Tagged: travel-tips

A 'Marvelous' Hack for Disembarking from a Cruise Ship Faster

First-time cruisers might be surprised to learn that getting off the ship at the end of a voyage isn't exactly a simple undertaking. More or less simultaneously, crew members have to…

Why You Should Never Order Coffee on a Plane (and Other Lessons from a Flight Attendant)

TikTok can make you laugh, it can make you dance, and now, thanks to the efforts of a savvy, personable flight attendant, it can also help you travel better (when it's time to travel…

Next Up On The Frommer's Book Tour: Coral Gables, FL on January 27

Not to gloat, but there are perks to dashing around the country on a book tour, especially if it takes you to gorgeous Miami. I'm typing this in front of a swimming pool, as I check…

A Quick Round of Tips for Travelers Stranded by the Polar Vortex (Or In Any Weather-Related Delay)

Its ugly at the airports of America this week with tens of thousands of travelers stranded. If you're one of them, or are scheduled to travel later today or tomorrow,  here are…

Advice from Pauline Frommer: Don't Get Taken for a Ride in Las Vegas (Let That Cabbie Know That You Know the Score)

15 to 20 minutes.That's about how long it should take a passenger to get from the Las Vegas Airport to their Strip hotel in Las Vegas, most times of the day. Heck, you can see…

Cruise Ship Safety: What to Expect in a Muster Drill

If the Costa Concordia tragedy has left you questioning your next cruise vacation, here are eight basic answers that you should know about cruise ship safety -- and what you can do to…

Park of the Week: Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Back in 1926, Congress passed an act authorizing parks to preserve forests and natural scenery. Today, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is one of those parks that show visitors…

10 Tips for Visiting the U.S. Capitol

A tour of the U.S. Capitol should be obligatory for everyone coming to the nation's capital. More than any other Washington landmark, it embodies the United State's past, present, and…

A Bloomin' Good Time: Flower Festivities Across the Country

Spring heralds in the colorful hues and familiar scents of dogwoods, daffodils, hyacinths, lupines, and tulips, plus dozens of other native and imported varieties. For an opportunity…