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Trainers Will Stop Riding Dolphins at SeaWorld
SeaWorld shows featuring trainers riding or standing on dolphins are now a thing of the past. In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SeaWorld Entertainment…
Trump's Global Entry Ban for New Yorkers Doesn't Add Up, and It's an Outrage
“New York hates you,” a heckler shouted, part of the crowd that gathered in Manhattan when Donald Trump went to his polling place in 2016 to vote for himself (according to BBC.com).It…
Finding Temples, Hot Springs, and Snow Monsters in Quiet Northern Japan
This complete stillness Sinking into the very rocks The voice of cicadas That’s the haiku that Matsuo Bashō wrote after climbing the stone staircase to Risshakuji Temple in 1689.…
People Think Packing These Things Will Ward Off Flu, but Not All Will
You can't just stay home alone for the rest of your life. If you're going out and traveling in flu season, be informed about what protections you should pack—and what won't help.
Travel Health: 8 Ways to Avoid Germs on an Airplane
UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2020 There's something about airplanes that just screams germs. The enclosed space, the recycled air, the guy sitting next to you who refuses to cover his mouth…
This Twitter Account Tracks the Door Codes to London's Toilets
Every traveler knows the misery of not being able to find a loo. When you're spending hours away from your hotel exploring an unfamiliar town, pit stops can be few and far between. In…
Beating Travel Constipation: Getting Things Moving on the Road
Being irregular can happen to anyone when they travel, but there are reasons why—and some easy things you can do about it.
Spain's One-of-a-Kind Festivals Worth Traveling to See
Thanks to Ernest Hemingway, the most famous festival in Spain is Pamplona’s San Fermín hubbub, known the world over for its chaotic running of the bulls. But that event is dangerous…
The Rules for Planning an Affordable, Fun Spring Break in 2020
The breaking travel news right now? That would be spring break, which is just around the corner. And then around the corner again. And again. That’s because this popular holiday period…
U.S. National Parks Are Free on MLK, Jr. Day
Savings alert! On Monday, January 20, 2020, all American national parks will be free to enter.It's part of the National Park Service's regular schedule of free days, which are designed…
Coming from Viking: Great Lakes Cruises and Polar Expeditions with Submarines
With sights set on both the farthest and the closest destinations on earth, cruise company Viking has announced a new fleet of two expedition ships. It will join the companies…
Can You Travel with CBD Oil? Laws are Murky, But Here's How to Protect Yourself
Is it legal to fly with CBD products within the United States? If it's a certain type—yes. If it breaks the rules—no. Here's how to make sure your CBD can be transported…
Rome Bans Souvenir Stands Next to Iconic Sites
Tourists in the market for a Pope Francis bobblehead may have a tougher time finding that souvenir on the streets of Rome this year. The city has banned stalls selling mugs, magnets,…
Great New (and Upgraded) Caribbean Resorts for Families for 2020
It’s time for your first look at the Caribbean’s latest and greatest! Meet the best new, reopened, and reimagined resorts for families. Turns out that basic waterfront hotels won't do…
How to Rose Parade: Getting Tickets, Where to Sit, What to Bring to Pasadena
UPDATED JANUARY 9, 2020 The Rose Parade is to Los Angeles what the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is to New York City: kind of a big deal. Every year on January 1st (or the next day if…
Love Chocolate? Check Out Slovenia’s New Chocolate-Obsessed Lodge
A new retreat in Slovenia will put to the test any chocolate lovers who refuse to believe there can be too much of a good thing. Located near vineyards and the red-roofed city of…
How to Pack for an African Safari
You'll need strategy, not a big pre-vacation shopping trip. Here's what to bring with you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations: Which One to Choose
Not all Caribbean islands are the same. Yes, you can water ski, parasail, and sunbathe almost anywhere there, but islands come in different flavors, and some shine in specific areas.…
Australia on Fire: What the Continent's Catastrophic Blazes Mean for Travelers
The author of "Frommer's Australia" surveys the damage from this season's devastating wildfires and provides expert advice on what travelers need to know—and how to help.
Washington, D.C., Gets a Hotel Celebrating Women
August of 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. A new hotel in Washington, D.C., might…
Many Vacationers Will Want to Attend Dubai’s Expo 2020, writes Arthur Frommer
If you haven’t yet made plans for an international vacation in 2020, you might want to consider going to Dubai late in the year. Starting on October 20 and continuing until April…
New Service Lets You Rent Designer Fashions While Staying at W Hotels
A dedication to fashion can get in the way of packing light for vacation—after all, you've gotta have bags to carry all those outfits.Fortunately, a new partnership between W Hotels…
The Top Travel Trends for 2020
What are the trends that will affect your 2020 vacation? In many ways, they are evolutions of ones that affected travel in 2019, so I strongly encourage you to read last year’s…
Resort Areas in Cancún and the Riviera Maya: Which One Is Right for You?
The area around Cancún on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is one of the world’s most popular destinations for a beach getaway. But with miles of sand, surf, resorts, and ruins to choose from,…
Airline Opens Restaurant to Sell Plane Food on Land
Have you ever dug into an airplane meal of gray salad and gelatinous chicken and thought, Why oh why can't I enjoy this cuisine on land?If not, you probably don't spend much time…