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Hot Enough to Melt the Ice: Fly to Iceland from $618 for Summer Travel

The land of the midnight sun enjoys 20 plus hours a day of daylight and the people of Iceland go a little wild over the summer months, celebrating the warm weather with festivals,…

Article / Air Travel

Editor's Choice: Our Quintessential Online Resource List

We've collected our favorite sites from across the 'Internets' that we use when planning our trips (or for when we just want a good read). We're sure you'll recognize a few, but we…

Article / Air Travel

Flight Check: Sydney to Los Angeles on V Australia

V Australia is ruffling the feathers of Qantas and United with its new route between Los Angeles and Sydney. Here's why the old guard should be worried.

Article / Air Travel

Four Nights in the Bahamas, from $449 With Air

Save about $250 per person by booking this beach getaway, which includes airfare and four nights at an all-inclusive Bahamas resort.

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Bahamas Vacation, from $495 With Air

Save $100 per person with this affordable Bahamas vacation, which includes airfare, four nights' hotel, transfers, and breakfast daily.

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Las Vegas, from $454 with Air

Head to a cooler Las Vegas this Fall, and save $201 versus booking independently.

Article / Cruise

Riding the Northeast's Newest High-Speed Ferry Is a Breeze

The Breeze, also known as the Spirit of Ontario, is the culmination of a 30-year dream on the part of the city of Rochester, otherwise best known as the home of Kodak and the gateway…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News Roundup: A New Ship, Exotic Routes, Tasty Food and More

Radisson drops dolphin encounters; Carnival christens Liberty; dating service eHarmony offers members a cruise sweepstakes; Cruise West expands sailings, announces 2006 itineraries;…

Article / Air Travel

San Francisco's T2: America's Best New Airport Terminal?

If your flight has to get delayed, you might as well hope that you're stuck in San Francisco's new airport terminal. T2, which is shared by American Airlines and Virgin America, offers…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos

To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open…

Article / Passportable

Airline Refund Rules: What You’re Owed for a Canceled Flight

With the busy holiday travel season fast approaching, a new Department of Transportation rule designed to protect U.S. airline passengers has gone fully into effect. As of Monday,…

Article / Passportable

What You’ll See on the Newly Expanded, More Interactive Tour of the White House

While we all stress out over who will move into the White House in January, one of the building's current occupants has unveiled some long-in-the-works upgrades to how visitors…

Article / Slideshows

The Vessel in New York City Reopens with Entry Fee and More Security: Is It Worth Visiting?

In 2019, when the multiuse complex known as Hudson Yards opened in New York City , the centerpiece was a 150-foot-tall climbable sculpture called The Vessel. Designed by British…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Heading to Fairbanks during aurora season? Here are the best ways to spot the northern lights during your visit. 

Article / Slideshows

Do Top of the Rock’s New Rooftop Rides Make It the Best Observation Deck in NYC? Our Review

Since 1933 visitors have been flocking to the observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York City . In the early days, they could lounge on Adirondack chairs in an area painted to…

Article / Passportable

How to Find Out if a Cruise Port Will Be Crowded When You're There

Cruise ships keep getting bigger and bigger, but the delicate historic sights of Europe and the Caribbean remain the same size. When locals complain about overtourism, cruise ships are…

Article / Slideshows

Hotel Noel! The Jolliest Hotel Christmas Decorations and Traditions

Lots of hotels across the United States get festive each December with lobby Christmas trees, visiting carolers, and enough twinkling lights to rival a stargazing park. But the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Recent Art Vandalism Makes Visiting Museums Tougher for Travelers

London's iconic National Gallery, which receives some 3 million visits a year, has announced new security measures that will require more advance planning from travelers—and other…

Article / Cruise

What Not to Bring on a Cruise: Surprising Prohibited Items

Packing for a cruise? It's important to know what not to bring—and some common items banned by cruise lines may surprise you. 

Article / Passportable

Flying with a Nut Allergy? You Might Be Freaking Out About the Wrong Thing

A team of scientists from the U.K. has released a new study debunking a widespread belief about how nut allergies work on airplanes. The common perception is that air travelers with…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney's New Lightning Lane Premier Pass: How to Access It for Less Money

Ever since the pandemic, one of the biggest annoyances at Disney theme parks has been the monetization of lines for rides. A few years ago, Disney invented a way to trick customers…

Article / Passportable

New United Flights to Greenland, Mongolia, Bilbao, and Beyond

We may look back at 2024 as the year when overtourism reached a breaking point. In many of the world's most visitor-clogged destinations, local governments enacted new restrictions and…

Article / Money and Fees

$9 Chocolate Milk! $34 Club Sandwich! $200 Ticket! Disney's Prices Are Officially Nuts

Newly posted prices at Disney resorts are positively shocking. Has the famous storytelling company lost the plot?

Article / Air Travel

Can I Fly Without an ID? TSA Rules for Lost or Stolen ID Cards

Your ID is lost, stolen, or forgotten, and you need to catch a flight. Will the TSA let you through airport security?

Article / Slideshows

The Best Food Halls in Paris: Affordable Food Courts for France's Modern Style

The budget-minded food court concept is sweeping Europe, but but in a gastronomic capital like Paris, food courts have adopted a French flair with special accents on culture,…