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2017's Most Instagrammed Locations
Instagram released its year in review this week, looking back at 2017's top trends on the popular photo-sharing social network.Among the not-so-surprising revelations that Beyoncé's…
Sacramento, Discovered: California's Capital Shines Bright
California’s capital city is often overshadowed by the Golden State’s metropolitan giants, San Francisco , San Diego , and Los Angeles . But in the last decade, as the tech sector…
10 Food Rules to Follow in Spain, Plus How to Order Tapas
Briny olives, fresh seafood, rich hams, sharp cheeses, deep-fried delights: Food lovers know that Spain offers up some of the tastiest mouthfuls in Europe. And at affordable prices,…
Paid Reservations Now Required to Visit California's Muir Woods
From Dubrovnik to Machu Picchu, popular tourist destinations around the world are devising new sign-up strategies to combat overcrowding caused by hordes of temporary visitors.The…
The Trends That Will Shape Travel in 2018
Glance at a list of recent travel trends and you’ll be struck by something. Where we visit, the ways we get there, and what we do upon arrival are all shaped by events in the wider…
In Curaçao, a Wondrous Cathedral Constructed Out of Thorns
On this Southern Caribbean island, an artist is transforming a ferocious local plant into a thing of beauty and grace that you can visit on your next vacation.
10 Mexican "Magic Towns" for 10 Charming Village Vacations
Mexico is a country of magical towns, each one typically dominated by a charming plaza, a slower pace of life, and perhaps a regional specialty dish or two. Even so, with most tourists…
Two Brand New Museums Dedicated to Mississippi History
Side-by-side history museums in Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, will open to the public on December 9—one day before the state's bicentennial.The brand-new institutions share an…
Why It's Good Most Big Ski Resorts in North America are on Multi-Resort Passes
Skiing has always been a pricey vacation activity. But today, it’s difficult to know whether one’s investment will pay off. You reserve a room months in advance, buy your lift tickets,…
Christmas in New York: The City's Best Holiday Window Displays
If your idea of the holidays involves glittering lights, bright colors, jingle bells, and the sort of magic that only exorbitant budgets can make possible, then New York City beats the…
Spectacular Holiday Show Added to Universal's Hogwarts Castle
Harry Potter is getting into the holiday spirit at Universal theme parks in Orlando and Southern California for the first time this year. In Central Florida, seasonal features at…
The Trump Slump Claims Another Victim: Students Coming to Study at U.S. Colleges
In earlier blogs, I discussed the recent sharp decline in foreign tourism coming to vacation in the United States—far more than a few million fewer visitors compared to previous…
A Tour of Literary Dublin: Where to Appreciate Ireland's Many Famous Writers
Ireland produces so many writers that the country could list literary masterpieces among its chief exports. The center of all the scribbling is Dublin , a city that rivals New York and…
Frommer's Gift Guide: Great Stuff for Travel
Let us break it to you: They don't want yet another inflatable airline pillow. They never even used the last one. No, if you've got a travel lover in your life, they want one of these…
Experience the Subterranean Beauty of India's Lost Stepwells
Journalist Victoria Lautman is the author and photographer of The Vanishing Stepwells of India ( Merrell Publishers ). India ’s unique subterranean stepwells are an endangered…
You Can Finally Have Breakfast at Tiffany's—Lunch, Too
As Audrey Hepburn demonstrated with maximum glamour in 1961, you could technically always have breakfast at Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue in New York City, provided you brought…
U.S. Government Makes It Harder for Americans to Visit Cuba
Travel to Cuba gets tougher for Americans this week.New rules released by the Trump Administration ban most independent travel to the island, requiring visitors from the U.S. to rely…
Kids Won't Be Allowed on Virgin's Cruise Line
When Virgin Voyages launches its first cruise in 2020, you can be sure of one thing: There won't be any kids on board. At a keel-laying ceremony last week, company CEO Tom McAlpin…
Free National Park Entry on Nov. 11 & 12, But for Which Parks?
This weekend, Nov. 11 and 12, entry to many (but not all) national parks will be free in honor of Veterans Day.The National Park Service has posted a state-by-state list of the free…
The Changing Situation of Married vs. Unmarried Folk Is Affecting Tours
In a surprising announcement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that fully 50 percent of America’s adult population now consists of unmarried single people. And because another…
Kohler, Wisconsin Is Flush with Tourism Appeal—And It's Not Just the Plumbing
Welcome to Kohler, Wisconsin—the plumbing mecca flush with history, nature, luxury, and adventure.
Frommer's' Best Places to Go in 2018
This list covers 2018. For our Best Places to Go for 2019, click here . Each year, Frommer's confers with its writers and editors from around the world to ask which places should be…
21 Beautiful Instagram Accounts By Beautiful Travelers
On Instagram you can find plenty of everything luscious in travel: extravagantly idyllic pools, staged shots of beaches, suspiciously well-lit wine al fresco , and, it must be said,…
You'll Love these Lesser-Known Islands in Italy For a Quiet Vacation
Beyond the well-trod cities and verdant wine regions of Italy 's mainland, "the boot" is ringed by picturesque islands, each with its own unique geography, culture, and ambiance. Of…
National Park Fees May Triple, Become Unaffordable
Entrance fees at many of the country's most popular national parks could soon go way up.To address a backlog of maintenance needs and infrastructure improvements, the National Park…