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In Its Ability to Start and Stop the Flow of Outbound Tourism, China Possesses a Mighty Weapon to Use Against the West

Despite what fevered political rhetoric may imply, international relations cannot be simply reset. Countless American families depend on the tourism relationship between the United…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

A Corps of English-Speaking Volunteers Called "Wardens" Comes to the Aid of Beleaguered Tourists in Emergency Situations Overseas

When a U.S. embassy or consulate is not permitted to help travelers—a common predicament—it may enlist the assistance of a friendly expat. Meet the "warden," the volunteer…

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Frommer's' Best Places to Go in 2017

As of 2017, we’ve been showing you the world for 60 years. Arthur Frommer published his seminal guidebook Europe on 5 Dollars a Day in 1957—and the title alone indicates how much has…

Article / Money and Fees

Though the Unusual Current Strength of the U.S. Dollar Is Harmful to the U.S. Economy, It Greatly Benefits the U.S. Traveler: A Moral Issue

Across the globe—in Central America, Asia, Europe, and beyond—a dollar goes awfully far these days.

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Three Major Issues in Travel—Airbnb’s Right to Operate, the Continuation of “Marijuana Tourism,” and Travel to Cuba—Remain Unresolved as We Enter the New Year

Before we head into the new year, Arthur Frommer considers some of 2016's unfinished business.

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Ghost Stations in Britain, Free Meals in Economy Class, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Air Travel

In a Dramatic and Somewhat Unexpected Change, Lines at Airport Security Gates Have Greatly Shortened, Easing the Process of Checking in for a Flight

After doomsday headlines about endless security lines last summer, airport screenings have gotten downright speedy. Do we owe the TSA an apology?

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TSA Fights Holiday Airport Lines, Major Cruise Lines to Begin Sailing to Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Cruise

In the Most Recent of Nominations, a Distinguished Magazine Has Named Its Choices of "Best Cruise Line" for Various Needs

U.S. News & World Report releases its annual list of the best cruises for value, families, luxury, and more

Article / Money and Fees

For Americans, the Conditions for International Travel Are Better Now Than They Have Been for Years

From plunging airfares to a strong dollar, things couldn't get much better for Americans abroad.

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Record Fine for Princess Cruises, Tennessee Tourist Attractions Carry On Despite Wildfires, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Reservations for Maui Volcano Sunrise, Great Barrier Reef in Peril, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Hotels

The Airbnb Review System is Broken. Why Will Nobody Say So?

Guests and hosts must participate in an arms race of compliments in their reviews—or they'll be punished. How can we trust any of Airbnb's ratings?

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Trump Threatens Cuba Reversal, Japan Plans Hot-Tub Roller Coaster, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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The Travel Trends That Will Shape Your Next Vacation

Spin the globe: Where will you go in 2017? And just as importantly, what recent developments and coming events will shape your trip? It's prediction time again, so I spoke with nine…

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The Annual Frommer's Travel Gift Guide

This year, give the gift that keeps on moving! We combed the current best offerings to find travel gadgets and inventions that actually improve the way we experience places—and we…

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An Angry Airbnb, Cattle-Car Airfares, Trump's Impact on Travel, and Colombia's Truce: Four Major New Developments in Travel

Arthur Frommer weighs in on four news developments that could affect travelers.

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals, Airbnb Adds Experiences, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Wonder of the Seas Review: One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships

The inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship was my inaugural sailing, too. Though I had been on a ferry or two and the occasional water taxi, I had never before set…

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French Tourism Still Struggling, Extravagant Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Hotels

The Latest Travel Scam Targets Conference Attendees

A cautionary tale and some tips.

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United Launches Basic Fares, Venice Protests Congestion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Hotels

A Former Floating Prison is Now London’s Hottest New Hotel

The Good Hotel wasn't always so good—in fact, it was a jail. But it's a fantastic way to stay on the River Thames in London.

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Cliffs of Dover Eroding, Free National Park Admission on Veterans Day, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Greece Tourism Numbers Up, Houseguest Pet Peeves, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over