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“Emily in Paris” Filming Locations: A Tour of Places from the Hit Netflix Show

March 3, 2023 Emily in Paris debuted on Netflix in the lockdown year of 2020, when viewers were more than ready to follow the escapist tale of American in Paris Emily Cooper (Lily…

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In Morocco, Discovering the Joys of ‘Blind Architecture’ and All Those Cats

An NPR arts reporter and theatrical composer finds his groove in Morocco by losing his way.

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Where Iconic Designer Bob Mackie Travels for Inspiration

Bob Mackie has been hailed as the greatest costume designer who ever lived. But away from the stage, he travels to unplug and to find inspiring fabrics and works of art. Where does he…

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Look Out, Wayne Newton! Las Vegas Gets a Punk Rock Museum

We're getting awfully close to the 50th anniversary of punk rock's mid-1970s high-water mark—an uncomfortably respectable-sounding age for a movement all about bratty…

Article / Road Trips

Drive California's Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Region with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices

Created by Frommer's travel pros and delivered right to your phone or laptop, our fully guided road trip for the region around Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs is on sale now.

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Universal's Super Nintendo World Changes the Game—In Both Delightful and Tricky Ways

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, which opened on February 17, 2023, is the most exquisitely designed section of a theme park in the United States. It's a clear leap…

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12 Reasons Why Lyon Is One of France’s Most Underrated Cities

Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy—those places typically come to mind first when tourists think of France . But Lyon ? It's usually lower on the list. Despite being…

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Stay in an Old English Textile Mill That's Now An Eco-Friendly Spa

In 1911, a new wool mill was built in Linthwaite, between Leeds and Manchester in Yorkshire, England. It was the same year as RMS Titanic, that fateful ship, was built, and out of the…

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How to Get Tickets to SNL, Jimmy Fallon, and Other NYC TV Shows

If you're set on attending the taping of your favorite TV show during your New York City vacation, you’ll likely be spending some time at 1iota.com , the website of the company that…

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A Photo Pilgrimage to the Planet’s Most Spiritual Places

You don't have to think of travel as a spirtual experience, but plenty of seekers have thought of their spiritual experiences as a form of travel. Every pilgrimage, sojourn in the…

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Would You Travel for Disneyland's Disney100 Promotion? A Look at What's On

Disney's U.S. parks are launching a new promotional period, Disney100, which marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Walt Disney's empire —and you're going to hear a lot about…

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Let Frommer's Take You on the Road Trip of a Lifetime with Our New Itineraries for Mobile App

Frommer's is partnering with Road.Travel to create a series of fun, easy-to-follow road trips for smartphones and other mobile devices. 

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Hidden Places: 9 World Wonders You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

When it comes to many of the world's wonders that weren't on maps for a while—the citadel of Machu Picchu, the tombs of Luxor, the Delta Sky Club lounge at DFW—the secret is definitely…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Reservations for Top Tourist Attractions Are Now Essential—and Here to Stay

Are you the sort of traveler who plans everything ahead of your trip or flies by the seat of your pants? When it comes to seeing many of the world's top tourist attractions, momentum…

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Disney, Stung By Harsh Feedback, Backtracks on Parking Fees and Park Hopping

On Tuesday afternoon, Disney Parks did something it pretty much never does: It gave money back. At least a little bit. Without warning, the Florida resort backtracked and announced…

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Miami Heat: Museum of Sex Opening in South Florida

New York City's Museum of Sex turns 21 this year, and the adult museum is celebrating hitting the age of adulthood by expanding to a second location. Set to open in spring 2023, the…

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Pauline Frommer Will Appear at the 2023 Travel and Adventure Shows

Plan your next vacation with the help of in-person experts—including Pauline Frommer—at a 2023 Travel and Adventure Show near you.

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4 Signs That Disney Parks Are in a Lot More Trouble Than People Think

The value of a Disney vacation is sliding fast, and the problems run so deep they won't be solved by the recent CEO swap.

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Put Your Dreams on Ice: A Peek Inside Sweden's Impressive New Icehotel

Sculpted from 500 tons of ice and snow harvested from the Torne River in Sweden, the Icehotel has opened for another winter of chilly overnight stays in the Arctic village of…

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13 Can't-Miss Experiences in Japan

A vacation will fly by in a county as full of variety, excitement, and cultural riches as Japan is. This is particularly true in the nation's major cities, where you'll often feel as…

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Where to Find Art Hiding in Plain Sight in Paris

A new book reveals dozens of easy-to-miss, free-to-visit visual wonders in parks, restaurants, Métro stations, and other surprising spots throughout Paris. 

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Go to Disney Parks for Free Any Day of the Week—the Streamer Army Will Take You

Some Disney fans broadcast live streams of the rides and shows of Walt Disney World or Disneyland for hours every day. Here are a dozen of the best ones on YouTube.

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Fun Things to Do with Kids in Door County, Wisconsin

Waterside outdoor adventures, lighthouses, fish boils, and other fun ways for families to fill their days on this Wisconsin peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan

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French Baguettes and Cuban Light Rum Get UNESCO Heritage Status

Anyone who has ever bit into a fresh baguette in France already knows that crunchy-chewy creation counts among the exceptional achievements of humanity. But now UNESCO has made it…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The End of Tourism in Bali? Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage—For Visitors Too

The slow creep of religious supremacism in world government has claimed a new victim: one of the planet's most beloved tropical destinations. On Tuesday the parliament of Indonesia,…