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Reminder: Now Is a Good Time to Make Summer Reservations

Well, the vaccines are here, and so for the first time in a year, we finally have a clearer vision of the road map to the future. We know that as long as significant chunks of the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

How Splash Mountain Became Disney's Most Problematic Ride

The New York Times, November 28, 1946:"The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People expressed regret yesterday over Walt Disney's new production, Song of the South,…

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50+ Places to Find Free, Travel-Themed Virtual Backgrounds for Video Calls

One of the delights of this bizarre age we're living through—and yes, there have been delights, including a worldwide proliferation of home-baked cakes and cookies—has been the…

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Gigantic New Manhattan Attraction Sparks a Flood of Controversy, Writes Arthur Frommer

At some point in their lives, nearly every American makes a trip to the “Big Apple.” So it isn’t necessary to apologize for discussing a major new Manhattan attraction in a column on…

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Arthur Frommer: Marriott's Low-Cost Moxy Chain May Bring About Lasting Industry Change

In a recent blog, I discussed the opening of a large (612 rooms) new hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan charging as little as $139 to $169 (and only occasionally higher) per night…

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Two Cheap New Hotels in Manhattan are a Dream Come True for Visitors

Strictly from the standpoint of a tourist, the most expensive location in America has been New York City. There have recently been times when it was difficult to find a Manhattan hotel…

Article / Arts and Culture

Rome Underground: Haunting Subterranean Sights in the Eternal City

Go below street level in Rome to explore ancient ruins, dungeons, catacombs, and a crypt full of monks' skeletons. 

Article / Air Travel

Is the TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Ending Now That Technology Has Improved?

Do recent changes in Europe's airport security process spell the end of the 3.4-ounce liquids policy at American airports?

Article / Hotels

4 New Hotels That Have Opened By Miami's Downtown Cruise Port

Downtown Miami is finally getting the hotel scene it deserves, and the city's busy cruise terminal finally has some new good places to stay nearby.  

Article / Family & Kids

How to See Paris with Teens: The Best Places to Stay and Tour

Embracing the City of Light with a teenager means exploring beyond the usual and finding new things to love about the French capital.

Article / Arts and Culture

London's Tate Modern Reopens Its Controversial Viewing Deck—And It's Still Free!

After years of forced closure, Tate Modern reopens its former Viewing Level as Level 10, a visual feast for panoramas of the Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Where The Wild Things Really Are

Where: From Iquitos, Peru The Amazon has tempted explorers since the 16th century when an intrepid European first encountered it. Today, the world's largest river by volume and second…

Article / Winter Sports

Totally Tubular Trek

Where: Western North Carolina, U.S.A. It started off as a fun, safe way to hit the slopes -- even the kiddies could get into the fun by swooshing down a snowy hillside on an inner…

Article / Local Experiences

A Night at the Theater in New York City

Going to a show is the quintessential New York experience. But how do you snag an affordable ticket in a town where orchestra seats bought directly from the theater, or worse, from…

Article / Local Experiences

Just Back from Barcelona with the Family

Revisiting some old haunts and discovering some new ones, I found some tips and experiences that anyone heading to Gaudi's city would enjoy.

Article / Local Experiences

6 Ways to Deal With Pushy Street Vendors

Aggressive vendors at street markets and bazaars can overwhelm you with all sorts of unwanted attention and schemes. Here is how to deal with street vendors who use overaggressive…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos

To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open…

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What You’ll See on the Newly Expanded, More Interactive Tour of the White House

While we all stress out over who will move into the White House in January, one of the building's current occupants has unveiled some long-in-the-works upgrades to how visitors…

Article / Slideshows

The Vessel in New York City Reopens with Entry Fee and More Security: Is It Worth Visiting?

In 2019, when the multiuse complex known as Hudson Yards opened in New York City , the centerpiece was a 150-foot-tall climbable sculpture called The Vessel. Designed by British…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Heading to Fairbanks during aurora season? Here are the best ways to spot the northern lights during your visit. 

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Do Top of the Rock’s New Rooftop Rides Make It the Best Observation Deck in NYC? Our Review

Since 1933 visitors have been flocking to the observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York City . In the early days, they could lounge on Adirondack chairs in an area painted to…

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How to Find Out if a Cruise Port Will Be Crowded When You're There

Cruise ships keep getting bigger and bigger, but the delicate historic sights of Europe and the Caribbean remain the same size. When locals complain about overtourism, cruise ships are…

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Hotel Noel! The Jolliest Hotel Christmas Decorations and Traditions

Lots of hotels across the United States get festive each December with lobby Christmas trees, visiting carolers, and enough twinkling lights to rival a stargazing park. But the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Recent Art Vandalism Makes Visiting Museums Tougher for Travelers

London's iconic National Gallery, which receives some 3 million visits a year, has announced new security measures that will require more advance planning from travelers—and other…

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Flying with a Nut Allergy? You Might Be Freaking Out About the Wrong Thing

A team of scientists from the U.K. has released a new study debunking a widespread belief about how nut allergies work on airplanes. The common perception is that air travelers with…