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The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan

A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…

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Muzbnb: Everything You'd Expect From a Home-Sharing Service, Minus Islamophobia

This year, a new service will offer Muslim travelers that home-away-from-home feeling.

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Bulletproof Wall Around the Eiffel Tower, U.S. Passport Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Oprah Leads the Charge of Lifestyle Brands at Sea

A New Era in Partnerships for Cruise Lines Could Mean Different Types of Cruises

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Awesome New Travel Gadgets We're Watching

Every week, the inboxes at Frommer's are jammed with appeals from manufacturers who swear they have come up with the next greatest thing for travelers. Most of it doesn't excite us—we…

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Win a "Beauty and the Beast" Castle Stay, NYC Fines Airbnb Hosts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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The World's Longest Flight, the Truth About Bowling Green, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Best Hotels in North America, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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What You Need to Know Before Booking an Economy Basic Ticket

The old shell game has come to travel and its called “Basic Economy Fares”. The traveler thinks she’s saving big, but when she looks under the shell, she finds…

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Everything You Need to Know About 'Basic Economy' Fares

Delta, United, and American have all introduced low, no-frills airfares. But they come with so many fees and restrictions, customers need to know what they're in for.

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Seat-Back Entertainment Fading Out, a $700 Ski Lift Ticket, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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The New Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Is Overwhelmed with Interest

It's such a remarkable attraction that it has been packed with more visitors than it expected, so if you want to go, you'll need to plan ahead.

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Amazing Northern Lights Video, a Senator Takes on New Airline Fees, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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No-Tourist Zone at Rome's Colosseum, No-Frills Basic Economy Fares from American Airlines, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Five New National Monuments, Free Wi-Fi on JetBlue, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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California Tunnel Tree Toppled, Airlines with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Antigua's Got 365 Beaches. Here Are the Top 10

Ask Antiguans how many beaches their island has and you’ll likely get this matter-of-fact answer: “365—one for every day of the year.” For Antiguans, having hundreds of turquoise…

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Forthcoming Decisions by Trump May Have a Major, and Not Always Favorable, Impact on the U.S. Travel Industry

Your right to travel has always been intertwined with political affairs, and this moment in American history poses more questions about the future of travel than most.

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Carnival's New "Ocean Medallions" Track Every Move—And Make Spending Thoughtless

Inspired by Disney's controversial MagicBand system, the largest cruise line company in the world launches new disks that will track guests' every whim and move.

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Makeover for JFK Airport in NYC, "Champing" in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Article / Money and Fees

The U.S. Dollar Continues to Soar Against Virtually Every Foreign Currency, Cutting the Cost of Rooms and Meals Abroad

There's an update to changes in the world currency markets, and the news is excellent for travelers considering a vacation abroad this year.

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Two New National Monuments, Alaska's Iditarod, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Vacations with Capone: Sightseeing Chicago's Gangster Years

Al Capone, for better or for worse, remains an unofficial ambassador for Chicago, even some 100 years after he ruled the city’s Prohibition era gangster scene. Something about the…

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Despite Fierce Opposition from U.S. Air Carriers, Norwegian Air Has Received Permission to Radically Slash Airfares Across the Atlantic

Norwegian Air is about to introduce some healthy competition on transatlantic flights, making travel a lot easier and cheaper for many more Americans.