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Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2023
What’s travel without a little turbulence, right? Tourism’s big return following the easing of Covid restrictions has been bumpier than we all hoped, thanks to understaffed airports,…
Mexico City’s Island of the Dolls Is the Creepiest Place on Earth
We've covered our share of scary places over the years: haunted hotels, overgrown cemeteries, the house that inspired The Conjuring, Nevada's Clown Motel, literally any airplane…
The Filming Locations for “Ticket to Paradise” with George Clooney and Julia Roberts
Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts return to movie screens this week in Ticket to Paradise. In the romantic comedy, Clooney and Roberts play a divorced couple who…
Frommer's Will Be Aboard the TCM Classic Cruise on the Disney Dream, Nov. 12–17
For many of us, movies and entertainment play a central role in inspiring us about where to go. Some of the greatest vacations we've had came after we saw a place on screen and were…
Norwegian Prima Review: Real Photos, Plus Real Tips for the Ship's Pitfalls
The Norwegian Prima began sailing in the summer of 2022 as the newest style of vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. In time, this ship's style will dominate NCL's newest…
Covid-19 Requirements for Visiting Mexico and the Caribbean
The latest updates on entry requirements for visiting Caribbean islands and Mexican resort areas during the pandemic
What to Do in St. Pete, the Florida City That Defies Florida Stereotypes
One of the joys of travel—and one of its imperatives, if you ask us—is finding exceptions to stereotypes. And when it comes to Florida, the Gulf Coast city of St. Petersburg is…
$500 for Oysters? How Tourists Can Avoid Big Overcharges at Restaurants
A beach restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos (pictured above) has garnered a lot of negative attention this summer for allegedly charging tourists prices that make LaGuardia…
Seeking Long-Term Digital Nomads, Thailand Adds 10-Year Remote Visa
Thailand is a mainstay on lists of the best places for digital nomads, thanks to the Southeast Asian country's tempting combo of picture-perfect beaches (Phuket is pictured above),…
What to Do in Maui if You Don't Have Much Time
For a smallish island, Maui has wildly diverse ecosystems and communities—there’s a lot to see and experience. If you only have three days, concentrate on some of Maui’s most…
The Disney Wish Cruise Ship: Our Photos and an Honest Review
The Disney Wish is the fifth custom-built ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining the smaller Disney Magic (1998), Disney Wonder (1999), Disney Dream (2011), and Disney…
Deserted: Eerie Photos of Abandoned Islands Around the World
By definition, islands are cut off from other places. Maybe that's why deserted islands that show signs of once having had human inhabitants feel especially eerie and forlorn. Floating…
Glow in the Dark! Dazzling Bioluminescent Attractions—and How to See Them
Glowworms, fireflies, and marine life put on magical light shows in these lagoons, caves, and forests in the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond.
Family Vacation in Puerto Rico! These Resorts are Good with Kids
Puerto Rico is back! After Hurricane Maria’s devastation and Covid’s exclusion, the best hotels have been rebuilt, refreshed, and reopened—and families are returning. Some popular…
9 Ways You Can Save Money on Summer Travel in 2022
Hard truth: Even if you follow every money-saving tip I'm about to give you in this article, you're still likely to spend more on your 2022 summer vacation than you did in 2021—and…
Cruise Lines Are Now So Understaffed They're Turning Customers Away and Cutting Services
In early 2020, the problem with cruises was people were forbidden to get off them. But now that Covid is more manageable, cruises have a new problem: People can't get on them.Travel…
America’s Best Beach—for Now. What’s the Point of This Annual Ranking?
Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach (pictured above), a pristine, 16-mile stretch of sand and grass-covered dunes on a tiny island in North Carolina's Outer Banks, is the best beach in the…
Scenic and Thrilling Whitewater Rafting Trips for Families
Whitewater rafting is a thrilling and surprisingly family-friendly adventure, giving kids, parents, and grandparents the chance to build teamwork while navigating churning waterways…
Aruba Wants to Pay You Back for Airline Baggage Fees
As if soft sands and turquoise waters aren't incentive enough to visit Aruba, the Caribbean island has now launched a promotion to reimburse visitors for their airline baggage…
Where You Can Still Book Short-Term Rentals Under Honolulu's Strict New Law
Honolulu is changing the rules for what qualifies as a short-term vacation rental on the Hawaiian island of Oahu—and the term isn't very short. By a vote of 8–1, the Honolulu City…
Say Aloha Again to Hawaii with These Expert Picks from the Latest Frommer's Guidebook
After finally lifting some of the pandemic's strictest domestic travel restrictions, Hawaii is undergoing what Frommer's author Jeanne Cooper calls a "semi-return to normal." And just…
6 Crucial Things Parents Can Do to Childproof a Vacation
Even places that welcome kids don’t necessarily childproof their units. That’s up to you.
The Icky Truth About That Chlorine Smell in Swimming Pools
Let's just say you're gonna wanna take a shower after swimming. And maybe after reading this.
The Best Travel Gift Cards: Just the Ticket When You Need Presents for Travelers
Forget socks or toasters. Giving the gift of travel ensures that lifelong memories will be made. Here are some of our favorite gift certificates and gift cards that were designed…
The CDC Drops Its Safety Warning: Go Ahead and Cruise!
Lifting two years of warnings about the dangers of cruising in the age of Covid-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped its risk advisory for cruise…