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San Francisco’s New Answer to NYC’s High Line Promises Prime Views of Golden Gate Bridge

A hotly anticipated new outdoor attraction in San Francisco finally has an opening date. Presidio Tunnel Tops, a 14-acre addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, will…

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Ireland's Quirkiest Places to Stay

With a culture of hospitality stretching back over a millennium, Ireland 's people have the art of hosting ingrained into their DNA. Although nightly rates arrived along with inns…

Article / Theme Park

2022's Most Exciting New Roller Coasters

After pandemic delays, there's a slew of hotly anticipated thrill rides opening at U.S. theme parks.

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6 Great Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches in the U.S. and Canada

Vacations don’t get more all-American (or all-Canadian) than this: spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures with your kids or grandkids at a dude ranch. You’ll feel wind-in-your-hair…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

5 Ways to Ensure A Vacation Rental Meets Your Definition of Clean

Every vacation renter claims their units will be clean, but in reality, many of them cut corners. Here's how to make sure your Airbnb or home rental is sanitized to your own standards.

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What Are the Best U.S. Cities for Cyclists?

With gas prices surging, car rentals remaining costly, and climate change nearing the point of no return due to fossil fuels, it's smarter than ever to find transportation alternatives…

Article / Air Travel

Anxious About Returning to Travel? Try These Tips from Psychologists

It's natural to be nervous about travel after living so long without it. Mental health experts offer ways to work through your feelings and be a globetrotter again.

Article / Honeymoons

Pauline Frommer: How to Plan a Destination Wedding in 2022 and 2023

Pent-up demand, inflation, and shortages are affecting the pricing and availability of destination weddings. Here's what you need to know—and do.

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PHOTOS: Peppa Pig's New Florida Theme Park Might Be the Most Adorable Ever

Orlando just got a new competitor for the family theme park dollar, and she's one sassy pig. The new Peppa Pig Theme Park opens this week in Winter Haven, Florida, about 40 miles south…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney Raises Prices Again! Even Die-Hard Fans Now Turning Against Poor Quality

Disney quietly raises theme park prices nearly every year—but this year, it hits differently. The price of tickets for multiday Walt Disney World parks admission, which used to start…

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Great Biking Parks, Trails, and Tours for Family Vacations in the USA

A vacation that includes cycling can be a feel-good thrill for kids and teens and can be throwback fun for parents and grandparents. Pedaling together on easy terrain brings a host of…

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The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Spring

Spring can be a tricky time to go to the U.S. national parks. Some aren't fully open until the end of the season, while others batter visitors with wet, muddy conditions. But these…

Article / Passportable

Going to the Dogs: Which World Cities Are the Most Canine Crazy

Thanks to the pet insurance site Protect My Paws, now dog lovers can tell where they'll find the most compatriots when they travel.Using governmental records and academic sources,…

Article / Theme Park

How to Get to Walt Disney World from the Airport Now That Magical Express Is Gone

Disney pulled the plug on Magical Express, the free bus service to its resort. Now you have to pay extra to get from Orlando's airport to Walt Disney World. Here are your options.

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WATCH: Orlando Opens Two Insanely Tall, Record-Breaking Thrill Rides

Update: In March 2021, a 14-year-old boy fell from the FreeFall and died. Investigators later accused the ride operator of manually altering the restraint system to accommodate larger…

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Great Family Adventures for Spring and Autumn in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah

A little bit of adventure goes a long way toward a successful family vacation. By sharing an out-of-the-ordinary experience and tackling the challenges together, kids and adults build…

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San Diego Water Park Reborn as the West Coast’s First Sesame Street Theme Park

To the venerable query "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?", a new theme park in Southern California has an answer: by inner tube. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is…

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Here Are the Dates When U.S. National Parks Are Free in 2022

On December 28, 2021, the National Park Service announced the days in 2022 when entry to national park units will be free. Although we love any day when the general public can waltz…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Year in Review: 2021’s Top Travel Stories, According to Frommer’s Readers

In 2021, as in 2020, the seemingly never-ending Covid-19 pandemic dominated every aspect of public life, from the economy to the arts. Here at Frommer’s, we covered all the…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

8 Places to Look if You Can't Find a Covid-19 Test

It's always smarter and safer to test for Covid-19 before going to visit someone else—and tests are required for most international travel. But there's a crunch on test…

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Fully Revised for 2022, Our Guide to Disney World, Universal, and Orlando Is Now on Shelves

In July 2020, months before Covid-19 vaccination was available, grateful crowds tearfully swarmed back into the theme parks of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Nothing, it…

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Frommer's Best Places to Go in the United States in 2022

With Covid-19 still a major concern, the Frommer's staff struggled with whether to publish our annual Best Places article for 2022. Last year, we temporarily shelved our longstanding…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney's New Star Wars Hotel Slammed As "a Galactic Failure"

For years, Americans have watched the price of a Disney vacation climb upward, and yet the parks remained packed. When it came to Disney charging luxury rates, it seemed the sky was…

Article / Money and Fees

It's Donation Season: Consider These Travel-Related Charities

If you're looking to make a difference right now, these trusted organizations rely on donations to do their good work.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The Glitchy Genie+/ Lightning Lane System Arrives at Disneyland

In October, Florida's Walt Disney World rolled out its paid version of the formerly free FastPass system, now called Lightning Lane. The Disney company had delayed expanding the new…