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An Expedition Cruise to Northeast Greenland: 6 Things to Know Before You Book

Situated well above the Arctic Circle, Northeast Greenland is one of the most extreme and remote regions in the world. The area’s superlatives give you an idea of just how vast,…

Article / Slideshows

Take the Museum Home! 23 Gorgeous Coffee Table Books of Great Museum Collections

Although accessing great museums is a primary impetus for travel, the best institutions in the world often publish their collections on the printed page so you may bring their…

Article / Hotels

Unimpressed by Your Hawaii Trip with the Grandkids? This Resort Chain Will Spring for a Redo

Sure, schlepping your grandkids to Hawaii to make enduring memories and forge a lasting connection across generations sounds nice and all. But it also sounds expensive, especially…

Article / News

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2026

If you’re a traveler, you’re lucky. You know the secret.You know that travel heals. Travel uplifts. As long as the world still goes round, travelers can reset their minds and hearts…

Article / Money and Fees

Why You Shouldn't Trust Uber's Price Quotes for Taxis

We've catalogued a lot of shady practices by Uber, the ride app. We've warned about how Uber pre-selects a payment method that costs you more money.We've warned you that Uber hides…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Tourists Warned of Deadly Tainted Alcohol in Mexico, Japan, Brazil, and Other Travel Hot Spots

Public heath experts are sounding the alarm about a worrisome uptick in poisonings from tainted alcohol in many countries around the world, including several major destinations for…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Need a Motion Sickness Cure? Scientists Say This Type of Music Can Help

You've probably heard that music has charms to soothe a savage breast. But did you know it has charms to soothe an upset stomach?A 2025 scientific study published in the journal…

Article / Cruise

New Pacific Northwest Cruise Combines Coastal Trip with Tours of Washington State National Parks

Travelers hoping to see as much of the Pacific Northwest's natural splendor as possible on one trip have an intriguing new option from American Cruise Lines. The company's latest…

Article / News

Can the Playboy Club Stage a Comeback? A New One Is Opening in 2026 in This U.S. City

Playboy, like many a senior citizen with somewhat regressive views on masculinity before it, is moving to South Florida. The bunny-branded media company, still known primarily for its…

Article / Hotels

Coming in 2026: A New South Africa Safari Experience and All-Inclusive Resort from Club Med

The venerable all-inclusive resort brand Club Med is opening its first property in South Africa in 2026. Located in the country's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province along the Indian Ocean,…

Article / Hotels

These Pictures of Vintage Motels Will Make You Want to Plan an All-American Road Trip ASAP

After years of having the word "seedy" attached to them as a matter of course, American motels have undergone a renaissance over the last decade or so, writes Ellie Seymour in Vintage…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

What Are the Safest Countries to Visit in 2026?

Smart travelers make safety a top concern no matter where they're headed. But, obviously, some places pose fewer risks than others due to factors such as economic and political…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Play with a Gaggle of Irresistible Golden Retrievers at This Farm in Vermont

The average cost of a single talk therapy session in the U.S. is $174 per hour, according to 2023 data. We're not mental health professionals or anything, but we've discovered a…

Article / Hotels

A Visual Tour of Some of the Best Inns in New England, New York State, and Beyond

Given their druthers, most travelers would prefer to stay somewhere with a little personality. That's why even chain hotels often market themselves as "boutique" properties. For a…

Article / News

6 Ways Travel Is About to Get More Expensive—And Why

Hotel ratesAccording to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hotel rates are expected to increase globally by 4% over the next few years.This is partly due to demand…

Article / Arts and Culture

Shopping in Paris: Exploring the City's Historic Covered Passageways—and What to Buy There

Travelers in search of unique shopping finds, an unstructured stroll, or simply an escape from the rain will be richly rewarded by ducking into one of Paris's many covered…

Article / Hotels

This Hotel Chain’s New “Scent-Powered Alarm Clock” Wakes You Up with Breakfast Smells

A major hotel chain is trying out new alarm clocks designed to wake guests not with beeps or music but with the smells of breakfast. Wakey wakey, eggs 'n' bakey, indeed. The…

Article / Arts and Culture

Famous Cemeteries Worth Traveling to See

What follows is a transcript from the June 15, 2025, edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. To listen to the episode, click…

Article / Theme Park

Disney Price Hike Pushes Some 1-Day Disney World Tickets Past $200 for the First Time

We're beginning to think Disney's ideal customer is Scrooge McDuck.As often happens this time of year, the Walt Disney Company has once again increased prices for tickets, annual…

Article / Arts and Culture

Gen Z Travelers Are Using Astrology to Plan Vacations. Here's How to Make the Stars Your Travel Advisor

Gen Z has disseminated a bevy of cultural trends, some fun and endearing like choreographed TikTok dances, others less comprehensible (let us never speak of that Labubu madness…

Article / Miscellaneous

The Unexpected Travel Effects of the Federal Shutdown

No matter how common they have become, U.S. Government shutdowns can be painful, especially for travelers.Already, the action that began on October 1 is affecting everything from…

Article / Air Travel

A Major Airline Now Serves Free Wine and Beer on Every Flight—Even in Economy

One of North America's biggest airlines announced in a press release this week that it's now serving free wine and beer to customers on all flights, even in economy class. That…

Article / Miscellaneous

Close the National Parks for the Shutdown or Risk Crime and Death, U.S. National Park Rangers Beg

An urgent warning has been issued jointly by the Association of National Park Rangers and the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks (CPANP) to beg U.S. Secretary of the…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Conversation with Mickela Mallozzi, Star of PBS' "Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi"

What follows is a transcript from the August 3, 2025 edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. To listen to the original podcast, please…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Major 20th-Century Artist Just Got His Own Museum and Garden in Philadelphia

Acclaimed 20th-century sculptor and maestro of the mobile Alexander Calder (1898–1976) is both the namesake and subject of a major new cultural institution in the artist's hometown of…