Tagged: guides

Arthur Frommer: Let’s Hope the American Queen Paddlewheeler is Past Racist Messages

The travel press is currently full of happy articles about the popularity of river cruises within the United States. Apparently, such paddlewheelers as the famous American Queen…

Tips for Exploring Brooklyn from Someone Who Walked Every Block in New York City

MARCH 23, 2017 William B. Helmreich has walked every block in New York City. The professor, author, and native Manhattanite is chronicling the journey in a series of five books—one for…

Property Gets Around Bad TripAdvisor Reviews By Creating a Second Listing, and TripAdvisor Shrugs

Frommer's reader Dave Wyner ran into a troubling problem on the website TripAdvisor.com: A place he stayed had posted two listings to double its exposure.Wyner told us:…

The First of Our New "Easy Guides" Have Reached the Bookstores and Are Now on Sale--And Awaiting Your Reviews!

Earlier in the year, we chronicled the adventure known as "The Re-Launch of the Frommer Travel Guides"--a project occupying the lives of my daughter and myself on a…

10 Secrets to Making Museums and Zoos Fun for Kids of All Ages

Although we wish that we knew everything, our readers are often the best source for great information about destinations and tips for saving money. Here are ten pieces of advice from…

6 Hidden Oases in the Heart of Paris

Taking in all the sights and sounds of Paris is grand. But, sometimes, you just need a tranquil spot to sit and recoup; maybe even to check the guidebook for your next move.Of…

French Driving Basics: Kilometers, Roundabouts and $10 a Gallon Gas

The challenge was to rent a car in France, drive around for ten days and return with my sanity, marriage, and bank balance intact. It was a mighty task, but I was up for it. Despite…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Cuba

While precious little official news has been released on the subject, by far the greatest cause for speculation and concern across Cuba remains the health and future of President…