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Arthur Frommer: Universal Orlando Cuts Hotel Rates to Lure Visitors

For at least twenty years, Universal Orlando Resort has been on a hotel building spree. One after another, giant lodging has been squeezed onto its grounds, supplying close-at-hand…

Arthur Frommer: Experiential Travel Has Been Eclipsed by "Transformative Travel”

For several years now, conversations between travel professionals have been full of references to "experiential travel," a new variety of travel requested by more and more travelers.…

"White-Collar Trickery": Arthur Frommer Blasts Las Vegas for Hidden Fees

By now, most Americans are aware of the “resort fees” that numerous greedy hotels add to their bills, even though the hotel in question is by no means a “resort.”  Most of us simply…

Arthur Frommer: An Enemy of Our U.S. National Parks is Now in Charge of Them

Of all the members of the Trump cabinet, the one with the most direct control of travel developments is the Secretary of the Interior, one Ryan Zinke. His agency is in direct charge of…

Arthur Frommer: Make Sure To Check Your Passport Dates Before Travel

You are about to leave on an international trip, and you have carefully checked the contents of your suitcase, wallet or purse to make sure that everything—especially your passport—is…

Arthur Frommer: My Choices for the 10 Most Memorable Destinations

As a professional travel writer, I was required to travel to far more destinations than the average American does. In my youthful years, I literally lived on an airplane, in constant…

Arthur Frommer's Travel Resolutions for the New Year

Because they often seek to regulate all of human activity, I find most New Year’s Resolutions to be rather unsatisfying. Here’s an attempt to limit these rules to the world of travel,…

Two New Biographies Are Indispensable for Trips Through Europe or America

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are currently purchasing and avidly reading two monumental biographies in book form about two monumental figures in world and American history. In…

"Will the Real Arthur Frommer Please Stand Up?"

Almost as soon as Europe on 5 Dollars a Day was published, Arthur Frommer became a household name—but not a household face. It had to be that way. If hotels and restaurants knew who he…

Fox News and Rupert Murdoch Are Now Owners of the National Geographic Magazines and TV Show

The most “disconcerting” recent development in travel (that’s a big word for “frightening”) has been the acquisition of National Geographic magazine and National Geographic Traveler…

An Undoubted Reduction in the Level of Transatlantic Airfares is Currently Underway

Some of the most attractive transatlantic airfares in aviation history are currently on sale. On sale, that is, to Americans willing to make that trip during off-season periods…

Frommer Authors and Frommer Broadcasting Have Received Two Coveted, First Prize, Gold Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers

You'll have to forgive us for "tooting our own horn", as that ancient  saying goes, but we wouldn't be quite human if we failed to pay notice to two remarkable awards and…

West Coast and Then Back East: The Frommers Book Tour Heads to Seattle and Philadelphia

Thanks to all who made our appearance at Powell's such a wonderful experience (especially the wonderful staff of that famed bookstore).We're now in Seattle, where we'll be…

Travel Troubleshooter: Are Lax Rules Slowing Down Airline Ticket Refunds?

Kathleen and Eugene Bianucci paid $5,770 for a pair of round-trip tickets between San Francisco and Dublin, Ireland, this year on Virgin Atlantic Airways. A few days before their…

That's Ridiculous! Why Did My Ticket Refund Take Forever and a Day?

Gripes about lengthy refunds are not unique to the travel industry, or even to airlines. But if you want your money back for a ticket, you should probably be prepared for a long…

SIM Card Basics for Travelers

When it comes to smartphone usage while abroad, there are so many possibilities for ruining your vacation.Let me count the ways:Perhaps you'll find that your cellphone won't work at…

Sleeping in Airports: Surviving a Night in the Terminal

I met the Japanese cashmere company executive outside the bathhouse, at 4am, in the airport.We were stuck in Seoul's Incheon airport for different reasons. She was waiting on standby…

Water Safety Tips for Swimmers & Boaters

It's no surprise that nearly 90% of all drowning accidents in natural water settings, including boating, are those of men or boys. Males tend to take more risks, according to…

Spain Travel Discount: Six Nights + Air from $1,299, including $200 Off

This week's Smart Deal is a special package for Frommers.com readers, brought to you courtesy of Gate 1 Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gate1travel.com). This Spain tour covers three…

Packing Tips: 4 Things to Take (or Leave Behind) When You Travel

Connie Langdon is a pack rat. Especially when she's on vacation. Hotels are a collecting opportunity for Langdon, a court reporter from Springfield, Mo. "I always take pens and…

How to See a Bullfight in Madrid

Love it or hate it, bull fighting -- heck, bulls in general -- are big business in the city of Madrid. In fact, bullfighters -- often-short, sequin-outfitted men -- are the country's…

How to Find the Best Shops in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is a hotbed for local funk and fashion. And luckily, even the neighborhood mall showcase many designers, artisans, perfumers or merchants who either got their start in or…

Busted! How to Ensure Your Luggage Survives a Trip

One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The next, I was arguing with a useless box on wheels -- and dreading…

After the Quake: Chile's Tourism is Open for Business

While the aftershocks of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake are expected to continue for up to a month, many in Chile's tourism industry are concerned that they'll feel the rumblings in…

Nightlife in Noir et Blanc: 6 Piano Lounges in Paris

If you're looking for some rousing music and a little camaraderie, there's nothing like a good piano bar. While in Paris, it's a great way to get to know some of the locals as well…