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Hotel Chain Brings Real-Time Sign Language Interpretation to Guests

Travelers who are deaf or hearing-impaired can now make use of a cool new free service at Room Mate Hotels, a Spain-based chain with 22 properties in cities around the world, including…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Tragic Backpacker Death Teaches an Important Travel Lesson

What happened to Kit Mallinson was the nightmare every parent has when they send their child away on a trip.Last December, the 18-year-old backpacker from Dorset, England, boarded a…

Article / Miscellaneous

Underwater Titanic Tours, Virgin America Gets the Axe, and a Delayed Airline Rule: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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How to Pick the Best Cruise for You

With cruises, your choice of a ship can make or break the vacation. But many times that decision has as much to do with who you are as a person—and who you will be traveling with—as it…

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The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…

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Exotic but Kid-Friendly: 7 Top Spots for Family Vacations (UPDATED 2021)

I traveled to Europe with my guidebook-writing parents for the first time when I was four months old. When it came to traveling with my own kids, though, I was more conservative: I…

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Experience Kauai

Kauai's Na Pali Coast (na pali means "the cliffs") is a place of extreme beauty and Hawaii's last true wilderness. Its majestic splendor will forever remain unspoiled because no road…

Article / Miscellaneous

Free TV on American Airlines, Booze Ban in Bali, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Exploring California's Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway

This road trip along Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway includes wheelchair-accessible stops at Mono Lake, Devils Postpile National Monument, and Manzanar National Historic Site.

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The Able Traveler: Charleston, Military History and Wheelchair-Access

Charleston is an ideal place to learn more about the Civil War. Wheelchair-users and slow walkers aren't left out either, as modern access features have been added to historic sites,…

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Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins Offer Comfortable Camping Alternative

Pitching a tent and camping isn't for everyone. Each of these wheelchair-accessible cabins is outfitted with just the right mix of amenities for a mountain or lakeside getaway.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

Travelers with disabilities can experience the best of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with these tips on where to find the best views.

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Wheelchair-Accessible Spirit Chasing in Historic Fells Point

Nothing sparks the imagination quite like a good ghost hunt. And there's no better place to ignite that spark than in the Baltimore neighborhood where Edgar Allan Poe once lived.

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Bryce Canyon for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Bryce Canyon is a great destination for wheelchair-users, as some of the most spectacular red rock formations can be seen right from the road.

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Late-Summer Rural Retreats for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Thinking about a romantic getaway at a quiet country inn or a weekend escape from hectic city life? Then check out these great wheelchair-accessible rural retreats.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

3 New Resources for Disabled Travelers in London, Hong Kong & Illinois

New books and websites with detailed reviews and transportation resources for wheelchair-users and slow walkers.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Romantic Retreats for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

If you're looking to steal away with your sweetheart for a special anniversary, birthday or holiday, then consider some of these wheelchair-accessible properties for your next romantic…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: San Francisco's Cultural Treats for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

At first glance, San Francisco doesn't appear to be the best choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; after all, wheelchairs and hills just don't mix. But appearances can de…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Whistler Ramps Up for the Paralympic Games

Whistler's improvements are good news for disabled travelers, as most access upgrades remain intact after the both the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Able Traveler: Accessible Beaches for Everyone

If you are a little unsteady on your feet, beaches can be downright dangerous. But that doesn't mean you have to give up sand and the surf altogether: there's a wide range of…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: New Laws and Policies Ease Travel

The world is about to become a much more accessible place for disabled travelers, thanks to a few new access laws.

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The Able Traveler: Wooden Shoes and Windmills in Michigan

Holland, Michigan is home to over six million tulips, an authentic windmill, a wooden shoe factory, and a week-long festival that celebrates Dutch heritage and culture.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Access on a Budget

Is it really possible to travel on a budget when you need accessible services? Can wheelchair-users and slow walkers find those same great travel bargains that are available to their…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

Travel With a Purpose: National Ability Center

The National Ability Center is a facility conceived with a unique purpose. This is where you come to recover from a disability, whether it be physical or cognitive, regardless of your…

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The Able Traveler: Plan a Romantic Break at an Accessible Inn

If you or your partner uses a wheelchair or has limited mobility, can you really enjoy a romantic getaway? The answer is an enthusiastic yes; as more and more inns and B&Bs boast…