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5 Ways to Vacation with Family or Friends in a Social Bubble
Need ideas for getting loved ones together to travel in a safe group? Many areas of the travel industry are now making that possible.
Essential Gear to Improve Your Outdoor Trips
A successful outdoor vacation depends, to an unusual degree, on having the right gear. That's one reason why the Scout Motto is "Be Prepared" and not "Just Throw Some Stuff in a Bag."…
Munch's "The Scream" Gets a New Home Amid Arts Resurgence in Norway’s Capital
Norway, the country that gave the world The Scream, Edvard Munch's iconic representation of existential anguish, was the eighth happiest place on earth in 2020, according to a recently…
Royal Caribbean Adds Ship in Bermuda to Serve U.S. Vacationers This Summer
Update, May 20, 2021: Citing the prospect of large cruise ships returning to the United States soon, Royal Caribbean canceled plans to cruise from Bermuda on Vision of the Seas. The…
Frommer's New Smartphone-Enabled Walking Tour of NYC's Financial District
We've got big news today! Frommer's has partnered with Antenna International to create smartphone-enabled city walking tours—and the first one is now available. If you've been to the…
Where Your Income Will Make You Happiest: A Look at Relocation Around the Planet
As more Americans became remote workers over the last year, the travel experience temporarily shifted from vacations to relocations. People who were fortunate enough to be flexible…
Harry Truman’s Key West Home Now Offering Spins in His Presidential Limo
Harry S Truman paid 11 visits to Key West, Florida, during the years of his presidency, 1945–53. He'd spend his leisure hours fishing and, like many a Key West tourist since, looking…
Two Cruise Lines Returning to Caribbean for the Vaccinated, but Will Skip U.S.
If you're a fan of cruising and you're itching to get on board again as soon as possible, we can definitively say you're going to need two things: a Covid-19 vaccine and a…
Yes, Some People Were Happy in 2020: A New Poll of the Most Joyous Nationalities
Read most any self-help book, and at some point it will advise you to surround yourself with happy people. To which I'd reply: Tell that to my mother-in-law. (Insert rimshot…
Bigfoot Bounty in Oklahoma: Get $2 Million Just For Capturing Sasquatch There
Here's your chance to solve a centuries-old mystery and make millions—or at least spend a few pleasant days in the woods. Oklahoma lawmaker Justin Humphrey, a member of the state's…
Why Didn't We Come Up with These Creative Inventions for Life on the Road?
During the pandemic, we've spent way more time indoors than we would have liked. Now that we're eyeing the open road again, many of us will find our travel expectations have been…
Cruise Companies Are Still Touring Alaska This Summer—Without Cruise Ships
Barring the unlikely success of emergency legislation in the U.S. Congress, there won't be ocean cruises to Alaska this summer. Due to longstanding laws requiring foreign-flagged ships…
Airlines Still Cashless Even Though Many Passengers Don’t Own Credit Cards
Delta Air Lines has announced that as of March 16, flight attendants will be equipped to accept contactless payments for in-flight purchases such as earbuds and food. Customers will be…
All-Inclusive Cruise Line Announces July Return with All-Bahamas Vacations
While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mulls whether to permit large cruise ships to restart voyages, another cruise line is moving ahead by bypassing America. The…
PHOTOS: The USA's Largest Daffodil Display in Bloom
Did you know that a town in North Georgia lays claim to having the largest daffodil display in the United States? Around 20 million of those cheerful white-and-yellow harbingers of…
New Tourism Projects in Jerusalem Will Soon Enrich Historic Exploration
In January, the The Atlantic called Israel the "world's front-runner on vaccine distribution." Recently, it was able to not only lift many lockdown restrictions but also announce its…
Historic Engineering Site and Immersive Light Show Opening at Niagara Falls
Not long ago, Frommer's made a case for visiting the underrated American side of Niagara Falls. We haven't changed our minds, but we sure hope Canada will open its borders by July 1,…
The Best Castles in the USA: Plot a Regal Road Trip with This Storybook Map
We don't typically think of the United States as a land of castles. But the country has had its share of gazillionaires eager to mimic Europe's architectural styles in gargantuan…
How to Get the Most from a Visit to the Frick Madison in New York City
History's wealthy sleazeballs have been getting their comeuppance of late. The slave traders, labor exploiters, womanizers, and polluters who made fortunes in their day by being…
The Three Mistakes Campers Should Avoid When Picking a Place to Pitch a Tent
To help hikers locate good tent sites, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has developed some easy advice. Soon, you'll be able to set up camp like an outdoor pro.
Disneyland Finally Sets Reopening Target—But Don't Buy Plane Tickets Just Yet
After a closure that has lasted since March 14, 2020, California's Disneyland has finally set its sights on reopening. Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced to shareholders that he hopes…
This Shark’ll Sparkle! Deep-Sea Predator Bioluminescence Discovered
Scientists have discovered further proof that Mother Nature was on hallucinogens when she came up with the underwater world: Three different kinds of glow-in-the-dark sharks have been…
If You Have This Credit Card, You Can Visit Museums for Free on Select Weekends
One out of every three museums in the United States could disappear because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research released last summer by the American Alliance of…
In the Loire Valley, New Visions of Gardens and the Life of Leonardo da Vinci
With so many indoor amusements rendered verboten by the pandemic, even many confirmed urbanites got into nature this past year. Because of a new widespread appreciation for the open…
It's Looking Like Japan Won't Let Tourists Into the Country for the Olympics
When you watch the Olympic Games this summer, you're bound to feel many emotions: national pride, awe at the athletic feats, and even gratitude that the Covid-19 situation has improved…