Tagged: travel

Loving v. Virginia Courthouse Among Six Historic Sites Added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

The courthouse where the Lovings of Loving v. Virginia fame were arrested, tried, and briefly jailed in 1959 has been added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The law that Richard and…

The Canadian Maritimes: Where to Go and What to Do in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

What follows is a transcript of a recent Frommer's Travel Show podcast featuring an interview with Barbara Balfour, author of Frommer's Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New…

This Airport Says "It's Time to Ban Pajamas" on Passengers

"We've seen enough. We've had enough. It's time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport," a tongue-in-cheek social media post from the Florida facility decreed this…

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…

This Summer You Can Stay at the 'Heated Rivalry' Cottage in Canada

This summer several Heated Rivalry fans will get to stay overnight at the visually striking cottage featured in the show. And you just know they're all going to start their inevitable…

How to Save Money on a Japanese Vacation: Tips from the Author of 'Frommer's Japan'

The interview that follows is the second part of a conversation between Pauline Frommer and Frommer's Japan author David McElhinney, a recent guest on the Frommer's Travel Show…

Best Strategies for Getting a New Flight When Severe Weather Leaves You Stranded

Full disclosure: I'm writing this while stranded in Chicago. I waited too long to make a move on a flight that I knew, in the back of my mind, would be canceled by a snowstorm hitting…

How Private Jets Are Making Flying Costlier and More Delay-Ridden For the Rest of Us

Picture this. You're on a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A321 at New York's LaGuardia Airport at 4 pm on a rainy afternoon. Your flight was scheduled to depart at 2 pm but due to weather,…

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…

These Hugely Popular National Parks Will No Longer Require Reservations

You'll no longer have to make reservations to visit some of the most popular U.S. national parks during the busy summer months. The federal government has announced that it's dropping…

This Summer England Is Getting a New Live-Action Historical Theme Park

Will people go to a theme park centered on historical narrative rather than roller coasters? An ambitious project in northern England aims to find out. Set to open this summer,…

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…

The Minneapolis ICE Surge Has Hurt the City's Travel-Worthy Restaurants. Here's How You Can Help

As anyone who has visited Minneapolis will tell you, the city’s restaurant scene is remarkably vibrant, varied, creative, and absolutely worth traveling for. There are innovative…

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…

If the SAVE Act Passes, Americans May Not Get Their Passports On Time in 2026

If you don't pay a lot of attention to the news right now, you've forgiven. The headlines aren't doing most of us any favors.But there's one development that could have a massive…

The Blockbuster Attractions Washington, D.C., Is Unveiling for America’s 250th Birthday

As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is in the spotlight for America’s 250th birthday celebrations in 2026. To coincide with the big anniversary, the city is rolling out a number…

What's the Least You Can Spend to Visit Walt Disney World?

Last year, the New York Times published a feature providing numbers to support the grim truth many families already knew: Disney theme parks now cater to the rich.The Times followed…

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,…

Discovering Untold Black History in the Gilded Age Epicenter of Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island, has a rich and compelling African American history that might come as a surprise to anyone who assumes the city's story begins and ends with its collection of…

Transatlantic Air Bookings Are Way, Way Down This Summer. Gee, Wonder Why

Cirium, an airline analytics watcher, has been keeping track of summer airline bookings between Europe and the United States, and the company reports that passenger numbers are…

Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties As Vacations: The Current Trends

Out-of-town bachelor and bachelorette parties are one of the biggest trends in travel right now. Many betrothed couples plan getaways as elaborate as honeymoons for their bridesmaids…

A Beginner's Guide to Cheese in France: How to Buy, What to Try, and How to Bring Your Fromage Back Home

There are a lot of silly stereotypes about France, but the country’s fondness for cheese is real. The average French person consumes 24.4 kilograms (about 54 pounds) of the stuff each…

"The TSA’s New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID is Illegal," Says Regulatory Expert

On Sunday, February 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began charging travelers without REAL ID $45 to fly.This may come as a surprise, but no U.S. law requires you to…

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…

Revolut and Wise: Which Digital Money Service Makes for the Best Flexible Travel Tool?

What are Wise and Revolut?Wise (wise.com) and Revolut (revolut.com) are United Kingdom-based EMIs (Electronic Money Institutions) that travelers are using for their currency…