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When faced with a new law that would require ride share apps to pay drivers a living wage, Lyft and Uber said they would rather leave. | Frommer's

Even though nearly everything about flying has changed since the rules were set, the FAA has blocked evacuation testing that reflects actual conditions.

From beaches to festivals, our continent-spanning roundup of Europe's warm-weather destinations will help you have the best summer vacation ever.

The best rooftop pools in New York City, from calm oases to elevated day parties

Cheap London! The British pound may be expensive, but don't let that keep you from saving money while still having a fun and affordable vacation.

Over the years, I have developed some tricks for sleeping on airplanes—long flights, short flights, or any trip on which you need to get some shuteye.

Uber and Lyft cleaning fee scams can add up to $150 to the price of a ride. Don't lose money if you didn't lose your lunch.

New Black heritage trails spotlights unsung Asheville history | Frommer's

If you're naked on a cruise ship balcony, can anyone see you? Carnival Cruise Line weighs in.

How to find cheap cruises now that so many cruise lines are sailing full | Frommer's

In-room safes lock, but do they stay locked when we leave the hotel? Recent viral videos on TikTok have travelers worried about theft, but is there cause to be?

In California, even the state parks are awe-inspiring. From redwood forests to unspoiled beaches and otherworldly deserts, here are eight spots that would be national parks anywhere else.

These YouTube plane spotters make a living by livestreaming jet airplane takeoffs and landings from airport runways around the world.

California's heavy snow and rainfall will make 2024 a terrific year to see the magnificent waterfalls of the state's national parks | Frommer's

The most reliable airlines, based on U.S. carriers' rates of cancellations and delays in 2023 | Frommer's

How to visit Sunnylands, the Rancho Mirage golf retreat built by a billionaire to host the world's most powerful names.

Delta Air Lines has raised its check baggage fees, right after its biggest rivals did the same. | Frommer's

The best Disney resorts that are closest to the theme parks in both Florida and California

Increasingly, U.S. national parks are switching to cashless payment for entrance fees and other charges. Critics say that hurts equal access to public lands.

All the countries and territories in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific where you'll need to drive on the left side of the road

The cheapest days to visit Walt Disney World, and the new policies for 2025 that will cost guests a lot more | Frommer's

For European road trips, these are the safest and most dangerous countries for driving, according to a data analysis. | Frommer's

Get to know Mexico's alcohol consumption laws—including the legal drinking age and bans on where you can drink—before you visit.

Cheap flights to Amsterdam and other European cities are available with this limited-time Leap Day offer. | Frommer's

Discount alert! For the price of airfare to New Zealand, you also get four nights in Tahiti with hotel, transfers, and a tour. | Frommer's

Contrary to implications made by the press, cholera is not on board the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, and never was. | Frommer's

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, airlines, hotels, vacation rentals, and more.

Walt Disney World will grant free water park access to guests of its hotels in 2025, but there's a huge catch that will keep most people from being able to use it. | Frommer's

For a price, cruise lines let you elevate your experience at sea with "concierge-level" accommodations. Here's what you'll get—and which lines are worth the splurge.

United Airlines joins the other major airlines in raising bag fees. | Frommer's

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

Digging holes at the beach is more dangerous than you'd think—and kids are most at risk. | Frommer's

Disney's Lightning Lane paid line system has some fatal flaws, and guests are exposing them online. If more people refused to pay for Genie+, the problems would resolve.

JetBlue just hiked checked bag fees again without announcing the change to consumers. | Frommer's

Tourism transit gianit Hornblower Group has entered bankruptcy protection, and American Queen Voyages has shut down. | Frommer's

Liquor laws in Spain, including the legal drinking age and whether or not you can drink on the street

Tips on tipping waitstaff, hotel workers, bartenders, and tour guides in Mexico

American Airlines surprised passengers by raising checked baggage fees by nearly 15%. | Frommer's

Learn your favorite airport's share of the $1 billion in upgrades announced by the Biden Administration. | Frommer's

There are many countries in the world where tipping isn't required because local rules or customs already provide for service workers.

"One Day" filming locations for the hit Netflix series in Edinburgh, Scotland, England, and Europe | Frommer's

Cheap flights to Ireland: round-trip airfare plus 6 days of car rental from just $599 | Frommer's

All about powwows: Find a powwow near you, learn where to watch and what to buy, and discover the best ways for newbies to participate in these world-famous celebrations.

It's rare, but people do die on commercial airplanes midflight. Here's what happens next.

Maximize your culinary experience—without blowing your budget—with these cruise dining hacks.

Vienna is packed with artistic, architectural, historic, and culinary wealth. Here's how to approach the city's vast riches if you've never been before.

After 45 years, airline deregulation has failed. We have some ideas to jump-start a national discussion of what should be next.

American Queen Voyages reviews its policies after a majority of travel advisors refuse to sell it to customers. | Frommer's

A coffee-table book from luxury publisher Assouline documents the hotel history of Fontainebleau Miami Beach—and heralds the arrival of Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Frommer's finds that most airports aren't disclosing mandatory Uber and Lyft surcharges to passengers—and neither are the rideshare apps. In this shell game of fee disclosure, how can passengers be informed?

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 package tours.

What does it mean when car rental companies list "manager's choice" and "mystery" rates? And are these offers worth taking?

Camping at the Woodstock festival site, now occupied by Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York State, becomes available for the nonprofit's 2024 summer concert season. | Frommer's

Do Orlando without theme parks! Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando work hard to make sure their customers never leave their property. If you take that bait, though, you're missing a whole lot of fun.

Royal Caribbean's $250 million upgrade to its private island in the Bahamas is impressive. But it requires some planning.

Evermore Orlando Resort is here. See what this newly built Disney World playground looks like.

The safest countries in the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic, according to the U.S. State Department's travel advisory system | Frommer's

Icon of the Seas by Royal Caribbean debuted in 2024 as the biggest cruise ship in the world, huge enough to carry some 7,600 passengers. But how big is too big? Here's the Frommer's review of the mighty cruise ship.

Universal's Epic Universe theme park releases new details about the rides and worlds visitors can expect in 2025. | Frommer's

Cheap New York hotels, both in New York City itself and near enough to be easy, are clean and affordable. I know because I visited them personally.

Fans of the iconic HBO series can visit these real-life North Jersey haunts of Tony Soprano and crew.

Buckle up! Passengers on these flight routes could be in for a bumpy ride, according to worldwide weather data.

'The White Lotus' season 3 hotels in Thailand have been reportedly confirmed. | Frommer's

Peacock's guilty pleasure was shot in a Scottish mansion built with profits from the drug trade and Worcestershire sauce.

In South Africa, violent robberies have become increasingly common on Cape Town's famed Table Mountain. | Frommer's

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

Can I get a turbulence forecast for my flight? Turbli offers free online maps and forecasts showing turbulence levels based on official government weather data. | Frommer's

You get a notification that your early-morning flight has been pushed back. Can you sleep in?

Most people don't realize that just handful of companies control most of the travel industry, but there are still ways to hack our merger-addicted travel system in your favor.

Rideshare app Lyft will not disclose how much customers are paying in added fees and taxes | Frommer's

iPhone and iPad users can now stream to hotel room TVs—as long as hotels follow suit and update their entertainment systems. | Frommer's

We took the Brightline train from South Florida to Orlando station so we could visit Walt Disney World without a car. Here's our review of the experience.

The clothing may be optional, but these rules for avoiding a faux pas at a nude beach are not.

These former magazine travel editors now put their expertise to use crafting unforgettable trips.

The security and efficiency conerns facing CLEAR—and how the company has responded

In the summer of 2024, Paris’ flashy new Olympic facilities will compete with traffic chaos, security crackdowns, and price hikes. Here’s how to navigate Paris even if you’re not attending the Summer Games.

Tulum's new international airport in Mexico makes it easier to reach the Riviera Maya from these U.S. cities. | Frommer's

Royal Caribbean's mighty new cruise ship reserves lifeboats for paying customers. So how would the remainder of its 7,960 passengers escape?

The Caribbean's choicest spots for snorkeling

Dozens of hotel search engines promise the cheapest prices. We test-drove them in search of the best.

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

Turkey makes tourist visas free for visitors from United States, Canada, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman | Frommer's

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

One of Brazil's visa requirements for U.S. citizens carries a risk of identity theft, according to a consumer advocacy group. | Frommer's

These tour operators’ family trips cover a variety of destinations, styles, group sizes, and prices.

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

The airline crash survival rate is better than you might think. Technology has improved, but human behavior must too, says an industry authority.

Goat Daddy's Farm, home of TikTok-famous baby goats, is now offering overnight stays for guests. | Frommer's

Frommer's put flight search engines to the test—which websites find cheap flights with the easiest itineraries?

The most on-time airlines and airports in 2023, according to aviation data trackers at Cirium | Frommer's

A photo gallery and review of Celebrity Ascent, the fourth in Celebrity Cruises' Edge class of upscale cruise ships.

TikTok's top travel destinations of 2023, based on views | Frommer's

Disney World has removed a whole park from its daily opening lineup, but customers may not realize it. | Frommer's

2023's top travel trends, according to Frommer's most popular stories of the year | Frommer's

Early morning sightseeing in NYC helps visitors beat the crowds and make room for more touring time later in the day. Good thing these experiences are best in the morning, anyway.

Solo cruising is rising in demand, and the major cruise lines are responding by introducing more cabins priced for vacationers who want a room to themselves. Here's the Frommer's guide to the best options on the major lines.

Navigating common hassles during busy holiday travel periods requires forethought—and patience. Transportation industry expert William McGee offers his best, hard-won tips for beating travel misery.

An increase in near collisions at U.S. airports should be a "wake-up call," say government officials and aviation experts. What's causing the issue? And what's being done about it?

Often overlooked for Boston or the Berkshires, the middle of Massachusetts abounds in nature, history, culture, and family fun.

Pilots have been warned to be on the lookout for "jamming" and "spoofing" of aircraft navigation systems. What does that mean for passengers?

If you crave classic Mediterranean landscapes—and delicious jamón ibérico (Spain's famous delicacy of special cured ham)—then you're going to love this memorable road trip from Seville.

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris has announced when it plans to reopen to vistors again. | Frommer's

Authors of the newly released Frommer's England and Scotland on how to save money, what to see beyond London, and why the world's best sparkling wine can't be found in France

Three beloved long-distance hiking trails that pass through 10 American states just earned a federal upgrade, bringing the total number of U.S. national park units from 425 to 428.

One of TV's most reliable entertainment experts picks four hotels where you'll feel like a star.

The towns of Buellton and Solvang, just four miles apart, make for a great food-and-wine trip near Los Angeles.

Most visitors to London don’t know that the city is threaded with canals, and tourists can explore the town while staying on board a privately owned houseboat barge. Here are the advantages and disadvantages—and how to find a good one.

A new investigation finds that false arrests for rental cars mistakenly reported stolen is more widespread than initially thought. | Frommer's

The year's best pics of the northern lights, as selected by travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas