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Brooklyn al Fresco: The Borough's Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

Visiting New York City during the summer can be a blast. It can also be hot and stressful, especially if you don't venture beyond the most tourist-clogged areas of Manhattan. The…

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An Adult Returns to Sleepaway Camp at Interlochen Arts Camp in Northern Michigan

Proust had his madeleines. But for me, the sight of a vanilla-and-chocolate swirled cone being served through a window marked “Melody Freeze” was a memory prompt. With the first lick,…

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Yosemite's Historic Names Restored: Company Holding Them Hostage Relents

One of the most asinine instances of overlawyering in a genuinely asinine age has finally come to a resolution. In 2016, the year the National Park Service marked its centennial,…

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After a Millennium, Bears and Wolves Return to British Woodland—and You Can Watch

Bears and wolves haven't shared space in British woodlands for more than 1,000 years. Due to deforestation and overhunting, the European brown bear disappeared from England in the 11th…

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It's a Dino-Safari! The Greatest Dinosaur Attractions for Families

Fierce-looking emissaries from a long-ago world, dinosaurs fascinate kids and adults. Especially the giant ones: A single Barosaurus could nearly fill a basketball court and the…

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Invading Dairyland: The Perfect 3-Day Wisconsin Cheese-a-Palooza Tour

Wisconsin loves dairy so much that there, wearing foam cheddar wedge-shaped hats is considered "normal behavior." But Wisconsinites have a good reason to boast: Theirs is the…

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Family Cruising: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Cruise Vacations with Kids

It’s such a family-friendly formula: boatloads of food, entertainment, and enough activities for children and teens. That’s why cruising has been a mainstay of group getaways for more…

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New York City Tour Packages: The Best, The Worst, and How to Find Them

Planning an affordable vacation in New York City is no easy trick. Booking your own accommodation comes at a cost: Gotham’s hotel rooms are the priciest not just in the United States,…

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16 Reasons Why You Should Visit Northern Michigan

First off, it has Piper, the adorable mutt with a huge Instagram following. How many destinations can claim that even their airports are tons of fun? Those flying into Traverse City…

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Where to Escape Crowds in Overtouristed Venice, Italy

Venice may be nicknamed La Serenissima , but it’s anything except serene in summer, when the historic center’s population can triple in size. Tourist numbers to the lagoon city have…

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Free and Dirt-Cheap Things to Do in New York City

Seeing the sights in New York is often just a matter of turning the corner. Brass bands wailing at Chinatown street funerals, the latest fashions parading down the catwalk that is…

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Best Places to Propose in New York City

In New York City , you don’t need to hire a flash mob to make sure your proposal lands. The city abounds with ultraromantic spots, perfect for nabbing that lifetime commitment. Here…

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What Do Reindeer Do in the Summer? Attend Yoga Classes, Apparently.

Goat yoga classes, which combine breathing, posing, and snuggling with special guest ruminants, may be all the rage among limber animal lovers. But Alaska just upped the antlered…

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Now Streaming: A Social Media–Themed Water Park near Orlando

A new water park with a social media theme has just opened next to Margaritaville Resort Orlando in central Florida.Dubbed Island H2O Live!, the park has eight water slides with names…

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Redwoods, Beer, and Bigfoot: Exploring California’s Santa Cruz Mountains

For a serene outdoor experience near the San Francisco Bay Area, head into the Santa Cruz Mountains to discover redwood cathedrals, laid-back beach towns, and maybe even…

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The American Economy is Losing Billions from the Current Trade War: Arthur Frommer

Supporters of the president’s trade war against China are undoubtedly unaware of the impact of that angry policy on the number of Chinese tourists visiting the United States. I have…

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The President’s Ban on Travel to Cuba is an Odious Denial of Rights

The President of the United States has, in effect, blocked most Americans from visiting Cuba. In a recent directive, he prohibited the most popular means of going there (the cruise…

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Animal Rescue Group Opens Its Own Hotel—Humans Allowed

An animal rescue organization is opening its own hotel, which won't just be pet-friendly—it'll be "pet-centric," according to a news release. Set to welcome two- and four-legged guests…

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Richard Branson Touts His New Cruise, But What Is it Like, Asks Arthur Frommer

You can count on Sir Richard Branson to market his new ocean-going cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, in an utterly unique fashion—and that’s what he has now done. Springing the funds…

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How to See Chile When You Have Less Than a Week

How much does the average person know about Chile ? Culinary enthusiasts will smack their lips while describing Chilean sea bass and Colchagua Valley wines. History buffs may describe…

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14 Top Girlfriend Getaways

Gather up those college roommates or far-flung female family members for a long-overdue girlfriend getaway of pampering and togetherness. From renting a farmhouse in Tuscany to taking…

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This Year is A Great Year for Memphis. Our Frommer's Guide Writer Explains

When we come out with a new guidebook at Frommer’s, we tap the best local journalists to write it. One such pro is Ashley Brantley, a native of Nashville who grew up in Memphis (and…

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Your Visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney Will Go Better if You Know These Things

When Disney announced the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion for two of its theme parks— Disneyland in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida—the entertainment giant was…

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This Harbor Is a Refuge for Burning Man Artwork—Without Burning Man Crowds

The nine-day Burning Man festival, held in the depths of summer in a remote area of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, earns mixed reviews. Founders describe it as “a temporary metropolis…

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Los Angeles without a Car: 9 Superb Attractions

Los Angeles has changed. Nearly 90 miles of light rail and subway now connect the diverse neighborhoods of the City of Angels, freeing locals and visitors alike from bumper-to-bumper…