Tagged: travel

This Holiday Season, Cruising May Be the Most Affordable Vacation

Global supply chain woes are increasing the cost of gifts, a return to air travel is causing airfares to balloon from 2020's lows, and rental car rates are rough at the end of…

"In Danger of Capsizing": Rough Seas Continue for Historic Queen Mary Ship

Things continue to look bad for the Queen Mary, the historic British ocean liner turned Southern California tourist attraction turned floating hotel turned rotting hulk. The ship,…

Our Newest Guidebook, "Frommer's New York City Day by Day," is Now on Sale

You know the moment in just about every rom-com when the montage sequence shows the happy couple bathed in golden light while laughing, smiling, and running around doing cute…

Figure Out Where to Use Your Credit Card Rewards Points for Flights with This Free Online Tool

If you've racked up a bunch of air travel miles from a credit card or airline rewards program and you'd like to redeem them for an international flight, a free, new online tool from…

What Does Marriott's Court Settlement Over Resort Fees Mean for Travelers?

As we've reported, the hotel giant Marriott was sued by the attorneys general of both Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania over deceptive resort fee practices. On November 19 a settlement…

That Tempting Travel Deal Could Be a Rip-Off. Tips for Spotting a Real Bargain

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens," according to the Book of Ecclesiastes. But is there really a good discount shopping season?…

For Better or Worse, Booze Will Soon Flow Again on All Major U.S. Airlines

United Airlines has resumed selling hard liquor in the economy cabin on flights of at least 301 miles. Like many other carriers, United went dry during the early weeks of the pandemic…

Famous Thai Beach from Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Reopening After Three Years

Thailand's Maya Bay, the speck of paradise that played the title role in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach (2000), is reopening to tourists after a three-year-long…

Float Over Dubai in the World’s Highest Infinity Pool with Wraparound Views

You can now take a soak while soaking in limitless views of Dubai's over-the-top skyline at a new infinity pool suspended more than 650 feet above the United Arab Emirates…

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

Winter doesn't have to mean hibernation for nature lovers. In fact, at certain U.S. national parks, winter is the season when a visit is most rewarding, either because crowds diminish…

How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?

When it comes to deciding how soon is too soon to take a baby on an airplane, new parents have two big considerations to contend with: 1.) what airlines allow and 2.) what's safe for…

What's in the New Infrastructure Bill for Travelers? Lots of Great Stuff We Need

Travel in the United States is about to get a lot more safe, convenient, enjoyable, and—possibly—less expensive. And it's all thanks to the just-passed infrastructure bill. Officially…

New: A Literary Walking Tour of the Great Writers of Amherst, Massachusetts

Seeing as how Amherst, Massachusetts, produced Emily Dickinson, the Pioneer Valley college town's literary reputation is pretty solid already. But the most perceptive and inventive…

List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19

Last update: October 7, 2021So many airlines and airports are requiring employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19 that the measure has become the norm, not the exception. Adherence rates…

These Rentable Cabins Are So Gorgeous, They’re Part of a Coffee Table Book

Salt Lake City–based JJ Eggers has a thing for the outdoors and a passion for charming, cozy cabins. A few years ago, he started posting photos on Instagram of his favorite hideaways…

"House of Gucci" Filming Locations You Can Visit in Italy

To make House of Gucci, director Ridley Scott led cast and crew on an enviable tour of Italy. The production traveled to stylish cities, historic villas, and snow-covered Alps to tell…

Which New York City Skyscraper Observation Deck Is the Best?

There are some New York activities that visitors usually experience only a single time. Trying a genuine New York hot dog is one—there's a reason it's known locally as a "dirty water…

Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog

Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…

Why Your Dog Can’t Fly into the U.S. from More Than 100 Countries Right Now

Pandemic lockdowns prompted a surge in pet adoptions as Americans stuck at home scoured the internet for furry friends to relieve the monotony. When local shelters don't have any dogs…

In New York City, You Can Climb Up the Exterior of a 1,200-Foot Skyscraper

The cityscape of New York is a breathtaking sight. But to see it from the most elevated spots, Manhattan's five observation decks will charge you around $40 a pop. Consequently, most…

Is It Safe to Choose Southwest Airlines This Holiday Season?

On the weekend starting October 8, Southwest Airlines went into an operational meltdown, resulting in a shortage of pilots and flight attendants that, the airline says, necessitated…

Pauline Frommer: Atlanta Is One of the Best Places in the USA for a Weekend Getaway

In National Geographic’s latest 3-inch-thick coffee table book, 1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe, the city of Atlanta doesn’t appear once. Not once. I know…

Marriott Made Hundreds of Millions from Deceptive Fees, Lawsuit Says

Just how lucrative are resort fees for hotels? Newly unsealed court documents from a lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia's attorney general against Marriott International shed…

Hawaii Welcomes Tourists Back Starting in November

The state of Hawaii will open once again to nonessential travelers. That may be an odd statement considering it never technically closed. But on August 23, Governor David Ige made a…

Princess Cruises Expands Onboard Gambling—To the Entire Ship

According to the North American Foundation for Gambling Addiction Help, 2.6% of adult Americans, or about 10 million people, struggle with a gambling addiction. For them, a Princess…