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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Waterfall Lovers, This Is Your Year: California's Snows to Bring Gushers Worth Traveling For

Two years ago, California's rivers ran so dry that outdoor tour companies that depend on the state's waterways had to close shop in midsummer. But in 2024, the cyclical weather pattern…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone

A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem.I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category.  It's for travel from…

Article / Air Travel

How to Get a Refund from or Complain to Any Travel Company: Which Government Agency Oversees What

So you want to go after your travel company for a refund, poor service, or mistreatment? Here are the parts of the government that oversee travel businesses, including car rentals,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Carpinteria Beach, California: Calm Waters and Clifftop Views on the Central Coast

How to experience Carpinteria Beach, California, the self-described "world's safest beach" known for bluffs, wide sands, and sunbathing seals

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Why Digging Holes at the Beach Is So Dangerous, Especially for Kids

A 7-year-old girl was killed on a Florida beach this week when the sand hole she and her brother were playing in collapsed on the children, who were vacationing with their…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Hornblower in Chapter 11: American Queen Shuts Down, More Tourism Icons at Risk

The United States lost one of its only overnight cruise companies today.On Feb. 12, Frommer's reported that many of the most powerful travel sellers in the U.S. had suspended sales of…

Article / Passportable

More Trouble for American Queen Voyages: Now Agents Are Boycotting It

Update:, Feb. 23, 2024 American Queen Voyages has ceased operations. Find out more about that here.Even though American Queen Voyages' small-boat, multi-day cruises on the waterways of…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

E-Bikes and Travel: Good Cities and Tour Companies for E-Biking

Lots of people who wouldn't take a traditional cycling vacation are eagerly signing up for powered e-bikes. Learn about great cities for e-biking and companies that offer e-bike…

Article / Passportable

Camping at Woodstock Festival Site Now an Option—Minus the Mud and Bad Acid (We Hope)

August 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival, a landmark event of baby-boomerdom dedicated to peace, love, mud, and a once-in-a-lifetime musical lineup that…

Article / Slideshows

Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas: What You'll Pay, What to Pack at Royal Caribbean's Private Island

Cruise ships have competed for years to come up with the wildest new onboard thrills. But with the newly invigorated CocoCay , Royal Caribbean has accelerated the entertainment arms…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Rash of Violent Muggings Plagues Cape Town's Landmark Table Mountain

What can a city do when its most photographed tourism icon gets the reputation as a no-go area?That's the quandary facing Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful cities in…

Article / National Parks

Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2024?

You'll need advance reservations to visit these popular U.S. national parks in the spring and summer of 2024.

Article / Slideshows

The 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots

Ready to don fins and jump into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean? Snorkeling is one of the region's most popular activities—and one of the most visually rewarding, too. Dive…

Article / Cruise

Star Clippers’ Cruise Along Panama and Costa Rica: What to Expect

Our review of a Star Clippers cruise that sets sail aboard a traditional tall ship along the Pacific Coast of Central America

Article / Slideshows

7 Companies You Can Trust for Great Family Vacation Packages

Planning a successful family vacation is work—but not if you let a packager do the work for you. Buying a vacation through a tour operator frees you from the tedious details of…

Article / Arts and Culture

Come Talk Travel with Pauline Frommer at a Travel and Adventure Show Near You

Throughout early 2024, I'll be crisscrossing the United States to spread the gospel of good travel. Get free admission with my code!

Article / Passportable

Play with Cute Baby Goats Whenever You Want by Staying at Goat Daddy’s Farm

If you're the type of traveler who'd rank access to baby goats up there with free Wi-Fi on your amenities wish list, we've got just the place for you. Goat Daddy's Farm and Animal…

Article / Slideshows

Things to Do in Central Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley, the State's Most Underrated Regions

Many travelers feel about Massachusetts the way I feel about Thanksgiving: It’s all about the sides. In the Bay State’s case, the scenic mountains and picturesque villages of the…

Article / Slideshows

2023's Best Pics of the Northern Lights

The aurora borealis is one of those magnificent sights of which it's often said that photography doesn't do it justice. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and your face in your…

Article / National Parks

Entrance Fee–Free National Park Days in 2024

All U.S. national parks are free to enter on these six days in 2024.

Article / Slideshows

Gorgeous Photos of Ireland's Deserted Cottages and Abandoned Castles

As timeless as Ireland 's lush landscapes may appear at first glance, the many ruined castles, churches, ancient sites, houses, and mills scattered across the island reveal the folly…

Article / Cruise

Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers

These active river cruises in the Pacific Northwest, Africa, Europe, and South America will appeal to younger and adventurous passengers. 

Article / Passportable

These Northern Lights Cruises in Norway Guarantee You'll See the Aurora Borealis

Travelers who long to spot the northern lights should consider booking a trip with Hurtigruten. The company, which has been shipping cargo and passengers along the coast of Norway…

Article / Cruise

A Cruise on Maine’s Coast with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

What to expect on a small-ship cruise along Maine's coast from American Cruise Lines

Article / Passportable

This Emergency Alert App Saved a Skier’s Life. Make Your Phone a Rescue Locator, Too.

On a foggy day last winter at Idaho's Soldier Mountain resort (pictured above), a skier got separated from her party and wound up lost in an out-of-bounds area where neither chairlifts…