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Worst baggage fees, seat assignment charges. New research reveals which airlines have the highest extra fees compared to the base airfare. | Frommer's

Brazil's visa for U.S. citizens is set to return in January 2024. | Frommer's

Packing for a cruise? It's important to know what not to bring—and some common items banned by cruise lines may surprise you.

A 7-day road trip plan through the back roads of the Rockies from Denver to Durango, including the Great Sand Dunes, UFO Watchtower, and the Million Dollar Highway

In this trip report from one of the boutique cruise ships in the Greek Islands, travelers are reminded of the many ways the small ship cruising experience is nothing like the big major lines.

A disused electric station on the lip of Niagara Falls reopens as the region's most powerful new attraction.

If you’ve never enjoyed the serotonin boost of visiting a sunflower farm, here are some popular places to go when the cheerful flowers are in bloom. All of them are within easy reach of Kansas City, Wichita, or Topeka.

How to use the Brightline train between South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach) and the theme parks of Orlando.

Photos of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, plus advice on getting tickets and how to visit

Renting an electric vehicle on vacation is not like renting a standard gas-fueled vehicle. You need to plan for these things. | Frommer's

Corn mazes, hay rides, you-pick-it pumpkins and apples, thrill rides—we're counting down the best autumn farm experiences in America.

We tried out two new online tools that claim to tell users the best time to book flights. Here are the upsides and downsides to both.

Venice's entry fee for 2024 is finalized. Here's how it will work, and which travelers are exempt from paying it. | Frommer's

For travelers, nothing will separate you from the locals quite as fast as saying the name of their city, region, state, or street the wrong way. Impress them instead by learning the correct pronunciations of these 10 U.S. locales you might be mangling.

Pauline Frommer's review of a flight on the relatively new, and very inexpensive, Norse Atlantic Airways

Edinburgh, Champs-Élysées, Caribbean—you've been saying them all wrong. Here's how to pronounce those and other tricky place names around the world.

A Utah glamping site near Lake Powell has been named the world's first DarkSky-approved resort. | Frommer's

All about Tate Modern's Level 10 observation deck, a free viewing platform over the Thames in Central London

The cheapest days to fly around Thanksgiving and Christmas 2023, as predicted by airfare seller CheapAir | Frommer's

A photo tour of the Norwegian Viva cruise ship from Norwgian Cruise Line: cabins, restaurants, and what to expect on board

A new fall foliage prediction map for 2023 shows when leaves are expected to hit peak color across the U.S. | Frommer's

Five popular theme parks in Central Florida stopped accepting cash as of August 30, 2023. | Frommer's

Bhutan's tourist tax of $200 per day is being cut in half to boost tourism. | Frommer's

A European airline will create a kid-free zone and charge adults extra to sit there. | Frommer's

London's ghoulish Hunterian Museum has reopened. Modern surgery owes its foundations to these ghastly medical displays. | Frommer's

A new hotel overlooks Times Square, and it's on top of a landmarked, jacked-up Broadway theatre.

Chip and Joanna Gaines' hotel sets an opening date in Waco, Texas. | Frommer's

Hotel deals in U.S. downtown districts are attractive, but now you must make sure their neighborhoods are still healthy. | Frommer's

Fall foliage in New England forecast for 2023 | Frommer's

With a little time and a bit of planning you can easily swing an affordable, self-guided trip to the Loire Valley—and visit the chateaux by bike.

New York City is a great jumping-off point for day-long visits to some of the most appealing sights on the eastern seaboard. Here are a dozen faves.

Eight great options for a Greek island escape away from the crowds

This North-to-South zip across Idaho will introduce you to some of this under-the-radar state's most appealing sights and attractions.

Strategies to try when you're tracking flight prices and discover cheaper plane tickets for a trip you've already booked

Nervous flyers can call a new helpline to chat with a pilot about any commercial aviation concerns. | Frommer's

Scams come and go in London. Two of the latest target tourists by wearing a cloak of false legitimacy.

Hurricane season in 2023 could be worse than initially thought, forecasters say, due to boiling ocean temps. | Frommer's

Minion Land, based on the "Despicable Me" characters, is now part of Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. | Frommer's

How to donate to help those affected by Maui's wildfires | Frommer's

A silly TikTok video involving a hot pilot and a cat will help you remember which airline seats are best for turbulence. | Frommer's

Athens' Acropolis and Parthenon are introducing timed tickets to manage crowds, so now visitors must make sure they reserve ahead. | Frommer's

Want some extra legroom on your flight? Or an elevated set of amenities? The differences in price and perks between premium economy and main cabin plus seats.

Pack you own empty water bottle if you plan to use LAX for flights. | Frommer's

Entry fees at museums are skyrocketing, but there are still ways to get in for free or at a substantial discount.

Here are seven of the best artisanal chocolatiers in Zurich, where this “food of the gods” has been elevated to an art form.

Our picks for the best river cruise ships and itineraries in 12 categories

Airport officials are discovering that a smoother passenger experience often passes through better washroom design, and facilities from coast to coast are making the change.

If it's too late to get out of that hotel booking, that Disney dining reservation, or other advance plan, there's often a simple last-ditch thing you can do to wriggle out of it.

Don't worry if you can't get to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. There's plenty to do on the New York side—and you can get right under the thundering water.

For travelers averse to summer crowds, heat, and winter temperatures, autumn is an ideal season to visit many parts of Europe. Here are our favorite places to visit in September, October, and November.

We're naming airport names, and breaking down our advice by season, ticket type, and more.

Reports that cruise ships will no longer be permitted in Amsterdam are not accurate—for now. | Frommer's

In 2024, travelers to Europe will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). Here's how—and how much it will cost.

Headed into the mountains? Here's what medical experts recommend to avoid altitude sickness.

Scanning a fake QR code can give scammers access to your personal or financial info. | Frommer's

Some places lose their charm when they're inundated with cruise ship passengers. Use these tools to know when the quiet days are.

A shortage of air traffic controllers may be contributing to flight disruptions at U.S. airports. How—and how long—will your travels be affected?

If you're a frequent traveler, should you get an airline- or hotel-branded credit card? Let's look at the benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives.

Is marijuana legal on cruises if it's legal where you board? Let's weed out the myths from the facts.

Some passengers are saying bogus customer service phone numbers are being displayed on Google, leading unsuspecting customers directly to scammers.

Africatown Heritage House in Mobile, Alabama, chronicles the last known slave ship to the U.S. | Frommer's

Do you need tickets for the Pantheon? Tips for navigating Rome's rising costs and confusing reservation systems | Frommer's

The storied Massachusetts island is a great place to take kids—and these often-overlooked family experiences are worth seeking out.

Save money on Walt Disney World by taking advantage of the deals it's offering to combat lower attendance. | Frommer's

Amid rising risks from rip currents, follow these essential beach safety tips to avoid one of the ocean's biggest dangers.

A looming strike of air traffic controllers in Europe could disrupt summer travel plans. | Frommer's

The best Iceland cruises give passengers up-close views of the land of fire and ice from aboard small ships.

Reps for the city of Dubrovnik say that reports of fining travelers for wheeled luggage are not true. | Frommer's

The best vacations with kids: Pauline Frommer on where to go, places to stay, getting there, food, sightseeing, and great experiences.

The private apartment of Marie Antoinette at the Palace of Versailles in France have reopened to the public following a multiyear restoration. | Frommer's

The days are long gone when you could just buy a ticket as you entered the front gate and expect the full Disney experience. If you're planning a Disney World vacation nowadays, you'll need to make these reservations ahead of time.

Malaria is attempting a comeback in Florida and Texas. Should travelers worry? | Frommer's

These all-inclusive resort brands are fun, reliable options for families seeking some time off in Cancún, the Caribbean islands, and other beachy destinations.

Here are the airlines that have free Wi-Fi—along with strategies for staying connected for free on carriers that charge for Wi-Fi.

The spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death has opened to the public for the first time. | Frommer's

Airlines are betting on bigger planes and fewer flights to be more efficient. What does that mean for passengers?

These New York City hotels are clean and affordable—we know because we've visited them all personally.

Yes, you can experience New York City on a budget. Here are 35 ways to save money on an NYC vacation.

South Carolina's new International African American Museum in Charleston: opening date, ticket prices, and other useful info | Frommer's

Photos and a review of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, the largest official Harry Potter museum in the world, which opened in June 2023.

A ranking of the best nude beaches in the world includes nude beaches in Florida, Brazil, Europe, and beyond. | Frommer's

Vacationers are paying experts to handle the hassle of programming Disney's Genie+ attraction reservation system. | Frommer's

London's Big Ben will welcome visits from international tourists for the first time in years this summer. | Frommer's

Things to do in the Virgin Islands this year, as chosen by the author of the new guidebook "Frommer's Virgin Islands" | Frommer's

The United Kingdom has announced the date when visitors will be required to pay an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry in advance. | Frommer's

Soon, visiting the United Kingdom will involve filling out an online application in advance and paying an entry fee. Here's what we know so far.

A three-day itinerary for the perfect Kentucky Bourbon Trail trip: best distilleries, what to taste, and where to stay

A new underground hotel in North Wales has rooms in a former mine set deep below the surface. | Frommer's

Fraser Island, Queensland, got its name from an Englishwoman who told huge lies about the locals. The island finally got its old name back. | Frommer's

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 national park even if you missed the deadline.

American Airlines has at last launched nonstop flights to the British Virgin Islands from Miami. | Frommer's

Hotel rates are still significantly higher than before the pandemic, but there are things you can do to save on your next stay.

If you have TSA PreCheck and you want to bring your kids through the security screening line with you, there are some rules you should know first.

How do you become a travel writer? You would do well to start by attending Book Passage. | Frommer's

Redwood National and State Parks and the Avenue of the Giants are the best places to see California's magnificent redwood trees. Here's a deep dive into how to plan a vacation that includes both areas.

We took the Rocky Mountaineer train route from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Banff, Alberta. Here's our honest review.

23 states and counting . . .

The original stories were revisionist history. The 1946 source film was picketed. Yet in 1989 Disney still went ahead and made "Song of the South" into a ride. Here's how Splash Mountain became such a thorn in Disney's side.

View Boston, a new skyline observatory on the top three floors of the city's Prudential Tower, features wraparound views and interactive exhibits. | Frommer's

Why booking the first flight of the day is still a smart move to avoid delays in air travel

Two weather forecasts make predictions for the 2023 hurricane season in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean. | Frommer's

Lake Como is world-famous as a bucket list destination, but this Italian region always doesn't reveal itself easily to outsiders.

The famous spritz cocktail is serious business in Italy. Learn the true Italian recipes for the Aperol Spritz and other variations—and how to drink the refreshing apéritif the classic Italian way.

France bans short-haul flights, but only a few routes are currently affected. | Frommer's

Flying into Milan? Before heading off for other Italian destinations, don't miss out on a city undergoing an exciting transformation.

Tips for where to stay on Santorini, new Athens attractions, and other destinations in Greece from the authors of the newest Frommer's guidebook | Frommer's

From Greek ruins to "The White Lotus," the Italian island of Sicily has a wealth of wonders—not to mention some of the best food on earth.

The Frommer's page at Road.Travel offers an array of interactive road trips for exploring the USA.

Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget