Tagged: europe

10 Travel Hotspots Where Nobody Went When Frommer Guides Began

Sixty-five years ago, when the Frommer guides were launched with the publication of Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, the world was a smaller place—at least for American travelers. Yes, we…

Widest-Ever European River Cruise Ship Coming in 2019

River cruise line AmaWaterways has released details of the innovative design for the company's newest ship, the AmaMagna.Set to begin plying European waterways in 2019, the ship…

American Writers Museum Opening, Widest-Ever European River Ship, and Supersonic Transatlantic Flights: Today's Travel Briefing

MAY 16, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums, jets, and cruise ships. AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM OPENING IN CHICAGO (New York Times)The first museum…

World's Steepest Tram, Reduced Legroom, and No Europe Visas for Americans: Today's Travel Briefing

MAY 10, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's trams, customs lines, and miserably cramped airplane cabins. FALSE ALARM: EU DROPS THREAT TO REQUIRE VISAS OF…

A Mandatory Fee at NYC's Met?, Europe Travel Alert, and an Expanded Panama Canal: Today's Travel Briefing

MAY 4, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums, cruise ships, and tourism hotspots. U.S. GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ALERT FOR EUROPE IN WAKE OF TERROR…

VIDEO: Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster Debuts at Ferrari Land in Spain

Ferrari Land, a theme park dedicated to celebrating the iconic Italian sports car, has opened within the larger PortAventura World in northeastern Spain.Visitors can get behind…

Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster, United's PR Disaster, and Britney's Leaving Vegas: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 12, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Each of today's news items comes with a video. We'll start with the most unpleasant. UNITED HAS PASSENGER DRAGGED OFF PLANE; VIDEO SPARKS…

Americans May Soon Need Visas to Travel to Europe

March 3, 2017—The European Parliament has just taken a step that could throw travelers' plans into turmoil. Responding to the Trump administration's refusal to lift visa restrictions…

The Travel Press is Reporting the 'Trump Slump,' a Devastating Drop in Tourism to the United States

Though they may differ as to the wisdom of the move, the travel press and most travel experts are of one mind: They are currently drawing attention to an unintended consequence of the…

New, Lower Train Fare Between UK and Continental Europe for Eurail Pass Holders

Britain isn't always keen on linking up with the rest of Europe, but here's a rare exception that could benefit budget-conscious travelers.Eurostar, which offers high-speed…

Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports and train stations. * CUSTOMS COMPUTER OUTAGE AT AIRPORTS CAUSED BY SOFTWARE UPDATE, NOT HACKERS (USA Today)Holiday…

Melania Trump's Native Country, Slovenia, Anticipates New Interest After Election

The small Central European nation of Slovenia could be an unexpected beneficiary of the 2016 presidential election.It's the native country of Melania Trump, who will be the first…

Among Americans Fearful of Violence in Europe, There Appears to Be a Movement to Book Cruise Vacations in Areas Closer to Home

Among travel professionals, a consensus is fast emerging that ocean cruising will be among the most popular of travel activities in 2017. And that is because a great many such cruises…

British Vacations Are Increasingly Affordable for the American Traveler

The big travel news of the current fall/winter season is the drop in the value of the British pound. As we go to press, the pound is selling for only $1.21.  It used to sell at…

Though the Timid Tourist is Frightened by a Number of Adverse Travel Conditions, the Value of the U.S. Dollar is Not One of Them. The Dollar is Today Unusually Strong

Perhaps the biggest travel news of the current season is that the U.S. currency remains unusually strong against virtually every other currency. When you travel abroad in the coming…

Brexit Could Soon Make It Harder on Brits to Travel Within Europe

Thanks to Brexit—Britain's decision in June to leave the European Union—people from the U.K. may soon encounter new headaches when they travel within Europe.At the moment, Brits…

Hotels Don't Change Sheets, Brexit Headaches, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's hotels, airplanes, and customs lines.* BREXIT COULD SOON MAKE IT HARDER FOR BRITS TO TRAVEL WITHIN EUROPE (Condé Nast…

Where Travelers Concerned About Safety Are Going (It's Not France)

Following the terror attacks in Paris, Brussels, Istanbul, and Nice that have taken place since November, we've heard a lot about how safety concerns are having a negative impact on…

"Game of Thrones" on a Beach in Spain, Harassed Baby Seals on Beaches in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* WHERE TRAVELERS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ARE GOING (IT'S NOT FRANCE) (New York Times). Following the terror attacks in Paris,…

The International Summer Program at Cambridge University is Apparently the Largest of the Learning Vacations, But Requires Early Applications

It's obviously too late to sign up for a summer vacation stay at one of the great English-language universities that open their classrooms and residence halls each July and August to…

UK Tourism Boom Following Brexit and Falling Pound

Looks like Brexit has given a short-term boost to tourism in the United Kingdom.Flight bookings to the UK have surged since June, following a sharp drop in the pound after…

Developers Want to Turn Closed Athens Airport Into Huge Coastal Resort

A developer's plans for what was once Ellinikon International Airport in Athens would turn the facility into one of the biggest coastal resorts in Europe.Closed in 2001 to make…

Marriott Brings Hotel Brand Aimed at Millennials to USA

Hotel chains have begun courting Millennials—travelers in their 20s and 30s who have been spending more and more money on trips. Two of the generation's defining characteristics are…

Pokémon Go Goes Where It Shouldn't

Digital creatures from the popular smartphone game Pokémon Go, which overlays images onto the real world when you look at them through your mobile device, have been found at somber…

"Poshtels" Come to the USA

A new breed of posh hostels—or "poshtels"—have begun appearing in the United States after gaining popularity in Europe. Far from the old image of hostels as rundown, cramped, and…