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New York City Will Bounce Back
By the end of this week, many of New York's largest indoor and outdoor spaces will be transformed. Officials may need to start using city parks as temporary burial grounds, and already…
Coronavirus and Travel: The Latest News, Updated Daily
Advice and resources relating to how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting travelers. Updated frequently.
Spring Breaker Who Vowed to Party Despite COVID-19: I Was Wrong
Remember that die-hard spring breaker who went viral on the internet last week for saying he wouldn't mind going viral in a literal sense for the noble cause of partying? "If I get…
Spring Break in the Time of COVID-19: What's the Responsible Course of Action?
The headline of this post is the question that Inside Edition put to me today. And the question is an important one. Below are a few answers, based on how the situation with the novel…
Which U.S. Airline Is on Time the Most?
Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time record of any U.S. carrier in 2019, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Of all the flights operated by…
The Rules for Planning an Affordable, Fun Spring Break in 2020
The breaking travel news right now? That would be spring break, which is just around the corner. And then around the corner again. And again. That’s because this popular holiday period…
Australia on Fire: What the Continent's Catastrophic Blazes Mean for Travelers
The author of "Frommer's Australia" surveys the damage from this season's devastating wildfires and provides expert advice on what travelers need to know—and how to help.
20 Top Destinations for a Winter Vacation in the U.S.A.
Updated December 10, 2019 There are two types of winter travelers: those who flee cold weather and those who flock to it. Thanks to the size, natural diversity, and varied climates of…
12 Magical Harry Potter Experiences in England and Beyond
Updated September 24, 2019 From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks in California and Florida (pictured) to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London, the Harry…
12 Ways to Find Discounts for Disney
Updated August 26, 2019 Disney parks don't grant many discounts. They don't need to—they're packed year-round. There aren't even reduced prices for senior citizens, and children are…
Closed for Three Years, D.C.'s Washington Monument Finally Has a Reopening Date
The Washington Monument in America's capital will reopen to the public on Thursday, September 19, the National Park Service has announced. The 555-foot-tall marble-and-granite obelisk…
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.
An App That (Almost) Guarantees the Lowest Hotel Rates
It’s said there are no guarantees in life. But does that apply to travel? For hotels, a relatively new app may offer the closest thing to a guaranteed low price that I’ve seen. It’s…
Famous Thai Beach to Remain Closed Two More Years—at Least
Thailand's Maya Bay, which played the titular locale in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach, is currently closed to tourists and will remain that way until at least…
When Should You Book Airfare and Hotels? A Huge Study Reveals the Current Answers
The Airlines Reporting Corporation’s annual Travel Pricing Outlook study (conducted in partnership with Expedia) arrived with very little fanfare this year. Which is odd—and not so…
Will Americans Soon Need a Visa for Europe? What We Know So Far
The European Union has considered requiring a visa for tourists from the United States for some time. After all, the U.S. has required special authorization from visitors from European…
How to Check TSA Wait Times Online
Several apps promise to tell you airport security times—but are they reliable? Results vary.
Better Visit D.C.'s Newseum Soon: It Closes in 2020
Just a little more than 10 years after unveiling a splashy new steel-and-glass building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the journalism-focused Newseum has announced it will…
Great Early- and Late-Season U.S. Ski Resorts, the Best Passes, and Smart Savings Tips
Pauline Frommer talks to a major ski information expert about where you should go for early or late season and how to save money doing it.
Arthur Frommer: 12 Famous Destinations That Are Almost Too Crowded to Visit
It doesn’t often happen that one travel writer advises his or her readers to study the works of another travel writer. But exceptions should occasionally be made, and that’s the case…
Summer River Cruises in Europe May Now Present Problems, Says Arthur Frommer
Should you book a European river cruise that takes place in summer? Maybe not. Next summer’s cruise passengers are expected to encounter problems because of an unusually hot season in…
The Pittsburgh Steelers Are Getting a Roller Coaster
One of America's oldest amusement parks is teaming up with one of the NFL's most storied franchises. Kennywood, which originated as a "trolley park" around the turn of the 20th century…
Holiday Flights: Tips for Saving Money—and Actually Getting to Your Destination
There are few bigger problems, budget-wise, than having to buy a ticket to fly over the Thanksgiving or the Christmas/New Year's holidays. Prices are always at their peak, and…
This Fall, See Rome, Venice, and Florence by Rail for Less Than $25
Traveling by train among Italy's three most popular tourist destinations can be extremely affordable this fall, provided you buy your tickets right now. European travel booking site…
Turkey Is Insanely Cheap for Travelers Right Now
Turkey's ongoing currency crisis, during which the Turkish lira has lost more than 40% of its value, is making a vacation in that country extremely affordable at the moment for…