As the air turns crisp and fall gets into full swing, consider spending a night or two at one of these haunted hotels and inns in Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, Austin, and more.…

Article / Family & Kids

9 Native American Vacation Experiences for Families

Listening to Native legends around a campfire, taking a Jeep ride through the high mountain desert, watching the colorful swirl of dancers at a powwow—exchanges with Native peoples…

Article / Family & Kids

6 Companies You Can Trust for Great Family Vacation Packages

Planning a successful family vacation is work—but not if you let a packager do the work for you. Buying a vacation through a tour operator frees you from the tedious details of…

Article / National Parks

The Most Dog-Friendly National Parks in the United States

It's a scientific fact that dogs are wonderful. Even so, they can cause damage to fragile ecosystems by trampling plants and bugs, can hurt themselves on sharp rocks and steep cliffs,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Adventure Ahoy! Tracking the Real-Life Pirates of the Caribbean

The Caribbean really was a hotbed of piracy at one time—especially during the 17th and 18th centuries, when Europe-bound ships laden with goods from North and South America were easy…

Article / Travel Ideas

Lyon, France, Is Underrated. Here Are 12 Reasons Why It Shouldn't Be.

Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy—those places typically come to mind first when tourists think of France . But Lyon ? It's usually lower on the list. Despite being…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Europe in Autumn: Where to Go in September, October, and November

For travelers averse to Europe’s summer crowds, heat, and prices, autumn is an ideal season to visit many parts of the continent. What’s more, Europe puts on a good show this time of…

Article / Travel Ideas

What's London's Best Observation Deck? Should You Pay? See Photos from Each One

I've been researching and writing the London guide for Frommer's for 20 years now, and let me tell you, a lot has changed in that city over that time.I've been tracking those changes…

Article / Arts and Culture

Nixon, the Beatles, and Bob Ross: 10 Orlando History Spots That Aren't on the Tourist Maps

The standard tourist literature won’t point out these Orlando sights, but at Frommer's, we're anything but standard. Pop culture history happened just outside the theme park gates in…

Article / Photography

Stirring Images of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail from Its Official Companion Book

Stretching across 14 states, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail connects more than 100 churches, schools, courthouses, homes, museums, and memorials that have played a role in the struggle of…

Article / National Parks

The Best National Parks to Visit This Fall

Autumn can be an exuberant season in U.S. national parks. In some of them, the mating calls of elk fill the air. In others, the turning of the leaves gives landscapes a flamboyant…

Article / Money and Fees

Countries Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strong Right Now

Frommer’s got its start in 1957 with a series of guidebooks about seeing the world on $5 a day. As you might have noticed, prices have gone up a little since then.But there are still…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Towering Dunes, Black Sands, and Swimming Next to Skyscrapers: 5 Unique Midwest Beaches

We’re never going to deny the majesty of the ocean, but if your beachy experiences are limited to the coasts, you’re missing out.The Midwest isn’t just farmland and prairies. Thanks to…

Article / Road Trips

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: A Weeklong Itinerary

The Oregon Coast is about 364 miles long. The main artery, U.S. Highway 101 , winds along the entire way, often with the ocean in view. On our leisurely weeklong itinerary, we’ll spend…

Article / Travel Ideas

40 Years After 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,' You Can Still Visit the Movie's Chicago Locations

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Article / Air Travel

Viral Air Travel Hacks: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Frommer’s editors independently assess all travel products featured on our site. In some cases, we may receive an affiliate commission from the purchase of products made from the links…

Article / News

We Toured the New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Here's Our Review

Variously likened to a Tatooine Sandcrawler, a mausoleum, a Minecraft creation, and a giant thumb drive, the architecture of the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center has inspired no…

Article / National Parks

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Summer

Which of the USA’s national parks are at their best in summer? Not all of them. Some get overcrowded and others get overheated (or overcrowded and overheated). If you're looking to…

Article / Travel Ideas

Pearl Harbor and Beyond: Honolulu's World War II Sites

On December 7, 1941—Hawaii's historic day of infamy—Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese, and the United States entered World War II. Honolulu has a rich history from the war years,…

Article / Road Trips

One Week in Northern California: From Lake Tahoe to San Francisco via Yosemite

California’s coastal Highway 1 gets all the attention (and the tourists), but U.S. Highway 395 may be California’s best-kept road trip secret. This 1-week itinerary follows an open…

Article / Food and Drink

4 Restaurants in Rome with Fresh Takes on Italian Culinary Classics

In Rome, changing a classic dish can feel like heresy. Few cuisines are guarded as fiercely; recipes are protected, debated, and passed down like family heirlooms. When Italian cuisine…

Article / Timing Your Trip

What to Do in Old Montréal if You Have Just One Day

An enormous joie de vivre pervades Montréal . It’s the largest city of the Québec province and the most French region of North America. Modern in every regard, Montréal has a…

Article / Money and Fees

9 Free Things to Do in Boston: Museums, Monuments, Gardens, and Tours

Boston is an expensive destination for travelers—just looking at the hotel rates can bust your budget.But there are some noteworthy attractions that don’t cost a thing, and many of…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Blockbuster Attractions Washington, D.C., Is Unveiling for America’s 250th Birthday

As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is in the spotlight for America’s 250th birthday celebrations in 2026. To coincide with the big anniversary, the city is rolling out a number…