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Walt Disney's Private Corporate Plane, "Mickey Mouse One," Goes on Public Display in Palm Springs

This unlikely homecoming was more than a half century in the making. The private corporate plane purchased by Walt Disney in 1963, has gone on public display at the Palm Springs Air…

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The World's Best Subways

There are lots of good reasons to try out a city's subway system when you visit. It can give you an idea of what navigating the place is like for the people who actually live there.…

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Getting Around in Coastal British Columbia: Ferries, Seaplanes, and Boat Tours

On British Columbia's Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, getting from point A to point B is an adventure. 

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Beyond the Beach: Fun Things to Do in Miami Without Showing Off Your Abs

In 1961, Frommer’s Miami and the Caribbean on 10 Dollars a Day (the mind boggles) describes the South Florida city as a pastel-hued land of “unheard-of luxury.” Next to “giant seaside…

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Already a Fave with Expats, Portugal Is Launching a Digital Nomad Visa

One of Europe's most popular destinations for expats is making it easier for digital nomads to stick around for up to a year. Starting October 30, citizens of the United States and…

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Six-Night Trips to Ireland Are Going For $499—With Airfare

When I opened my email this morning, it felt like I was seeing a message from 2004. Aer Lingus, the flag air carrier of Ireland, is offering 6-night vacations in its home…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

I Stayed At the World's Most Accessible Hotel. Here's What It Was Like

Every guest room at West Virginia's Schoolhouse Hotel is accessible, and so are all of the public spaces. Which leaves me to wonder: Why aren't more lodgings taking the needs of…

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New Book: The Suicide of Anthony Bourdain (Or, When Travel Is Not Enough)

I am a traveler. Travel is my coping mechanism. For many years, whenever the topic of suicide has come up in casual conversations, I have always proclaimed, perhaps sometimes with an…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Frommer's Will Be Aboard the TCM Classic Cruise on the Disney Dream, Nov. 12–17

For many of us, movies and entertainment play a central role in inspiring us about where to go. Some of the greatest vacations we've had came after we saw a place on screen and were…

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You Can Hire Someone to Escort You Through Airport Terminals with SkySquad

A little over a decade ago, Julie Melnick was trying to wrangle her rambunctious 3-year-old at the airport when she had a realization that many of us in the same situation have had:…

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Howdy, Dolly Parton Fans! Now You Can Book a Stay on Her Retired Tour Bus

A recently introduced hotel package gives guests the chance to stay in Dolly Parton's tricked-out tour bus—and this "Tennessee Mountain Home" away from home is no "Lil' Ole Bitty…

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New York City Opens the First Singaporean Hawker Food Hall in the Americas

New York City can't add the Taj Mahal to Times Square, plant Machu Picchu in Central Park, or tow one of the Galápagos islands next to the Statue of Liberty. Those UNESCO World…

Article / Money and Fees

Scam Alert: Road Trippers Getting Fleeced by E-Toll Racket

You get an unexpected text after you drive on an unfamiliar toll road. What should you do?

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Tinder for Travel? New Social App Aims to Connect and Inspire Vacationers

A new mobile app designed for travelers combines the wanderlust- and envy-inducing qualities of Instagram vacation pics with the helpfulness of an online map and the judginess of…

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The Largest Immersive Digital Arts Center in North America Opens in New York City

New York City has more art galleries than any other city on the planet. It is also home to 43 dedicated art museums, many of which have world-class collections. So why does it need…

Article / Arts and Culture

"Hocus Pocus 2" Filming Locations You Can Fly Your Broomstick (or Vacuum Cleaner) to See

The 2022 sequel to the 1993 cult classic movie "Hocus Pocus" was shot in New England in places that are easy to visit.

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Frommer’s Ireland: The Top New Attractions and Where to Go with Limited Time

Ireland remains a destination where travelers can escape the chaos of contemporary life, according to Frommer's author Yvonne Gordon, whose comprehensive and freshly updated Frommer's…

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Norwegian Prima Review: Real Photos, Plus Real Tips for the Ship's Pitfalls

The Norwegian Prima began sailing in the summer of 2022 as the newest style of vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. In time, this ship's style will dominate NCL's newest…

Article / Arts and Culture

Maybe Beer Goggles Help? Boston's Museum Of Bad Art Reopens in a Craft Brewery

Craft beer pairs excellently with creative misfires at the delightfully odd Museum Of Bad Art inside Boston's Dorchester Brewing Company.

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How to Avoid Motion Sickness on an Airplane

Tips from medical experts on preventing—or at least easing—airsickness

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Take a Tour of Queen Elizabeth II's London

By any measure, Queen Elizabeth II lived a remarkable life. She ascended to the throne of Great Britain and the Commonwealth in 1952 at age 25, and in subsequent decades performed as a…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Covid-19 Requirements for Visiting Mexico and the Caribbean

The latest updates on entry requirements for visiting Caribbean islands and Mexican resort areas during the pandemic

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This Interactive Map Predicts When Fall Foliage Will Peak Across the U.S.

The high temperatures and lack of rain in many parts of the United States this year could result in shorter, less vibrant autumn displays than usual, according to some foliage…

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How to Do the Camino de Santiago in Less Than a Month

Personalize your pilgrimage with these routes for experiencing Spain's iconic Camino de Santiago in about 2 weeks or less. 

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Vast Sculpture in Nevada Desert Finally Opens After 50 Years

An immense outdoor sculpture that's been in the works for more than 50 years finally opens to visitors this week in the desert expanses of eastern Nevada's Basin and Range National…