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London's Latest Scams: Pedicabs and "American" Candy Stores

Scams come and go in London. Two of the latest target tourists by wearing a cloak of false legitimacy.

Article / Passportable

Hurricane Season 2023 Could Be Worse Than First Thought, Forecasters Say

UPDATE, August 11: In a new hurricane season forecast released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. government's offical weather watchers…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Minion Land Now Making Mischief at Universal Orlando Resort: Check Out the Videos

Minions, the animated yellow capsule creatures (think sentient Percocet pills, but adorable) from the Despicable Me cinematic universe, now have their own theme park area at Universal…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Maui Wildfires: How You Can Help Affected Communities in Hawaii

As anyone who has ever visited Hawaii knows, the word aloha means far more than just "hello" and "goodbye." In the Hawaiian language, alo means "to share" and ha stands for the concept…

Article / Passportable

Acropolis Tickets: Athens Landmark Joins List of Attractions You Must Prebook

The Acropolis of Athens is dominated by the Parthenon, one of the world's most identifiable buildings—what's left of it, anyway (thanks a lot, Venetian army of 1687). For that reason…

Article / Air Travel

Premium Economy vs. Economy Plus on Airplanes: What’s the Difference?

Want some extra legroom on your flight? Or an elevated set of amenities? The differences in price and perks between premium economy and main cabin plus seats. 

Article / Passportable

Flying Through LAX? Now You'll Need to Pack One of These

The Transportation Security Administration clamped down on liquids and gels in carry-ons way back in 2006. An entire generation is reaching adulthood without ever having known the…

Article / Air Travel

The Worst U.S. Airports for Catching a Connecting Flight

We're naming airport names, and breaking down our advice by season, ticket type, and more.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

No, Cruise Ships Are Not Banned from Amsterdam

Another week, another inaccurate travel headline that seems designed for clicks.In recent days, you might have read that Amsterdam's city council has outlawed cruise ships. BBC News:…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Don't Scan a Fake QR Code! Scammers Can Steal Your Personal Info

An earlier version of this post has been updated with new information.We know QR codes are convenient, allowing quick access to the website or payment portal of a restaurant, parking…

Article / Air Travel

The Air Traffic Controller Shortage: When Will It Improve? How Can You Prepare?

A shortage of air traffic controllers may be contributing to flight disruptions at U.S. airports. How—and how long—will your travels be affected? 

Article / Cruise

Can Passengers Bring Cannabis on Cruise Ships? What to Know About Pot and Cruising

Is marijuana legal on cruises if it's legal where you board? Let's weed out the myths from the facts.

Article / Air Travel

Scam Alert: Passengers Report Fake Airline Phone Numbers Are Listed by Google

Some passengers are saying bogus customer service phone numbers are being displayed on Google, leading unsuspecting customers directly to scammers.

Article / Passportable

Africatown Heritage House: New Museum About Last Known Slave Ship to U.S.

A new museum dedicated to the lives and legacies of people aboard the last known ship to transport enslaved Africans to the United States has opened in Alabama. Mobile's Africatown…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Do You Need Tickets for the Pantheon? Navigating Rome’s Confusing New Fee Rollout

After centuries—nay, millennia—of flinging open its mighty bronze doors free of charge, the Pantheon, one of the most-visited attractions in Rome, is now charging admission. Effective…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney World Attendance Is Way Down, but Don't Blame Politics

On the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World in Central Florida—a day when crowds are usually shoulder to shoulder—the pathways were shockingly clear. Wait times for most rides were 30…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

1 in 3 Flights Could Be Canceled This Summer, Europeans Warn

Today's Times of London published a headline that will dismay anyone who has a European vacation in the works for this year: Air traffic control strike will hit up to 1 in 3 summer…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

SCOOP: No, Dubrovnik Is Not Fining Tourists €265 for Using Wheeled Luggage

The story isn't true.This happens more often than any of us should accept: Scandalous "news" is published and because it's clicky, it gets spread far and wide—but nobody is actually…

Article / Passportable

Marie Antoinette's Private Rooms at Palace of Versailles Now Open for Tours

At the Palace of Versailles in France, members of the public may once again step behind the gilded paneling of the Queen's State Apartment and into the two-story suite of rooms used by…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Malaria Is Back in the United States. Here's What Travelers Should Do About It

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory after cases of malaria were detected in Texas and Florida—the first locally transmitted cases of the…

Article / Air Travel

Can I Cancel a Flight and Get a Refund? Rules for Refunds, Reimbursements, and More

Sorting through the fine print of an airline’s policies can be tedious and confusing, and it doesn’t get any easier when things go awry. From meal and hotel vouchers to refunds,…

Article / Air Travel

Which Airlines Have Free Wi-Fi? And Which Will Charge You to Stay Connected?

Here are the airlines that have free Wi-Fi—along with strategies for staying connected for free on carriers that charge for Wi-Fi.

Article / Air Travel

Small Airplanes Are Becoming Less Common—and That Could Affect Your Next Trip

Airlines are betting on bigger planes and fewer flights to be more efficient. What does that mean for passengers?

Article / Slideshows

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, the World's Biggest Harry Potter Exhibit, Just Opened—Explore Inside

On June 16, 2023, the world’s largest indoor Harry Potter attraction, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, opened in the city’s Nerima ward. Just like at the original London version…

Article / Passportable

The New African American Museum in Charleston: Opening Date, How to Go, What to See

An estimated 40% of all enslaved Africans brought to the United States as part of the international slave trade disembarked in Charleston, South Carolina. On Tuesday, June 27, the new…