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Article / Passportable

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Slideshows

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. 

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Passportable

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 / Passportable

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.…

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…

Article / Slideshows

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…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

How Are Ultrarich Tourists Spending Valentine’s? In a $200,000 Champagne Bath, Apparently

Now that the December holidays are behind us, hotels have begun promoting themselves as ideal escapes for Valentine's Day. In many cases, they're putting together romantic offerings…

Article / Passportable

Miami Heat: Museum of Sex Opening in South Florida

New York City's Museum of Sex turns 21 this year, and the adult museum is celebrating hitting the age of adulthood by expanding to a second location. Set to open in spring 2023, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Pauline Frommer Will Appear at the 2023 Travel and Adventure Shows

Plan your next vacation with the help of in-person experts—including Pauline Frommer—at a 2023 Travel and Adventure Show near you.

Article / Slideshows

Best Vacations for Seniors: Ideas for Travelers of Retirement Age and Older

Travel tops the to-do lists of most people of retirement age and older, according to the AARP—a group that ought to know. “Research after research has shown that it’s the number-one…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

How Safe Are U.S. Airlines Compared with the Rest of the World? Safety Monitor Has Answers

The swarms of flight delays and cancellations plaguing airports were easily the worst parts of travel in 2022—and so far the same issues haven't exactly made 2023 a happy new year for…

Article / Passportable

Delta Air Lines To Provide Free Wi-Fi for Domestic Flights

Starting Wednesday, February 1, all passengers on most domestic Delta Air Lines flights will have access to free Wi-Fi all flight long. The company is partnering with T-Mobile to…

Article / Theme Park

4 Signs That Disney Parks Are in a Lot More Trouble Than People Think

The value of a Disney vacation is sliding fast, and the problems run so deep they won't be solved by the recent CEO swap.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Visiting Croatia Gets Much Easier as It Joins the Euro and Schengen Zone

This week, we have proof that if you live long enough, you can see miracles happen. If you were alive in the early 1990s, you probably remember the terrible wars that devastated…

Article / Packing & Luggage

8 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Onboard Personal Item for Air Travel

Some travel essentials should stay within reach when you're flying—not in your carry-on and certainly not in a checked bag.