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This Trailblazing Woman Has Her Own National Monument in Maine

Not long before leaving office, President Joe Biden established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.Though not exactly a household name today, Perkins (1880–1965)…

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The Best Spring Vacations in the U.S.

When flowers are blooming, allergies are raging, and stores are selling the world’s finest seasonal candy—that would of course be Reese’s chocolate-and-peanut-butter eggs—it can only…

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National Park Free Days in 2025: When All U.S. National Parks Waive Entry Fees

The days in 2025 when getting into a national park costs nothing

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Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025

Our popular list of travel recommendations for the year is here!

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Another Cruise Port Votes to Restrict Visitors: How Passenger Limits Are Shaping Cruising

Lost in the threshing machine of more momentous news headlines this week was the outcome of a referendum in Bar Harbor, Maine, that portends deepening complications for cruise…

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Government Shutdown, USA: A Quick List of Which Travel Services Are Closed

As the wheels of Washington grind to a halt yet again in the Republican-led House of Representatives, another United States federal government shutdown is a concern. Travel, by and…

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Reminder: Now Is a Good Time to Make Summer Reservations

Well, the vaccines are here, and so for the first time in a year, we finally have a clearer vision of the road map to the future. We know that as long as significant chunks of the…

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What You’ll See on the Newly Expanded, More Interactive Tour of the White House

While we all stress out over who will move into the White House in January, one of the building's current occupants has unveiled some long-in-the-works upgrades to how visitors…

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iPhone's Satellite Feature Can Help Travelers with No Power or Signal

Did you know Apple has a system that lets travelers send emergency texts via satellite even if there's no cell phone signal? Knowing how to use this tech could save your life.

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Discounts for Disney Due to Softer Bookings: See the Current Sales

Everyone knows a Disney parks vacation costs a lot. Disney was once a byword for whimsy and quality, but it seems like in our era, "expensive" has replaced "magic" as the single…

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How to Bike Normandy’s D-Day Beaches: A Car-Free Side Trip from Paris

Beyond their historical significance, Normandy’s D-Day beaches are quite simply beautiful. The stark and ever-changing light on the vast water creates a palette of colors that makes…

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Alaska by Ferry: See Incredible Places for a Fraction of What Cruises Cost

I honestly don't know what made me open my eyes. Traveling aboard one of Alaska ’s state ferries from Juneau to Petersburg, I'd dozed off in the outdoor solarium—enjoying the mix of…

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The Best National Parks to Visit for Fall Colors This Year? Surprising New Data Shapes This List

For hikers and road trippers eager to see vibrant fall colors, many U.S. national parks have impressive displays this time of year. Makes sense—where there are trees, after all, there…

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How to Go on an African Safari for Less Money: Tips By Industry Experts

It’s common knowledge that safaris can be eye-wateringly expensive, but taking a walk on the wild side doesn’t have to cost the world. Here’s how to make a quality…

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Florida Is Trying to Ram Development of State Parks, "Skirting the Legal Process"

Floridians are sounding a red alert after the state unexpectedly revealed its intent to allow rapid development at nine of Florida's nature reserves, sidestepping the usual process…

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Alaska by Train: A Car-Free Itinerary for Touring the 49th State

As you might have heard, getting a rental car in Alaska can be tough. Inventory is limited and demand is high, especially during the peak travel months of May to September. But if…

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New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024 in Italy, Malaysia, South Africa, More

UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has added 24 cultural and natural wonders to its esteemed World Heritage List of sites the organization…

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RV Sites Amid Canyons and Adoptable Pets at Utah’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The self-described largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States occupies an enviable location amid the red rock canyons of southern Utah, where 1,600 dogs, cats, birds, bunnies,…

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A Cinque Terre Trail Famed for Romance Reopens After More Than a Decade

After a long dry spell, the Path of Love is reopening. We're not trying to be poetic here. The actual walkway known as the Path of Love—or Via dell'Amore in Italian—is finally…

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The Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall

Autumn can be an exuberant season in U.S. national parks. In some of them, the mating calls of elk fill the air. In others, the turning of the leaves gives landscapes a flamboyant…

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Frommer’s Maine Coast: Our Latest Guide to Acadia, Portland, and Other Seaside Stunners

“Maine is a beautiful place that I paradoxically want to hoard to myself and share with everyone I meet," humorist John Hodgman writes in his 2017 book Vacationland. On a recent…

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What to Do in Marseille—and Planning Pitfalls to Avoid

As one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, the port city of Marseille in southern France has a long and colorful history—and for a good chunk of that time,…

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How to Get U.S. National Park Reservations if They're Sold Out

The most popular national parks in the United States now require advance reservations for entry in peak season, and those often book up months in advance. Here's how to get into a…

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How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking, Camping, or Otherwise Enjoying the Outdoors

Tick talk: tips for avoiding ticks in the outdoors, what to check after you come back inside, and how to remove a tick if you find one

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Taking Sand from the Beach as a Souvenir? That'll Be a €3000 Fine

The next time you're at a beach you love, fight the urge to celebrate the place by taking some of it with you. A single selfish tourist taking a small vial of sand would barely seem to…