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Frommer's Wins Prestigious Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards

The news today is good indeed: On October 6, the gifted experts who research and write the information you trust at Frommer's earned three more annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

One of Japan's Most Scenic Regions Is Giving Away Free Bullet-Train Tickets—Here's How to Get Yours

Travelers looking to experience more of Japan beyond its most popular destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji, have an enticing new option. Those three tourism behemoths are…

Article / News

U.S. Feds Promise Online Passport Application, Which We Already Kind of Have

At a Sept. 29 media event touting America.gov, a new catchall government portal for federal services, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that for the first time, Americans…

Article / Theme Park

Free Yourself from the 'Disney Hump' with This App That Books Lightning Lanes for You

If you have been to Walt Disney World in the past 5 years, you've seen them everywhere. In front of the castles. Stopped dead in the center of Main Street. Filling every switchback of…

Article / Air Travel

Airfare Is Rising Fast. For Perspective, Here's What Your Grandparents Paid to Fly

There's no question that a fuel pricing disaster is bearing down on travelers.The situation, which was triggered by the U.S. attack on Iran in February, is terrible and getting…

Article / Hotels

Stay in London for Around $100 a Night at These Popular Hotel Brands That Might Be New to You

In a sad way, the proliferation of corporate hotels across London helped kill most of the family-run bed-and-breakfasts that England was famous for during most of the 20th century.But…

Article / Air Travel

How to Complain to Delta Air Lines

Follow these instructions to file a complaint with Delta Air Lines.

Article / National Parks

There's Finally a Car-Free Way to Access Arches National Park—and It Doesn't Cost Extra

Traffic congestion has been a big problem at Utah's Arches National Park for a while now. The park, known for its hundreds of striking sandstone formations, has only one main paved…

Article / Air Travel

The U.S. Government Just Gave Airlines a Bunch More Reasons to Deny You Meals and Hotel Rooms for Flight Disruptions

A rule change made by the U.S. Department of Transportation could mean airline passengers would be entitled to even less in the way of meals and hotel accommodations following…

Article / Cruise

The World's Easiest Cruise Search Engine, Plus 4 More Money-Saving Sites That'll Change How You Cruise

Cruise passenger numbers are booming. Last year, 37.2 million people took a cruise, which marked a record high, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. Just think: In…

Article / Photography

How Scammers Can Use AI and Your Vacation Photos to Rip You Off

Every time there's an advance in technology, you can bet scammers will find new and exciting ways to rip you off. The latest tool to be wielded by these diligent criminals is of course…

Article / Money and Fees

Not Sure What to Tip? Find Gratuity Guidelines for 140 Countries with This Free Online Tool

Seems like Americans should have less tipping anxiety when abroad than at home, given that most other countries have far more relaxed (or nonexistent) expectations around gratuities in…

Article / Travel Ideas

What's London's Best Observation Deck? Should You Pay? See Photos from Each One

I've been researching and writing the London guide for Frommer's for 20 years now, and let me tell you, a lot has changed in that city over that time.I've been tracking those changes…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Saving a Spot on the Beach? You Could Be Fined $583

The European press is warning readers about the latest law enforcement flex on the internationally acclaimed beaches of Southern Italy.Italian police have started combating overtourism…

Article / Money and Fees

Countries Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strong Right Now

Frommer’s got its start in 1957 with a series of guidebooks about seeing the world on $5 a day. As you might have noticed, prices have gone up a little since then.But there are still…

Article / Money and Fees

The European Cities You Can Visit for $135 a Day or Less in 2026

You know it and we know it: People are getting squeezed by inflation and stressed economies.Yet people still want to travel. They always will. They just need to do it more…

Article / Money and Fees

Ways to Save Money in Oslo, Europe's Most Expensive City

Norway has some of the world’s most striking natural beauty—especially if you like fjords and tall blond dudes—and some of the world’s highest prices.Take Oslo, for instance. The…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Europe's ETIAS Travel Permit and Entry Fee Postponed Yet Again

Implementation of Europe's always-upcoming travel permit and entry fee for international visitors has been postponed for the umpteenth time. Nothing new there. The European Union has…

Article / Air Travel

Iced Out: Another Major Airline Blocks Main Cabin Passengers from Upgrading to Business Class

'Twas once an era when travelers were told to dress in respectable clothing when they flew, because professionally clad passengers were the most likely to be selected for an upgrade.To…

Article / Air Travel

It's Happening! Airline to Start Charging for Use of Overhead Bins

Are airlines passing the point of no return with the industry's latest extra fee?Today's Rubicon: making customers pay a fee to put their bags in the overhead storage bins. The airline…

Article / Cruise

Another Cruise Line Is Selling Last-Minute Vacations for $79 a Day: Here's How

Two years ago, Frommer's told you about Holland America Line's last-minute discounts, which fill extra space on soon-to-be departing ships by offering head-turning bargains as steep as…

Article / Cruise

Save Money by Booking the Oldest Cruise Ships: Here Are 3 from Each of the Big Lines

Some travelers turn up their noses at cruise ships that aren't the latest and greatest, but there's a quieter class of passengers who prefer older ships to the excessive, floating…

Article / Road Trips

U.S. States with No Toll Roads—and the Worst State for Tolls

Since 2008, the U.S. Congress has failed to provide enough funding for the highways it previously authorized. Some states make up the difference through measures like gas taxes, but…

Article / Theme Park

Someone Should Warn You: Not All Disney World Parks Are Worth a Full Day Right Now

Walt Disney World is trying to reverse a long period of benign neglect and creative stagnation at its Florida resort by pouring billions into new attractions over the next decade or…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Expands Cheaper Night Owl Fares on the East Coast

The window for Amtrak's "Night Owl" fares is stretching perilously close to early-bird-special territory. The period of time when the national rail carrier offers discounted fares for…