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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.
What to Expect When You Take a Baby on a Cruise
Some helpful advice for parents considering whether to take an infant on the high seas
If You Have Old Traveler's Checks Lying Around, Here's Why You Should Cash Them ASAP
For a long time, the standard advice about traveler's checks has been conditional: You can still buy them, but be prepared for them to be refused at many places. Traveler's checks hail…
Is the U.S. Government’s New Dashboard on Airline Family Seating Actually Useful?
The U.S. Department of Transportation has rolled out an update to its airline customer service dashboard, adding a new section focused on which airlines do and don’t guarantee the…
“Emily in Paris” Filming Locations: A Tour of Places from the Hit Netflix Show
March 3, 2023 Emily in Paris debuted on Netflix in the lockdown year of 2020, when viewers were more than ready to follow the escapist tale of American in Paris Emily Cooper (Lily…
Is Flying Damaging Your Hearing? 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk
Why audiologists have concerns about flying (and it has nothing to do with loud engines or screaming babies)
4 Tips for Visiting the 4 Most Popular Latin America Destinations This Year
Beachy spots in the Caribbean and Central and South America are as popular as ever. Here's what's driving the demand, what to expect this spring and summer, and how to save money and…
How to Complain to Delta Air Lines
Follow these instructions to file a complaint with Delta Air Lines.
Where Iconic Designer Bob Mackie Travels for Inspiration
Bob Mackie has been hailed as the greatest costume designer who ever lived. But away from the stage, he travels to unplug and to find inspiring fabrics and works of art. Where does he…
Look Out, Wayne Newton! Las Vegas Gets a Punk Rock Museum
We're getting awfully close to the 50th anniversary of punk rock's mid-1970s high-water mark—an uncomfortably respectable-sounding age for a movement all about bratty…
The World's Busiest Cruise Port Has Been Dethroned
What cruise port would you say is the busiest in the world? Last Friday, a new winner claimed the heavyweight belt based on 2022 passenger data. It's not New York City. It's not…
Tips on Ships: Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Gratuities
What to expect—and what to budget—when it comes to tipping on the high seas
Expert Advice for Spotting Vacation Rental Scams Online
Scam artists have gotten better at making fake travel websites and social media posts for phony vacation rentals. Here's what to watch out for—and how to protect yourself.
Drive California's Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Region with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices
Created by Frommer's travel pros and delivered right to your phone or laptop, our fully guided road trip for the region around Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs is on sale now.
Economy Classic vs. Economy Delight: What Virgin Atlantic's Cryptic Seat Categories Mean
What do Virgin Atlantic's economy seat categories mean? Economy Classic or Economy Light or Economy Delight (Delight?!). The booking process is confusing about what you get, but we can…