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Rising Oktoberfest Beer Prices, Taj Mahal Restoration, and Sleeping at Pablo Escobar's House: Today's Travel Briefing

JULY 10, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, festivals, and architectural marvels.SCAFFOLDING TO COVER TAJ MAHAL DURING YEARLONG RESTORATION…

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…

World's Tallest Church Being Eroded by Public Urinators

(photo: Karle3 (Diskussion)/Wikimedia Commons)Germany's Ulm Minster, which holds the distinction of being the tallest church in the world, is being slowly but surely eroded by…

"Field of Dreams" House to Open for Tours, Public Urinators Eroding World's Tallest Church, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cathedrals, museums, and baggage claim areas.* DELTA'S APP NOW LETS YOU TRACK YOUR CHECKED BAGS ON A MAP (Consumerist)Delta…

Today's Eurail Pass: A Conversation on What Travelers Need to Know

The Eurail Pass is not new, but it’s still not as well known among first-time travelers to Europe as it should be. The pass, which has a number of different iterations, allows…

You Don’t Have to Leave North America To Have An Exotic Vacation: Meet Eeyou Istchee Baie James

Eeyou Istchee Baie James—that’s not the name of the latest hip-hop star or a phrase in Norwegian. It’s an area right in North America that few have discovered…but those who have,…

A Primer for European River Cruising

If you watched Downton Abbey, you likely were tempted to try river cruising. The scintillating ads for Viking River Cruises, which ran before each show, effectively put this type of…

A Study Suggests That the Benefits of Educational Travel Are Far More Far-Reaching Than Most Realize

In 2000, Reid Bramblett, a writer and long-time scout leader in Pennsylvania, took 9 members of his Boy Scout troop to Europe for nearly a month (along with two other adults). One of…

Friday Finds: A Flotilla of Cruise Bargains, From River Cruise Savings to Two-For-One Deals on Deluxe Ocean-Going Vessels

I'm not sure what they're, er, put in the water, but we're seeing a number of unusually good cruise deals this week. Here's a sampling:*Danube Sailings: Virgin Vacations is always…

Behind the Guides Explores the How To's of Finding a Private Guide

Joan Fernald, an avid traveler from Las Vegas, has found that she prefers using private guides to group tours, or all-out solo travel. “When we were in Peru, we picked up private…

Lights, Cameras, Dolphins: Clearwater, FL Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (www.seewinter.com) has the slightly dilapidated look of a one-time municipal sewage treatment plant, which, by the way, it is. While the holding pools…

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

At first glance, Utah's red rock country doesn't appear to be very accessible. After all, wheelchairs and rugged terrain aren't exactly the perfect mix. So does that mean…

5 Travel Tips for Middle East Visitors

Mark Lammers planned his April trip to the Middle East in December 2010, months before the first government protests in the region took place. He watched nervously as the riots and…

6 Tips for Planning an Affordable Day Trip

If you don't have the time or the money for vacation this summer, maybe you can spare a few hours for a daycation.Somewhere between the staycations of 2008 and the naycations of…

Norwegian Epic: The Top 10 Cruise Highlights

Last weekend, cruise experts Heidi Sarna and Matt Hannafin sailed on one of the very first cruises aboard the 4,100-passenger, 153,000-ton Norwegian Epic (www.ncl.com). Though it's…

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Getting Money Abroad

If you want to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides are for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to experience the best…

More Splash, Less Cash: Getting Your Money's Worth at Indoor Waterpark Resorts

Indoor waterparks are popular with families for very good reasons: They deliver a quick fix of summer fun any time of year, and you probably don't need to get on a plane, blow a week…