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Arthur Frommer's Reaction to the President's Announcement Regarding the Travel Embargo Against Cuba

"Although it will make headlines, the announcement of these embargo modifications is of far less substance than meets the eye."

Article / Money and Fees

Using Contactless Credit Cards When You Travel

The new twist in credit card purchases is contactless payment—how does it work, and can you use your credit card on vacation?

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7 Popular Tourist Traps — and Where to Go Instead

Ever wonder why tourist traps are so popular? Sometimes, it’s as simple as name recognition, created by effective marketing, and a lack of knowledge about other choices.

Article / Local Experiences

The Able Traveler: Factory Tours for Everyone

In these days of rising prices and shrinking budgets, factory tours are still are a great travel value. Besides being easy on the wallet, they're also very educational. As an added…

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The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ballooning and Wine Tasting in Northern California

Clever design makes ballooning -- a once off-limits activity -- available to wheelchair travelers and slow walkers. After you land, fill your day with a picnic and wine tasting in…

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Montreal Getaway: Exploring the City Year-Round

An escape to Montreal has much to recommend it: world class shopping, top-of-the-line restaurants, affordable hotels, and sights to rival those on the far side of the Atlantic.

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Tokyo Ramen Joints: 6 Top Spots for Noodles

Tokyo's innumerable, ever-changing ramen shops have transformed this humble noodle dish of Chinese origins into a local culinary star.

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Guide to Italian Street Names: Saints, Wars & Dreamers

Those street names that keep popping up everywhere you go in Italy have to mean something. Discover the stories behind a dozen of the most popular ones.

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Travel Safety: The Economic Situation in Greece

What will Greece's ongoing financial woes mean for travelers? Follow these tips for safe and easy travel during Greece's economic troubles, including how to prepare yourself for any…

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The New Empire State Building: Faster, Leaner, and Better

A half-a-billion dollar upgrade has improved New York's iconic tower for visitors and tenants alike.

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Tap Expat Knowledge for a Better Family Trip

Getting to know the locals can be tough if you don't speak the language. When all else fails, reaching out to the expat community can make you and your family feel a little bit more at…

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Travel Tips: How to Overcome the Language Barrier

A bit rusty on your multilingual skills? Follow these practical travel tips for destinations when you don't speak the language.

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10 Royal Wedding Celebrations You Can Actually Get Into

Want to celebrate Will and Kate's big day outside of your living room? People all over the UK are coming up with inventive, sweet, or downright odd ways of experiencing the wedding day.

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The 5 Best Dinosaur-Hunting Sites in the UK

On the occasion of London's Natural History Museum opening its summer blockbuster exhibition 'Age of the Dinosaur,' we dig deep for the best places to spot dinosaur remains around the…

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The Royal Wedding: What to See and Do

London's forthcoming regal nuptials will impact your trip to London this year whether you're a royal watcher or not. Here's how to have fun while staying ahead of the pack.

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Four Nights in Paris, from $1,097 with Air

Jet off to Paris this spring with this four-night package, which includes airfare, lodging, and a city sightseeing tour.

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How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed

Keep an eye out for these five common scenarios that could make you an easy target for pickpockets.

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11 Sightseeing Tips From Top D.C. Hotels: Concierge Confessions

Get insider advice about the best restaurants, bookstores, gardens, and outdoor activities in the nation's capital.

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10 Reasons to Visit New York City This Holiday Season

The weather outside may be frightful, but New York City rarely looks better than it does during the holiday season.

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Concierge Confidential: Insider Tips From 6 Ultimate Local Experts

We asked hotel concierges in four great U.S. cities to tell us where they're sending their favorite guests for snacks, dinner, and nightlife.

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America's Best Holiday Train Rides

All aboard one of these holiday-themed trains for hot chocolate, cookies, Santa sightings, and fun for the whole family. Next stop, North Pole!

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5 Fabulous & Affordable Places to Eat in Paris

A chef-turned-tour guide recommends five great Paris bistros so you too can eat like a local.

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5 Ways to Entertain the Kids in New York

Afraid the kids will get bored on a visit to New York City? Here are several ways to keep them happily occupied for days in the Big Apple.

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The English Birthplace of the Stars & Stripes

The origin of the Stars and Stripes wasn't in Betsy Ross' living room after all, but at the home of George Washington's ancestors in England.

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10 Haunted Houses of the American South

No other region of America conjures up visions of ghostly apparitions like the U.S. South. Here are 10 spooky sights that'll send a chill up your spine.