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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…

Solar Eclipse: If You Miss It in 2026, Here Are the Next Big Ones to Travel For

The chances are strong that you won't personally witness the total solar eclipse of Aug. 12, 2026. The path of totality—the area under which the sun will be completely obscured by the…

Introducing Frommer's Favorites: Our Picks for the Best in Travel

Travel writing often feels like an inherently bossy genre. More than other types of journalism, we rely a lot on the second-person imperative. Go here, not there, eat this, skip that,…

Traveler Warning: Texas Just Made It a Felony to Carry Most THC Products

If you regularly travel with THC gummies for physical comfort or as a sleep aid, you'd better remove them from your bags before you go to Texas, or you could wind up in prison. Going…

Microsoft Warning: Russian Hackers Are Targeting Travelers Using Hotel Wi-Fi

Russian hackers are targeting travelers around the world via hotel Wi-Fi systems, according to a security warning issued by Microsoft. The threat, dubbed "CaptiveCrunch," uses…

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…

2026’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mount Olympus, D-Day Beaches, and a U.S. Wildlife Refuge

A stronger recognition of underrepresented regions was a driving force during the annual World Heritage Committee session, which recently wrapped up in Busan, South Korea.With 2026's…

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Finally Has an Opening Date—but Will It Be Safe to Go There?

The long-in-the-works Guggenheim Abu Dhabi finally has an opening date. The Department of Culture and Tourism–Abu Dhabi announced this week that the modern and contemporary art museum…

Hey, Bay Area! Pauline Frommer Is Speaking at Sausalito Books by the Bay

Though I have no idea why anyone would ever want to escape the gorgeous little city of Sausalito, California, I'll be there on Aug. 6 to give tips for doing just that. The wonderful…

This Airline's New Headrest Could Change the Game in Economy Cabin Comfort

Some flyers might soon be able to ditch their dorky neck pillows once and for all.This week Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced it will retrofit most of its planes with “U-Dream”…

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…

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…

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…

Tick-Borne Diseases Are on the Rise. We Asked an Expert for Safety Tips

Bloodsucking parasites are having a great year. This spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that emergency room visits for tick bites were up more than 25%…

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…

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…

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.

Delta Just Added a Basic Business Ticket. That's Bad for Your Upgrade Chances

Delta Air Lines has introduced a new Basic version of airfare for its upper classes of service. The new ticket categories threaten to reduce the opportunities that loyalty members have…

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…

Turkey Just Banned a Gay Cruise. Read Arthur Frommer's Inspiring Words About a Similar Situation

Last week, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was refused entry to Turkey by local authorities. The offense? It had gay people on it.The cruise was carrying 2,000 passengers as well as…

One of the World's Best Roller Coasters To Close Aug. 2 in Atlanta After Just 3 Years

If you're a roller coaster fan, you only have until August 2 to travel to Atlanta to experience one of the best-reviewed rides on the planet. The amusement park Fun Spot America…

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

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40 Years After 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,' You Can Still Visit the Movie's Chicago Locations

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Airbnb Reminds You That Its AI-Powered ‘Anti-Party Technology’ Is Keeping an Eye on You

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, Airbnb is reminding prospective renters that “disruptive gatherings” are strictly prohibited. Moreover, the company is emphasizing its…

There's Now a Music Video for That Viral Puerto Rico Tourism Song You Can't Get Out of Your Head

That infernally catchy Puerto Rico song that has become a viral sensation rivaling circa-2016 "Baby Shark" now has an official music video. And it was shot on the Isla del Encanto…

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