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The Frommer's Gift Guide for Road Trips
The ways we wander might have shifted in 2020, but our passion to see new places has not diminished. And if anything, our urge to share our travels with the people we love has only…
Is Now the Right Time to Buy Holiday Airfare? The Answer is a Qualified Yes
If this were a normal year, I’d be penning a post right now about getting ready to scoop up holiday airfares at the end of September or early October. Traditionally, that's the sweet…
Farewell to New York City's Iconic Century 21 Department Store Chain
According to a study by the U.S. Travel Association, shopping was a top reason why people took 1.9 billion trips in the United States in 2019—second only to visiting relatives. As the…
The Famous Unclaimed Baggage Store Sells Lost Stuff Online, Too
Most regular travelers have heard about the Unclaimed Baggage store. If they have, the words probably fill them with dread. Unclaimed Baggage is one destination you hope never plays a…
What to Expect at TSA Screenings This Summer
Know the TSA's new policies for airport screenings in the summer of the pandemic.
Our Travel Podcasts This Week: Safaris and Nomads
Listen to us anytime! Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in…
People Think Packing These Things Will Ward Off Flu, but Not All Will
You can't just stay home alone for the rest of your life. If you're going out and traveling in flu season, be informed about what protections you should pack—and what won't help.
Beating Travel Constipation: Getting Things Moving on the Road
Being irregular can happen to anyone when they travel, but there are reasons why—and some easy things you can do about it.
How to Pack for an African Safari
You'll need strategy, not a big pre-vacation shopping trip. Here's what to bring with you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Do I Need a Passport to Cruise?
In light of heightened border security, it seems like a given that Americans need a passport to go on a cruise. But is that true?
New Service Lets You Rent Designer Fashions While Staying at W Hotels
A dedication to fashion can get in the way of packing light for vacation—after all, you've gotta have bags to carry all those outfits.Fortunately, a new partnership between W Hotels…
How to Prepare to Visit Venice, Italy, During High Water Season
Here’s what to do if you want to keep the acqua alta—Venice’s high tide of November and December—from washing out your vacation.
Traveling With Autism
Travel can be stressful for kids on the autism spectrum. But there are steps that parents of children with autism can take to create a great vacation experience, and a growing number…
Do Rental Cars Come with Car Seats for Kids? Are They Any Good?
Should you leave your car seat at home when you go on vacation and just use the rental car company's? Consider these four factors before deciding.
How Much Breast Milk Can I Fly With? What Are the Security Rules?
Flying with breast milk? There are special rules and requirements for you, but it can be done. Here's how to bring breast milk onto a flight.
Where to Escape Crowds in Overtouristed Venice, Italy
Venice may be nicknamed La Serenissima , but it’s anything except serene in summer, when the historic center’s population can triple in size. Tourist numbers to the lagoon city have…
London Airport Soon to Let You Keep Liquids and Laptops in Carry-Ons
If all goes as planned, travelers at London's Heathrow Airport will soon get to keep liquids and laptops in carry-on bags while passing through security checkpoints. The airport…
The New Hostel Etiquette Rules That Your Parents Never Had To Worry About
Technology has undoubtedly made travel easier, but it’s made hostel stays more complicated. Obey these new rules—or you'll find it hard to make friends.
Key West Bans Common Types of Sunscreen
In a late effort to revive its rapidly dying coral reef system, the island city of Key West, the crown of the Florida Keys, will ban sales of all sunscreen containing the chemicals…
The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide
You'll notice that a lot of "travel gifts" out there aren’t really travel gifts at all. Tiny bottles of shampoo? You end up using them at home. Relaxation mist? Please. No, we think…
Travel in Style with These Great Gifts and Gadgets for Every Budget
We may pack our itineraries with exciting new places, but when it comes to packing our bags, most of us still travel the same way we have for years. It's time for a travel makeover.…
American Airlines to Allow Carry-On for Basic Economy
American Airlines passengers who buy basic economy tickets will each be allowed to bring a carry-on bag aboard flights, starting September 5.The news was announced by American…
For These European Sights, You Should Reserve Tickets Ahead
Because travel has become so affordable, the world's favorite tourist attractions have never been more crowded. Some of them are so overrun that you could spend as many hours outside…
Avoid Extra Bag Fees with This Fiendishly Clever Packing Hack
You don't have to check a second bag. Here's a smart tip for when you've bought more souvenirs than you can fit in your luggage.
New Booking Site for Clothing-Optional Stays
We're strong believers in packing light—all that luggage will only slow you down—but the champions in that department have got to be those who are fond of vacationing in the nude.…