Tagged: poland

Free 'Two-for-One' Iceland Stopovers Save Money on Europe Airfare—Did You Know?

Every time the economy starts to contract and money gets tighter, people turn to Frommer's. We've had a reputation for solid advice for inexpensive travel ever since we started…

Which Countries Allow Visitors Who Have Been Vaccinated?

Last update: July 28, 2021 The widespread availability of Covid-19 vaccines has given world travelers the first glimmer of hope since early 2020. Some nations have already announced…

Arthur Frommer: Is a Travel Boycott Ever Justified? Do They Even Work?

Is a travel boycott ever justified?  A controversy over that claim is currently raging in the travel trade press. I had an aunt, now deceased, who was one of the world’s gentlest…

Arthur Frommer: Should Americans Boycott Nations Intent on One-Party Rule?

The governments of Hungary and Poland continue to destroy the democratic nature of their institutions. So do Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (where an American…

Polish Vodka Museum Opens in Warsaw

There's some dispute about where vodka was born. Both Poland and Russia lay claim to having produced the first batch of the transparent spirit from distilled grains or potatoes more…

Wider Airplane Seats (No, Really!), Hotel Satisfaction, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* PLANE WITH WIDER SEATS DEBUTS (NO, REALLY!) (The Guardian). Here's a sentence we don't get to write every day: a company that…

Pokémon Go Goes Where It Shouldn't

Digital creatures from the popular smartphone game Pokémon Go, which overlays images onto the real world when you look at them through your mobile device, have been found at somber…

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…

Though It Sometimes Seems that Europe is Inundated with Tourists, That Isn't the Case with Six Locations that I Enthusiastically Recommend

In Europe, where do you go where the tourists aren't?  Mind you, I'm not looking for places with no tourism at all, but those whose tourist numbers are moderate and harmless.…

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. …

8 National Park Treasures for the Armchair Traveler

After tramping through national parks for upwards of four decades, I've understandably picked up a few books on the parks. Among my collection are the usual trail guides and park…

Ranking Luxor, Egypt's Ancient Monuments and Wonders

Most American travelers don't travel with a bodyguard, or at least one we're aware of. Yes, there may be a federal marshal on the airplane with us, but you may or may not be right…

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…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

Northern New England tourism is starting to catch up to the rest of the world, both in terms of both luxury and in terms of price. We're not entirely sure if this is a good thing,…

5 Rock and Roll Family Road Trips

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. The five destinations below represent the best U.S. sights for music…