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Article / Passportable

In Singapore, Public Transport Buses Have Been Transformed Into Luxury Hotel Rooms

Singapore has one of the world's best public transit systems, according to a 2023 survey from Time Out. In fact, the Southeast Asian city-state's public buses are apparently so nice…

Article / Theme Park

Our Q&A with Dolly Parton at Dollywood, Quite Possibly the USA’s Best Theme Park

We chatted with Dollywood's "dreamer-in-chief" about the Tennessee theme park's recent award-winning additions and big plans for the future, including new hotels and an interactive…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Where to Stay for Edinburgh Festivals in 2024 When You Can’t Find a Hotel

Each August, the Scottish city of Edinburgh hosts five—count 'em, five—major arts and culture festivals dedicated to the performing arts, the visual arts, books, and military…

Article / Passportable

Venmo Groups: A New Tool for Managing Expenses on Group Trips

When it comes to organizing a group trip, the Type A member of your crew already has enough to do, what with booking sunrise yoga classes and laminating copies of the itinerary to…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Frommer’s Spain: What’s New and When to Go, According to the Authors of Our Latest Guide

Authors of the newly released Frommer's Spain guidebook reveal their favorite new attractions and share their top planning tips.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

NYC Hotel Rates Are Shocking Now! Here's Why, Plus How to Pay Less

A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started…

Article / Slideshows

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2024

This is the Best Places list for 2024. For the Best Places to Go for 2025, click here . The long saga of life on Earth frequently goes through rough spots in the narrative, but even in…

Article / Passportable

How Much Is a Hotel Room Gonna Cost in 2024? Where Rates Are Rising Fastest

Hotel room rates in many major cities around the world are expected to continue their skyward climb in 2024—rising by double-digit percentages in many places, according to the Hotel…

Article / Local Experiences

What is Regenerative Travel, and How Can You Make Sure It's Not Hype?

The meaning of "regenerative travel," and how to make sure travel companies are meeting the standards required to claim the label

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

How to Avoid Bedbugs While Traveling

Follow these practical tips so you don't inadvertently bring back bedbugs as a souvenir.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

California Bans Deceptive Resort Fees: See What's Affected and When

The resort fee dam is breaking.California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law, SB 478, that reins in the practice of slipping extra fees into travelers' bills.While some media…

Article / Local Experiences

The New Frommer's Portugal: The Best Experiences in a Rapidly Changing Mediterranean Country

The new Frommer's Portugal, which is now on sale worldwide, is the world's freshest guide book to one of Europe's most seductive destinations.

Article / Arts and Culture

America’s Most Haunted House? Hunting for Ghosts in the Home of Lizzie Borden

What it's like to go on a ghost hunt and spend the night in the house where one of the most notorious unsolved murders in U.S. history took place 

Article / Slideshows

A List of Places We Lost in Lahaina—And More Maui Treasures Worth Seeing

Rebuilding the destruction caused by the wildfire that swept through Lahaina, Maui , in early August is expected to take years, and discussions about what should emerge from the ashes…

Article / Passportable

Utah Stargazing: This Lake Powell Glamping Site Was Named the First DarkSky Resort

In 2023, the light-pollution foes at DarkSky International added a category for "DarkSky Approved Lodging" to their register of places where the nighttime environment is exceptionally…

Article / Slideshows

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square: A New Hotel Above a Levitating Broadway Theatre

New Yorkers—not to mention engineering nerds worldwide—have been buzzing about this mega construction project since it began in 2019. The Palace Theatre, a true icon of American…

Article / Passportable

Chip and Joanna Gaines' Hotel Opens This Fall, Cementing Their Waco Takeover

Waco, Texas, takes another step toward becoming Chip-and-Joanna-Gainesville this fall. The married stars of the home-renovation series Fixer Upper have developed and designed their own…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

America's Downtown Hotels Are Cheaper Right Now, but How Is the Neighborhood?

Across the United States, downtown business districts are hurting. Many former office workers continue to do a substantial share of their jobs from home, leaving entire blocks without…

Article / Money and Fees

Avoid Travel Cancellation Fees with This Simple, Legal Trick

If it's too late to get out of that hotel booking, that Disney dining reservation, or other advance plan, there's often a simple last-ditch thing you can do to wriggle out of it.

Article / Family & Kids

9 of the Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancún, the D.R., and Beyond

These all-inclusive resort brands are fun, reliable options for families seeking some time off in Cancún, the Caribbean islands, and other beachy destinations. 

Article / Money and Fees

How to Travel to New York City Cheaply: Our Top 35 Tips

Yes, you can experience New York City on a budget. Here are 35 ways to save money on an NYC vacation. 

Article / Hotels

Why Are Hotel Prices So High? And How Can Travelers Save Money?

Hotel rates are still significantly higher than before the pandemic, but there are things you can do to save on your next stay.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Where to Stay on Santorini and Other Secrets from Our New Greece Guidebook

I’ve been visiting and writing about Greece for almost 30 years now. I can remember a time when getting out of Athens for the trip down to the Peloponnese involved driving around…

Article / Arts and Culture

50 Things to Do in Sicily: The Italian Island’s Best Beaches, Palaces, and Food

From Greek ruins to "The White Lotus," the Italian island of Sicily has a wealth of wonders—not to mention some of the best food on earth. 

Article / Money and Fees

How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget