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Best Places to Go in the Fall: USA Travel Picks for September, October, and November

There are those who find summer oppressive and winter dreary, but does anybody not like fall? Okay, maybe third graders bummed about being back in school. But for the rest of us in the…

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JetBlue Basic Economy to Allow Carry-Ons—Which Airlines Still Charge for Overhead Bins?

JetBlue passengers with the airline's cheapest class of tickets, known as Blue Basic fares, will be allowed to bring a carry-on bag onto the plane at no additional charge, the carrier…

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Hurricane Season Forecast: 2024 Could Get Most Storms Ever

This post, originally published April 22, has been updated with new information.The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is going to be a rough one, according to weather forecasters. For…

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The 10 Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2024

These 10 African countries have earned the safest rating from the U.S. State Department.

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Opening Dates for Orlando's Big Summer 2024 Attractions—and Should You Care?

This year, it's as if the USA's most popular tourist destination is holding its breath. Most summers, Orlando's theme parks construct a new blockbuster ride or two to attract families…

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Bryce Canyon Stargazing Resort Lodges Guests in Futuristic Glass Domes

There's already something eerie about the landscape in and around southern Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park, thanks to all the Martian red rocks and stone spires known as hoodoos.So a…

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What to Know About Europe’s Upcoming Entry Requirement and Entry Fee

Soon, travelers to Europe will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). Here's how—and how much it will cost.

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A Weak Yen Is Making Japan Vacations Cheaper Than They’ve Been in 30 Years

The U.S. dollar soared this week to its highest rate against Japan's yen since 1990. As of Friday, 1 dollar equates to around 157 yen, according to Reuters—the dollar's strongest…

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What Are the Safest Countries to Visit in South America Right Now?

Amid alarming headlines, these are South America's safest travel destinations.

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Summer in Chicago: How to Experience the City's Favorite Season

It’s hard to understate just how dramatically the mood changes in Chicago when the city finally begins to thaw out for summer. Even mild winters in the Midwest can be bleak—endlessly…

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Missed by No One, Brazil’s Visa for U.S. Citizens Is Returning

This post has been updated with new information.Just a few years after visiting Brazil got easier for Americans, traveling to the South American nation will get harder again. On…

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Why Cape Cod Summer Rentals Could Be Cheaper This Year

During the Covid-19 pandemic, while you were optimistically purchasing (and not using) resistance bands for your (unused) home gym (i.e., closet), rich people were apparently buying…

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Free Museums in Paris: 20 Spots to Appreciate Art and Culture at No Cost

9 Frommer's-recommended Paris museums that never charge admission—plus a dozen more that are free on the first Sunday of each month

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Have Tea with Naughty Sheep at Cameron House in Scotland’s Countryside

Over the years, Frommer's has covered a menagerie of animal-accompanied wellness experiences (usually yoga), involving goats, golden retrievers, reindeer, and chickens, to name a…

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New Volvo Museum in Sweden Showcases Rare Cars by Renowned Automaker

Last week Volvo, which is aiming to go fully electric by 2030, produced its last-ever diesel-powered passenger vehicle and promptly donated the car—an XC90 SUV—to a museum. That would…

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When Will Barcelona's Sagrada Família Be Finished? We Finally Have an Answer (Kind Of)

And you thought your contractor was taking forever. La Sagrada Família, the eye-catching basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction in Barcelona, Spain, since…

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4 River Cruises in India That Will Wow You

The top itineraries for river cruises in India show off spectacular scenery, sacred sites, and one-horned rhinos. 

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This Classic Disney World Attraction Is Now Open for Just 135 Minutes a Day

You probably assume the attractions at Disney parks are always available to visit whenever the parks are open.That is not always the case. Some rides run on a schedule that's…

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Planning a Cruise: Follow This Timeline for Booking Dinner and Activity Reservations

Mark your calendar! Here's when you need to make reservations for specialty dining, entertainment, and other activities on board nine major cruise lines. 

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Best Summer Destinations in Europe: Where to Go in 2025

Many travel pros will tell you to save Europe for the late spring or early fall in order to avoid extreme temperatures and summer crowds. But an international vacation at the end of…

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The Best Rooftop Pools in NYC

New York City's rooftop pools supply a reliable escape from street-level stresses, whether you seek a pocket of calm or rollicking party vibes (after all, day drinking is its own kind…

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Most Reliable Airlines? The U.S. Carriers with Fewest Cancellations and Delays

The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled just 1.29% of flights last year, according to final figures for 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government notes the…

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$99 Deal Alert! Cheap Flights to Amsterdam, Other European Cities on Sale for Leap Day

We only get a Leap Day once every 4 years, so how are you going to seize the day on Feb. 29, 2024? How about by booking an affordable flight to Europe? (Speaking of stuff rarely…

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Disney World to Give Free Water Park Tickets in 2025! But There's a Big Catch

You might have seen some breathless proclamation this week about Walt Disney World's newly announced freebie."Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels to get free water park…

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Vienna Travel: How to Plan Your First Trip to Austria's Awesome Capital

Vienna is, in many ways, much like its most famous dessert, that chocolate brick known as the Sacher torte . Both the cake and the capital are densely rich, in a way very few pastries…