By Pauline Frommer
In Paris, I tested out Airbnb's new Experiences section by engaging two personal shoppers to put some oh la la into my fashion sense. It was a tale of two stylists.
By Zac Thompson
Posted on 03/19/2018, 11:30 PM
Giacomo Casanova belongs to the rare class of historical figures whose names became common nouns. Traitorous World War II-era Norwegian leader Vidkun Quisling and France's lecherous Marquis de Sade (lop off the "e" and add an -ism or an -istic) are in the same crew. It's a curious kind of superstardom where the legend outstrips the life to such an extent that the world often forgets there was ev...
By Arthur Frommer
Posted on 03/02/2018, 8:45 PM
Organizations come and go that arrange for you to stay free-of-charge in someone else’s home or apartment in the course of your travels. The latest leaders in this effort are Couchsurfing.com and Globalfreeloaders.com, which are sometimes criticized as having grown too large to be effective.
But another such organization—USServas.org—is older by far and careful to hand-pick both hosts and ...
By Zac Thompson
Posted on 02/02/2018, 3:15 PM
We told you women-only travel was going to be a big deal in 2018. To wit: In September, a private island off the coast of Finland will begin welcoming guests—and dudes need not apply. Christened SuperShe after a networking group designed to empower women, the luxury isle will specialize in wellness offerings such as fitness classes, healthy eating, and artsy activities. Founder Kristina Roth t...
Bots and biometrics, cannabis travel, and more: We talked with experts from across the travel industry to learn what will affect your wanderings in 2018.
Don't know what to buy your favorite traveler? Frommer's has the best gift ideas for you.
Call them your travel Instababes. We’ve chosen 20 hot Instagram users who go beyond the usual humdrum vacation images—and who do it in a language that social media rewards: by being as gorgeous as their adventures.
By Zac Thompson
Posted on 08/29/2017, 10:00 PM
Women have a new option for getting around Paris. A taxi service called Women Drive has debuted in the French capital. The business is staffed with female drivers and geared toward female passengers. The hope is that customers won't have to worry about "prying eyes or indelicate questions," as the Women Drive website puts it. The company also wants to provide job opportunities for women cabbies ...
By Frommer's Editors
Pauline Frommer celebrates the natural beauty of Northern Michigan, land of cherry trees, towering sand dunes, and Great Lakes.
Really, really get away from it all at these eight beaches in Greece, Thailand, Brazil, and five other slices of paradise.
By Frommer's Staff
In the heart of the heartland, a vacation destination awaits that will surprise and delight.
These five romantic, scenic drives showcase some of the best sights Hawaii has to offer.
From Antarctica to Iran, these seven journeys shattered the glass ceiling of exploration.
Skip the sights on your next trip and focus inward with a rejuvenating escape at one of these seven yoga retreats.
Whether you're planning a girlfriend getaway or a bachelor party, save your energy for nightlife in Vegas, New Orleans, Miami, New York, or Montego Bay.
We've rounded up some of the most outlandish, elaborate over-the-top and in some cases, ridiculous Valentine's Day deals.
For couples looking to get away, North America's most beautiful mountain ranges have romantic lodges and cozy cabins.
Make happy hour last all weekend by booking one of these 2- or 3-night party cruises from Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, and other U.S. ports.
A little winter chill can't stop the party at these New York City rooftop bars and terraces.
Fall in love all over again in Paris, Prague, Florence, and seven other romantic cities around the world.
New hotels and restaurants are popping up in New York City's Flatiron District. Here's a closer look at the top restaurants and the best places to stay.
William and Kate can learn a thing or two from these legendary affairs in England, France, Egypt, Korea and other regal destinations.
From the medina's medieval jigsaw to Hivernage's hedonistic clubs, Marrakech has a spirit that's impossible to bottle.
What you need to know to see Roker, Stewart, Ray, and other TV stars during your next trip to New York City.
Headed to L.A.? Find out how you can step off the street and into your favorite show.
