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Traveling With Autism
Travel can be stressful for kids on the autism spectrum. But there are steps that parents of children with autism can take to create a great vacation experience, and a growing number…
A Much-Needed New Hotel Opens on the Mississippi Blues Trail
This past summer, The Cotton House in Cleveland, Mississippi, opened as a major boutique-style hotel in the Mississippi Delta, a part of the country that hasn’t usually been strongly…
Howard Johnson Hotels Are Getting a Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Once-ubiquitous hotel chain Howard Johnson is getting its first major design makeover in 25 years. The refreshed look recalls HoJo's heyday in the 1950s and '60s, when the company was…
No Men Allowed at This New Majorca Hotel
A hotel exclusively for women has opened on the Spanish island of Majorca. Located near Porto Cristo on the island's eastern coast, Som Dona Hotel has 39 rooms, a pool, a wellness spa,…
New Bill in U.S. Congress Would Squash Hidden Resort Fees. Here's How to Help
A new bill introduced in Congress today will spell the end of hotel resort fees. Maybe. The Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019 would classify the nondisclosure of resort fees…
Free Parking in Las Vegas Returns As a Resort Breaks Ranks
For many years, the ability to park for free at most Las Vegas casino-resorts was a beloved perk, and it was one that made visiting the spread-out desert city much more affordable,…
You’re Staying Where?! The World’s Most Oddly Shaped Hotels
Forget boring and conventional hotels—there’s a whole world of strangely shaped accommodation just waiting for you to check in. From architecturally dramatic to downright weird, these…
Key West Hotels Introduce "Underwater Library" with Waterproof Books
Reading while lounging next to bodies of water is so popular it spawned a whole literary genre. But here's the thing about beach reads: There's a very real chance you'll ruin the book…
Vacation Rental Law Hits Hawaii Hard—How to Navigate Tough Rental Regulations
Long before Airbnb was a twinkle on founder Brian Chesky’s browser, New York State had a law severely limiting short-term rentals. Called the "Multiple Dwelling Law," it has, in its…
The Best Hotel Toiletries: Where to Try and Buy
Updated August 5, 2019 Using hotel toiletries can often be a disappointing experience—the flimsy soaps dry out your skin, the shampoos leave your hair looking flat, and the hand lotion…
London Gets Its First Hard Rock Hotel
The first Hard Rock Cafe opened in London in 1971. But the city has never had a Hard Rock Hotel—until now. The just-opened 900-room Hard Rock Hotel London occupies the building that…
Yosemite's Historic Names Restored: Company Holding Them Hostage Relents
One of the most asinine instances of overlawyering in a genuinely asinine age has finally come to a resolution. In 2016, the year the National Park Service marked its centennial,…
Find the Name of That Secret Priceline Hotel with This Canny Tool
Priceline hides the identities of its best hotel deals, but there's a browser extension that pinpoints the property you're bidding on before you buy.
Best Places to Propose in New York City
In New York City , you don’t need to hire a flash mob to make sure your proposal lands. The city abounds with ultraromantic spots, perfect for nabbing that lifetime commitment. Here…
Animal Rescue Group Opens Its Own Hotel—Humans Allowed
An animal rescue organization is opening its own hotel, which won't just be pet-friendly—it'll be "pet-centric," according to a news release. Set to welcome two- and four-legged guests…
Arthur Frommer: It's Smart to Make Sure Your Airbnb Host is at Home
A massive battle is being waged in courtrooms all over the world between supporters of short-term apartment rentals and cities wanting to put an end to those uses. The cities claim…
A Website Called Fairbnb Has Flung an "Ethical" Challenge to Airbnb
Although it has successfully helped millions of travelers to find overnight accommodations in an apartment or home, Airbnb is still mired in controversy and fending off attacks. It…
You Can Now Stay at a French Castle That Hosted Mozart and Voltaire
Some of the biggest stars in 18th-century European culture—including Mozart as well as Age of Enlightenment thinkers Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Denis Diderot—spent time at…
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…
A Bizarre Guitar-Shaped Hotel Rises in South Florida
Music lovers can soon live out any rock-and-roll accommodation fantasies they may have as the world’s first Guitar Hotel—a 450-foot-tall guitar-shaped building with luxury guest…
Stay for Free Around the World, Just for Playing with Animals: The Petsitting Sites
These websites can help hook you up with a free place to stay in exchange for taking care of pets. But which one is the best one for you?
Arthur Frommer: Travel in Europe is Getting Harder, Yet Still We Must
Let’s be frank: Traveling to Europe this summer will be more difficult than in recent years. Which is all the more reason to consider, and then overcome, a number of obstacles. What…
A Movie Studio’s Former Headquarters Is the Coolest New Hotel in Town
A historic, copper-topped building that once housed the Australian headquarters of Paramount Pictures has been turned into a boutique hotel in one of the hippest parts of Sydney.The…
This Website Gets You Free Room and Board in Many Countries, Says Arthur Frommer
When I first learned that a granddaughter of mine was planning to spend three months in Japan earning her room and board through work performed as a volunteer, I was concerned and…
The New Hostel Etiquette Rules That Your Parents Never Had To Worry About
Technology has undoubtedly made travel easier, but it’s made hostel stays more complicated. Obey these new rules—or you'll find it hard to make friends.