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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…

Article / Cruise

How to Complain to Cruise America

Was your RV Rental with Cruise America not up to par? Find out how to send it your complaint.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

How to Complain to Hertz Rent-A-Car

For instructions on how to send feedback to the well-known Hertz Rent-A-Car, read below.

Article / Theme Park

How to Complain to Disneyland

It's not always the happiest place on Earth; here's how to complain to Disneyland.

Article / Family & Kids

How to Research Your Ancestry on a Trip to Scotland

Scotland's government makes researching your ancestry easier than in most places. Here's where to go in Scotland to find your roots—and what to know before you make the trip.

Article / Arts and Culture

Bulls Before Breakfast: A Conversation with Bull-Running Enthusiast Peter Milligan

Arthur and Pauline Frommer sit down with Peter Milligan, author of Bulls Before Breakfast: Running with the Bulls and Celebrating Fiesta de San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain.

Article / Theme Park

America's Only Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Park Land Opens: Images

The new land, targeted to very small children and based on the wildly popular English characters, opens in Massachusetts.

Article / Arts and Culture

After the Amtrak Accident: Why Did It Happen, and What Can We Do Going Forward?

Arthur and Pauline Frommer sit down with Jim Matthews, President and CEO of the National Railroad Passengers Association, to discuss the Amtrak accident in Philadelphia.

Article / Arts and Culture

The Ladies of Managua: A Tour of Nicaragua from a Novel Perspective

Arthur and Pauline Frommer chat with Eleni Gage, author of The Ladies of Managau, and talk about her experiences while living in Nicaragua.

Article / Arts and Culture

Hemingway's Paris: A Writer's City Through Words and Pictures

Walk the streets of Paris as Hemingway did and take a step back into the romantic 1920s using Robert Wheeler's new book, Hemingway's Paris: A Writer's City Through Words and Pictures.

Article / Local Experiences

Walking The Bible: A Journey Through Israel, Egypt, and the Land of the Old Testament

Arthur and Pauline Frommer sit down with Bruce Feiler, Author of the new book Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses.

Article / Cruise

Is it Worth it to Buy a Cruise Line Drink Package?

You may have noticed that cruise lines offer drink packages and wondered whether they're a good deal. The answer is simple but requires some math on your part: It depends on how many…

Article / Cruise

When is the Best Time to Cruise?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer for when to sail: It depends on your own personal priorities. Whether you’re looking to avoid the rough seas or score a bargain deal,…

Article / Hotels

Tips for Booking a Hotel in Amsterdam

Navigating all of the accommodation choices can be a bit confusing. Which neighborhood? How many stars? What’s in the rooms? What’s a good deal? We're here to help.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Arthur Frommer's Reaction to the President's Announcement Regarding the Travel Embargo Against Cuba

"Although it will make headlines, the announcement of these embargo modifications is of far less substance than meets the eye."

Article / Road Trips

Gas, Food, Lodging, Payola: Why You Can't Trust Those Highway Signs

Signs along the Interstate tell you which restaurants and hotels are nearby—but how did those signs get there?