Tagged: museums

A Shrine to Wine Opens in France (Where Else?)

La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux (patrick janicek / Flickr)Dubbed the "Guggenheim of wine," France's brand-new La Cité du Vin, which opened last week in Bordeaux, is clearly intended…

Study Proves It: Museums Change Lives

Hard to believe that no one had looked into this before, but now someone has: Exposing your kids to museums will enrich them forever.A few high-powered museums, including…

A Round-Up of the Small Improvements That Are Making Traveling More Enjoyable

We may travel to see the Grand Canyon, the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal—big experiences all. But sometimes it’s the small touches that can make the difference between a happy…

Ground Zero's 9/11 Museum Will Charge $24

If you're coming to New York City later this year, you will have set aside some more cash to see its biggest new attraction. The new 9/11 Museum at Ground Zero in Lower…

A Guest Blog from David Paul Appell On What's New and Noteworthy in Miami This Fall and Winter

We're proud to present a guest post today by David Paul Appell of Tripatini.com. David is also the author of the upcoming Frommer's EasyGuide to Miami & Key West, which will be…

Italian State-Run Museums Now Free to Everyone Under the Age of 18

My thanks to Frommer's author Donald Strachan (who's currently hard at work on a new Frommer's guidebook) for spotting this one.Until now, non-European Union teens and children…

That's Ridiculous! Exchange Rate Rip-offs & How to Avoid Them

As Jay Berman and his wife were checking out of the Henley House in London last month, a clerk asked if they wanted to pay their bill in dollars. It seemed like a good idea at the…

Best Smartphone Apps for Offline Use

With apologies to Bob Marley and one of his classics, one might say, "No Wi-Fi No Cry."Although Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and cafes may seem ubiquitous, sometimes when you are…

Foursquare and Twitter for Travelers: How to Stay Safe

Just like many others in digital marketing, Shira Abel took an open approach to her social networking, accepting most friend requests on the location-based service Foursquare…

5 Myths About Bedbugs & Travel

The recent bedbug comeback has spurred a surge in industry research and consumer education. That said, bedbugs are still the subject of hyped-up paranoia and confounding myths. So…

Three-Night Beach Vacation in Cancun, from $425 With Air

This week's Smart Deal comes from Delta Vacations (tel. 800/800-1504; www.deltavacations.com), which transports you to the white sandy beaches of Cancun in January for three nights…

U.S. Family Resorts Dial up the Spook Factor for Halloween

Plan a getaway at a family resort in October, and the chances are excellent that you'll run across more than a few goblins, ghouls, and ghosts. Here's a sampling of hotels and…

New York City's Best Free Concerts

New York City offers free concerts by professional musicians all year long, not just during the summer. Since some of the country's best music schools are here, hardly a day goes by…

Travel Troubleshooter: Do I Have to Pay For That Ding on My Rental?

When Lidia Conte returns her Avis rental to Frankfurt, Germany, a representative points to a small ding on the car. Even though another employee lets Conte off the hook, she gets a…

London Fall Travel Deal: Six Nights from $799, with Air

This week's Smart Deal, from Go-Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com) promises a stylish London experience. With four-star accommodations and round-trip airfare, this six-night…

Eight Nights in India, from $2,399 With Air

In homage to author Elizabeth Gilbert's soul-searching travels throughout Italy, India, and Bali, we've highlighted ways of eating, drinking, and cooking like an Italian. Now for this…

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…

George Washington's Overlooked Birthplace

Many visitors to Washington, D.C., try to get out to the Virginia countryside to visit Mount Vernon, George Washington's home. Fewer people, however, are aware of our founding…

10 Safety Tips for Theme Parks and Crowded Vacation Spots

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, theme park, or county fair. But before you go, arm your family with a few basic rules for staying together and safe. Here are 10…

Cruising in Asia Aboard Costa Allegra

Cruising in Asia is a great way to get a taste of the culture without the hassle of flying between countries, and the Costa Allegra is a casual, unpretentious option. Built 18 years…

Oops! I Didn't Mean to Buy Insurance

When Gary Kawesch books airline tickets through Orbitz, he finds a $24 charge for travel insurance that he never bought. Or thought he never bought. Can he get a refund, or is he…

10 Tips for Better Family Road Trips

Summer is on its way, which means that families are gearing up for road trips. WeJustGotBack.com readers share 10 easy ways to smooth out the journey and banish backseat boredom. Tip…

Forget Your Travel Agent: Four Trips You Should Book Yourself

Want to go somewhere? Book the trip yourself.About half of all leisure trips are reserved online -- give or take a few percentage points -- according to several recent surveys.…

9 Must-See Museum Exhibits Around the World

Click to view slideshowIf you'll be visiting any of these 9 cities around the world this year, be sure to catch one of these buzz-worthy museum exhibits. …

Hotels Try to Kick the Smoking Habit

After President Obama's negative comments about Sin City and his subsequent mea culpa ("I love Vegas -- always have!"), I realize that this might not be the most prudent way to start…