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Walt Disney World Parks Plan to Return July 11 with New Rules

Walt Disney World near Orlando has presented its reopening plan to local authorities, revealing an intention to reopen in stages beginning Saturday, July 11. The gradual process begins…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Japan Wants to Pay for Part of Domestic Travel To Boost Tourism

Hiroshi Tabata, chief of the Japanese Tourism Agency, announced in a press conference his intention to help revive visitation to his country by discounting vacations there. Tokyo's…

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Las Vegas Casinos Planning to Reopen—But They Won't Be the Same

There is still no reopening date for the Las Vegas Strip. The casinos along that normally overbusy thoroughfare are waiting for the go-ahead from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and the…

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What Are Airbnb and Other Rental Sites Doing to Keep Vacation Homes Clean and Safe?

Airbnb, Vrbo, and other rental sites have released hygiene guidelines for hosts—but how will the standards be enforced?

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Marriott Offers 20% Off a Future Stay if You Buy a Gift Card Now

With their cash flow negative, hotels are getting creative about ways to put some funds in the coffers until this storm has passed. We told you about "hotel bonds," which some…

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Vegas Mayor Wants Casinos to Reopen—No Matter What

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has kicked up her crusade to reopen the city's casinos, restaurants, shops, and other nonessential businesses in spite of the global pandemic. The…

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12 Rules for Booking and Staying in Hotels Now

The global crisis has changed the way you should approach hotel stays. Learn how to navigate our newly transformed hospitality landscape.

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Hotel Desserts You Can Make at Home—from Sacher Torte to DoubleTree Cookies

This may surprise you, but lots of world-famous desserts originated in hotel restaurants. Boston cream pie came from the Omni Parker House in Boston, peach melba from the Savoy in…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Beware: The Travel Industry Is Clinging to Your Money

Times are tough. We all know it. A lot of us aren't sure where the money will be coming from in a few months—and among the least sure are the businesses that sell travel. That's why…

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Delicious Cocktail Recipes from Cool Hotel Bars—Taste Vacation at Home!

Hotels have been a haven for delightful beverages for centuries. Ever since the modern hotel evolved out of the tavern inns of yore, the world's greatest places to stay have cultivated…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

COVID-19 Cancellation Policy Finder for Airlines, Cruise Lines, Hotels, and Other Travel Operators

Helpful links to web pages containing coronavirus policy updates from airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and other travel companies

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End of an Era: The Oldest Harrah's Casino Is Closing

Harrah's Reno has occupied its downtown spot in that Nevada city since 1937, when founder William F. Harrah opened his first bingo parlor. The place eventually expanded into a hotel…

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Great New (and Upgraded) Caribbean Resorts for Families for 2020

It’s time for your first look at the Caribbean’s latest and greatest! Meet the best new, reopened, and reimagined resorts for families. Turns out that basic waterfront hotels won't do…

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Love Chocolate? Check Out Slovenia’s New Chocolate-Obsessed Lodge

A new retreat in Slovenia will put to the test any chocolate lovers who refuse to believe there can be too much of a good thing. Located near vineyards and the red-roofed city of…

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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.

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Washington, D.C., Gets a Hotel Celebrating Women

August of 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. A new hotel in Washington, D.C., might…

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In India, a 14th-Century Fort Becomes a Luxury Resort

A 14th-century fort-and-palace complex in northern India will soon begin welcoming guests as a luxury resort. Fort Barwara, built more than 700 years ago by the Chauhan rulers of…

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New Service Lets You Rent Designer Fashions While Staying at W Hotels

A dedication to fashion can get in the way of packing light for vacation—after all, you've gotta have bags to carry all those outfits.Fortunately, a new partnership between W Hotels…

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The Top Travel Trends for 2020

What are the trends that will affect your 2020 vacation? In many ways, they are evolutions of ones that affected travel in 2019, so I strongly encourage you to read last year’s…

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Resort Areas in Cancún and the Riviera Maya: Which One Is Right for You?

The area around Cancún on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is one of the world’s most popular destinations for a beach getaway. But with miles of sand, surf, resorts, and ruins to choose from,…

Article / Winter Sports

What to Expect When You Stay Overnight at the Quebec Ice Hotel

Every winter, North America's only ice hotel is rebuilt in Quebec. Here's what you need to know before checking in. 

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Into the Vault: Walk-In Safe Converted to Hostel Room in Edinburgh

Developers in Edinburgh discovered a surprise while working to convert a 19th-century produce market in the Scottish city's Old Town into a modern hostel for the St. Christopher's Inns…

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Let This Japanese Inn Livestream Your Stay and You’ll Only Pay $1 a Night

Exhibitionists on a budget have a new lodging option in Japan. The Asahi Ryokan, located in Fukuoka on the subtropical island of Kyushu, is offering one room on the property at a rate…

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WWI Hospital Converted to Vacation Rental in English Countryside

In the 19th century, England's small "cottage hospitals" brought medical services to rural villages. Previously, small town folk often had to travel to distant cities for treatment for…

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Arthur: For Gay Americans, Some International Travel Is Exceedingly Dangerous

Like many standard Americans, my business relations include dealings with gay men, and I know a pair that recently had a same-sex wedding. They have asked me to recommend a…