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Pauline Frommer: I'm Often Asked How to Become a Travel Writer, And I Suggest This Event

(Note: This post was updated June 3, 2023)Every year, I give about a dozen speeches on travel across North America. When I sign books afterwards, a familiar scenario inevitably will…

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Rocky Mountaineer Canada Train Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Picturesque

A few high-end scenic rail journeys around the world have achieved icon status, but not all of them are easily attainable by travelers. South Africa's Blue Train can be arduous to…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Boston’s Prudential Tower Observatory, View Boston, Ups Its Game

Recent visitors to Boston may have noticed a dearth of publicly accessible views of the city from atop its tallest buildings. The tallest of all, the John Hancock Tower (now…

Article / Air Travel

5 Reasons Early Morning Flights Are Less Likely to Be Delayed

Why booking the first flight of the day is still a smart move to avoid delays in air travel

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How Bad Will the 2023 Hurricane Season Be? Here's What the Forecasts Say

UPDATE, May 26: The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will be "near-normal," according to the official forecast from the U.S. government. In its annual outlook, the National Oceanic and…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

France Bans Short-Haul Flights—but Only a Few Routes Are Affected

This week France became the first country in the world to enact a ban on short-haul domestic flights. According to the new law, airlines may not operate flights between two French…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Where to Stay on Santorini and Other Secrets from Our New Greece Guidebook

I’ve been visiting and writing about Greece for almost 30 years now. I can remember a time when getting out of Athens for the trip down to the Peloponnese involved driving around…

Article / Arts and Culture

50 Things to Do in Sicily: The Italian Island’s Best Beaches, Palaces, and Food

From Greek ruins to "The White Lotus," the Italian island of Sicily has a wealth of wonders—not to mention some of the best food on earth. 

Article / Road Trips

Hit the Road with Frommer’s and Our Expanded Selection of Guided Drives

The Frommer's page at Road.Travel offers an array of interactive road trips for exploring the USA.

Article / Money and Fees

How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget

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Cannabis-Friendly Hotel with Top-Optional Pool Coming to Las Vegas

This post, originally published January 18, has been updated with new information.The doors will soon open at what's being billed as the first "cannabis-inclusive" hotel in Las…

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Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, the Luxury Star Wars–Themed Hotel, to Close

Walt Disney World in Florida has announced that its infamous Galactic Starcruiser hotel will close its doors at the end of September, just 18 months after opening. The troubles with…

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A New Trail Connects the Best Waterfall Hikes in a Region with Hundreds of Them

If you ask us, spotting a waterfall is one of the best reasons to go on a hike, ranking right up there with breathing pristine mountain air and sampling all the latest innovations in…

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If You Need a Passport by This Summer, You Could Be in Trouble: What to Do

Ever since March, the U.S. State Department has warned that the wait time for a new passport in 2023 is 10 to 13 weeks.It's now May, and that estimate hasn't changed. That means if…

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When Free Flights to Hong Kong Become Available in the U.S.—and How to Apply

An earlier version of this post has been updated with new information.Earlier this year, Hong Kong hatched a tourism-boosting plan to give away more than 500,000 airline tickets to…

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Lyft Airport Pickup Just Got a Lot Easier for Some Riders

The tricky task of timing pickup at the airport from a ride-hailing app is getting easier for a lot of Lyft users this summer. The company has launched a new feature that lets you…

Article / Air Travel

Hackers Can Steal Your Frequent Flier Miles: How to Protect Your Travel Loyalty Accounts

How to protect your travel points from being stolen—and what to do if those miles are missing.

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This Summer, Some of Amtrak's Best Scenic Routes Are Finally Back

In good news for travelers, two Amtrak routes that have long been popular with vacationers are finally returning to service after years of closure. • The Adirondack, which connects New…

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These New Hikes in Switzerland Are Led by a "Mountain Air Sommelier"

Plenty of travel experiences focus on showing you the sights, but how many specialize in sniffing the scents? To help address the sensory imbalance, Switzerland's Graubünden region…

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Are Budget Airlines Truly Budget? Crunching the True Cost of That "Cheap" Flight

They fly to the most popular vacation destinations, and they almost always grab attention with the lowest fares. The so-called ultra low-cost carriers, or budget airlines, have become…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney World to Make Big Changes—But Will They Make Visiting More Pleasant?

Bob Chapek, the unpopular former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, had the misfortune of presiding over the entertainment giant throughout the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his…

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Minorca, Spain: Best Things to See and Do on this Balearic Island

The easternmost Balearic Island , about 142 miles southeast of Barcelona in the Mediterranean Sea, is a more tranquil, family-friendly option compared to its vivacious neighbors (we’re…

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New Travel App Rates Accessible Hotels, Restaurants, and Attractions

For people with disabilities—a group making up an estimated 26% of the U.S. adult population—travel planning in great detail is essential. Trouble is, great details are hard to come…

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Natural Bridge Caverns Near San Antonio Opening Huge Hidden Cave for the First Time

The considerable charms of the Texas Hill Country, which include bluebonnet-blanketed meadows, natural swimming pools, and vineyards, even extend underground. In the region's elaborate…

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Flipboard Travel: Find Frommer's Information for Your Next Trip on This Free App

How the free Flipboard app makes saving the ideas you find on Frommer's even easier