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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The BOGO Apple! Major Sales on New York City Restaurants, Museums, and Broadway Shows

What is something New York City still has that many other major destinations don't? It's not (just) Broadway theaters or pizza rats or rap-star mayors. Unlike other tourism heavy…

8 Free Ways to Find the Best Airfare to Wherever the Cheapest Deals Are

Airfare deals don’t reach us the way they used to. Years ago, the airlines would list their unsold seats at a deep discount and promote the offers to travel agents as last-minute…

Warning: Trump Won't Let You Cover Up His Photo on Your National Parks Pass

Some nature lovers have been suggesting ways to cover the glowering mug of President Donald Trump on the new annual pass for U.S. national parks, but if you wanted to do that, too, you…

Walk All Over Ireland On These New 9-Day Guided Hiking Tours

Ireland is one of Europe's great hiking destinations, especially if you're into varied scenery—coasts, cliffs, castles, countryside—well-maintained trails, and truly delightful…

Here’s What Happens When You Have a Medical Emergency During a Flight

According to a recent study, medical emergencies happen on 1 in every 212 flights, with nearly 2% of those events causing the plane to divert, usually in the case of cardiac issues.…

Combine a Nile River Cruise with Biking on This Novel Egypt Tour

A trip billed as the first-ever "organized boat and bike journey along the Nile" is launching in Egypt in 2026. Boat Bike Tours, which specializes in mostly European…

When Should You Tip? 11 Tipping Rules for 11 Types of Travel Services

Tips on safaris Tips can quickly add up when it comes to safaris, but there’s a silver lining: It’s highly likely that, compared to the large amount you spent securing your spot at…

Rome's Trevi Fountain Now Requires a Ticket and Entrance Fee

As of February 2026, tourists who want to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain—of La Dolce Vita, coin-tossing, and nightmarish overcrowding fame—will need to buy a ticket. Rome's mayor,…

The Airlines, Unchecked, are Showing Passengers Prices They Can’t Actually Find

It's difficult enough comparison shopping for airfares among online ticket agencies and the carriers' own sites. Airline pricing has gotten more complicated and more confusing…

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