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Need a U.S. Passport in 2023? Wait Times Are Rising, so Here's What to Do

If you've been meaning to renew your passport or get a new one, you're not alone. The dysfunction of the past few years has created a backlog of travelers who, because they couldn't go…

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You Can Now Cruise the Galápagos Islands on Princess Grace’s Honeymoon Yacht

The yacht used for the honeymoon of Hollywood star–turned–princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco after their wedding in 1956 has been repurposed to give cruisers the…

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The Major Cheap Hotel Chains in Europe That Will Save Your Budget

Every American knows the big, affordable U.S. hotel brands in their own country: Hampton Inn, Best Western, Fairfield Inn, Motel 6, and others. But which brands do you look for when…

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Pacific Surfliner Train Back on Track in California—with Free Disneyland Shuttle

A welcome update on a story we reported in October: The famed Pacific Surfliner, one of the most popular scenic rail routes in the United States, has reopened provisionally on one of…

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3 Great Alternatives to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru

With so many people adding the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu to their bucket lists, the Peruvian historic ruin can be crowded and its mandatory timed tickets can be cumbersome…

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Hong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Free Airline Tickets for Tourists: How to Enter

Hong Kong, one of the most fascinating and coolest cities on the planet, has had a rough time of things lately.The city, which was largely built by heady colonialism and international…

Article / Road Trips

See the Best of California Wine Country with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices

Hit the road in California's top wine regions with detailed itineraries, restaurant recommendations, and more created by Frommer's travel pros and delivered right to your phone or…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Should You Decline Prepaid Fuel When You Rent a Car? The Answer, Once and for All

When a rental car agent pressures you into prepurchasing gas, should you do it?

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Las Vegas Casinos Accused of Fixing Prices in 90% of Rooms on the Strip

Here's a budding lawsuit worth keeping your eye on.Casino operators that account for about 90% of the rooms on the Las Vegas Strip—Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International,…

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WATCH: SNL's Brutal Takedown of Southwest Airlines

America has very few true "water cooler" shows anymore that everyone talks about after they air. Heck, with so many people working from home and not from offices, America doesn't seem…

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Would You Travel for Disneyland's Disney100 Promotion? A Look at What's On

Disney's U.S. parks are launching a new promotional period, Disney100, which marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Walt Disney's empire —and you're going to hear a lot about…

Article / Air Travel

Is a Basic Economy Ticket More Trouble Than It’s Worth?

The cheapest airfares come with caveats a mile long. Here’s when to consider basic economy—and when to avoid it. 

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Airline Passenger Bumping Is Back. Do You Know Your Rights?

Lately, it seems like everything that could go wrong in air travel has done just that, from entire airlines going on the fritz to technical glitches temporarily grounding…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

New Data: When to Book Flights and Hotel Stays to Save on Travel in 2023

With travel costs up across the board, it's more important than ever to find savings wherever you can. According to the travel booking app Hopper, one way to cut vacation costs…

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The Best Cheap Hotels in London for 2024—Around £100 a Night

If there's one thing we understand at Frommer's, it's that for many travelers, being able to visit places affordably is the only way to visit them at all. In 1957, Frommer's burst upon…

Article / Road Trips

Let Frommer's Take You on the Road Trip of a Lifetime with Our New Itineraries for Mobile App

Frommer's is partnering with Road.Travel to create a series of fun, easy-to-follow road trips for smartphones and other mobile devices. 

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Hidden Places: 9 World Wonders You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

When it comes to many of the world's wonders that weren't on maps for a while—the citadel of Machu Picchu, the tombs of Luxor, the Delta Sky Club lounge at DFW—the secret is definitely…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

In 2023, Strikes Are Paralyzing European Travel

The strain of the pandemic has exposed so many of our current societal systems as being inadequate for the demands we now place upon them, and the world is reacting with discord and…

Article / Air Travel

4 Tips for Finding Cheaper Airfare in 2023

Airline ticket prices remain high, but experts are cautiously optimistic about 2023. Here are some strategies for booking affordable flights this year.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Reservations for Top Tourist Attractions Are Now Essential—and Here to Stay

Are you the sort of traveler who plans everything ahead of your trip or flies by the seat of your pants? When it comes to seeing many of the world's top tourist attractions, momentum…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The World's Most On-Time Airlines and Airports in 2022

As it does every year, Cirium, a leading aviation analytics company, has crunched the numbers to come up with its On-Time Performance Review of global airlines. The annual report card…

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Act Fast for Two Deep Cruise Discounts: One for Singles, One for Companions

Cruise companies are unlocking deep discounts for the year ahead. Two big new promotions have surfaced today—one of them will be on offer until March 1st, but the other is available…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney, Stung By Harsh Feedback, Backtracks on Parking Fees and Park Hopping

On Tuesday afternoon, Disney Parks did something it pretty much never does: It gave money back. At least a little bit. Without warning, the Florida resort backtracked and announced…

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Did You Know You Can Enroll in TSA PreCheck at Staples Stores? Here’s How

Because I'm a frequent traveler, I know I should have enrolled in TSA PreCheck long ago. But I'm also a writer and therefore a chronic procrastinator. So even though the U.S.…

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4 New Hotels That Have Opened By Miami's Downtown Cruise Port

Miami's beautiful beaches tend to hog the attention when it comes to Miami #vacationgoals. That love is well-deserved, but a handful of new hotels in downtown Miami, a few miles across…