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Southern California Road Trip Itinerary: Los Angeles to San Diego (Through the Desert) in One Week

Sure, you could just drive Interstate 5 south for 120 miles from LA to San Diego. But what fun would that be? For a true taste of Southern California culture and adventure, take the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

“Risk of Outbreaks High”: Tourists Warned of Deadly Disease Spread by Mosquitoes

So far this year, several countries in South America—including tourism heavy hitters like Colombia and Peru—have reported cases of yellow fever, a potentially deadly virus that's…

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Have Tea with Naughty Sheep at Cameron House in Scotland’s Countryside

Over the years, Frommer's has covered a menagerie of animal-accompanied wellness experiences (usually yoga), involving goats, golden retrievers, reindeer, and chickens, to name a…

Article / Money and Fees

All of Las Vegas Hotels' Resort Fees in 2024—So You'll Know the True Price of a Night

Nearly all Sin City hotels now charge a big resort fee—and they can more than double the final price! Here's where the Sin City resort fee shell game stands right now.

Article / Air Travel

How to Fix Boeing, By an Industry Expert

Critics of Boeing blame its troubles on its multi-racial hiring practices. But the real source of its problems affects the safety of every air traveler in the USA.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Over 50 and Traveling Solo? Road Scholar Now Has All-Inclusive Trips Just for You

For decades, Road Scholar has been formulating high-quality guided tours of the world's most popular destinations, but through a senior lens. Its all-inclusive group tours, which take…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Can Visitors to Germany Use Cannabis Now That Recreational Use is Legal There?

In 2024, Germany legalized the use of marijuana products for recreational use. Does that mean tourists can buy or use cannabis in Germany now?

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Times Square's Ball Drop Building Reinventing Itself as a Year-Round NYC Attraction

It was the building that gave Manhattan's Times Square its name when The New York Times opened it in 1905 as one of the most celebrated early skyscrapers in a celebrated city.But after…

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Fee for Global Entry to Rise on October 1, 2024—Apply Now for the Older Rate

Global Entry is a special system that allows U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to skip the long processing lines and security checks at international entry points to the…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry

A step-by-step guide—with current links, prices, and helpful tools—to applying for two useful programs that empower travelers to jump lines at airports.

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The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: A Weeklong Itinerary

The Oregon Coast is about 364 miles long. The main artery, U.S. Highway 101 , winds along the entire way, often with the ocean in view. On our leisurely weeklong itinerary, we’ll spend…

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New Volvo Museum in Sweden Showcases Rare Cars by Renowned Automaker

Last week Volvo, which is aiming to go fully electric by 2030, produced its last-ever diesel-powered passenger vehicle and promptly donated the car—an XC90 SUV—to a museum. That would…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

How to Get Amtrak's Student Discount

The United States' national railway service, Amtrak, offers a student discount to young people aged 17 to 24. It's not hard to get, but there are a few rules.

Article / Air Travel

Orlando Sanford International Airport's Name Could Confuse Passengers Going to Orlando

Sanford's small airport has Orlando in its name and flights from Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, but it's twice as far from Walt Disney World as Orlando International (MCO).

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Can I Cruise with Just a Driver's License?

Is a driver's license enough ID to take a cruise? The answer is mixed.

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U.S. Airlines with Free Wi-Fi: Sorry, American, but the Grand Total Is Still at 1

U.S. airlines always seem to be in perfect sync when it comes to raising fees, but when a carrier introduces a service passengers might actually like, competitors are awfully slow to…

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Caribbean Cruise Ports Where a Resort Day Pass Could Be Your Best Bet

If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town may not offer…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

When Will Barcelona's Sagrada Família Be Finished? We Finally Have an Answer (Kind Of)

And you thought your contractor was taking forever. La Sagrada Família, the eye-catching basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction in Barcelona, Spain, since…

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U.S. Passport Wait Times Are Back Under Control. How Long Will It Take Now?

A year ago, as the U.S. government continued to climb out of the bureaucratic hole that Covid-19 and staffing woes had dug, the wait time for a new passport was as long as 13…

Article / National Parks

The Cost of Going Cashless at U.S. National Parks As Many Switch to Plastic-Only

Increasingly, U.S. national parks are switching to cashless payment for entrance fees and other charges. Critics say that hurts equal access to public lands. 

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Best Hotels Near Glacier National Park: Stay Near the West and East Entrances

Finding that perfect combination of comfort and convenience when you’re experiencing the wildness of the Glacier National Park in Montana isn’t difficult considering the number of…

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POV: Follow the Path of Checked Luggage Through an Airport's Conveyor Belt Network

In today's installment of The Internet May Be Destroying Society, but Hey, You Should Totally Check Out This Video, someone put a camera on luggage to show were it goes after airport…

Article / Cruise

4 River Cruises in India That Will Wow You

The top itineraries for river cruises in India show off spectacular scenery, sacred sites, and one-horned rhinos. 

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This Classic Disney World Attraction Is Now Open for Just 135 Minutes a Day

You probably assume the attractions at Disney parks are always available to visit whenever the parks are open.That is not always the case. Some rides run on a schedule that's…

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Planning a Cruise: Follow This Timeline for Booking Dinner and Activity Reservations

Mark your calendar! Here's when you need to make reservations for specialty dining, entertainment, and other activities on board nine major cruise lines.