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Huge New Atlantis Resort Opens in China
The world now has three Atlantis resorts to overwhelm visitors with an ocean's worth of watery amenities and maximalist architecture. Joining sister properties in the Bahamas and Dubai…
New Looks for Two of London's Most Important Art Museums
Fans of art and architecture already have a lot to keep them busy during stays in London—and with free admission at most of the top cultural institutions, the city's treasures are easy…
This New Budget-Priced Transatlantic Airline Is Probably News to You
Most everyone by now has heard of Norwegian Air Shuttle, which flies the Atlantic at rock-bottom prices. Although Norwegian suffered a loss in 2017, it has struck fear into the hearts…
Resort Fees Repel Foreign Visitors and Cheat People: They're Destructive for Us All
Americans despise resort fees. But in a shockingly short span of time, we became blasé about them. Appallingly, the people once renowned for feisty individualism and a testy spirit of…
How Not to Do Yosemite in Winter
I sometimes think my real job as a travel writer is to be an idiot. It's my job to make mistakes and then report on them so that my readers can have fun, safe, and error-free…
Paris' Grand Palais Getting a Grand Makeover
The Grand Palais in Paris is getting its largest refurbishment since opening for the Exposition Universelle in 1900, when the mammoth hall on the Champs-Élysées was used to show off…
Japan's Ultra-Cheap “Bed-in-a-Box” Hotels Have Resurfaced—in London
Many years ago, when Japan was the world’s leading economy and Japanese businessmen were hard-striving cheapskates anxious to squeeze out any savings, several properties in Tokyo…
After 50 Years, Jesus' Baptism Site May Fully Reopen to Tourists
The section of the Jordan River traditionally designated as Jesus Christ's baptism site, where the Man from Galilee kicked off his mission to bring peace to the world, is currently…
Arthur Frommer: Make Sure To Check Your Passport Dates Before Travel
You are about to leave on an international trip, and you have carefully checked the contents of your suitcase, wallet or purse to make sure that everything—especially your passport—is…
Famous Thai Beach Closing to Tourists This Summer
Thailand's Maya Bay is so pretty it played the paradise sought by Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the 2000 movie The Beach. But tourists will have to stream that film—fair warning:…
High-Speed Trains Soon to Zip Between London and Amsterdam
Starting April 4, travelers will have a new, fast, and affordable way to get from the United Kingdom to the Netherlands. High-speed Eurostar trains will begin whisking passengers from…
The South of France Is Getting a New Picasso Museum
A former convent in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence is being transformed into a museum to house a trove of works by Pablo Picasso. The driving force behind the project is…
Look at How Different Shanghai Disneyland Is from Other Disney Parks
Shanghai Disneyland may be the sixth Disney resort to be built worldwide, but it's the first of its kind. For one, this resort, which opened in the summer of 2016, is in a size…
How Bermuda's Same-Sex Marriage Repeal Affects Cruise Weddings Worldwide
This week, the governor of Bermuda, John Rankin, signed a legislature-approved bill that reinstates the British island territory's ban on same-sex marriage, reversing a decision to…
Quebec Winter Activities That Make It Hard to Hate the Cold
Like blue cheese and Björk, winter is an acquired taste. That’s especially true for those of us who grew up in climates where jackets are rarely buttoned and light snow flurries cause…
Get Yours Now! Passport Fees are Going Up
The U.S. State Department has announced that prices for passports will inch up come April. For adults, the cost for a passport book will be $145. The fee for children 16 and younger…
Italian Airline Now Offers Free Stopovers in Rome
Rome remains a destination that rarely lacks for tourists. In 2017, more than 14.5 million of them visited the Eternal City—a nickname that might as well refer to the wait times in…
Arthur Frommer: My Choices for the 10 Most Memorable Destinations
As a professional travel writer, I was required to travel to far more destinations than the average American does. In my youthful years, I literally lived on an airplane, in constant…
A Luxury Island Retreat Where Only Women Are Welcome
We told you women-only travel was going to be a big deal in 2018.To wit: In September, a private island off the coast of Finland will begin welcoming guests—and dudes need not…
Plans for Cartoon Network Cruise Being Drawn
The first fully immersive Cartoon Network cruise ship is currently in the works.We'd like to tell you the plans are being cooked up in Dexter's Laboratory, but in fact the project is a…
Is It Safe to Vacation in Cape Town Once the Water Runs Out?
We have never been here before. A major world city is about to run out of fresh water. On April 12, the drought-stricken city of Cape Town, on the southwestern tip of Africa, hits Day…
Legoland Coming to New York (Assembly Required)
A new Legoland theme park is being built, plastic brick by plastic brick, in the town of Goshen, New York, located about a two-hour drive north of New York City. Expected to open in…
Why Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Have Cheap Airfare
It was a blip in the headlines last week, barely noticed amid a circus of political stories: United Airlines stock plunged 6%. At the same time, Delta dropped 5.4% and Southwest went…
"Three Billboards" Locations Way Outside Missouri
The titular small town in Martin McDonagh's Oscar-nominated dark comedy Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri does not exist in real life. And we're not sure we'd want to visit if…
Pop-Up Marriage License Office Opening at Vegas Airport for Valentine's Day
Around 80,000 couples get married in Las Vegas each year, and about 80% of them are tourists.For obvious reasons, the nuptials biz is especially brisk around Valentine's Day, when the…