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This Summer's Stupid Food Fad Has Arrived
Following in the tradition not only of gimmicky dishes made with absurdly expensive ingredients (which is how we ended up with monstrosities like the $1,000 omelet and the $25,000…
What to Do in Nice, France
In 1822, the orange crop at Nice was bad and the workers faced a lean time, so the English residents put them to work building the promenade des Anglais. Split by "islands" of palms,…
Things to Do in Geneva, Switzerland
This famous fountain is the trademark of Geneva. Visible for miles, from April to September it throws 132 gallons of water per second 138m (453 ft.) into the air above the lake. Once…
Experience Orlando
Start by snapping photos at Cinderella Castle, the Magic Kingdom's most widely recognized symbol. It's almost impossible to pass it by without taking a look--or shooting a photo or…
Things Not to Miss in Krakow, Poland
Wawel Castle makes a good starting point for any visit to Krakow, as it is Poland's pride and joy. Children will enjoy the brutal medieval weaponry on show in the Crown Treasury and…
Things to Do in Munich, Germany
To pick up the buzz and beat of Munich, the first thing you want to do when you get to town is to wander through Marienplatz (St. Mary's Square) in the heart of the Altstadt (Old…
Arthur Frommer: Experiential Travel Has Been Eclipsed by "Transformative Travel”
For several years now, conversations between travel professionals have been full of references to "experiential travel," a new variety of travel requested by more and more travelers.…
U.S. National Park Fees Leap Higher Overnight
When Americans woke up this morning (June 1), they discovered it would cost them a lot more to enter their national parks.Nearly all the major parks hiked their entry rates by a hefty…
Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your 2018 Summer Vacation
Remember when summer really meant vacation? I’m talking, of course, of the time before you were able to vote, when summer meant freedom from school and adventures at camp, a fun summer…
How Bad Will Hurricane Season Be This Year?
Hurricane season officially starts Friday, June 1, but the first named storm of the year has already arrived. Subtropical depression Alberto made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on…
As the Average Age of Europe River Cruise Guests Declines, Boats Adapt to Youth
In the early days of European river cruises, the average age of passengers caused your grandparents to seem young. Without exaggeration, most cruisers were in their seventies, and…
"White-Collar Trickery": Arthur Frommer Blasts Las Vegas for Hidden Fees
By now, most Americans are aware of the “resort fees” that numerous greedy hotels add to their bills, even though the hotel in question is by no means a “resort.” Most of us simply…
Bad News for the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Pearl Harbor's world-famous memorial (pictured above) that straddles the submerged wreck of the USS Arizona has been closed indefinitely.The trouble began May 6, when cracks were…
Seattle's Space Needle Gets a Glassy Makeover
A $100 million update to Seattle's skyline-defining Space Needle is just about finished. But don't worry, purists: The 605-foot retro-futuristic tower still looks like something…
Avoid Extra Bag Fees with This Fiendishly Clever Packing Hack
You don't have to check a second bag. Here's a smart tip for when you've bought more souvenirs than you can fit in your luggage.
Can't Find a Cheap Hotel in Europe? Try the Ramadan Trick
For travelers who are not observant Muslims, it's a time of year that may yield surprising deals in non-Islamic vacation destinations.
Bavarian Vegetarian: Germany's Sausage Central for People Who Don't Eat Meat
There's more to German dining than bratwurst. These meatless Franconian staples ensure that no vegetarian has to go hungry.
Hello Kitty Bullet Train to Make Japan Even More Adorable
We're just going to leave this right here.On June 30, 2018, a brand-new bullet shinkansen service will make its debut in Japan: a Hello Kitty train. The Hello Kitty Express, as we're…
New Ferry Links Spain with Ireland, Thanks to Brexit
Something brand-new happened this month: A new ferry service between Ireland and Spain was inaugurated.Why? Because as the United Kingdom proceeds with Brexit, its half-baked plan to…
Thanks (and No Thanks) for the Memories, Bob Hope
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans—truly one of the best, most thorough, and well-funded historic museums in the United States, and deeply underrated—is adding a special…
The World's Best Airports
Because an airport is a means to an end—never a destination in its own right—it’s usually judged by how efficiently it lets you leave the premises or by how effectively it distracts…
Florida's SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Will Give Away Free Beer Again This Summer
This post, originally published May 1, has been updated below.When the all-American brewer Anhueser-Busch opened Busch Gardens amusement park in Tampa, Florida in 1959 (other locations…
The Norwegian Bliss: See its Clubs, Private Pools, and (Yes) Racecars
The Norwegian Bliss , Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest Breakaway Plus-class vessel, debuted in spring of 2018. The ship adds a new set of active pursuits to NCL’s formula of multiple…
Is it Safe to Travel to Hawaii in the Coming Months? What Travelers Need to Know
Updated May 26It has been a year of dramatic news stories, but few can top the volcanic eruptions that continue to devastate portions of Hawaii’s Big Island. In just the last few…
American Airlines Cracks Down on Support Animals
Emotional support insects are no longer welcome on American Airlines flights.Whoever heard of an emotional support insect, you ask? We have two words for you: Jiminy Cricket.In…