By Frommer's Editors
Don't know what to buy your favorite traveler? Frommer's has the best gift ideas for you.
By Arthur Frommer
Posted on 10/10/2017, 4:45 PM
Because this blog is about travel, not politics, I am prevented from discussing the issues of gun control raised by the recent shooting in Las Vegas. But I very definitely am entitled to discuss the impact of that event on foreign travel to the United States.
Even before the tragic use of an automatic rifle to kill and injure hundreds of spectators gathered for a music concert in Las Vegas...
By Arthur Frommer
Posted on 10/10/2017, 4:45 PM
This coming winter, many thousands of Americans will agonize over whether they can enjoy tropical vacations in the Caribbean of the sort they once knew. Should they even bother to apply for reservations in an area broadly damaged by hurricanes?
Fortunately, a majority of these famed islands was either unaffected by storms or else so moderately damaged that they can be restored and repaired...
By Jason Cochran
Posted on 09/20/2017, 11:00 PM
What happened to Kit Mallinson was the nightmare every parent has when they send their child away on a trip. Last December, the 18-year-old backpacker from Dorset, England, boarded a night bus in Cambodia to visit Angkor Wat. He had just completed a seven-week engagement as a volunteer building clean water pipes in Borneo, and he wasn't feeling very well, so he hoped the overnight trip would give ...
By Arthur Frommer
Posted on 09/15/2017, 6:00 PM
Our hearts go out to those island nations that suffered so badly from recent storms—St. Martin, the Virgin Islands, Barbuda, among them. But by assuming that all such islands were equally affected, and by then canceling our general plans to vacation in the Caribbean, we increase the suffering of that area.
It’s important to realize that some Caribbean islands were totally or primarily by...
By Arthur Frommer
Posted on 09/15/2017, 6:00 PM
Last year, California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts joined five other states in legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana.
The action taken by California is especially significant. With its huge population, greater than that of several other large states combined, California will create the foundation for a giant industry of marijuana tourism, causing millions of travelers...
By Jason Cochran
Posted on 09/13/2017, 3:15 AM
Today, the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), a lobbying group for the car rental industry, is wrapping up its annual Washington, D.C. "Legislative Conference," during which it plots its political agenda and schmoozes lawmakers to help make it happen. But some of its battles against consumer protections have already been won on the state level. AutoSlash, the discount car rental aggregator, r...
By Frommer's Staff
Harvey's and Irma's effects will be felt for months to come. What the airlines, cruise lines, hotel companies, and other travel industry entities are—and aren't—doing to help those who have travel plans.
By Pauline Frommer
Toxic alcohol is a rising problem at some unethical resorts in Mexico. Here's what you should know—and how to tell if you've had sub-par booze.
By Zac Thompson
Travel news from all over
Wipe down sticky tray tables, watch out for dirty seatback pockets, and follow these other tips for staying healthy en route to your vacation.
By Jason Cochran
What can you do to avoid the norovirus? How can you tell if a ship is dirty? And should you cancel your trip if your ship had an outbreak?
By Sascha Segan
The travel insurance industry is full of unclear language and companies hiding behind various names. To help you pick the best policy, we've selected eight companies we're confident are at the top of the heap.
By Frommer's Staff
We tell you what you need to know about policy options and recommended companies before you buy insurance.
By Frommer's Staff
Whether you're jetting off on a beach vacation or heading home for the holidays, use these 10 foolproof strategies to battle the crowds and make your flight more bearable.
By Christie Pashby
Travelers with plans to visit Bariloche, Argentina, may have to reschedule their upcoming ski trips -- a blanket of volcanic ash has covered the resort town.
By Pauline Frommer
This week on CNN, Pauline Frommer spills the beans about new developments with the airlines and with travel insurance.
By Pauline Frommer
Pauline Frommer visits CNN to answer viewers' questions and to talk about whether travelers should consider shelving their plans because of the swine flu outbreak.
By Pauline Frommer
In this series of tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share some insight about taking care of yourself while on the road.
By Pauline Frommer
In the wake of the Mumbai, India attacks, Pauline Frommer visits CNN.com to discuss best practices for avoiding danger when you're traveling.
By Frommer's Staff
When a natural disaster strikes travel companies like to play the God card, unless everyone is looking. Here's how to navigate the dangerous and uncertain waters of a natural disaster.
By Pauline Frommer
In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share with you seven ways you can make your next journey better for the environment.
By Heidi Sarna
It's not difficult to imagine all of the things that could go wrong on a cruise: hurricanes, political upheaval and a sudden illness are just some of the snafus. On the other hand, how many times to things actually go wrong? Hardly ever.
By Heidi Sarna
On board viruses start like this: One infected passenger comes aboard, leaves his germs on a handrail and all of a sudden everyone's sick -- just like kindergarten. Though major outbreaks are rare, cruise lines have stepped up their sanitation routines to reduce the chance of transmission.
By Don & Barbara Laine
Here are some tips on avoiding and dealing with some common outdoors hazards.
