Tagged: timing

Are We Booking Hotel Rooms Too Far in Advance?

The "sweet spot" for booking a hotel room is just 8 to 14 days before travel, according to a new report from Hotels.com.The booking engine's 2026 Hotel Price Index—based on internal…

Sagrada Família Reaches Its Final Height. Is Construction Complete at Last?

Construction projects are notorious for running behind schedule. As with your bathroom remodel, so with the Sagrada Família. Antoni Gaudí's fanciful basilica in Barcelona, Spain, has…

Summer Flights to These European Cities Are Still Under $650

Round-trip summer flights from the U.S. to European travel hot spots such as Paris, Rome, and London will currently set you back $1,700 to $2,100, according to a new analysis from…

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…

A Beatles Museum Is Opening in the Building Where Their Iconic Rooftop Concert Took Place

The building on top of which the Beatles gave their last public concert will soon become the "first ever official destination" for fans in the heart of London, according to Apple…

Bonkers for Chonkers? Where and When to Spot San Francisco's Sea Lion Celeb

In our era of widespread GLP-1 use, plus-size celebrities have become a rare species. But a breakout star in San Francisco is bucking the trend.An enormous sea lion nicknamed Chonkers…

Hurricane Season Forecast for 2026: How Bad Will Storms Be This Year?

Last year's Atlantic hurricane season was relatively normal from a historical perspective, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). There were, however,…

When Should You Book Plane Tickets in 2026? The Iran War Is Changing Those Calculations

Timing matters when it comes to airfare.We discussed that just a little over a week ago in an article about how buying trends from 2021 through 2025 could serve as a road map for…

"Record-High Levels" of Sargassum Could Pile Up on Beaches in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida This Spring

It looks like 2026 could be a record-setting year for stinky seaweed on beaches.Enormous blobs of sargassum, the large brown algae that floats on the surface of the ocean and can wash…

Travel Shows Can Be Overwhelming. Follow These Tips to Maximize Your Time and Get the Best Deals

It was a freezing day in January, yet the cavernous Javits Center in New York City was packed with 600 travel booths and an estimated 20,000 attendees of the New York Travel &…

If Your Flight Is Delayed, When Should You Go to the Airport?

These days, most airlines recommend showing up at the airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and at least 3 hours before an international one. But what if your flight is…

Rome's 400-Year-Old St. Peter's Basilica Is Finally Entering the 21st Century

If you’ve been to Rome (or read any of our guidebooks on Italy), you’re probably familiar with the St. Peter’s Basilica caveat. While every other major attraction in Rome—including the…

U.S. Nonprofit Libraries Forced to End Passport Services. Can They Get an Extension?

Nonprofit public libraries have to stop offering U.S. passport services on Friday, Feb. 13.That decision was recently handed down by the Department of State, which has opted all of a…

Weather Insurance Guarantees Sunny Days or Your Money Back—but Is It Worth the Cost?

In a recent survey of 1,500 American travelers that was conducted by the travel insurance company Redpoint, more than half of respondents said they have had a trip delayed by weather,…

How to Plan an Affordable Beach Vacation in 2026: Where to Go and Strategies for Saving

Pauline Frommer appeared on Live with Kelly & Mark to discuss this topic. To see the clip, please click here.Planning an affordable beach vacation isn’t—please excuse the cliché—a…

The World's Most Turbulent Flight Routes Include This U.S. Itinerary

Turbulence on flights keeps getting worse, according to researchers, who suspect climate change and other atmospheric shifts as the likely culprits. The bumpiest rides, though, tend to…

Rome's Trevi Fountain Now Requires a Ticket and Entrance Fee

As of February 2026, tourists who want to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain—of La Dolce Vita, coin-tossing, and nightmarish overcrowding fame—will need to buy a ticket. Rome's mayor,…

A Beautiful New Ice Cave Was Just Discovered in Iceland, and This Winter You Can Go Inside

Sometimes it feels like every traveler goes to the same scenic spots in Iceland. And sure, the Blue Lagoon is nice and all, but you might be in search of novel wonders.A newly…

This Hotel Chain’s New “Scent-Powered Alarm Clock” Wakes You Up with Breakfast Smells

A major hotel chain is trying out new alarm clocks designed to wake guests not with beeps or music but with the smells of breakfast. Wakey wakey, eggs 'n' bakey, indeed. The…

Gen Z Travelers Are Using Astrology to Plan Vacations. Here's How to Make the Stars Your Travel Advisor

Gen Z has disseminated a bevy of cultural trends, some fun and endearing like choreographed TikTok dances, others less comprehensible (let us never speak of that Labubu madness…

Solo Cruisers Are Getting an Entire Ship Just for Them—No Shared Cabins

As solo travel has become more and more popular, several cruise lines have begun catering to the trend by offering cabins, activities, and lounges specifically set aside for solo…

Summer Heat Stops Travel Cold in Europe: Should We Go in Other Seasons Now?

On July 29, passengers waiting to fly to the United States on Delta Air Lines Flight 297 from Athens, Greece, were told the plane couldn't take off as scheduled. As temperatures closed…

When Are Passport Stamps Going Away in Europe? Entry/Exit System Start Date Announced

A start date for Europe's much-delayed new system of automated border crossings has been announced. According to the European Union, the bloc's Entry/Exit System (EES) will finally…

Europe Is Tripling the Cost of Its Entry Fee Before It's Even Implemented

The cost travelers will eventually have to pay for a digital permit to enter the European Union has gone up—even though the system hasn't been launched yet. Foreigners applying for the…

Caribbean Islands Without Hurricanes: Where to Avoid Major Storms on Vacation

When Frommer's once asked an expert at the National Hurricane Center about the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane belt," an area said to experience frequent and severe storms, he…