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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…

Article / Money and Fees

Holiday Travel Tips: Why You Should Book Early, What Will Be Different in 2025, and More

When the leaves are turning gold, red, and burnt orange, that means just one thing: You’ve missed the best window for booking affordable holiday travel. This year, I'm breaking out the…

Article / Money and Fees

eSims for Beginners: Cheaper Phone and Data Costs When You Travel

Many of us love to go abroad but when we do, we are afraid of our mobile phone carrier’s high roaming rates.Time to learn about the eSim, a virtual trick that allows you to access…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

45 Million Acres of Public Vacationland Open to Loggers and Miners If We Don't Fight by Sept. 19

Most nations in the world no longer retain much of their pristine wilderness. Most societies built over their wild places long before any of us were born.But the United States is…

Article / Miscellaneous

How to Visit Chiclayo, Pope Leo's Hometown in Peru

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Bishop Robert Prevost, was born in Chicago in 1955 and first traveled to Peru as a missionary in 1985. After working in several regions of the South American…

Article / Arts and Culture

Planning Travel Around These Things Will Transform the Quality of Your Vacations

The following is an edited version of a conversation from the July 20, 2025 edition of the Frommer’s Travel Show podcast. Please note that this article contains a photo some readers…

Article / Food and Drink

Exploring Santa Ynez Valley's Wineries—The Personal Way: Review of Sustainable Wine Tours

John, a 30-something Peter Gallagher look-alike and cellar master of Dove Cote Winery, was trying to paint a word picture of how vintners separate wine from its sediment during the…

Article / Miscellaneous

There's Another New Fee on Cruises: Penalties for Missing Dining Reservations

The big cruise lines, which are in constant pursuit of fatter profits to please shareholders, are busy finding new ways to tighten the screws on guests.Last week, word came that…

Article / Air Travel

Southwest Airlines Announces a Wi-Fi Change That Won't Enrage You (for Once)

After many months of making customers mad, Southwest Airlines is finally doing something that flyers might actually like. Beginning Friday, October 24, the airline will offer free…

Article / Miscellaneous

U.S. Airlines Try to Abandon Passenger Rights and Performance Reports—to Secretly Police Themselves

The nation's largest airlines are quietly asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to virtually eradicate every meaningful consumer protection we have. If the big carriers…

Article / Cruise

Tulip Season in the Netherlands: Experience it Yourself with Boating and Biking Tours

Tulip season in the Netherlands typically runs from the middle of March to the middle of May, but travelers are advised to make plans far in advance. Tour slots can fill up quickly—and…

Article / Miscellaneous

Acela's NextGen Trains Are Here. What Are They Like and Will They Be Less Expensive?

On Thursday, August 28, at 9:48 a.m. in New York City, the first passenger-carrying NextGen Acela pulled into Moynihan Station.It was an event nearly a decade in the making. President…