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Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers
These active river cruises in the Pacific Northwest, Africa, Europe, and South America will appeal to younger and adventurous passengers.
Venmo Groups: A New Tool for Managing Expenses on Group Trips
When it comes to organizing a group trip, the Type A member of your crew already has enough to do, what with booking sunrise yoga classes and laminating copies of the itinerary to…
These Northern Lights Cruises in Norway Guarantee You'll See the Aurora Borealis
Travelers who long to spot the northern lights should consider booking a trip with Hurtigruten. The company, which has been shipping cargo and passengers along the coast of Norway…
Frommer’s Spain: What’s New and When to Go, According to the Authors of Our Latest Guide
Authors of the newly released Frommer's Spain guidebook reveal their favorite new attractions and share their top planning tips.
A Cruise on Maine’s Coast with American Cruise Lines: Our Review
What to expect on a small-ship cruise along Maine's coast from American Cruise Lines
American Airlines Flight Attendants Were Reportedly Reminded to Stop Lessening Your Misery
You know how flying with a commercial airline is terrible? The seats are cramped, the fees are outrageous, and the other passengers are always brawling or screaming about how their…
How to Use Delta, American, United, and Southwest Bag Trackers
How to use airline bag-tracking systems—and how they stack up against tools like Apple AirTags
Pauline Frommer Appeared on "Live with Kelly and Mark" to Discuss Couples Getaways in the United States
You don't have to travel far—or have a passport—for a vacation brimming with romance. Pauline Frommer talked with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos about five top destinations in the…
Report: 2024 Travel Trends to Include Destination Dupes, Dry Tripping, Set-Jetting and More
"Destination dupes," "tour tourism," "dry tripping," "go-ccasions"—these are among the top travel trends we can expect will inspire vacationers in 2024, according to a new forecast…
This Emergency Alert App Saved a Skier’s Life. Make Your Phone a Rescue Locator, Too.
On a foggy day last winter at Idaho's Soldier Mountain resort (pictured above), a skier got separated from her party and wound up lost in an out-of-bounds area where neither chairlifts…
How to Hire a Travel Photographer to Take Your Vacation Pics—and Why You Should
In top destinations around the globe, travelers are turning to professional photographers to help make lasting memories.
NYC Hotel Rates Are Shocking Now! Here's Why, Plus How to Pay Less
A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started…
Self-Drive Barge Trips in France: The Complete Guide for Newbies
The most noteworthy journeys take you outside your comfort zone. But self-driving a barge in France ? Before my own boat trip this summer, I worried it would jettison me so far outside…
High-Tech Screens, Bluetooth and Improved Wi-Fi: How Airlines are Stepping Up Inflight Entertainment
Last month United Airlines announced an ambitious, high-tech plan for its on-board passenger experience. By 2032, the airline revealed, more than 800 of its aircraft will be equipped…
Charges for Gratuities on Royal Caribbean Going Up—as the Company Reports Huge Profits
Royal Caribbean quietly increased its automatic gratuity charge this week. Starting November 11, the cruise line's service charge added to each passenger's bill will be $18 per day…
“If It Is Not Closed, It Will Collapse”: Converted Hagia Sophia Is Now Crowded and Crumbling
The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul's iconic cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum-turned-mosque, will begin charging foreign tourists an entrance fee starting January 15, 2024, Turkish…
The Frommer's Travel Products Gift Guide for 2023
The success of gift-giving lies in the using. Too many presents are politely received but then wind up on the shelf, at the back of the closet, or in the bin. The real winners are the…
Colosseum Underground Tour Delves Into Restored Tunnels Below Ancient Roman Monument
Whether or not you think about the Roman Empire as often as the men of TikTok evidently do, you're likely to be intrigued by the opportunity to follow in gladiators' footsteps through…
Visit Nevada Ghost Towns and Alien Sites with New Paranormal Passport
Asked to name the most ghoulish places in the United States, you might come up with Salem, Massachusetts, for its witchy goings-on, New Orleans for the aboveground cemeteries, and…
Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2024
This is the Best Places list for 2024. For the Best Places to Go for 2025, click here . The long saga of life on Earth frequently goes through rough spots in the narrative, but even in…
How Much Is a Hotel Room Gonna Cost in 2024? Where Rates Are Rising Fastest
Hotel room rates in many major cities around the world are expected to continue their skyward climb in 2024—rising by double-digit percentages in many places, according to the Hotel…
As Most Travel Companies Slash Point Value, Southwest Airlines Does Flyers a Favor
Almost a year ago, Frommer's warned readers that big corporations were preparing to reduce the value of loyalty points and frequent flyer miles.Since then, we've seen the predicted…
Stunning Images of Natural Attractions and Culture Sites Endangered by Climate Change and Other Threats
Our incredible, imperiled planet risks losing some of its most awe-inspiring natural wonders and cultural treasures due to climate change, conflict, commercial development, and other…
Airport Tips for Faster Service Without TSA PreCheck and Other Perks
Get through the airport quickly and comfortably, even without TSA PreCheck or credit card perks, using these handy tips and tricks—most of which won't cost you a thing.
Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Review: What It's Like to Sail This Classic Journey
For North Americans, there aren't many journeys more mythic than a transatlantic crossing on an ocean liner. After all, the modern societies of both Canada and the United States…