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Peru’s Machu Picchu Reopens to Tourists—but Is It Safe to Go There?

Machu Picchu, the world-renowned Inca citadel in the Andes of southern Peru, reopened to tourists this week after a nearly monthlong closure due to antigovernment protests. Peruvian…

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12 Reasons Why Lyon Is One of France’s Most Underrated Cities

Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy—those places typically come to mind first when tourists think of France . But Lyon ? It's usually lower on the list. Despite being…

Article / Passportable

Stay in an Old English Textile Mill That's Now An Eco-Friendly Spa

In 1911, a new wool mill was built in Linthwaite, between Leeds and Manchester in Yorkshire, England. It was the same year as RMS Titanic, that fateful ship, was built, and out of the…

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7 Places to Swim With Whale Sharks Responsibly

When travelers swim with whale sharks, which can be as big as a school bus, their concern need not be for their own safety. Whale sharks are like the cows of the underwater world and…

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For Cheap Places to Stay in Europe, Monasteries and Convents Are Divine

What to know about staying at monasteries and convents to save money during trips to Italy, Spain, and other parts of Europe

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Travel Pioneer: Meet Erna Low, The Mother of The European Ski Trip

Long before après ski gatherings, chairlifts, and snow trains, it was a young Austrian woman who forged the first path to mass-market package ski holidays. In 1933, Viennese student…

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How to Get Tickets to SNL, Jimmy Fallon, and Other NYC TV Shows

If you're set on attending the taping of your favorite TV show during your New York City vacation, you’ll likely be spending some time at 1iota.com , the website of the company that…

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You Can Now Cruise the Galápagos Islands on Princess Grace’s Honeymoon Yacht

The yacht used for the honeymoon of Hollywood star–turned–princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco after their wedding in 1956 has been repurposed to give cruisers the…

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3 Great Alternatives to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru

With so many people adding the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu to their bucket lists, the Peruvian historic ruin can be crowded and its mandatory timed tickets can be cumbersome…

Article / Road Trips

See the Best of California Wine Country with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices

Hit the road in California's top wine regions with detailed itineraries, restaurant recommendations, and more created by Frommer's travel pros and delivered right to your phone or…

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Should You Decline Prepaid Fuel When You Rent a Car? The Answer, Once and for All

When a rental car agent pressures you into prepurchasing gas, should you do it?

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A Photo Pilgrimage to the Planet’s Most Spiritual Places

You don't have to think of travel as a spirtual experience, but plenty of seekers have thought of their spiritual experiences as a form of travel. Every pilgrimage, sojourn in the…

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Would You Travel for Disneyland's Disney100 Promotion? A Look at What's On

Disney's U.S. parks are launching a new promotional period, Disney100, which marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Walt Disney's empire —and you're going to hear a lot about…

Article / Road Trips

Let Frommer's Take You on the Road Trip of a Lifetime with Our New Itineraries for Mobile App

Frommer's is partnering with Road.Travel to create a series of fun, easy-to-follow road trips for smartphones and other mobile devices. 

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Hidden Places: 9 World Wonders You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

When it comes to many of the world's wonders that weren't on maps for a while—the citadel of Machu Picchu, the tombs of Luxor, the Delta Sky Club lounge at DFW—the secret is definitely…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Reservations for Top Tourist Attractions Are Now Essential—and Here to Stay

Are you the sort of traveler who plans everything ahead of your trip or flies by the seat of your pants? When it comes to seeing many of the world's top tourist attractions, momentum…

Article / Passportable

Act Fast for Two Deep Cruise Discounts: One for Singles, One for Companions

Cruise companies are unlocking deep discounts for the year ahead. Two big new promotions have surfaced today—one of them will be on offer until March 1st, but the other is available…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney, Stung By Harsh Feedback, Backtracks on Parking Fees and Park Hopping

On Tuesday afternoon, Disney Parks did something it pretty much never does: It gave money back. At least a little bit. Without warning, the Florida resort backtracked and announced…

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

Miami's beautiful beaches tend to hog the attention when it comes to Miami #vacationgoals. That love is well-deserved, but a handful of new hotels in downtown Miami, a few miles across…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

How Are Ultrarich Tourists Spending Valentine’s? In a $200,000 Champagne Bath, Apparently

Now that the December holidays are behind us, hotels have begun promoting themselves as ideal escapes for Valentine's Day. In many cases, they're putting together romantic offerings…

Article / Passportable

Miami Heat: Museum of Sex Opening in South Florida

New York City's Museum of Sex turns 21 this year, and the adult museum is celebrating hitting the age of adulthood by expanding to a second location. Set to open in spring 2023, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Pauline Frommer Will Appear at the 2023 Travel and Adventure Shows

Plan your next vacation with the help of in-person experts—including Pauline Frommer—at a 2023 Travel and Adventure Show near you.

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Best Vacations for Seniors: Ideas for Travelers of Retirement Age and Older

Travel tops the to-do lists of most people of retirement age and older, according to the AARP—a group that ought to know. “Research after research has shown that it’s the number-one…

Article / Theme Park

4 Signs That Disney Parks Are in a Lot More Trouble Than People Think

The value of a Disney vacation is sliding fast, and the problems run so deep they won't be solved by the recent CEO swap.

Article / Passportable

Put Your Dreams on Ice: A Peek Inside Sweden's Impressive New Icehotel

Sculpted from 500 tons of ice and snow harvested from the Torne River in Sweden, the Icehotel has opened for another winter of chilly overnight stays in the Arctic village of…