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Article / Car Rentals

Can't Find an Affordable Rental Car? Try These Alternatives You May Not Have Thought Of

When mainstream rental car companies don't come through, you might have to get creative. These other ideas for rented wheels could save you money.

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Meet the USA's Newest National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads

What makes a great road trip? The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has an answer for that. In designating roads that are truly worthwhile for travel and preservation, the agency…

Article / Passportable

Washington, D.C.'s National Mall Finally Has a World War I Memorial

More than a century after World War I ended, the nation's capital has opened its first official government memorial devoted to the Americans who served in that conflict. The U.S. flag…

Article / Passportable

Acadia National Park to Require Reservations for Popular Drive

Planning a national park vacation in the U.S.A. this summer? Be sure to actually plan! As we told you a few weeks ago, popular Western parks Yosemite, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain all…

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Which Galapagos Islands Are Best to Visit? Finding The Animals

Ecuador's Galápagos Islands comprise a national park unlike most others: To visit the majority of sites, you are required to be escorted by a pedigreed guide and travel by boat. This…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The Gentrification of Nature—and What to Do About It

America’s wide-open spaces should be open to all. But more and more, the great outdoors are becoming a playground for the rich. Mind you, nature has long had a luxury market hawking…

Article / Passportable

See the Stunning Photos That Were Just Named the World’s Best in 2021

Eye-catching images from the U.K., Zimbabwe, India, and many other places took home top honors in the highly regarded Sony World Photography Awards last week. The online galleries…

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When and Where to Go Whale Watching in the USA: Four Seasons of Cetaceans

Whale watching can result in rewarding glimpses of majestic marine mammals leaping into the air (aka breaching) or spouting geysers of mist or gracefully flapping their enormous flukes…

Article / Passportable

Two Terrific New Visitor Centers Coming to the San Juan Islands in Washington

Washingtonians have been known to argue about just how many San Juan Islands there are. Officially, there are 172 named isles in the archipelago located off the coast of Washington…

Article / Family & Kids

Make Your Summer Vacation Reservations Now—Or You Could Overpay or Get Shut Out

2021 is turning into a year unlike any other. With so many people vacationing domestically, it's never been more important for travelers to make early bookings.

Article / Slideshows

24 Independent Bookstores We Love

Today's independent bookstores aren’t just places of commerce. They’re destinations unto themselves. They have also taken on many of the roles that used to be reserved for civic and…

Article / Passportable

100 Years After Tulsa Race Massacre, A New Museum Honors “Black Wall Street”

A horrific episode in U.S. history is finally receiving proper commemoration, a century after the atrocity took place. Opening later this spring, the Greenwood Rising history center in…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Hawaii Set to Make Entry Easy for Vaccinated Visitors This Summer

As tortured and as controversial as Covid-19 safety measures have been across some parts of the United States, the rules for Hawaii have been even more intense—by necessity. From the…

Article / Arts and Culture

Men in Kilts: Find The Locations of Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish's Scotland Series

Where do Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish go on their Starz travel series "Men in Kilts"? We're keeping track and listing the stops right here.

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World's Smallest Islands

Small islands, big escapes! The world is full of tiny islands you've never heard of. Though it may require a little extra effort to reach one of these remote islands by ferry, charter…

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Provence Glory: Lush Photo Book Captures the Timeless Beauty of Southern France

As ancient as its Roman monuments and as fresh as the flowers in its markets, the Provence region of Southern France has a palpably layered history set against a truly swoon-worthy…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

No, You Shouldn’t Pee on a Jellyfish Sting. Here’s What to Do Instead

Don't let a jellyfish flush your beach vacation down the drain. Follow these steps to treat a sting without making it worse.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Yosemite, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks to Require Reservations This Summer

Even in the great outdoors, social distancing can be a challenge—especially in peak vacation season. To keep national park visitors safer, rangers at Yosemite National Park (pictured)…

Article / Passportable

Road Rage, USA: Which Places Have the Most Stressed-Out Drivers?

Considering a road trip this year? There may be a few speed bumps, including an unusual shortage of rental cars and potential sellouts at campgrounds for overnight stays. And as more…

Article / Passportable

Would You Climb This Heart-Stopping Sky Ladder 400 Feet Above the Utah Desert?

Thrill chasers who are no longer moved by the prospect of crossing yet another trembling suspension bridge dangling hundreds of feet over a gorge have a new way to get the spine…

Article / Family & Kids

I'm Vaccinated but My Kid Isn't—Can We Travel?

Kids probably won't be eligible for Covid-19 vaccines before autumn. What does that mean for family vacations this summer?

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Norwegian's Fully Vaccinated Return to Cruising Sets Up Tough Choices for Families

This summer, the cruise line that vacationers pick will say a lot about their vaccination status. We've already heard announcements of impending summer returns by Royal Caribbean (to…

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Death Valley National Park: Spring in the Desert

By early spring, winter-weary travelers looking for fresh air, open space, hiking trails, and almost zero percent humidity should consider a trip to Death Valley National Park .…

Article / Road Trips

How to Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Avoid breakdowns and other automotive mishaps with these simple tips for prepping your vehicle for a long summer drive.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

How Soon After Receiving the Vaccine Can You Travel?

Can you start traveling as soon as you're vaccinated for the coronavirus? The answer is complicated, balancing personal risk and the safety of others.