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Article / Car, Bus, Rail

14 Hacks for Saving Money on Car Rentals in 2026

American travelers are getting squeezed from every side. Airfare is rising. So are fuel costs. And it's all happening while soaring inflation drains the few spare dollars in our…

Article / National Parks

How to Avoid Traffic at Yosemite National Park's Entrances

After years of keeping traffic and crowds under control, California's Yosemite National Park has once again become a nightmare to visit, and federal mismanagement is clearly to…

Article / Road Trips

One Week in Northern California: From Lake Tahoe to San Francisco via Yosemite

California’s coastal Highway 1 gets all the attention (and the tourists), but U.S. Highway 395 may be California’s best-kept road trip secret. This 1-week itinerary follows an open…

Article / News

Las Vegas Monorail to Be Repurposed as Track for Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop

Las Vegas has never quite managed to get its game together when it comes to mass transit.  The latest case in point: Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority,…

Article / Money and Fees

Tips for Saving Money This Summer on Flights and Road Trips Amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

The ever-increasing cost of fuel is, yes, driving up the cost of vacations this summer. And we’re not just talking about road trips. Airfares have also shot up, with ticket costs in…

Article / Road Trips

Which of the World's Great Road Trips Has the Best Weather Conditions for Driving?

Visibility is tops "in the hierarchy of perfect driving conditions," asserts British meteorologist Jim N.R. Dale in a new report that ranks road trips by weather. That sounds like bad…

Article / Air Travel

Warning: American Airlines Customers Are Accidentally Booking Bus Rides Instead of Flights

Like a college freshman trying to bluff through a philosophy midterm, American Airlines seems to have gotten tripped up in a category error.The carrier has classified some bus rides as…

Article / News

Meet Pauline Frommer in Denver, Colorado at the Travel & Adventure Show Apr. 11 & 12: Free Ticket Code

So much of our lives are now spent online. But it's the in-person connections that give our lives texture and meaning. That’s the reason we still travel, right? We could just as easily…

Article / Money and Fees

How to Save Money on a Japanese Vacation: Tips from the Author of 'Frommer's Japan'

The interview that follows is the second part of a conversation between Pauline Frommer and Frommer's Japan author David McElhinney, a recent guest on the Frommer's Travel Show…

Article / Arts and Culture

New Jersey Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos': A Driving Tour

Fans of the iconic HBO series can visit these real-life North Jersey haunts of Tony Soprano and crew.

Article / Money and Fees

When Should You Tip? 11 Tipping Rules for 11 Types of Travel Services

Tips on safaris Tips can quickly add up when it comes to safaris, but there’s a silver lining: It’s highly likely that, compared to the large amount you spent securing your spot at…

Article / News

The Ways Our Changing Climate is Pushing Up Prices of Travel

AirfaresThere are several factors at play. From 2027, airlines in 126 member states will be required offset growth in carbon dioxide emissions. Some airlines are getting in there…

Article / Packing & Luggage

The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: 20 Presents So Good You May Keep Them for Yourself

We’re calling it a gift guide, but who are we kidding? You’re going to want some of these for yourself.Each of these products has been hand-selected by Frommer's editors for making the…

Article / Cruise

What Happens When Your European River Cruise Can’t Sail Due to Low Water Levels?

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.It’s no secret water levels fluctuate on European rivers, including the Danube and Rhine, causing…

Article / Money and Fees

Why You Shouldn't Trust Uber's Price Quotes for Taxis

We've catalogued a lot of shady practices by Uber, the ride app. We've warned about how Uber pre-selects a payment method that costs you more money.We've warned you that Uber hides…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Need a Motion Sickness Cure? Scientists Say This Type of Music Can Help

You've probably heard that music has charms to soothe a savage breast. But did you know it has charms to soothe an upset stomach?A 2025 scientific study published in the journal…

Article / Hotels

New Trend: Hotels Are Charging Much More for the Fees You Don't Ask About

One of the benefits of writing a published guidebook for the same destination year after year, as many Frommer's writers do, is that the constant observation of a place makes it much…

Article / Hotels

These Pictures of Vintage Motels Will Make You Want to Plan an All-American Road Trip ASAP

After years of having the word "seedy" attached to them as a matter of course, American motels have undergone a renaissance over the last decade or so, writes Ellie Seymour in Vintage…

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 / 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 / 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 / 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…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Europe's Newest Overnight Bus Service: Lie-Flat Seats, Wi-Fi & No Kids

The long-planned luxury Twiliner is now taking reservations for its bus service in Europe, and there are major expansion plans in place.Europe may have some of the best passenger rail…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Need to Get an International Driver's License? It Just Got Easier

U.S. travelers planning to get behind the wheel while overseas have a convenient new option for obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP). Previously, you had to apply either in…

Article / Arts and Culture

Taylor Swift's Rhode Island: Where You Might See the Pop Star at Her Favorite Vacation Spot

If the music thing doesn't work out, Taylor Swift should consider offering her storytelling services to the organizations that put together tours of historical homes. Take it from…