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Article / Food and Drink

Eat at the London Locations of Amelia Dimoldenberg's Smash "Chicken Shop Date" Show

These days, Amelia Dimoldenberg makes a fortune putting A-listers at ease at the world's most scrutinized red carpet events like the Oscars, but she made her name interviewing them in…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Are the Safest Caribbean Islands for Travelers, According to the U.S. Government and Other Sources

The safety situation for travelers in the Caribbean varies across the region's many islands, with crime rates improving here or worsening there based on economic conditions,…

Article / Air Travel

Europe Upgrades Flyer Rights with Free Luggage and More. Sorry, Americans.

After a yearslong process during which opposing interests got together and hammered out a compromise (remember how productive that can be?), the European Parliament has come up with a…

Article / News

Would You Pay Extra to Make Sure Nobody Sits in the Middle Seat Beside You?

My husband and I have very different needs when we fly (and no, this has nothing to do with the airport divorce I discussed recently). In short, I need to be on the aisle, but he likes…

Article / News

No More Trips to Walgreens? State Department Teases Passport Procedure Update

U.S. passport applicants may soon be able to take passport photos from home.

Article / News

New Google Wallet Opt-In Takes Hassle Out of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Google recently announced a new partnership with Google Wallet that aims to make navigating through U.S. airport security lines…

Article / Packing & Luggage

United Airlines Launches ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ at Chicago O’Hare

Frommer’s editors independently assess all travel products featured on our site. In some cases, we may receive an affiliate commission from the purchase of products made from the links…

Article / Road Trips

PBS Star Darley Newman Discusses the Places Around the USA That Will Bring the American Revolution to Life

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. Our guest was PBS TV star Darley Newman. The interview has been edited for length and…

Article / Passportable

Book Passage 2026: Learn How to Be a Travel Writer or Photographer

Whenever people ask me what my favorite destinations are, I have to fudge the answer. The truth is I'd rather go somewhere new than revisit a place, and every destination is as unique…

Article / Air Travel

Free 'Two-for-One' Iceland Stopovers Save Money on Europe Airfare—Did You Know?

Every time the economy starts to contract and money gets tighter, people turn to Frommer's. We've had a reputation for solid advice for inexpensive travel ever since we started…

Article / News

If the SAVE Act Passes, Americans May Not Get Their Passports On Time in 2026

If you don't pay a lot of attention to the news right now, you've forgiven. The headlines aren't doing most of us any favors.But there's one development that could have a massive…

Article / Family & Kids

What's the Least You Can Spend to Visit Walt Disney World?

Last year, the New York Times published a feature providing numbers to support the grim truth many families already knew: Disney theme parks now cater to the rich.The Times followed…

Article / Air Travel

2026 Airline Water Study Names the Most Contaminated Carriers. Here's the Poop

By now, most airline passengers already know that you shouldn't drink the water on airlines. Airplane water has long had a reputation for being germy and potentially a source of…

Article / Hotels

How to Complain to Marriott or its Brands: Official Phone Numbers and More

Need to send some choice words to Marriott about its policies or about a recent experience with one of the hospitality giant's hotels or resorts?Below, we've gathered customer service…

Article / Money and Fees

The Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent the Upsell at a Spa

It's one of the most vexing aspects of going for a massage or facial at a spa. Just when you've sunk into the treatment bed, zoned out to the zen, and managed to let go of months of…

Article / Cruise

Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Has Problems: Prepare for Your Visit with Our Review

As of March 2026, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) will have eight ships in operation, five of them with a capacity to carry 4,000 passengers each. That's a huge jump from the smaller,…

Article / Slideshows

Take the Museum Home! 23 Gorgeous Coffee Table Books of Great Museum Collections

Although accessing great museums is a primary impetus for travel, the best institutions in the world often publish their collections on the printed page so you may bring their…

Article / Theme Park

Disney Price Hike Pushes Some 1-Day Disney World Tickets Past $200 for the First Time

We're beginning to think Disney's ideal customer is Scrooge McDuck.As often happens this time of year, the Walt Disney Company has once again increased prices for tickets, annual…

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 / Air Travel

A Major Airline Now Serves Free Wine and Beer on Every Flight—Even in Economy

One of North America's biggest airlines announced in a press release this week that it's now serving free wine and beer to customers on all flights, even in economy class. That…

Article / Cruise

CroisiEurope Is Bringing This Type of River Cruise to the Seine in France for the First Time

A popular European cruise line says it will soon operate the first-ever paddle-wheel river cruises on the Seine in France. CroisiEurope, a French company specializing in river and…

Article / Air Travel

These Airlines Make More Money from Extra Fees Than Ticket Sales

Airlines raked in more money in extra fees last year than ever before—a whopping $148 billion, according to new research from IdeaWorksCompany, an aviation consultancy. The previous…

Article / Air Travel

Can You Opt Out of a Face Scan for International Flight Departures in the U.S.?

This month, a facial recognition system at U.S. airports completed its pilot stage and moved to official implementation. As of September 26, there are 57 major American airports where…

Article / Air Travel

Played Out: Iceland's Play Airline Abruptly Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights

Play, a low-cost airline based in Iceland, has suddenly shut down, canceling all flights and leaving hundreds of passengers in the lurch. In a statement released today, the company…

Article / Cruise

Virgin Voyages' New Airline-Style Tiered Pricing: Here's What Each Class Means

Virgin Voyages is bringing airline-style tiered pricing to its cruises. Starting Tuesday, October 7, the line will divide fares into three classes: Base, Essential, and Premium. The…