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Vienna Travel: How to Plan Your First Trip to Austria's Awesome Capital

Vienna is, in many ways, much like its most famous dessert, that chocolate brick known as the Sacher torte . Both the cake and the capital are densely rich, in a way very few pastries…

Article / Air Travel

How to Fix the Airlines: A Prescription

After 45 years, airline deregulation has failed. We have some ideas to jump-start a national discussion of what should be next.

Article / Air Travel

Is Your Airport Hiding Big Uber and Lyft Fees from You?

Frommer's finds that most airports aren't disclosing mandatory Uber and Lyft surcharges to passengers—and neither are the rideshare apps. In this shell game of fee disclosure,…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

What to Know About “Manager’s Special” or “Mystery” Rates on Rental Cars

What does it mean when car rental companies list "manager's choice" and "mystery" rates? And are these offers worth taking?

Article / Money and Fees

How Consumers Can Game Our Over-Mergered Travel Industry to Their Advantage

Most people don't realize that just handful of companies control most of the travel industry, but there are still ways to hack our merger-addicted travel system in your favor.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Lyft Is Charging Customers Extra Fees but Hiding How Much

A warning for travelers who rely on rideshare company Lyft: The company is quietly hiding the true amount it takes in extra fees that are added to your base fare. A recent ride I took…

Article / Money and Fees

Meet Four Leading Travel Advisors Who Used to Be Travel Journalists

These former magazine travel editors now put their expertise to use crafting unforgettable trips.

Article / Air Travel

The Difference Between CLEAR and TSA PreCheck? For Starters, One Has Way More Critics

The security and efficiency concerns facing CLEAR—and how the company has responded

Article / Passportable

One of Brazil’s Visa Requirements Could Get You Kidnapped, Consumer Group Says

This post, originally published December 26, 2023, has been updated with new information.As Frommer's has previously reported, Brazil's electronic visa for travelers from the United…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

2023 in Review: These Top Travel Trends Were Hot on Frommer's

As 2023 draws to a close, a look back at the year’s headlines shows it was an eventful one in travel—and much of what happened wasn’t great. Wars raged. The planet roasted. Prices…

Article / Slideshows

The Best Cruise Lines with Solo Cabins (and the Best Cruises for Singles)

It used to cost a small fortune if you wanted a cruise cabin to yourself, as you were basically paying the price for two people. But then solo cruising became one of the hottest trends…

Article / Air Travel

25-Plus Holiday Travel Tips From an Industry Expert: Save Money, Beat Crowds, Dodge Delays

Navigating common hassles during busy holiday travel periods requires forethought—and patience. Transportation industry expert William McGee offers his best, hard-won tips for…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Our New Scotland and England Travel Guide: Planning Tips from Frommer’s Expert Authors

Authors of the newly released Frommer's England and Scotland on how to save money, what to see beyond London, and why the world's best sparkling wine can't be found in France

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Report: Car Rental False Arrests Not Limited to Hertz

We're sorry to tell you there's a new chapter in the ongoing saga of people renting cars legally yet somehow being accused of vehicle theft anyway—a story Frommer's has been…

Article / Air Travel

The Proposed U.S. Airline Mergers Are Terrible for Americans, And Here's Proof Why

In his debut column for Frommer's, renowned consumer advocate William McGee explains why despite the hype, the proposed mergers of several major airlines won't turn out well for…

Article / National Parks

Entrance Fee–Free National Park Days in 2024

All U.S. national parks are free to enter on these six days in 2024.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Paris Métro Tickets Set to Double and Hotel Rates to Quadruple During Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are shaping up to be très cher for spectators. That's French for "a big fat rip-off." This week local authorities announced a plan to nearly double…

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 / Arthur Frommer Online

American Airlines Flight Attendants Were Reportedly Reminded to Stop Lessening Your Misery

You know how flying with a commercial airline is terrible? The seats are cramped, the fees are outrageous, and the other passengers are always brawling or screaming about how their…

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 / Arthur Frommer Online

Charges for Gratuities on Royal Caribbean Going Up—as the Company Reports Huge Profits

Royal Caribbean quietly increased its automatic gratuity charge this week. Starting November 11, the cruise line's service charge added to each passenger's bill will be $18 per day…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

“If It Is Not Closed, It Will Collapse”: Converted Hagia Sophia Is Now Crowded and Crumbling

The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul's iconic cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum-turned-mosque, will begin charging foreign tourists an entrance fee starting January 15, 2024, Turkish…

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The Frommer's Travel Products Gift Guide for 2023

The success of gift-giving lies in the using. Too many presents are politely received but then wind up on the shelf, at the back of the closet, or in the bin. The real winners are the…

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 / Arthur Frommer Online

As Most Travel Companies Slash Point Value, Southwest Airlines Does Flyers a Favor

Almost a year ago, Frommer's warned readers that big corporations were preparing to reduce the value of loyalty points and frequent flyer miles.Since then, we've seen the predicted…