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VIDEO: Reliving the Past in Northern Michigan
A trip to Northern Michigan is a rich and rewarding journey through time. Pauline Frommer hits up some of the historical highlights.
VIDEO: The Sophisticated Pleasures of Northern Michigan
In the heart of the heartland, a vacation destination awaits that will surprise and delight.
The World's Most Thrilling Roller Coasters
The first amusement park roller coaster opened at New York ’s Coney Island in 1884. Known as the Switchback Railway, the ride used gravity to send daredevils along 600 feet of dips and…
Virtual Dives at Marine Sanctuaries, A Second Seattle Airport?, and America's Best Beaches: Today's Travel Briefing
Travel news from all over
Vacation in One of the Less Popular Destinations This Summer for a Fine Travel Experience
Where should you travel this summer? Off the beaten path, says Arthur Frommer.
Australia Tourism and Nevada's Artistic Giraffe: Today's Travel Briefing
10 Travel Hotspots Where Nobody Went When Frommer Guides Began
Sixty-five years ago, when the Frommer guides were launched with the publication of Europe on 5 Dollars a Day , the world was a smaller place—at least for American travelers. Yes, we…
Travel Joys and Miseries Millennials Will Never Know
Travel has changed radically in the decades since Frommer's started publishing. Sure, millennials can still take vacation photos with an old-fashioned film camera (like this tourist is…
Weird and Wonderful Frommer's Guidebook Covers Through the Years
This feature was originally published in November 2020. We dove into the archives to select our favorite guidebook covers from six decades of showing you the sights. Sometimes the…
Test of Time: Places in the Early Frommer's Guides That Are Still Open Today
This feature was originally published in November 2020. Travel is a turbulent landscape. Tastes and economies peak and ebb, supporting few long-term survivors. But Frommer's is one of…
10 Cringeworthy Recommendations from the Earliest Frommer's Guidebooks
Look, we’re not perfect. We here at Frommer’s try our best to be unswervingly fair, accurate, and compelling, but as long as guidebooks are written by humans, they’re liable to contain…
Forgotten Tourist Spots from the Earliest Frommer's Guidebooks
Though there are a number of perennial must-see tourist attractions across the globe—your Great Walls , Grand Canyons , and Big Ben s—they are far outnumbered by the travel…
The Discovery of an Octopus in a Miami Beach Car Park Poses a Threat to the City's Tourism
Sea levels are rising in Miami Beach—and that could permanently change life and tourism there.
American Writers Museum Opening, Widest-Ever European River Ship, and Supersonic Transatlantic Flights: Today's Travel Briefing
How to Get the Most from a Great Wolf Lodge Vacation
If you’ve never heard of Great Wolf Lodge , you probably don’t know many 9-year-olds. This pack of wilderness-themed water-park resorts has been steadily expanding since the 1997…
The New Book "Backpacking 101" Is An Excellent Tool For Novice Wilderness Explorers
It explains what you need to know before you strap on a pack and hit the trails.
World's Steepest Tram, Reduced Legroom, and No Europe Visas for Americans: Today's Travel Briefing
Japan's Shizuoka: Mount Fuji From the Other Side
Tokyo to Hakone to Kyoto is such a popular itinerary for first-time travelers to Japan that it’s often called the “Golden Route.” It covers the modern vibrancy of Tokyo, the historic…
A Mandatory Fee at NYC's Met?, Europe Travel Alert, and an Expanded Panama Canal: Today's Travel Briefing
How to Protect Your Phone from Hackers (And Other Bad Stuff) When You Travel
We asked a travel tech expert for the lowdown on the apps to download and security features to enable so that your favorite carry-on device stays useful—and safe from prying…
The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
Beautiful beaches are what put Puerto Rico on the tourism map in the first place. The island’s coastline is a string of sun-soaked spots ideal for swimming, surfing, snorkeling,…
Brain Parasites in Hawaii and United's PR Woes: Today's Travel Briefing
California Wine Country for Foodies
If you’re a gourmand, Napa is a dream come true. Oodles of specialty food stores, wineries, farms, and culinary institutes are here to pique your senses. There’s a farmers’ market…
Cruise Ship Lifeguards, Bangkok's Street Food Ban, and John Wayne's Birthday Party in Iowa: Tuesday's Travel Briefing
What to Do in San Francisco If You Don't Have Much Time
San Francisco has earned its reputation as America’s most beautiful city. But there’s tons to see and time is fleeting. Our whirlwind tour helps you prioritize the sights whether…