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Article / Health, Insurance, Security

What Are the Safest Countries to Visit in 2026?

Smart travelers make safety a top concern no matter where they're headed. But, obviously, some places pose fewer risks than others due to factors such as economic and political…

Article / Hotels

A Visual Tour of Some of the Best Inns of New England, New York State, and Beyond

Given their druthers, most travelers would prefer to stay somewhere with a little personality. That's why even chain hotels often market themselves as "boutique" properties. For a…

Article / News

6 Ways Travel Is About to Get More Expensive—And Why

Hotel ratesAccording to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hotel rates are expected to increase globally by 4% over the next few years.This is partly due to demand…

Article / Arts and Culture

Shopping in Paris: Exploring the City's Historic Covered Passageways—and What to Buy There

Travelers in search of unique shopping finds, an unstructured stroll, or simply an escape from the rain will be richly rewarded by ducking into one of Paris's many covered…

Article / Hotels

This Hotel Chain’s New “Scent-Powered Alarm Clock” Wakes You Up with Breakfast Smells

A major hotel chain is trying out new alarm clocks designed to wake guests not with beeps or music but with the smells of breakfast. Wakey wakey, eggs 'n' bakey, indeed. The…

Article / Theme Park

Disney Price Hike Pushes Some 1-Day Disney World Tickets Past $200 for the First Time

We're beginning to think Disney's ideal customer is Scrooge McDuck.As often happens this time of year, the Walt Disney Company has once again increased prices for tickets, annual…

Article / Arts and Culture

Gen Z Travelers Are Using Astrology to Plan Vacations. Here's How to Make the Stars Your Travel Advisor

Gen Z has disseminated a bevy of cultural trends, some fun and endearing like choreographed TikTok dances, others less comprehensible (let us never speak of that Labubu madness…

Article / Miscellaneous

The Unexpected Travel Effects of the Federal Shutdown

No matter how common they have become, U.S. Government shutdowns can be painful, especially for travelers.Already, the action that began on October 1 is affecting everything from…

Article / Air Travel

A Major Airline Now Serves Free Wine and Beer on Every Flight—Even in Economy

One of North America's biggest airlines announced in a press release this week that it's now serving free wine and beer to customers on all flights, even in economy class. That…

Article / Cruise

CroisiEurope Is Bringing This Type of River Cruise to the Seine in France for the First Time

A popular European cruise line says it will soon operate the first-ever paddle-wheel river cruises on the Seine in France. CroisiEurope, a French company specializing in river and…

Article / Air Travel

These Airlines Make More Money from Extra Fees Than Ticket Sales

Airlines raked in more money in extra fees last year than ever before—a whopping $148 billion, according to new research from IdeaWorksCompany, an aviation consultancy. The previous…

Article / Air Travel

Can You Opt Out of a Face Scan for International Flight Departures in the U.S.?

This month, a facial recognition system at U.S. airports completed its pilot stage and moved to official implementation. As of September 26, there are 57 major American airports where…

Article / Air Travel

Played Out: Iceland's Play Airline Abruptly Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights

Play, a low-cost airline based in Iceland, has suddenly shut down, canceling all flights and leaving hundreds of passengers in the lurch. In a statement released today, the company…

Article / Cruise

Virgin Voyages' New Airline-Style Tiered Pricing: Here's What Each Class Means

Virgin Voyages is bringing airline-style tiered pricing to its cruises. Starting Tuesday, October 7, the line will divide fares into three classes: Base, Essential, and Premium. The…

Article / Miscellaneous

Close the National Parks for the Shutdown or Risk Crime and Death, U.S. National Park Rangers Beg

An urgent warning has been issued jointly by the Association of National Park Rangers and the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks (CPANP) to beg U.S. Secretary of the…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Conversation with Mickela Mallozzi, Star of PBS' "Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi"

What follows is a transcript from the August 3, 2025 edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. To listen to the original podcast, please…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Major 20th-Century Artist Just Got His Own Museum and Garden in Philadelphia

Acclaimed 20th-century sculptor and maestro of the mobile Alexander Calder (1898–1976) is both the namesake and subject of a major new cultural institution in the artist's hometown of…

Article / Food and Drink

What Are the Best U.S. Cities for Vegan and Vegetarian Travelers?

An estimated 18 million Americans, give or take, are vegan or vegetarian. And some domestic destinations do a better job than others when it comes to catering to that meatless…

Article / Miscellaneous

Las Vegas Launches Major '5-Day Sale' to Battle Tourism Nosedive: Up to 50% Off

The summer visitor figures for Sin City are starting to come out, and desperation is kicking in. In June, visitor stats plummeted 11% from the year before. Since January, Vegas…

Article / Air Travel

The Best Airports in the U.S. Have Been Ranked By Travelers

Overall customer satisfaction with airports in the United States and Canada actually improved this year, according to the annual passenger survey released last week by J.D.…

Article / Arts and Culture

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City Adds Monumental New Mural for a Strong Statement About Immigration

More than 6 million visitors walk through the front doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City each year, making the church one of the most important tourist sights in the…

Article / Cruise

Solo Cruisers Are Getting an Entire Ship Just for Them—No Shared Cabins

As solo travel has become more and more popular, several cruise lines have begun catering to the trend by offering cabins, activities, and lounges specifically set aside for solo…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Find Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails with This Free Online Tool

Finding a dog-friendly hiking trail isn't as easy as you might think. Though your pet might feel at home in the great outdoors, many nature preserves, including state and national…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Filming Locations of 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

As the characters of Downton Abbey reminded us incessantly, the times are changing and we must change with them. For fans of the ITV/PBS historical soap, which ran for five seasons and…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Overlanding: What Is "Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel"? And How Can Its Lessons Enhance Any Road Trip?

The following is an edited version of a conversation from the May 18, 2025, edition of the Frommer’s Travel Show podcast. Pauline Frommer: Scott Brady is the CEO of Overland…