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Article / Local Experiences

How to Find the Right Travel Agent for You

We have a few tips.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

In New Zealand, Bungee Jumping Is Fun Even If You Don't Jump

How to soak up the rugged scenery, human drama, thrills, and chills of bungee jumping—without actually going over the edge

Article / Miscellaneous

Best Hotel Loyalty Programs are Named, a National Memorial to Lynching Victims, and More: Our Daily Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Miscellaneous

Free TV on American Airlines, Booze Ban in Bali, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Miscellaneous

Why Florida Is the Weirdest State in the Country

The guy who wrote the book on Florida freakishness tells us why visitors to the Sunshine State should expect the unexpected—and embrace it.

Article / Student

The Ultimate Family Road Trip: Visiting Colleges

Helping your kids find the right college will put some mileage on your car...and some wrinkles on your forehead. Here are some tips on how to make seeing colleges—and the road…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Blue Angels Show in Traverse City, Michigan

A video of the extraordinary Blue Angels show on the Fourth of July show in Traverse City.

Article / Theme Park

What Skyslide is Like at Los Angeles' Skyspace Observation Deck: VIDEO

When Los Angeles welcomed a new skyscraper observation deck, it did it with a twist: A 45-foot glass slide that whisks tourists 70 stories over the streets of downtown. In the name of…

Article / Family & Kids

How to Share a Vacation House with Another Family

Even though sharing a vacation house with another family saves money, provides pals for your kids, and can add fun, the experience comes with a potential pitfall: destroying the…

Article / Family & Kids

How to Know If A Family Vacation Company is Any Good

Lots of companies claim to be "kid-friendly," but it takes a lot more than simply having a welcoming attitude to be truly suitable for children. Before you book that family holiday,…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Want to Save a Ton of Money on Your Next Car Rental? We'll Show You How

Where are travelers most frequently being taken for a ride? The airport. But you can save money on rental cars with one simple trick—and we have the numbers to prove it.

Article / Family & Kids

Which Are the Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Hotel Chains (And Which Ones Just Claim They Are)?

Lots of hotels say they'll let you stay with your dog—but at many, the price is steep and support is weak. But some American hotel companies truly do go the extra mile to welcome…

Article / Student

Malia Obama Brings Back the "Gap Year"—Here's Why Every Student Should Take One (and How)

What You and Your Teen Should Know About Planning a Successful—and Peripatetic—Gap Year

Article / Hotels

3 Alternatives to Miami Beach’s Party Hotels

Taking in all that’s new in Miami Beach can be exhausting. If you don’t want to deal with the hyped-up party scene or the impersonal service of a too-big resort, here are…

Article / Winter Sports

The Cold Comforts of the Kirkenes Ice Hotel, Norway

Hotels sculpted out of ice and snow have a become a rite of passage for adventure travelers. But is a night on the ice all it's cracked up to be?

Article / Family & Kids

Great Wolf's Huge New Indoor Water Park Opens Near Disneyland in California

The growing chain of lodge-style indoor water parks finally makes it way to California and sets up shop. Does Southern California need indoor flumes, and would it make a fitting…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Not Snorkeling, Not Scuba, But Snuba

Pauline Frommer Talks to an Expert About What's Making this New Water Sport So Popular

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Endangered Animals In Rwanda

Where: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Seeing mountain gorillas in the wild isn't easy, which is exactly what makes it so exciting. Unfortunately, only about 700 of these magnificent…

Article / Family & Kids

Answer Key to the Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt

Let's see who won the Scavenger Hunt! Click here for the rules and the challenges.

Article / Family & Kids

Pauline Frommer's Greenwich Village, NYC, Scavenger Hunt

Learn a bit about New York City history, interact with the city's real-life Village People, and turn part of your vacation into a low-key Amazing Race with this do-it-yourself…

Article / Food and Drink

How to Get a Reservation At the Most Popular Restaurants

Part of the joy of traveling is trying great restaurants—but what should you do if you're told there's no room for your party?

Article / Road Trips

Holiday Road Trips 101: Staying Safe

Driving to see relatives for the holidays? We've gathered tips from top experts to make the trip more enjoyable....and less hazardous.

Article / Family & Kids

How to Survive Family Holiday Celebrations

Are you traveling to see relatives for the holidays? These tips from noted relationship experts could make the experience both more harmonious and more pleasurable.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

How to Complain to Uber

As revolutionary as it may be, consumer experiences with this transportation app are not always ideal. Here's how you can file a complaint to Uber.

Article / Hotels

Long-Term Travelers Reinvent Hostels By Opening Their Own

Hostels were once infamous for being impersonal, clincial, and excruciatingly bare-bones, but international travelers are bringing their experiences home with them to open a next breed…