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France's "Health Pass" System for Tourism Is Officially Over

France's so-called "Health Pass" system that was introduced last August has been eliminated as of today, March 14. The system's QR code—which was required to enter the country's bars,…

Article / Cruise

What's Better for Alaska Cruises: Round-Trips or One-Way Voyages?

Cruise lines permit passengers on Alaska journeys to end their voyages in the state to continue touring. Should you—or should you get off where you began?

Article / Theme Park

2022's Most Exciting New Roller Coasters

After pandemic delays, there's a slew of hotly anticipated thrill rides opening at U.S. theme parks.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Fuel Surcharges Are Coming, So Get Your Summer Tickets Soon

Consider this your official warning from your friends at Frommer's: Buy your airline tickets for summer travel soon. Gas prices are going skyward around the world, and soon you'll have…

Article / Slideshows

6 Great Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches in the U.S. and Canada

Vacations don’t get more all-American (or all-Canadian) than this: spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures with your kids or grandkids at a dude ranch. You’ll feel wind-in-your-hair…

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U.S. Mask Mandate Extended Again on Airplanes, Transit

The Transportation Security Agency is extending the mask mandate that was set to expire on March 18. This is the third time it has been extended. The change was confirmed by multiple…

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New in New York State: Tiny Houses in the Catskills & Cottages on Oneida Lake

There are two enticing new ways for vacationers to immerse themselves in the varied natural beauty of New York State. First, the recently opened A Tiny House Resort (pictured above) in…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

MSC Cruises is Expanding. Allow Its President to Introduce You to the Brand

If you've never heard of MSC Cruises, you're not alone. Though the company is now the third-largest cruise brand in the world, it's still relatively new to the United States market. So…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

5 Ways to Ensure A Vacation Rental Meets Your Definition of Clean

Every vacation renter claims their units will be clean, but in reality, many of them cut corners. Here's how to make sure your Airbnb or home rental is sanitized to your own standards.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

D.C. Has a New Must-See Attraction, Says Author of Latest Frommer’s Guide

"To be totally honest, this was probably the most challenging travel editorial project that I’ve done," says Jess Moss, coauthor of the just-released Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington,…

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What Are the Best U.S. Cities for Cyclists?

With gas prices surging, car rentals remaining costly, and climate change nearing the point of no return due to fossil fuels, it's smarter than ever to find transportation alternatives…

Article / Road Trips

When the Pandemic Closed Broadway, A Star Wrote a Delicious Memoir About RV Travel

An excerpt from Sharon Wheatley's newly released travel book "Drive: Stories From Somewhere In The Middle of Nowhere"

Article / Passportable

Get Paid to Get Married in Rome in 2022

A lot of couples are expected to tie the knot this year—the most since 1984, according to one market research firm. Ceremonies that were postponed by the pandemic added to newly…

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Throw Away the Test Kit! Hawaii Drops All Covid Entry Rules

Hawaii is ending all Covid entry restrictions for domestic visitors. On the state's official Safe Travels website, a new alert appeared this week. Framed in an orange box that usually…

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Canadians Can Get Prescriptions for a Free National Parks Pass

In Canada, doctors can now prescribe a national parks pass to patients in need of a healthy dose of nature. Developed in partnership with Parks Canada, the PaRx program makes Canada's…

Article / Air Travel

Anxious About Returning to Travel? Try These Tips from Psychologists

It's natural to be nervous about travel after living so long without it. Mental health experts offer ways to work through your feelings and be a globetrotter again.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

New Travel Grants to Help Wheelchair Users Take Their Dream Trips

Travel blogger Cory Lee has launched the nonprofit Curb Free Foundation to fund bucket-list vacations for people who use wheelchairs. 

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Masks Go From Required to Recommended on Most Cruise Ships

It's been difficult keeping up with the changing protocols for shipboard vacations. The United States' Centers for Disease Control updated its Program for Cruise Ships Operating in…

Article / Slideshows

Two Years on a Bike: Photos of an Epic Ride from Canada to Argentina

Dutch travel writer and photographer Martijn Doolaard takes bike rides that last about as long as a grad school program. His previous book, One Year on a Bike (published by Gestalten…

Article / Honeymoons

Pauline Frommer: How to Plan a Destination Wedding in 2022 and 2023

Pent-up demand, inflation, and shortages are affecting the pricing and availability of destination weddings. Here's what you need to know—and do.

Article / Passportable

This Spring, Catch the Wave of Deals for Solo Travelers

Travel is making a slow comeback, but it hasn't returned fully yet. While tour operators are returning to the trail, demand is taking its sweet time to pick up. Cruise companies are…

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PHOTOS: Peppa Pig's New Florida Theme Park Might Be the Most Adorable Ever

Orlando just got a new competitor for the family theme park dollar, and she's one sassy pig. The new Peppa Pig Theme Park opens this week in Winter Haven, Florida, about 40 miles south…

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LOOK: Belgium's New Passports Feature the Smurfs and Tintin

Belgium's new passport design, which debuted earlier this month, pays tribute to the country's rich history of comic strips. The 34-page travel document features illustrations of…

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These New Global Tours Are Fully Accessible for Wheelchair Users and Other Travelers

The mission of the online platform Wheel the World is to make travel more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities. At the site, users can find and book things to do, places…

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WATCH: A Dozen Years at Yosemite Captured in Stunning Time-Lapse Video

Mid-February is "firefall" season at California's Yosemite National Park. On evenings when conditions are just right in Yosemite Valley, the setting sun hits El Capitan's Horsetail…