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Notre-Dame Reopening in Paris: Photos of the Restoration, Plus How and When to Visit

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public with a globally broadcast ceremony and a series of celebratory masses. The more than 800-year-old…

Article / Air Travel

Warning, U.S. Travelers: Airline Execs Want to Snatch Your Consumer Rights Away

Recent remarks and actions by leaders of the big U.S. airlines should be a warning to American travelers: Your rights are at risk.

Article / Passportable

Can I Bring Food Through TSA Checkpoints? Airport Food Rules to Know

Since Thanksgiving is such a food-centric holiday, it's safe to assume that many of the millions of flyers who will pass through U.S. airports at the end of November will be traveling…

Article / Slideshows

Don’t Have Elite Status? Fake It and Get Free Upgrades with These Tips

A lot of things in the travel world are tilted in favor of people who travel so much that they have attained elite status. But what about everyday, non-elite status vacationers that…

Article / Passportable

Are TSA Liquid Carry-On Restrictions Really Relaxing Soon?

We're seeing a lot of speculation around the internet this week about whether the Transportation Security Administration is about to relax limits on the size of liquids that passengers…

Article / Money and Fees

Tipping in the Dominican Republic: Guidelines for Hotels, Restaurants, Taxis, and Tours

Tips on tipping in the Dominican Republic: gratuity etiquette travelers should know for hotels, all-inclusive resorts, restaurants, and taxis

Article / Miscellaneous

If I Had Never Traveled, By Arthur Frommer

These reflections by Arthur Frommer first appeared as the introduction to the book "Ask Arthur Frommer" (Wiley Publishing, 2009).

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Arthur Frommer (1929–2024)

It is with deep sadness that I announce my father, Arthur Frommer, founder of the Frommer's guidebooks and Frommers.com, passed away today at the age of 95, at home and surrounded by…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Means for Travelers

No-frills carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company has announced. As NBC News reports, Spirit has had a rough few years, characterized by…

Article / Air Travel

Why We Need Travel Advisors Now More Than Ever

The people we used to call travel agents are alive and well. And considering recent changes to the travel industry, they might just save your next trip.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Which Countries Do Not Require 6 Months of Passport Validity? 12 Options for Renewal Procrastinators

To enter some countries, your passport expiration date must be at least 6 months away. But if your passport is expiring soon, you still have options. Here are 12 popular…

Article / Hotels

How to Get Out of Paying a Hotel's Resort Fee—It Can Be Done!

Resort fees are a scam. In fact, they're banned in most places except the United States. Here's how to dispute them.

Article / Money and Fees

5 Perks that Even Infrequent Travelers Can Get from Loyalty Programs

Even if you don't travel often enough to collect many points, you can still use free loyalty memberships for freebies and perks that will improve your travel.

Article / Passportable

15+ Airlines Agree to Use Apple AirTags to Locate Lost Luggage

There's good news if you're one of the growing number of travelers who like to keep tabs on checked airline luggage by using Apple's AirTags. The little battery-powered tracking pucks,…

Article / Passportable

American Airlines Makes It Harder to Remove Passengers for Body Odor or Attire

This post, originally published Nov. 8, 2024, has been updated with new information.American Airlines has reportedly made it more difficult for flight attendants to remove…

Article / Passportable

In 2025, Venice's Access Fee Will Cost Double if You Don't Reserve Ahead

As Frommer's predicted in July, the tourist-laden Italian city of Venice has officially announced it will not only continue its new entry fee for day-trippers, but will also double the…

Article / Slideshows

Slow on the Po: What to Expect on Barge Cruises in Italy

Italy lovers, take heart. France may seem to have cornered the market when it comes to barge cruising , but you don’t have to leave Italy to take a slow-mo voyage on a waterway cutting…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Another Cruise Port Votes to Restrict Visitors: How Passenger Limits Are Shaping Cruising

Lost in the threshing machine of more momentous news headlines this week was the outcome of a referendum in Bar Harbor, Maine, that portends deepening complications for cruise…

Article / Passportable

How to Meet Therapy Llamas at the Portland Airport in Oregon

It might sound like the premise of a lost installment in the Llama Llama children's book series, but there are llamas roving Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon (if it…

Article / Money and Fees

The Best Luggage Storage Apps and How To Use Them

Sometimes travelers need safe spots to stash bags for the day. Fortunately, luggage storage apps now operate in thousands of cities around the world. 

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Tips for Finding Ski Trip Discounts from Top Skiing Industry Experts

There’s no denying it: Ski trips are expensive. But don’t abandon your powder-plowing plans just yet—we grilled industry experts for their top tips for cutting the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Government Shutdown, USA: A Quick List of Which Travel Services Are Closed

As the wheels of Washington grind to a halt yet again in the Republican-led House of Representatives, another United States federal government shutdown is a concern. Travel, by and…

Article / Passportable

A New Community in Croatia Is Created Just for Digital Nomads

Wanna live on the sparkling Adriatic coast of Croatia? It's easier and more affordable than you might think—and getting more so on October 10. That's the opening date of Digital Nomad…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

New Vaccine Proof Requirements for French and Greek Locals Will Also Affect Visitors

In France and Greece, proof of vaccine is now being required to enter many indoor spaces, from museums and restaurants to theme parks, cinemas, and concert venues. With a fourth wave…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think

Way back in April, when many of us still harbored naive hopes that the pandemic would be over by summer, I reported that Sicily was making vacationers an offer they couldn't refuse. To…