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Finland Created a Kitchen Made Out of Ice—and It Works

As if a hotel built from more than 20,000 tons of ice and snow weren't impressive enough, the designers and igloo constructors of Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in northern Finland keep…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Follow in Frances McDormand’s Tire Tracks at “Nomadland” Filming Locations

In some ways, Chloé Zhao's Nomadland follows the template of classic film westerns such as those made by John Ford: Individuals struggle for survival and find community against the…

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Are You a Morbid Millionaire? Lizzie Borden's House-Turned-B&B Is for Sale

As if we didn't already know the real estate market can be murder, the house-turned-inn where one of the most notorious double homicides in U.S. history took place is now for…

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"The Queen’s Gambit”: Your Best Moves If You Want to Check Its Kentucky Setting

The Queen's Gambit, which set records in November as Netflix's most watched miniseries ever, might have made you curious about Lexington, Kentucky. That's where much of the…

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Princess Diana Hotel Package Obsessively Retraces Her Stay in Chicago

Just in time for the release of The Crown's fourth season on Netflix, the Drake hotel in Chicago has put together a royal package that takes our still-burning cultural obsession with…

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Tourist Returns "Cursed" Artifacts She Stole from Pompeii

The Brady Bunch tried to warn you. As the wholesome blended family learned in the sitcom's Hawaii episodes, you can't just grab any ancient artifact you find on vacation. The thing…

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WATCH: Cruise Ship Captain Kate McCue Schools a Rude Commenter

Captain Kate McCue of Celebrity Cruises was already worthy of admiration—in 2015, she became the first American woman ever to captain a mega-ship. As if that wasn't impressive enough,…

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Farewell to New York City's Iconic Century 21 Department Store Chain

According to a study by the U.S. Travel Association, shopping was a top reason why people took 1.9 billion trips in the United States in 2019—second only to visiting relatives. As the…

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Take a Look at Nashville's New Dolly Parton–Inspired Rooftop Restaurant

In the divisive times we're living in, Dolly Parton is one of the few public figures you could fairly describe as universally beloved. (The only others we can think of are Betty White…

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Frommer's Publishes New Series of Affordable E-Books For Travel in the United States

To help our American readers find great road trips and exciting places to go in the United States, Frommer's just released nine new downloadable guides to some of the best places in…

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Miss Airports? Watch This Hilarious Homemade Re-Creation of Flying

A lot of us have had to cancel travel plans lately. But few have responded with the DIY élan of Dana Jondahl. When her annual birthday trip was nixed by the pandemic, the 34-year-old…

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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…

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Portugal Reopens to Tourism June 6, but with an Odd Twist

Update, June 30: Portugal has updated its policy to conform to recommendations by the European Union. Americans are no longer welcomed. For complete information, see our feature about…

Article / Local Experiences

How Travel Changed My Life, By Arthur Frommer

In these days of national emergency, it may be appropriate to note the ways in which the eventual resumption of travel will again enlarge our lives. And surely, that resumption will…

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Trump's Global Entry Ban for New Yorkers Doesn't Add Up, and It's an Outrage

“New York hates you,” a heckler shouted, part of the crowd that gathered in Manhattan when Donald Trump went to his polling place in 2016 to vote for himself (according to BBC.com).It…

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.

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Washington, D.C., Gets a Hotel Celebrating Women

August of 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. A new hotel in Washington, D.C., might…

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New Service Lets You Rent Designer Fashions While Staying at W Hotels

A dedication to fashion can get in the way of packing light for vacation—after all, you've gotta have bags to carry all those outfits.Fortunately, a new partnership between W Hotels…

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The Top Travel Trends for 2020

What are the trends that will affect your 2020 vacation? In many ways, they are evolutions of ones that affected travel in 2019, so I strongly encourage you to read last year’s…

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The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide for Every Budget

Life's too short to give the gift of socks. Tell them you understand their wanderlust and support it by choosing one of these travel-related gifts, each of them hand-selected by…

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Arthur: For Gay Americans, Some International Travel Is Exceedingly Dangerous

Like many standard Americans, my business relations include dealings with gay men, and I know a pair that recently had a same-sex wedding. They have asked me to recommend a…

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Just How Do "Free Tours" Work? An Interview With Sandemans New Europe

Free tours: You’ll find them in every major tourist destination on the planet nowadays, and plenty of minor ones, too. Because they’re not technically free—tips are expected (though…

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No Men Allowed at This New Majorca Hotel

A hotel exclusively for women has opened on the Spanish island of Majorca. Located near Porto Cristo on the island's eastern coast, Som Dona Hotel has 39 rooms, a pool, a wellness spa,…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

How to Tell If You Need Travel Insurance, Based on the Type of Vacation

Traveling soon and not sure if you need coverage? You just might. No company paid to be a part of this article—this is just our honest opinion about what might work best for each…

Article / Food and Drink

Near the Taj Mahal, A Cafe by Acid Attack Survivors That Shares Beauty with Tourists

In parts of rural India, disfiguring violence turns many women into reclusive outcasts. But at this cafe that serves visitors to the Taj Mahal, survivors are thriving.