Tagged: photography

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Summer

Which of the USA’s national parks are at their best in summer?Not all of them. Some get overcrowded and others get overheated (or overcrowded and overheated). If you're looking to…

'Comfort in the Wild': An Exclusive Peek Inside Our Gorgeous New Travel Book

Nature deserves the rave reviews it gets, but what's with all the bugs? Comfort in the Wild, the brand-new coffee-table book from Frommer's, showcases more than 100 awe-inspiring…

Peek Inside One of London's Poshest Hotels with These Eye-Popping Photos

London's famously affluent Mayfair district "has a high opinion of itself as a starchy enclave of wealth," as Frommer's guide to the city puts it. Signs of that prosperous pedigree…

These Pictures of Vintage Motels Will Make You Want to Plan an All-American Road Trip ASAP

After years of having the word "seedy" attached to them as a matter of course, American motels have undergone a renaissance over the last decade or so, writes Ellie Seymour in Vintage…

The Best Eiffel Tower Views: Hotels, Bars, Parks, and Streets to Visit in Paris for an Eyeful of the Eiffel

No single structure in Paris is the source of as much excitement as Gustave Eiffel’s 10,000-ton, 330m-tall (1,083-ft.) iron masterpiece. Soaring, sparkly, and photogenic, the Eiffel…

A Visual Tour of Some of the Best Inns in New England, New York State, and Beyond

Given their druthers, most travelers would prefer to stay somewhere with a little personality. That's why even chain hotels often market themselves as "boutique" properties. For a…

These Spectacular National Park Photos Remind Us Why Public Lands Are Worth Preserving

Drastic funding and staffing cuts recently affecting the National Park Service suggest that some folks, particularly those currently running the U.S. government, could use a reminder…

How to Become a Travel Writer—and a Better Traveler: Pauline Frommer's Favorite Event Is Back

Here's a little secret that those of us in travel media know: You have deeper, richer travel experiences when you hit the road with a goal. Just knowing that I need to come back from a…

Azamara Journey Review: What to Expect on Board

Updated January 20, 2025 Initially built in 2000 for the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises, Azamara Journey is an older but well-maintained ship that has undergone two refurbishments…

Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden

The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…

Wynwood Walls Photos: Incredible Views of Miami’s Outdoor Street Art Gallery

December 6, 2024 Once an expanse of abandoned warehouses, Miami's Wynwood Walls has become, since opening in 2009, what the artist RISK has described as the "Olympics of street art."…

Notre-Dame Reopening in Paris: Photos of the Restoration, Plus How and When to Visit

November 26, 2024 On Saturday, Dec. 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public with a globally broadcast ceremony and a series of celebratory masses. The more…

Lavish Photo Book Celebrates Miami Fontainebleau Hotel History—and Vegas Future

February 9, 2024 "I wanted people to walk in and drop dead," said architect Morris Lapidus of his showy hotel designs, perhaps best exemplified by Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the…

2023's Best Pics of the Northern Lights

December 6, 2023 The aurora borealis is one of those magnificent sights of which it's often said that photography doesn't do it justice. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and your…

Gorgeous Photos of Ireland's Deserted Cottages and Abandoned Castles

As timeless as Ireland's lush landscapes may appear at first glance, the many ruined castles, churches, ancient sites, houses, and mills scattered across the island reveal the folly of…

How to Hire a Travel Photographer to Take Your Vacation Pics—and Why You Should

We were in France on a summer vacation and everything was going wrong—really, really wrong. One of my daughters, who had broken her ankle just before the trip, was using a rental…

Stunning Images of Natural Attractions and Culture Sites Endangered by Climate Change and Other Threats

Our incredible, imperiled planet risks losing some of its most awe-inspiring natural wonders and cultural treasures due to climate change, conflict, commercial development, and other…

James Bond Locations: Iconic Places Where 007 Movies Were Filmed

James Bond has probably flown to more places than any other U.K. icon, with the possible exception of British Airways. From the fictional spy's first onscreen appearance in 1962's Dr.…

Doing Niagara Falls If You're Stuck on the American Side

The legendary Niagara Falls, one of the greatest natural attractions in North America, straddles the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York State. In an ideal tourism situation,…

PHOTOS: The Most Beautiful Churches in Paris

Novembrer 16, 2022 Badly damaged by fire in 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen in time for the city's turn hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024, French government officials…

PHOTOS: Go Inside the Grandest Homes in London

Royal palaces aside, the historic homes of London are usually overshadowed by their stately country cousins (your Blenheims, your Chatsworths, your Downton Abbey–inspiring Highcleres),…

Deserted: Eerie Photos of Abandoned Islands Around the World

From Abandoned Islands: "According to the citizens of Naples, Italy, the island of Gaiola—set just a few meters from the city’s coast—is cursed. This reputation was gained by the…

Amazing Stargazing! Stellar Views of the Milky Way from Around the World

May and June are the best months for seeing the Milky Way's luminous, hazy band of distant stars in the night sky in both the northern and southern hemispheres, according to the travel…

American Roadsides: Acclaimed Photographer Captures Rural Strangeness and Beauty

There was a time when driving across the American heartland meant encountering a steady parade of weird and wonderful roadside scenes—fire-and-brimstone billboards, idiosyncratic art…

PHOTOS: 12 of the World's Most Gorgeous Gardens

The plant kingdom is a diverse and versatile realm. Consider, for example, the myriad ways humans have cultivated green things for practical and recreational uses: There are orderly…