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Touring Eva Perón's Buenos Aires
Eva María Duarte moved to Buenos Aires as a dirt-poor, 15-year-old aspiring actress, and by the time she died 18 years later—killed by cancer at 33—she had transformed not just the…
This French Château's Magical Festival of Secret Gardens Happens Every Year
For decades, a magnificent castle overlooking the Loire River has been the annual setting for one of Europe's most fantastic feasts for the senses.
A New Book Makes a Compelling Case for Traveling Alone
Are you traveling with your spouse, your girlfriend, boyfriend, or best friend soon?What a shame. If you’d read Stephanie Rosenbloom’s new book Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities,…
Where the Droids Are: Robots Take Over Duties at Hotels Around the World
Gimmick or cost-cutting measure? It's too early to call it a robot revolution, but at these high-end properties, bellboys are sidelined by waist-high robots programmed for maximum…
This Summer's Stupid Food Fad Has Arrived
Following in the tradition not only of gimmicky dishes made with absurdly expensive ingredients (which is how we ended up with monstrosities like the $1,000 omelet and the $25,000…
Experience the Black Forest
Münsterplatz, Freiburg, Black Forest, Germany.
Experience Fiji
Fire walking ceremony, Fiji.
What to Do in Nice, France
In 1822, the orange crop at Nice was bad and the workers faced a lean time, so the English residents put them to work building the promenade des Anglais. Split by "islands" of palms,…
Things to Do in Geneva, Switzerland
This famous fountain is the trademark of Geneva. Visible for miles, from April to September it throws 132 gallons of water per second 138m (453 ft.) into the air above the lake. Once…
Experience Orlando
Start by snapping photos at Cinderella Castle, the Magic Kingdom's most widely recognized symbol. It's almost impossible to pass it by without taking a look--or shooting a photo or…
Things Not to Miss in Krakow, Poland
Wawel Castle makes a good starting point for any visit to Krakow, as it is Poland's pride and joy. Children will enjoy the brutal medieval weaponry on show in the Crown Treasury and…
Things to Do in Munich, Germany
To pick up the buzz and beat of Munich, the first thing you want to do when you get to town is to wander through Marienplatz (St. Mary's Square) in the heart of the Altstadt (Old…
10 Ways to Pack Light
Please enjoy this feature from 2011. Some products and vendors may have changed. When a Frommers.com reader asked how fashionistas can pack light and still look stylish in Italy,…
Arthur Frommer: Experiential Travel Has Been Eclipsed by "Transformative Travel”
For several years now, conversations between travel professionals have been full of references to "experiential travel," a new variety of travel requested by more and more travelers.…
U.S. National Park Fees Leap Higher Overnight
When Americans woke up this morning (June 1), they discovered it would cost them a lot more to enter their national parks.Nearly all the major parks hiked their entry rates by a hefty…
Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your 2018 Summer Vacation
Remember when summer really meant vacation? I’m talking, of course, of the time before you were able to vote, when summer meant freedom from school and adventures at camp, a fun summer…
How Bad Will Hurricane Season Be This Year?
Hurricane season officially starts Friday, June 1, but the first named storm of the year has already arrived. Subtropical depression Alberto made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on…
As the Average Age of Europe River Cruise Guests Declines, Boats Adapt to Youth
In the early days of European river cruises, the average age of passengers caused your grandparents to seem young. Without exaggeration, most cruisers were in their seventies, and…
"White-Collar Trickery": Arthur Frommer Blasts Las Vegas for Hidden Fees
By now, most Americans are aware of the “resort fees” that numerous greedy hotels add to their bills, even though the hotel in question is by no means a “resort.” Most of us simply…
Singapore Airlines Bringing Back the World's Longest Flight
Singapore Airlines has announced plans to resume nonstop service between the Asian city-state's Changi Airport (pictured above) and Newark Liberty International Airport just outside…
Bad News for the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Pearl Harbor's world-famous memorial (pictured above) that straddles the submerged wreck of the USS Arizona has been closed indefinitely.The trouble began May 6, when cracks were…
Seattle's Space Needle Gets a Glassy Makeover
A $100 million update to Seattle's skyline-defining Space Needle is just about finished. But don't worry, purists: The 605-foot retro-futuristic tower still looks like something…
Avoid Extra Bag Fees with This Fiendishly Clever Packing Hack
You don't have to check a second bag. Here's a smart tip for when you've bought more souvenirs than you can fit in your luggage.
Can't Find a Cheap Hotel in Europe? Try the Ramadan Trick
For travelers who are not observant Muslims, it's a time of year that may yield surprising deals in non-Islamic vacation destinations.
Bavarian Vegetarian: Germany's Sausage Central for People Who Don't Eat Meat
There's more to German dining than bratwurst. These meatless Franconian staples ensure that no vegetarian has to go hungry.