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Key West Cruise Ban Poised to Be Overruled
We have an update on the Key West cruise ban. Remember in November when the people of that Florida city decided that cruises were more of a headache than they were worth? On Election…
The Filming Locations of Netflix's "Bridgerton" That Tourists Can Visit
Bridgerton , the soapy, sexy take on Regency England courtesy of executive producer Shonda Rhimes, is a certified smash on Netflix—but fans of period drama will be forgiven if they…
Earth May Be a Mess, but These Pics from Space Are Stunning
You can always depend on the NASA image library to put things in perspective. As crazy as things get here on planet Earth, our blue-and-green marble is liable to appear poignantly…
Stray Cats and Washing Machines: Memories of Inspired Kindness
One of the great blessings of travel is that it allows us to see how people across the globe lead their daily lives. That includes how they handle the problems that rarely make the…
The World's Most Tolerant Countries—UPDATED 2021
With antidemocratic movements on the rise, it can seem like the world is becoming a less welcoming place. That outcome would be entirely at odds with the most rewarding type of travel,…
The Longest Multi-Use Trail in the U.S.A. Opens in New York State
In December 2018, I made predictions for the trends that would impact travel in the coming year. Back then, the number of issued permits for walking the Pacific Crest Trail (featured…
Grab a Perk-Heavy Alaska Cruise at a Serious Discount Right Now—It's Fully Refundable
If you have ever wanted to cruise Alaska, this head-turning deal is packed with benefits for the price—and you can even change your mind and get your money back later.
Music City Gets a Museum About African American Music
The first museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating African Americans' considerable contributions to music is opening to the public this month in downtown Nashville. Originally…
Where Will U.S. Travelers Go in 2021? Here Are the Industry's Predictions
The time around New Year's Day is prediction season, which means many major travel purveyors have either surveyed their customers or opened their books to get some ideas about which…
American Airlines Launches New Daily Deals—And The First One Is Fantastic
American Airlines is kicking off the new year by launching new daily promotions, and while I don't know what the future deals will be, the first one could truly be called a…
Instead of Vacation, Relocation: Five Smaller Cities in the USA to Move To
For many, the definition of travel changed in 2020. Forced to work from home, people realized that the pandemic provided them a new way of seeing the world—by relocating. They could,…
The Year's Most Spectacular Photos of the Northern Lights
Among difficult photography subjects, the northern lights rank up there with butterflies and fussy 2-year-olds. Those who aim to snap a pic of the aurora borealis and its…
Support Out-of-Work Chefs and Get a Taste of Travel at the Same Time
"Food is everything we are," the late, great Anthony Bourdain once said. "It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region,…
Teen Artist's Incredible Chalk Drawings Will Take You Around the World
An Illinois teenager and her younger brother create delightful chalk art scenes of tourist landmarks across the globe.
West Virginia Is Home to the USA's Newest National Park
You might have missed a noteworthy provision in the funding bill that was passed by Congress last week and finally signed, after a surprise delay, by Pres. Trump on Sunday night. In…
50 Percent Off a Save-Now, Go-Later Mexican Luxury Beach Vacation
In normal times, it can be difficult to get a spot at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, a Playa del Carmen property that's popular with return visitors. The all-inclusive resort…
The Marshmallow Test for Holiday Travel (Or Why You Need to Stay Home Right Now)
Over six years, from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, psychologist Walter Mischel and his colleagues tempted small children. In one of the most famous psychological experiments of…
A Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Guide to Traveling Again After the Pandemic
The year 2020 gave all of us a priceless gift. It kicked us all in the ass, too, no doubt about it. But the year's central lesson, the one that gnawed at our fearful inner cores no…
Camel Races, "Grass Mowing," Saunas, Singapore's Food Stalls, and More Get Heritage Status
Singapore's food stalls, Middle Eastern camel races, North African couscous, and Finland's saunas have all been officially recognized as invaluable expressions of humanity's…
A Holiday Rarity: Stream a Real British Panto for Free
The British pantomime, or panto, is one of those beloved cultural institutions that simply doesn't travel. Either you're in the United Kingdom during panto season (late November to…
Best Places 2021: Great Authors on Our America
Every December, Frommer’s publishes a list of the Best Places to Go for the coming year, as chosen by Frommer’s writers around the world. For more than a decade, this list has been one…
Yikes! “Brain-Eating Amoeba” Is Moving North from Southern U.S. Lakes
A deadly "brain-eating amoeba" that thrives in warm lakes and rivers has long been a cause for concern among vacationers who take dips in natural swimming holes in Southern U.S. states…
Maps: The Most Popular Holiday Gifts and Sweet Treats Across the USA
It may say something about the slow job market that the folks at the career site Zippia seem to have enough time on their hands to do deep dives into Google search holiday data. But…
Japan’s “Crying Therapy” Walking Tours Seek Healing Through Sob Stories
If you've been crying more lately due to, oh, everything, tell your concerned friends and family that you're not having a breakdown—you're practicing a Japanese therapy called…
Steeply Discounted Dude Ranch Vacations in Arizona
We may not be able to travel in the coming weeks, but there's no rule against planning travel for the future. The key is to make smart decisions. That's why we were so pleased to see…