Tagged: free

One of Japan's Most Scenic Regions Is Giving Away Free Bullet-Train Tickets—Here's How to Get Yours

Travelers looking to experience more of Japan beyond its most popular destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji, have an enticing new option. Those three tourism behemoths are…

There's Finally a Car-Free Way to Access Arches National Park—and It Doesn't Cost Extra

Traffic congestion has been a big problem at Utah's Arches National Park for a while now. The park, known for its hundreds of striking sandstone formations, has only one main paved…

The World's Easiest Cruise Search Engine, Plus 4 More Money-Saving Sites That'll Change How You Cruise

Cruise passenger numbers are booming. Last year, 37.2 million people took a cruise, which marked a record high, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. Just think: In…

Not Sure What to Tip? Find Gratuity Guidelines for 140 Countries with This Free Online Tool

Seems like Americans should have less tipping anxiety when abroad than at home, given that most other countries have far more relaxed (or nonexistent) expectations around gratuities in…

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…

What Is a "Public Nature Library"? The USA's First One Just Opened Outside Denver

A new facility outside Denver is being billed as "the nation's first public nature library." Set on 15 acres adjacent to the scenic Aylor Open Lands in Thornton, Colorado (about 20…

"Fairly Spectacular" New Trail Near San Francisco Gives Free Access to Expansive Bay Views

A strikingly scenic, carefully preserved, yet previously difficult to access natural landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area gets a lot easier to experience this week. Opening Aug. 24,…

Californians Can Visit Their Glorious State Parks for Free All Year—Sign Up by July 6

Citizens of California! We interrupt your news feed's stream of bonkers headlines to alert you to actual good news of a major freebie that has been announced.In honor of the 250th…

Canada Is Offering Free Admission to Its National Parks All Summer Long

Visiting any of Canada's national parks will be free all summer long. Under a program lasting from Friday, June 19, through Monday, Sept. 7, the government is offering a 100% discount…

This Weekend, a Bunch of Cities Are Hosting Free Guided Walks Encouraging Discovery and Connection

Every year during the first weekend of May, volunteers in cities across the world lead free "walking conversations" that encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods,…

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…

Free 'Two-for-One' Iceland Stopovers Save Money on Europe Airfare—Did You Know?

Every time the economy starts to contract and money gets tighter, people turn to Frommer's. We've had a reputation for solid advice for inexpensive travel ever since we started…

Sotheby’s Auction House Is Poised to Become One of New York City’s Hottest New Tourist Attractions (and It’s Free to Visit)

Works by the world’s most famous artists, publishers, wineries, and artisans regularly land on the loading dock of Sotheby’s, and have since 1744 when the famous auction house was…

Unimpressed by Your Hawaii Trip with the Grandkids? This Resort Chain Will Spring for a Redo

Sure, schlepping your grandkids to Hawaii to make enduring memories and forge a lasting connection across generations sounds nice and all. But it also sounds expensive, especially…

A Major Airline Now Serves Free Wine and Beer on Every Flight—Even in Economy

One of North America's biggest airlines announced in a press release this week that it's now serving free wine and beer to customers on all flights, even in economy class. That…

Find Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails with This Free Online Tool

Finding a dog-friendly hiking trail isn't as easy as you might think. Though your pet might feel at home in the great outdoors, many nature preserves, including state and national…

Southwest Airlines Announces a Wi-Fi Change That Won't Enrage You (for Once)

After many months of making customers mad, Southwest Airlines is finally doing something that flyers might actually like. Beginning Friday, October 24, the airline will offer free…

America's Oldest City Honors Black History with Heritage Trail

As many of us learned in elementary school, St. Augustine, Florida, lays claim to being the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded city in the United States. But recountings of…

More European Cities Are Throwing in Free Public Transit for Visitors: Here's Where

Here's a lesson that some destinations we could name might stand to learn.When you make tourists feel welcome, everybody wins.Guided by that principle, the city of Salzburg, Austria,…

11 Ways to Save on Summer Vacations

Summer vacation = carefree fun in the sun, right? That's the ideal. But with the steep price of travel today, vacationing in the high season of summer can mean unexpected expenses and…

Another Airline Is Finally Launching Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

After dragging their feet for years, major U.S. airlines suddenly seem to be in a rush to give passengers free Wi-Fi. This week American Airlines announced that free high-speed Wi-Fi…

Disney World Brings Back Free Meals in 2025, but Is Disney's Dining Plan Really Worth It?

Deal alert! Walt Disney World in Florida is bringing back its Disney Dining Plan for a limited period in mid-2025. Historically, the Orlando-area resort has whipped out its food plan…

Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot

Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering…

National Park Free Days in 2025: When All U.S. National Parks Waive Entry Fees

Around 100 of the more than 430 sites in the U.S. National Park System charge entrance fees—and those include many of the most-visited parks. But on a few select dates each year, the…

5 Perks that Even Infrequent Travelers Can Get from Loyalty Programs

Even if you only travel once or twice a year and you stand no chance of earning power status, loyalty programs can still offer you some great benefits. For a long time, hotel, airline,…