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If Your Flight Is Delayed, When Should You Go to the Airport?
You get a notification that your early-morning flight has been pushed back. Can you sleep in?
This Summer You Can Stay at the 'Heated Rivalry' Cottage in Canada
This summer several Heated Rivalry fans will get to stay overnight at the visually striking cottage featured in the show. And you just know they're all going to start their inevitable…
How to Save Money on a Japanese Vacation: Tips from the Author of 'Frommer's Japan'
The interview that follows is the second part of a conversation between Pauline Frommer and Frommer's Japan author David McElhinney, a recent guest on the Frommer's Travel Show…
Best Strategies for Getting a New Flight When Severe Weather Leaves You Stranded
Full disclosure: I'm writing this while stranded in Chicago. I waited too long to make a move on a flight that I knew, in the back of my mind, would be canceled by a snowstorm hitting…
How Private Jets Are Making Flying Costlier and More Delay-Ridden For the Rest of Us
Picture this. You're on a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A321 at New York's LaGuardia Airport at 4 pm on a rainy afternoon. Your flight was scheduled to depart at 2 pm but due to weather,…
Rome's 400-Year-Old St. Peter's Basilica Is Finally Entering the 21st Century
If you’ve been to Rome (or read any of our guidebooks on Italy), you’re probably familiar with the St. Peter’s Basilica caveat. While every other major attraction in Rome—including the…
These Hugely Popular National Parks Will No Longer Require Reservations
You'll no longer have to make reservations to visit some of the most popular U.S. national parks during the busy summer months. The federal government has announced that it's dropping…
This Summer England Is Getting a New Live-Action Historical Theme Park
Will people go to a theme park centered on historical narrative rather than roller coasters? An ambitious project in northern England aims to find out. Set to open July 18, Kynren–The…
How to Experience Japan's Pop Culture, Sacred Pilgrimages, and Foods That Make You Live Longer
This is part one of a two-part interview from a recent edition of the Frommer's podcast. Pauline Frommer spoke with David McElhinney, author of the newly released Frommer's Japan…
Free 'Two-for-One' Iceland Stopovers Save Money on Europe Airfare—Did You Know?
Every time the economy starts to contract and money gets tighter, people turn to Frommer's. We've had a reputation for solid advice for inexpensive travel ever since we started…
The Minneapolis ICE Surge Has Hurt the City's Travel-Worthy Restaurants. Here's How You Can Help
As anyone who has visited Minneapolis will tell you, the city’s restaurant scene is remarkably vibrant, varied, creative, and absolutely worth traveling for. There are innovative…
U.S. Nonprofit Libraries Forced to End Passport Services. Can They Get an Extension?
Nonprofit public libraries have to stop offering U.S. passport services on Friday, Feb. 13.That decision was recently handed down by the Department of State, which has opted all of a…
New Jersey Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos': A Driving Tour
Fans of the iconic HBO series can visit these real-life North Jersey haunts of Tony Soprano and crew.
If the SAVE Act Passes, Americans May Not Get Their Passports On Time in 2026
If you don't pay a lot of attention to the news right now, you've forgiven. The headlines aren't doing most of us any favors.But there's one development that could have a massive…
The Blockbuster Attractions Washington, D.C., Is Unveiling for America’s 250th Birthday
As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is in the spotlight for America’s 250th birthday celebrations in 2026. To coincide with the big anniversary, the city is rolling out a number…
What's the Least You Can Spend to Visit Walt Disney World?
Last year, the New York Times published a feature providing numbers to support the grim truth many families already knew: Disney theme parks now cater to the rich.The Times followed…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…