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Weather Insurance Guarantees Sunny Days or Your Money Back—but Is It Worth the Cost?

In a recent survey of 1,500 American travelers that was conducted by the travel insurance company Redpoint, more than half of respondents said they have had a trip delayed by weather,…

Article / Arts and Culture

Discovering Untold Black History in the Gilded Age Epicenter of Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island, has a rich and compelling African American history that might come as a surprise to anyone who assumes the city's story begins and ends with its collection of…

Article / Air Travel

Transatlantic Air Bookings Are Way, Way Down This Summer. Gee, Wonder Why

Cirium, an airline analytics watcher, has been keeping track of summer airline bookings between Europe and the United States, and the company reports that passenger numbers are…

Article / Honeymoons

Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties As Vacations: The Current Trends

Out-of-town bachelor and bachelorette parties are one of the biggest trends in travel right now. Many betrothed couples plan getaways as elaborate as honeymoons for their bridesmaids…

Article / Food and Drink

A Beginner's Guide to Cheese in France: How to Buy, What to Try, and How to Bring Your Fromage Back Home

There are a lot of silly stereotypes about France, but the country’s fondness for cheese is real. The average French person consumes 24.4 kilograms (about 54 pounds) of the stuff each…

Article / Air Travel

"The TSA’s New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID is Illegal," Says Regulatory Expert

On Sunday, February 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began charging travelers without REAL ID $45 to fly.This may come as a surprise, but no U.S. law requires you to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Plan an Affordable Beach Vacation in 2026: Where to Go and Strategies for Saving

Pauline Frommer appeared on Live with Kelly & Mark to discuss this topic. To see the clip, please click here.Planning an affordable beach vacation isn’t—please excuse the cliché—a…

Article / Air Travel

2026 Airline Water Study Names the Most Contaminated Carriers. Here's the Poop

By now, most airline passengers already know that you shouldn't drink the water on airlines. Airplane water has long had a reputation for being germy and potentially a source of…

Article / Money and Fees

Revolut and Wise: Which Digital Money Service Makes for the Best Flexible Travel Tool?

What are Wise and Revolut?Wise (wise.com) and Revolut (revolut.com) are United Kingdom-based EMIs (Electronic Money Institutions) that travelers are using for their currency…

Article / Cruise

How to Make Sure You See Moose on an Alaska Cruise

Africa has its Big Five, which are the animals that visitors are most eager to spot on safari. Travel to Kenya or South Africa and you're likely to be ushered to places where you'll…

Article / Hotels

How to Complain to Marriott or its Brands: Official Phone Numbers and More

Need to send some choice words to Marriott about its policies or about a recent experience with one of the hospitality giant's hotels or resorts?Below, we've gathered customer service…

Article / Hotels

How to Complain to Hilton: Official Phone Numbers and More

Need to provide some feedback to Hilton about a recent stay at one of the hospitality behemoth's hotels or resorts?Below, we've gathered customer service phone numbers, online support…

Article / Road Trips

Where to See Vintage Route 66 Neon Signs All in One Place

Route 66 turns 100 this year. Several towns and cities along the storied highway's more than 2,000-mile length from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, are commemorating the…

Article / Money and Fees

NYC Mayor Bans Hotel Junk Fees, or So Headlines Say. Here's What's Really Going On

The American media has never demonstrated much of an ability to confront junk fees in the travel industry with much strength or clarity. Take the New York Daily News headline from…

Article / Trends & Hacks

What Is Aufguss? Where to See the Sweaty, Half-Naked Sauna Ritual for Yourself

The growing popularity of the European spa ritual known as "Aufguss" is good news for anyone who has ever taken a schvitz and thought, Hmm, needs more dance. Named after the German…

Article / Cruise

How to Save Hundreds on Royal Caribbean's Packages and Excursions

In the 1970s and '80s, cruises became a booming vacation option by offering a more-or-less all-inclusive pricing structure. One fare covers room, board, and access to a roster of…

Article / Air Travel

More Airlines Restrict Power Banks: Is Your Battery Allowed?

Last year portable chargers, a commonly packed item that provides extra power for electronics, began appearing on the no-no lists for flyers. Lithium batteries can be lifesavers for…

Article / Cruise

Which Cruise Lines Are Adults-Only? Your Options for a Kid-Free Sailing

Of the more than 20 million Americans who go on cruises each year, 20% bring kids aboard, according to researchers.And, in our experience, approximately 100% of those seafaring…

Article / Air Travel

The World's Most Turbulent Flight Routes Include This U.S. Itinerary

Turbulence on flights keeps getting worse, according to researchers, who suspect climate change and other atmospheric shifts as the likely culprits. The bumpiest rides, though, tend to…

Article / Cruise

The True Cost of a “Cheap” Cruise: What Each Major Cruise Line Actually Includes

The cruise deal looks unbeatable: seven nights for $499. Accommodations, meals, entertainment—all set, right? For most travelers, though, that bargain fare is only the opening bid. By…

Article / Hotels

We Finally Know 'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location—and We've Got Pics

The fourth season of The White Lotus will unfold in the South of France, Variety has confirmed. Mike White's award-winning HBO anthology series about horrible rich people encountering…

Article / Air Travel

What Airline Refund Rights Do Americans Still Have? Here's What Remains

In 2025, the major U.S. airlines were taken off the leash by the incoming federal administration. A lobbyist for the airlines, Sean Duffy, was installed as the head of the Department…

Article / Money and Fees

The Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent the Upsell at a Spa

It's one of the most vexing aspects of going for a massage or facial at a spa. Just when you've sunk into the treatment bed, zoned out to the zen, and managed to let go of months of…

Article / National Parks

This Ingenious Sleeve Covers Trump's Photo on a National Parks Pass Without Invalidating It

As Frommer's previously warned, the U.S. Department of the Interior is reportedly undertaking a petty crackdown on stickers placed over the face of President Donald Trump on national…

Article / Money and Fees

Countries Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strong Right Now

Frommer’s got its start in 1957 with a series of guidebooks about seeing the world on $5 a day. As you might have noticed, prices have gone up a little since then.But there are still…