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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

New Travel Warning: Hefty No-Show Fees for Missed Reservations

If there's one thing the modern travel industry is good at, it's penalizing customers for its own dysfunctional systems. Squeezing so many bodies on planes there's no longer enough…

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What Are Viking's New Expedition Ships Like? A Tour of the Viking Octantis

Since the 1960s, so-called "expedition cruises" have taken tourists to some of the most remote and exciting places on earth—the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands most…

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Amazing Stargazing! Stellar Views of the Milky Way from Around the World

May and June are the best months for seeing the Milky Way's luminous, hazy band of distant stars in the night sky in both the northern and southern hemispheres, according to the travel…

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Scenic and Thrilling Whitewater Rafting Trips for Families

Whitewater rafting is a thrilling and surprisingly family-friendly adventure, giving kids, parents, and grandparents the chance to build teamwork while navigating churning waterways…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Why Alaska’s Epic—and Affordable—Ferry System Will Be Harder to Use This Summer

Though many travelers think of Alaska as a destination best seen by cruise ship, there are many other ways to visit the so-called Last Frontier. There are even other ways to see the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Savor Arizona’s Natural and Culinary Wonders with Our New Guidebook

Arizona's embarrassment of riches in the natural wonders department exerts a pull on any traveler hoping to trek through, raft amid, or simply gawk at landscapes of astonishing,…

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Say Aloha Again to Hawaii with These Expert Picks from the Latest Frommer's Guidebook

After finally lifting some of the pandemic's strictest domestic travel restrictions, Hawaii is undergoing what Frommer's author Jeanne Cooper calls a "semi-return to normal." And just…

Article / Passportable

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Add Tons of New Stuff for Families

As the pandemic doldrums of the previous two years lift, this summer is shaping up to be a major one for family-friendly recreation. We've already told you about the new theme parks…

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Happy Trails! 8 Great Hikes for Families—from Day Trips to Overnight Treks

Taking a family hike is a fun and rejuvenating way to immerse yourself in the epic landscapes of the United States. Whether you opt for a quick day trip or a guided multinight journey,…

Article / Local Experiences

The Best Travel Gift Cards: Just the Ticket When You Need Presents for Travelers

Forget socks or toasters. Giving the gift of travel ensures that lifelong memories will be made. Here are some of our favorite gift certificates and gift cards that were designed…

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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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PHOTOS: 12 of the World's Most Gorgeous Gardens

The plant kingdom is a diverse and versatile realm. Consider, for example, the myriad ways humans have cultivated green things for practical and recreational uses: There are orderly…

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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…

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Cruise Virginia’s Longest River the 18th-Century Way

A historical means of transporting crops along the James River in Virginia will soon be used to cart tourists along the same waterway. Starting Friday, April 1, the James River Batteau…

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What's Better for Alaska Cruises: Round-Trips or One-Way Voyages?

Cruise lines permit passengers on Alaska journeys to end their voyages in the state to continue touring. Should you—or should you get off where you began?

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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…

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New in New York State: Tiny Houses in the Catskills & Cottages on Oneida Lake

There are two enticing new ways for vacationers to immerse themselves in the varied natural beauty of New York State. First, the recently opened A Tiny House Resort (pictured above) in…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

D.C. Has a New Must-See Attraction, Says Author of Latest Frommer’s Guide

"To be totally honest, this was probably the most challenging travel editorial project that I’ve done," says Jess Moss, coauthor of the just-released Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington,…

Article / Passportable

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 / Road Trips

When the Pandemic Closed Broadway, A Star Wrote a Delicious Memoir About RV Travel

An excerpt from Sharon Wheatley's newly released travel book "Drive: Stories From Somewhere In The Middle of Nowhere"

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Canadians Can Get Prescriptions for a Free National Parks Pass

In Canada, doctors can now prescribe a national parks pass to patients in need of a healthy dose of nature. Developed in partnership with Parks Canada, the PaRx program makes Canada's…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

New Travel Grants to Help Wheelchair Users Take Their Dream Trips

Travel blogger Cory Lee has launched the nonprofit Curb Free Foundation to fund bucket-list vacations for people who use wheelchairs. 

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Two Years on a Bike: Photos of an Epic Ride from Canada to Argentina

Dutch travel writer and photographer Martijn Doolaard takes bike rides that last about as long as a grad school program. His previous book, One Year on a Bike (published by Gestalten…

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WATCH: A Dozen Years at Yosemite Captured in Stunning Time-Lapse Video

Mid-February is "firefall" season at California's Yosemite National Park. On evenings when conditions are just right in Yosemite Valley, the setting sun hits El Capitan's Horsetail…

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What’s New on the Maine Coast? A Q&A with the Author of Our Latest Guidebook

Throughout the pandemic, the coast of Maine has been the sort of place where stir-crazy American travelers want to be: somewhere with abundant outdoor recreation that's within driving…