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After a Quiet Winter, the World of Travel Has Suddenly Erupted with Distinctive Developments

Arthur Frommer assesses how Trump's policies, European terror attacks, budget cuts, and a new kind of hostel could affect U.S. travelers.

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Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster, United's PR Disaster, and Britney's Leaving Vegas: Today's Travel Briefing

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Grand Canyon Visitor Numbers, California Highway 1 Closures, Hamilton Tours at Monticello: Today's Travel Briefing

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Foreign Students Are Now Among the Groups Reducing Plans to Visit the U.S. in Reaction to Trump's Hostility

Because of Pres. Trump's policies, are foreign students becoming wary of U.S. universities? Arthur Frommer considers how that could damage the travel industry and the U.S. economy…

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Free Laptops on Qatar Airways, Rewards for Seat Volunteers, and Bob Dylan's Archive: Today's Travel Briefing

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Trump's Impact on Travel, Royal Caribbean's New Tour Site, and Passover on the Road: Today's Travel Briefing

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Underwater Titanic Tours, Virgin America Gets the Axe, and a Delayed Airline Rule: Today's Travel Briefing

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The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia Surely Merits a Visit

Opening soon in Philadelphia: a museum filled with art and artifacts chronicling America's battle for independence in the 18th century.

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The Great American Summer Road Trip: Unforgettable Scenic Drives in the United States

Americans drive more than 3 trillion miles in a typical year, according to an estimate from the Federal Highway Administration . The months with the most drivers on the road are July…

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A Virtual Avalanche of Websites Renting Short-Term Apartments Has Followed the Much-Publicized Success of Airbnb

A host of home-sharing sites, from those offering upscale accommodations to those promising inclusive attitudes, prove that Airbnb isn't the only rental game in town—any town.

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Free Alabama Walking Tours, Summer's Cheapest Airfares, and Diamonds in Arkansas: Today's Travel Briefing

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Online Streaming Services Have a Big Travel Problem

If you thought you could watch your favorite Hulu and Netflix shows while you're on vacation, you thought wrong. Geo-blocking remains a major glitch in the "cut the cord" movement.

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Fewer Flights to Cuba, Closed Historic Sites in Philly, and Trump's Call to Privatize Air Traffic Control: Today's Travel Briefing

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An Undoubted Reduction in the Level of Transatlantic Airfares is Currently Underway

Getting to Europe from America is now cheaper than it has been in years, says Arthur Frommer—but the reasons behind the new reality are not all positive.

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8 Ways Millennials Are Changing Travel

Read enough think pieces about millennials—people in their 20s and 30s who came of age around the beginning of the 21st century—and you’re liable to get a contradictory image of the…

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Three Important Recommendations for Smart Travel That Are Served By Three Smart Websites

Choosing an ethical destination, preparing your cellphone for cost-conscious travel, and improving your trips through yoga—Arthur Frommer shows you where to start your research.

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The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

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10 Hot New U.S Hotels Opening in 2017

2017 is only a few months old, but if you’re already in need of an escape or even just a happening place to get a drink, these hot new hotels open soon.

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Cyprus Tourism Surge, More Invasive TSA Pat-Downs, and Possible TSA Budget Cuts: Today's Travel Briefing

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Americans May Soon Need Visas to Travel to Europe

A tit-for-tat spat could have significant consequences for travelers.

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Rock Climbing Cliffs Closed at Zion National Park, U.S. Airports with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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How to Protect Your Computer from Airlines and Hotels That Snoop on You

It's called dynamic pricing, and it's how companies can offer you different rates based on who you are and what you're in the market for. Here's how to set your computer to get around…

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Destination Weddings Made Easy (Or At Least Easier)

Sure, a destination wedding involves a getaway—usually of the beachy variety—but if you think that means you can get away from the headaches of conventional nuptials, think again.…

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The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again

An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever

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New York City is Suddenly Becoming a Lot More Affordable

Is the reported "Trump Slump" turning expensive trips to the Big Apple into lower-priced, low-hanging fruit?