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The Best Rooftop Pools in NYC
New York City's rooftop pools supply a reliable escape from street-level stresses, whether you seek a pocket of calm or rollicking party vibes (after all, day drinking is its own kind…
Carnival to Cruisers: You Know We Can See You Naked, Right?
If you're naked on a cruise ship balcony, can anyone see you? Carnival Cruise Line weighs in.
Cheap Cruises in 2024: Fewer Discounts Than Usual, but Here Are 9 Strategies for Deals
The cruise industry is reporting record-breaking bookings this year, with many ships sailing at full capacity. Executives at cruise line after cruise line, including the multiple…
California State Parks That Would Be National Parks Anywhere Else
There are nine national parks in California —more than in any other state. From the iconic waterfalls and granite cliffs of Yosemite to the stark desert expanses of Death Valley and…
What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Mexico? Liquor Laws Tourists Should Know
Get to know Mexico's alcohol consumption laws—including the legal drinking age and bans on where you can drink—before you visit.
A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone
A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem.I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category. It's for travel from…
How to Get a Refund from or Complain to Any Travel Company: Which Government Agency Oversees What
So you want to go after your travel company for a refund, poor service, or mistreatment? Here are the parts of the government that oversee travel businesses, including car rentals,…
Disney World to Give Free Water Park Tickets in 2025! But There's a Big Catch
You might have seen some breathless proclamation this week about Walt Disney World's newly announced freebie."Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels to get free water park…
Carpinteria Beach, California: Calm Waters and Clifftop Views on the Central Coast
How to experience Carpinteria Beach, California, the self-described "world's safest beach" known for bluffs, wide sands, and sunbathing seals
Why Digging Holes at the Beach Is So Dangerous, Especially for Kids
A 7-year-old girl was killed on a Florida beach this week when the sand hole she and her brother were playing in collapsed on the children, who were vacationing with their…
Hornblower in Chapter 11: American Queen Shuts Down, More Tourism Icons at Risk
The United States lost one of its only overnight cruise companies today.On Feb. 12, Frommer's reported that many of the most powerful travel sellers in the U.S. had suspended sales of…
Tipping in Mexico: A Gratuities Guide for Restaurants, Hotels, and All-Inclusive Resorts
Tips on tipping waitstaff, hotel workers, bartenders, and tour guides in Mexico
Lavish Photo Book Celebrates Miami Fontainebleau Hotel History—and Vegas Future
"I wanted people to walk in and drop dead," said architect Morris Lapidus of his showy hotel designs, perhaps best exemplified by Fontainebleau Miami Beach , the oceanside behemoth…
Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas: What You'll Pay, What to Pack at Royal Caribbean's Private Island
Cruise ships have competed for years to come up with the wildest new onboard thrills. But with the newly invigorated CocoCay , Royal Caribbean has accelerated the entertainment arms…
Look Inside Evermore Orlando Resort, Disney World's New Billion-Dollar Place to Stay
When the Villas of Grand Cypress, located beside Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, closed for redevelopment in late 2019, regular visitors to Central Florida despaired about the…
New Tulum International Airport Connects Mexico Hot Spot to These U.S. Cities
Reaching Tulum, Mexico, from the United States will get a lot easier this spring. The brand-new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport—aka Tulum International Airport (TQO)—is…
Icon of the Seas Doesn't Have Enough Lifeboats—on Purpose
Royal Caribbean's mighty new cruise ship reserves lifeboats for paying customers. So how would the remainder of its 7,960 passengers escape?
The 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots
Ready to don fins and jump into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean? Snorkeling is one of the region's most popular activities—and one of the most visually rewarding, too. Dive…
Star Clippers’ Cruise Along Panama and Costa Rica: What to Expect
Our review of a Star Clippers cruise that sets sail aboard a traditional tall ship along the Pacific Coast of Central America
Come Talk Travel with Pauline Frommer at a Travel and Adventure Show Near You
Throughout early 2024, I'll be crisscrossing the United States to spread the gospel of good travel. Get free admission with my code!
Celebrity Ascent Review: How Is the Celebrity Cruises Formula Holding Up?
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the Celebrity Ascent , entered service at the end of 2023, bound for Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings through its first winter season, then…
Disney World Has Quietly Removed an Entire Park from Its Daily Lineup
Ask any theme park aficionado to list all the things you can do during a day at Walt Disney World near Orlando, and you'll hear the resort's inventory rattled off as easily as the…
Our New Scotland and England Travel Guide: Planning Tips from Frommer’s Expert Authors
Authors of the newly released Frommer's England and Scotland on how to save money, what to see beyond London, and why the world's best sparkling wine can't be found in France
Dave Karger, Movie Awards Mainstay, on His Favorite Hotels Around the World
One of TV's most reliable entertainment experts picks four hotels where you'll feel like a star.
Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers
These active river cruises in the Pacific Northwest, Africa, Europe, and South America will appeal to younger and adventurous passengers.