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An Easy Way to Eliminate Long Global Entry Interview Wait Times
Wait times for Global Entry interviews remain very long. But there's an easy way for international travelers to speed things up.
National Parks That Require Reservations for Spring and Summer 2023
Plan ahead! These popular national parks require advance reservations for the busy spring and summer months.
United Airlines Now Asks Customers to Donate Money to Sustainable Flying. Is This Legit?
If you’ve booked a flight on United Airlines in recent weeks, you may have noticed an option to tack a few dollars onto your final bill. “Want to make the future of flying more…
Frommer’s New Yellowstone Guidebook Captures an Ever-Changing Natural Wonder
In my almost 15 years of regularly visiting Yellowstone National Park, I’ve learned that change is the only constant in this dynamic place. Volatility is literally baked into the…
Airlines to Cut New York City Flights This Summer to Combat Labor Shortage
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines have all signaled they intend to cut flights to New York City this summer as the United States faces an ongoing…
Pressure Mounts for Improving Accessibility for Air Travelers with Disabilities
Advocates and some government leaders say more needs to be done to make air travel safer and easier for people who use wheelchairs.
New River Cruise to Visit WWII Sites in France and England
Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of World War II's D-Day invasion, when Allied forces landed at Normandy in France to liberate Europe from the Nazis. To commemorate the…
Biden Names Two More National Monuments, Expands Marine Reserve
President Joe Biden has designated two more national monuments that are precious to the history, culture, and natural resources of the United States. Combined, the newly protected…
The Queen Mary Lives! Tours and Overnight Stays on the Liner Are Back
For fans of cultural preservation and maritime history, the news is royally good.The world-famous Queen Mary, which has been closed for years, is lowering the gangway for visitors once…
Passport Wait Times Go Up Again: Here's Where They Stand Now
The U.S. State Department seems to be having a crisis of sorts—the wait for passport renewals and applications rises by the week.Two weeks ago, we warned you about a processing…
Introducing a New London Guide for a New Era—Now on Sale!
Frommer's first guide to London came out in 1957. This week, a long tradition continues as our newest guidebook on the city is released. Out now in paperback and e-book and on sale at…
Amid Record TSA PreCheck Enrollment, Here’s How to Get Through Airport Security Faster
With TSA PreCheck enrollment surging, even prescreened passengers should take these steps to ensure a speedy trip through the airport.
Tipping in Italy: A Gratuities Guide for Hotels, Restaurants, Drinks, and Tours
How to tip servers, taxi drivers, tour guides, and hotel staff in Rome, Florence, Venice, Sicily, and other locations in Italy
Amtrak’s New Night Owl Fares Will Get You Around the East Coast for $5 to $20
Amtrak is bestowing a gift on night owls and early birds. The national rail carrier has rolled out new low fares for select departures between 7pm and 5am on some of its busy Northeast…
Alcohol-Free Vacations: How to Join the Sober Travel Trend
Going booze-free on vacation has never been easier, thanks to these zero-proof tour operators, new hotel beverage programs, and other options for the sober-curious.
Need a Cheap Hotel? This Year, Hostels Have More Private Rooms Than Usual
Hostels, as every nomadic youth knows, are the tentpoles of budget travel, and Covid-19 failed to take them down. The coronavirus did, however, shake up how hostels apportion space—and…
Hooray! Flipboard Adds Frommer's to Its App
We are excited to announce that you can access the freshest Frommer's articles on Flipboard, one of the premier apps for collecting news in one place. We join such big players as…
New Starlux Airlines to Fly from the U.S. to Asia from $464 Each Way
Americans are about to enjoy the price competition that results when a new challenger enters a market. Starlux Airlines is coming to Los Angeles, and its arrival on the scene should…
Passport Wait Times Have Skyrocketed for Expedited Renewals and Applications
Which is more fun: root canals or getting a passport application expedited? The answer, for now at least, is the root canal. Thanks to a confluence of problems from understaffing to a…
How Dangerous Is Turbulence on Planes—and Is It Getting Worse?
Following a spate of severe turbulence incidents, safety regulators call for more action, even as climate change threatens to make the problem worse.
Go Medieval with These New Bespoke Historical Tours of England
A new tour operator based in the scenic and once hotly contested England-Wales border region aims to connect travelers to the castles, battles, and chain mail–centric fashions of the…
Brazil Is About to Become More Difficult to Visit Because of a Backward Move
Petty diplomatic squabbling is about to end a travel perk that we barely had time to enjoy. On October 1, 2023, Brazil will bring back mandatory visas for tourists from the United…
Can a Hotel Front Desk or Cruise Hold Onto Your Passport?
The answer, in many places, is yes. Sometimes hotels may legally demand that you hand over your passport when you check in. "In some countries, hotels may be required under local law…
New Online Hub for Finding Native American Experiences in California
A new online hub for cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, breweries, resorts, spas, and other tourism businesses and attractions tied to California's Native American communities…
The Best Southeast Asia Cruises: 4 Great Small Ship Itineraries
Experience the waterways of Southeast Asia on river cruises and other small ships on these itineraries in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos.