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Are We Headed for Another Chaotic Spring and Summer in Air Travel?
2022’s huge spike in travel demand has spilled over into 2023. Will things be smoother this year?
Universal's Super Nintendo World Changes the Game—In Both Delightful and Tricky Ways
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, which opened on February 17, 2023, is the most exquisitely designed section of a theme park in the United States. It's a clear leap…
Peru’s Machu Picchu Reopens to Tourists—but Is It Safe to Go There?
Machu Picchu, the world-renowned Inca citadel in the Andes of southern Peru, reopened to tourists this week after a nearly monthlong closure due to antigovernment protests. Peruvian…
Stay in an Old English Textile Mill That's Now An Eco-Friendly Spa
In 1911, a new wool mill was built in Linthwaite, between Leeds and Manchester in Yorkshire, England. It was the same year as RMS Titanic, that fateful ship, was built, and out of the…
7 Places to Swim With Whale Sharks Responsibly
When travelers swim with whale sharks, which can be as big as a school bus, their concern need not be for their own safety. Whale sharks are like the cows of the underwater world and…
For Cheap Places to Stay in Europe, Monasteries and Convents Are Divine
What to know about staying at monasteries and convents to save money during trips to Italy, Spain, and other parts of Europe
Travel Pioneer: Meet Erna Low, The Mother of The European Ski Trip
Long before après ski gatherings, chairlifts, and snow trains, it was a young Austrian woman who forged the first path to mass-market package ski holidays. In 1933, Viennese student…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…