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Plan U.S. Travel With This New Interactive Map of Each State's Covid-19 Rules

We need to give a big thank you to the National Governors Association. It just created an interactive map, the Covid-19 State and Territory Actions Tracker (pictured above in a…

Article / Passportable

Dream Job Alert! Drink Beer and Hike Mountains All Day for $20,000

Know anyone looking for a job? Or should I ask, "Do you live under a rock?" Of course you know someone who is unemployed right now. And if that's not you, be a mensch and tell your…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Will Hawaii Secede from the United States? Touristically, We Mean

Imagine if Gov. Andrew Cuomo were to meet with the New York State Legislature to propose a special relationship that only applied to New York State and France. "Because the Empire…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Camping in the Pandemic: Finding Campsites and Open Restrooms in a Time of Limited Capacity

Camping in 2020 is different than in previous years. Campers must consider closures, constrained capacity, and new safety measures. Make sure you find sites and facilities as you…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

There's More Room at the Inns of the National Parks This Summer. Here's Why

Americans who visited a U.S. national park in recent years might have learned something surprising: Though the parks are America’s greatest treasures, it is foreign visitors who seem…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Better Buy a Watch: Your Travel Future Will Be Timed

Travel is still shut down, but the coronavirus has already changed it. New social distancing measures have forced attractions around the world to look at entrance procedures anew.…

Article / Arts and Culture

Hawaii Is Using the Shutdown to Transform Its Tourist Experience

Tourism has been a boon and a bane to the Aloha State for years. Many Hawaiians are trying to use the travel pause to shift the paradigm.

Article / Passportable

Listen to Our Weekly Travel Podcasts: Road Trips and National Parks

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

Article / Road Trips

6 Strategies for Road-Tripping in a Pandemic

Yes, driving trips are still possible, but the road rules are a little different for now.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Listen to These Soothing Nature Sounds When You Can’t Explore Outdoors

Make every day Earth Day! These natural soundscapes available for free online will help calm your frazzled nerves and get you dreaming of future explorations.

Article / Slideshows

Virtual World Tour: Lots of Livestreams to Watch When You Can't Travel

When you’re stuck at home and can’t travel because you don’t have room in your budget or you don’t have enough vacation days or, say, you’re under quarantine as part of a global health…

Article / Passportable

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Reopens Walk-Through Lava Tube

After nearly two years, one of the most popular attractions at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has reopened to the public. Nahuku-Thurston Lava Tube, a walk-through…

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99 Places to Take Your Family in the United States

UPDATED FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Here are 99 must-see places around the United States to take your family on vacation. We cover everything from the action and adventure you'll find ballooning…

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U.S. National Parks Are Free on MLK, Jr. Day

Savings alert! On Monday, January 20, 2020, all American national parks will be free to enter.It's part of the National Park Service's regular schedule of free days, which are designed…

Article / Packing & Luggage

How to Pack for an African Safari

You'll need strategy, not a big pre-vacation shopping trip. Here's what to bring with you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Article / Slideshows

Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations: Which One to Choose

Not all Caribbean islands are the same. Yes, you can water ski, parasail, and sunbathe almost anywhere there, but islands come in different flavors, and some shine in specific areas.…

Article / Miscellaneous

Australia on Fire: What the Continent's Catastrophic Blazes Mean for Travelers

The author of "Frommer's Australia" surveys the damage from this season's devastating wildfires and provides expert advice on what travelers need to know—and how to help.

Article / Slideshows

20 Top Destinations for a Winter Vacation in the U.S.A.

Updated December 10, 2019 There are two types of winter travelers: those who flee cold weather and those who flock to it. Thanks to the size, natural diversity, and varied climates of…

Article / Slideshows

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2020

In 2020, we’re trading the overtouristed for the overlooked. With beyond-capacity crowds putting a strain on the resources—not to mention the patience—of tourism capitals across the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Arthur Frommer: Collective Retreats are the Latest in Glamping

Instead of erecting expensive, multi-story hotels on equally expensive land, why not simply pitch large tents capable of containing twin beds or queen-sized beds? Why not service…

Article / Slideshows

12 Idyllic Islands Where The Kayaking is Sweet (Plus Where to Rent the Kayak)

Smoothly slicing through the ripples, your kayak quietly glides over clear blue waters as the evening darkens. When your paddles cut through the bioluminescent water in the bay, the…

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New England's Top 10 Family Hikes

With its pine forests, miles-long beaches, woodland lakes, and craggy mountains, New England has long been a hiker’s paradise. The region is accessible to a wide range of skill levels…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Will Fall Foliage Be Worth Seeing This Year in New England? Here's An Expert's Forecast

New England’s fall foliage show is right around the corner. Leaf peepers are polishing their binoculars, planning their routes, and booking their B&Bs. In preparation for this…

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The Best Vacations to Take with Grandkids

One of the hottest travel trends is grandparents vacationing with their grandkids and leaving the middle generation—the parents—at home. About one-third of grandparents have taken such…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Major Newspaper Asks If It's Ethical to Fly. Arthur Frommer Wants Your Thoughts

Depending on your politics, you either do or you don’t regard The New York Times as the nation’s leading newspaper. But after that paper’s recent examination of the relation between…