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Planning to Study Abroad? Follow These Tips to Get Your Student Visa

Getting a student visa can be stressful, but don't worry—we've got tips to help you navigate the process.  

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Arthur Frommer: Viewing Whales and Dolphins in Captivity Should No Longer be Seen as Ethical

A major step forward in the ethical treatment of large sea life was just taken by Sir Richard Branson. On behalf of all the Branson entities, he has announced that his companies…

Article / Passportable

Museums Across the USA Will Be Free on Sept. 21—Here's How to Get Your Tickets

A big reason why Washington, D.C., is one of the world's best cities for museum-going is that the Smithsonian Institution's attractions—including the National Air and Space Museum, the…

Article / Food and Drink

Yelp Listings Are Replacing Restaurants' Real Phone Numbers with Fee-Charging Numbers

Businesses' real phone numbers are being swapped with ones run by the app's partners, so be careful if you use Yelp to research dining options and call for reservations.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Vacation Rental Law Hits Hawaii Hard—How to Navigate Tough Rental Regulations

Long before Airbnb was a twinkle on founder Brian Chesky’s browser, New York State had a law severely limiting short-term rentals. Called the "Multiple Dwelling Law," it has, in its…

Article / Slideshows

10 Best California Wineries with a View

Updated August 12, 2019 Whether it's fog-laced redwoods on the Sonoma Coast , manicured gardens near Santa Barbara , or one of the best views of Los Angeles , you'll find plenty to ooh…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Arthur Frommer: An Alarming Drop in Incoming Foreign Tourists Will Devastate Us

The health of the American economy isn’t always shown in employment figures or gross domestic product. It is also affected by ups and downs in our success in attracting foreign…

Article / Passportable

You Can Now Rent Hertz Cars in Europe with a Debit Card—but Should You?

Rental car company Hertz and the two brands under its corporate umbrella—Dollar and Thrifty—have begun accepting debit cards as a payment option for car rentals in Europe. Previously,…

Article / Slideshows

The Best Hotel Toiletries: Where to Try and Buy

Updated August 5, 2019 Using hotel toiletries can often be a disappointing experience—the flimsy soaps dry out your skin, the shampoos leave your hair looking flat, and the hand lotion…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Why Universal Orlando's Just-Announced Theme Park Is a Game Changer

It's official. Universal Orlando is building a third Florida theme park.Universal's Epic Universe, officially confirmed Thursday morning, is being built on 750 acres about four miles…

Article / Passportable

New Zealand Unveiling Epic New Hiking Trail

New Zealand's officially designated, government-maintained Great Walks give hikers access to the country's premier scenery—and that's saying something in New Zealand, whose North and…

Article / Passportable

Amtrak Introducing New Nonstop Rail Service Between NYC and DC

Starting on September 23, Amtrak is offering direct rail service between New York City and Washington, D.C., aboard its sleek and speedy Acela trains.That trip currently takes about 3…

Article / Passportable

Visiting This Australian Museum Will Require Flippers and an Oxygen Tank

Deep-sea divers with an interest in sculpture should mark their calendars for December, when the first installation of visionary artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s Museum of Underwater Art…

Article / Passportable

Our Travel Podcasts: Traverse City and Overtourism

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC-770AM in New York and our…

Article / Passportable

London Gets Its First Hard Rock Hotel

The first Hard Rock Cafe opened in London in 1971. But the city has never had a Hard Rock Hotel—until now. The just-opened 900-room Hard Rock Hotel London occupies the building that…

Article / Slideshows

New York City Sightseeing Passes: A Buyer's Guide for Every Type of Traveler

What makes choosing a New York City sightseeing pass difficult is the same thing that makes it hard to pick a Manhattan restaurant or find an eligible New Yorker on a dating app: too…

Article / Passportable

Tinder for Art: Atlanta Museum Helps You Find Works by Swiping Right

Bringing new meaning to the term "art lover," Atlanta's High Museum of Art has introduced a Tinder-esque online tool to match visitors with works based on likes. Dubbed Heartmatch, the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Yosemite's Historic Names Restored: Company Holding Them Hostage Relents

One of the most asinine instances of overlawyering in a genuinely asinine age has finally come to a resolution. In 2016, the year the National Park Service marked its centennial,…

Article / Hotel Deals

Find the Name of That Secret Priceline Hotel with This Canny Tool

Priceline hides the identities of its best hotel deals, but there's a browser extension that pinpoints the property you're bidding on before you buy.

Article / Air Travel

High Boarding Group Number? Don't Panic—The Airlines Are Messing with You

Are you in Group 7 again? No need to fret. The airlines are trying to stress you out so you'll pay more.

Article / Passportable

After a Millennium, Bears and Wolves Return to British Woodland—and You Can Watch

Bears and wolves haven't shared space in British woodlands for more than 1,000 years. Due to deforestation and overhunting, the European brown bear disappeared from England in the 11th…

Article / Slideshows

Family Cruising: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Cruise Vacations with Kids

It’s such a family-friendly formula: boatloads of food, entertainment, and enough activities for children and teens. That’s why cruising has been a mainstay of group getaways for more…

Article / Slideshows

New York City Tour Packages: The Best, The Worst, and How to Find Them

Planning an affordable vacation in New York City is no easy trick. Booking your own accommodation comes at a cost: Gotham’s hotel rooms are the priciest not just in the United States,…

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Where to Escape Crowds in Overtouristed Venice, Italy

Venice may be nicknamed La Serenissima , but it’s anything except serene in summer, when the historic center’s population can triple in size. Tourist numbers to the lagoon city have…

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Free and Dirt-Cheap Things to Do in New York City

Seeing the sights in New York is often just a matter of turning the corner. Brass bands wailing at Chinatown street funerals, the latest fashions parading down the catwalk that is…