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Southwest's Computer Troubles, an Irish Island Welcomes Americans Fleeing Trump, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CONTINUES TO GRAPPLE WITH EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GLITCH (Arizona Republic). Southwest Airlines and its passengers…

Irish Island Welcomes Americans Fleeing Trump

If this week's Republican National Convention has you worried about the future of the country, the tiny Irish island of Inishturk would like to offer refuge.Located about 9 miles…

What Will Brexit Mean for Travelers? Some Counterpoints from Pauline Frommer

A dream died on June 23, the dream of a unified, peaceful Europe. After centuries of wars, it seemed like the European Union was going to finally forge a partnership between peoples…

The Luck (And Deals) Of The Irish: A Head-Turning Fare Sale from Aer Lingus to Ireland and Beyond

Head across the pond for a quick, and inexpensive, pint of GuinnessThe euro is currently trading at a jaw-dropping…

This Winter's Air-and-Land Packages to Chilly Locations are So Low in Price as to Seem Almost Unbelievable

Now's the time to start thinking about a travel "bargain".  At the start of autumn in just a few weeks, airlines and tour operators roll out extraordinary discounts for…

Game On: As the HBO Series Returns, Travelers are Being Lured to Game of Thrones Destinations

They’re back.  Jaime Lannister and his twisted sister Cersei, Tyrion the wise, Joffrey the awful, the Mother of Dragons and the whole crew (minus some key family members that were…

Four Vacation Packages and Cruises Lead the Travel Industry's Offerings for Departures in July of 2013

There was once a time when a bargain-hunter could point with excitement to packaged vacations costing less than a thousand dollars at the height of the summer season, like…

You Can Use a Starbucks Card Abroad Without Fees

Starbucks junkies may blow the equivalent of a MacBook Pro a year on those pricey morning cappuccinos, but if they're travelers, there may be one tiny benefit to the…

Restore the Jersey Shore, One Night at a Time

In keeping with the holiday season and the idea of looking out for our neighbors, both near and far (see last week's story on Passports with Purpose), this week's column brings you to…

The Best Museums in Milwaukee

They've put up a bronze statue of The Fonz on Milwaukee's riverfront, and some folks are embarrassed about it. Others are angry, maybe because they think there should be statues of…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montreal and Quebec City

One thing the province of Québec does exceptionally well is come up with citywide programs that foster community spirit. For instance, the annual Carnaval de Québec (January…

The Able Traveler: Whistler Ramps Up for the Paralympic Games

Oftentimes major events like the Olympics can be the impetus for access improvements. And because the Paralympics closely follow the Olympics, the host city also has to be able to…

Children in First Class? 3 Suggestions for the Kids 'Up Front'

The most embarrassing moment of my life? That's easy.Our son, Aren, had just turned one and we were flying from New York to London on an airline whose name I've promised never to…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria

What's New in Vancouver & Victoria Once again, U.S. travelers will be getting more bang for their bucks in Vancouver and Victoria. The exchange rate stands at US$1 = C$1.30,…

Pasadena: How to Escape the Big City Without Going Far

Some Pasadena locals like to say that their town and Los Angeles were about the same size years ago, but that their place spent time growing gracefully while the Angelinos let their…

How to Plan a Family Escape from Washington, D.C.

On the western shore of the Potomac River, less than 8 miles due south of the White House and the buzz of the nation's capital, lies historic Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749 and…

Rocky Mountain Report: Resorts Install State-of-the-Art Lifts

Longer Gondola, Shorter Ride at KeystoneAt Keystone (tel. 877/753-9786 or 970/496-4500; http://keystone.snow.com), a new eight-passenger River Run gondola replaces the former…

Inside China: Pollution and the Environment

Fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink are two basic requirements most people take for granted but in China, it seems that even the most fundamental of human necessities are…

Park of the Week: Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park

The glaciers have been melting in Glacier National Park long before anyone thought of global warning, but there's still time to see them, although some experts say the ice may not…

Like a Good Meal? Four Global Gourmet Adventures

"As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are, otherwise you will miss most of your life." -- Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).Food and travel are two of life's greatest passions and…