Tagged: camping

A Former Drive-In Theater in the Utah Desert Is Now a Glamping Retreat

Camping and drive-in movie theaters are two forms of good old-fashioned fun that have grown hugely popular again this summer, as we're all on the lookout for socially distanced…

We’re All Invited to a Nationwide Campout

Outdoor clothing company Eddie Bauer is promoting its 100th birthday with an event that fits perfectly with the retailer's brand and with our current need for safe, socially distanced…

U.S. National Parks Offering Reduced Services: A List of What's Open

LAST UPDATED JUNE 24, 2020 Before going to any remote national park, pack food, water, toilet paper, hand sanitizer (washrooms may not be stocked with soap or paper towels), and…

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…

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…

Camping in the Pandemic: Finding Campsites and Open Restrooms in a Time of Limited Capacity

MAY 28, 2020 All the travel pros and industry insiders predict that camping will be big this summer. RV rentals are up by as much as 1,000%, according to some companies. And the folks…

Staying in Amsterdam Will Cost You Extra This Year

An increase in Amsterdam's tourist tax went into effect on January 1. Going forward, visitors who stay in hotels in the Dutch capital will be charged a fee of €3 (US $3.35) per person…

Arthur Frommer: Collective Retreats are the Latest in Glamping

Instead of erecting expensive, multi-story hotels on equally expensive land, why not simply pitch large tents capable of containing twin beds or queen-sized beds? Why not service…

You Can Now Go Glamping on NYC's Governors Island

A secluded campground has opened in New York City. There are no typos in the preceding sentence. A grouping of 37 tents can now be found on Governors Island, a 172-acre piece of land…

10 Things to See and Do in Colorado's Most Underrated National Park

At Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains plunge into a bowl of undulating sand dunes—North…

The World's Most and Least Expensive Campsites

Camping is one of the most affordable options for spending a night on the road, and, thanks to glamping, it can be a budget-busting splurge as well. Highlighting what has to be one of…

New Reservations Website for California State Parks

A new website for making reservations for campsites and activities at California's state parks debuts this week.From now on, you'll need to go to ReserveCalifornia to book tent space…

The New Book "Backpacking 101" Is An Excellent Tool For Novice Wilderness Explorers

We can thank Cheryl Strayed—or perhaps her cinematic alter-ego Reese Witherspoon, who portrayed the author in the movie version of her memoir Wild—for the increasing popularity of…

New Travel Trend: Camping in Medieval Churches in England

Camping in churches—or "champing"—is an increasingly popular activity in southeastern England. Possibly because adherents don't call it "churmping."The growing trend dates to…

Makeover for JFK Airport in NYC, "Champing" in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports, landmarks, and festivals. * PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR $7 BILLION RENOVATION OF JFK AIRPORT IN NYC (Travel Weekly)New…

Introducing the Airbnb of Camping

In recent months we've introduced you to companies aiming to be the Airbnb of RVs and the Airbnb of boats. Now we'd like to introduce you to the Airbnb of camping.Photo:…

The Airbnb of Camping, a Luxury Vacation That Includes a Meeting with the Pope, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* TSA, AIRPORTS, AND CONGRESS GET SECURITY WAIT TIMES UNDER CONTROL (Travel Weekly). After a frustrating spring filled with long,…

30-Acre Re-Creation of The Flintstones' Bedrock Can Be Yours

It’s a real estate opportunity that comes along once in a Stone Age: You can be the proud owner of a full-scale, real-life version of Bedrock from the classic animated sitcom “The…

Glamping in the Heart of New York City—For $2,000 a Night

The W New York hotel is offering guests a chance to go camping in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.The hotel's Extreme Wow Glamping Suite is a colorful, 12-foot yurt decked out…

How to Use Public Computers Safely While Traveling

On your own PC, you're free to install whatever security software you feel necessary. You'll surely want a firewall to block hack attacks and an antivirus app to keep out malware. You…

Taking Sailing (Un)Seriously: A Cruise Quiz

OK, campers, it's quiz time. Sure, you bought your tickets, invested in a sarong, picked out a new carry-on bag, and asked the neighbor to feed your cats, but are you really ready for…

Volcano Eruption Grounds Cruise Travelers, Disrupts Sailings

If the explosion of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano earlier this month has proven anything, it's that the world has become too reliant on the airplane. I mean, really: Should a…

A Touch of Glass: 7 Slightly Secret Covered Passageways in Paris

No matter how often you visit Paris, there's always some hidden gem to discover. In the early 1800s, beautiful glass-covered passages were built to protect wealthy shoppers from the…

Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Parks and Monuments

There are dozens of historic sites and monuments in the National Park system that serve as reminders of the United State's social, cultural, political and military history. There are…

Travel Troubleshooter: Now That's a Change Fee!

The airline tickets Marianne Ellis buys for a family vacation to Tanzania are refundable with a change fee, but her online travel agent fails to tell her that the fee is about a…