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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Are Airlines Really About to Start Banning Apple AirTags?

On Friday, the airline blogosphere began publishing posts with attention-grabbing headlines: "German Flag Carrier Lufthansa is Banning Apple’s Popular AirTag Just As The Device Becomes…

Article / Passportable

Breeze Airways Expands in Westchester—And Throws a Very Good Sale

Nowadays, it's difficult to get an entrée at a sit-down restaurant in many U.S. cities for less than $30. But upstart airline Breeze just made $29 the sale price for flights to a…

Article / Passportable

Six-Night Trips to Ireland Are Going For $499—With Airfare

When I opened my email this morning, it felt like I was seeing a message from 2004. Aer Lingus, the flag air carrier of Ireland, is offering 6-night vacations in its home…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

I Stayed At the World's Most Accessible Hotel. Here's What It Was Like

Every guest room at West Virginia's Schoolhouse Hotel is accessible, and so are all of the public spaces. Which leaves me to wonder: Why aren't more lodgings taking the needs of…

Article / Passportable

New Book: The Suicide of Anthony Bourdain (Or, When Travel Is Not Enough)

I am a traveler. Travel is my coping mechanism. For many years, whenever the topic of suicide has come up in casual conversations, I have always proclaimed, perhaps sometimes with an…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

American Rail in Shambles: Legendary Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Closed Due to Erosion

The famous Pacific Surfliner in Southern California, the second-busiest intercity rail corridor in the United States with some 3 million riders a year, has been closed.A coastal…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Frommer's Will Be Aboard the TCM Classic Cruise on the Disney Dream, Nov. 12–17

For many of us, movies and entertainment play a central role in inspiring us about where to go. Some of the greatest vacations we've had came after we saw a place on screen and were…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

8 Financially Reliable Travel Insurance Providers

Frommer's names eight companies that have proved themselves over time.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

You Can Hire Someone to Escort You Through Airport Terminals with SkySquad

A little over a decade ago, Julie Melnick was trying to wrangle her rambunctious 3-year-old at the airport when she had a realization that many of us in the same situation have had:…

Article / Passportable

Howdy, Dolly Parton Fans! Now You Can Book a Stay on Her Retired Tour Bus

A recently introduced hotel package gives guests the chance to stay in Dolly Parton's tricked-out tour bus—and this "Tennessee Mountain Home" away from home is no "Lil' Ole Bitty…

Article / Slideshows

New York City Opens the First Singaporean Hawker Food Hall in the Americas

New York City can't add the Taj Mahal to Times Square, plant Machu Picchu in Central Park, or tow one of the Galápagos islands next to the Statue of Liberty. Those UNESCO World…

Article / Passportable

The World’s Best Airlines Ranking Is Out—and the U.S. Didn’t Do So Hot

This year, air travelers have endured a parade of woes. But even as an understaffed commercial aviation industry struggles to keep up with heightened demand following the easing of…

Article / Money and Fees

Scam Alert: Road Trippers Getting Fleeced by E-Toll Racket

You get an unexpected text after you drive on an unfamiliar toll road. What should you do?

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

NYC Airports No Longer Include Newark—How the Rule Change Could Affect Travelers

Newark is no longer in New York. Geographically, of course, the New Jersey city never was. But Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is so close to New York City—closer, in fact,…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

British Pound at Lowest Value Against Dollar Since 1985: Is It Time to Visit?

This week, the United Kingdom's government, beset by financial issues, announced a slate of tax cuts for the wealthy and increased spending. The market instantly slid, and the exchange…

Article / Passportable

Tinder for Travel? New Social App Aims to Connect and Inspire Vacationers

A new mobile app designed for travelers combines the wanderlust- and envy-inducing qualities of Instagram vacation pics with the helpfulness of an online map and the judginess of…

Article / Passportable

TSA PreCheck Will Come to You Now: How to Find the Mobile Enrollment Truck

Enrolling in TSA PreCheck is getting more convenient in cities across the U.S. this fall. Thanks to the expanded IdentoGO mobile enrollment push, travelers who want to join the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The Largest Immersive Digital Arts Center in North America Opens in New York City

New York City has more art galleries than any other city on the planet. It is also home to 43 dedicated art museums, many of which have world-class collections. So why does it need…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Insurance at a Glance

To buy the best travel insurance, first you need to know about policy options and the reputable insurers.

Article / Passportable

Hotel Room Too Hot or Cold? Try This Thermostat Hack

There might not be much you can do about ice-cold airplane cabins, but one travel hack we learned this week could help make things more pleasant in another site of perennial…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Online Renewal of U.S. Passports Reopens for a Limited Time

Update: The portal for renewing U.S. passports online has reopened as of October 11. In September, the window was open for less than two days before slots filled up. After October's…

Article / Arts and Culture

"Hocus Pocus 2" Filming Locations You Can Fly Your Broomstick (or Vacuum Cleaner) to See

The 2022 sequel to the 1993 cult classic movie "Hocus Pocus" was shot in New England in places that are easy to visit.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Frommer’s Ireland: The Top New Attractions and Where to Go with Limited Time

Ireland remains a destination where travelers can escape the chaos of contemporary life, according to Frommer's author Yvonne Gordon, whose comprehensive and freshly updated Frommer's…

Article / Slideshows

Norwegian Prima Review: Real Photos, Plus Real Tips for the Ship's Pitfalls

The Norwegian Prima began sailing in the summer of 2022 as the newest style of vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. In time, this ship's style will dominate NCL's newest…

Article / Air Travel

How to Avoid Motion Sickness on an Airplane

Tips from medical experts on preventing—or at least easing—airsickness