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Article / Air Travel

Will Trump Undo the New DOT Rules Protecting Traveler Rights?

Passenger protections in the United States may seem vulnerable with the change in administrations. But there’s some good news.

Article / Passportable

This Trailblazing Woman Has Her Own National Monument in Maine

Not long before leaving office, President Joe Biden established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.Though not exactly a household name today, Perkins (1880–1965)…

Article / Passportable

Demand a Resort Fee Refund! On This Website, Hotel Workers Show You Legal Ways How

Hotel workers in San Francisco have been on strike for months as they demand higher wages and more affordable healthcare. (A November demonstration at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco is…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Can I Take [Name Any Item] Through TSA Airport Security? 4 Ways to Ask from Home

Did you know the TSA has live agents who can answer your packing and security questions before you head for the airport? Here's how to reach them.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

3 Cheap New Train Options in Europe for as Little as €10 a Ticket: Who Needs Planes?

In Europe, international rail travel is booming. These newly launched services, which cost as little as $10 each way, are making trains an attractive alternative to flying or driving.

Article / Passportable

This Airline Is Cutting Your Legroom by 2 Inches, but the Travel Press Cheered

Sometimes the journalism landscape exists in a mental universe that the rest of us don't live in. We all know what life is like in the United States and across the world right now.…

Article / Air Travel

The Cheapest Way to Get from Heathrow Airport to Central London

Here are the cheapest, fastest, and best ways to travel from Heathrow Airport to Central London

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Why Experts Warn Visiting Spain Now Poses a Huge Risk of Identity Theft

In December 2024, a new law went into effect in Spain requiring tourists to disclose extensive personal information to hotels and police. Experts warn the measure exposes visitors to…

Article / Passportable

In 2025, Cruises to Mexico Will Cost More, Raising Deeper Questions of Value

All cruise itineraries that include one or more stops in Mexico will soon cost an additional $42.Countries frequently adjust the arrival fees charged to tourists. Mexico has decided…

Article / National Parks

National Park Free Days in 2025: When All U.S. National Parks Waive Entry Fees

The days in 2025 when getting into a national park costs nothing

Article / Air Travel

Notice Airfare Getting Higher? Artificial Intelligence May Be to Blame

Delta Air Lines and other carriers are using artificial intelligence to set airfare at the highest possible limit that it thinks you'd pay.

Article / Slideshows

What Is It Like to Fly Norse Atlantic Airways? Our Review

Is there a sourer expression than you get what you pay for ? Does that phrase have any basis in reality anymore? Over the years, I’ve had some awful travel experiences made worse by…

Article / Passportable

Resort Fees Increase in Las Vegas for the Second Time in 2024

MGM Resorts, which controls many of the biggest casino-hotels in Las Vegas, has raised resort fees again—for the second time this year. On Wednesday, December 4, the Bellagio, Aria,…

Article / Slideshows

The Frommer's Travel Gadget Gift Guide for 2024

Here at Frommer’s, we’re all about showing you how to make your travels smarter, cheaper, or more fun. So we looked for the latest gadgets designed to do all of the above—just in time…

Article / Cruise

Cruises in 2025: New Ships, Port Restrictions, and Other Trends

Cruising will be more popular than ever in 2025. Here's what's new and noteworthy on the high seas. 

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Caregivers' Guide to Traveling: How to Navigate Airports with Passengers with Special Needs

If you're flying with someone who has mobility or cognitive challenges (such as dementia), set yourself up for success. An inclusive travel expert explains the best ways to prepare to…

Article / Slideshows

Notre-Dame Reopening in Paris: Photos of the Restoration, Plus How and When to Visit

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public with a globally broadcast ceremony and a series of celebratory masses. The more than 800-year-old…

Article / Passportable

Can I Bring Food Through TSA Checkpoints? Airport Food Rules to Know

Since Thanksgiving is such a food-centric holiday, it's safe to assume that many of the millions of flyers who will pass through U.S. airports at the end of November will be traveling…

Article / Passportable

Are TSA Liquid Carry-On Restrictions Really Relaxing Soon?

We're seeing a lot of speculation around the internet this week about whether the Transportation Security Administration is about to relax limits on the size of liquids that passengers…

Article / Miscellaneous

If I Had Never Traveled, By Arthur Frommer

These reflections by Arthur Frommer first appeared as the introduction to the book "Ask Arthur Frommer" (Wiley Publishing, 2009).

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Arthur Frommer (1929–2024)

It is with deep sadness that I announce my father, Arthur Frommer, founder of the Frommer's guidebooks and Frommers.com, passed away today at the age of 95, at home and surrounded by…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Means for Travelers

No-frills carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company has announced. As NBC News reports, Spirit has had a rough few years, characterized by…

Article / Money and Fees

5 Perks that Even Infrequent Travelers Can Get from Loyalty Programs

Even if you don't travel often enough to collect many points, you can still use free loyalty memberships for freebies and perks that will improve your travel.

Article / Passportable

15+ Airlines Agree to Use Apple AirTags to Locate Lost Luggage

There's good news if you're one of the growing number of travelers who like to keep tabs on checked airline luggage by using Apple's AirTags. The little battery-powered tracking pucks,…

Article / Passportable

American Airlines Makes It Harder to Remove Passengers for Body Odor or Attire

This post, originally published Nov. 8, 2024, has been updated with new information.American Airlines has reportedly made it more difficult for flight attendants to remove…