Top Destinations
Regions
Featured
New York City
Travel Ideas
Great Vacations in the U.S.A.
Trends & Hacks
Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips
Frommer's Favorites
Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think
Most Popular Books
Frommer's Ireland
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
Celebrating Life on the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico
Mexico's annual celebration of the Day of the Dead is the most vibrant, colorful, and culturally dynamic event on the national calendar.
Obama and McCain Strike Out on Travelers' Issues
In this intense presidential campaign, the two major candidates have talked about many issues, but they've said very little about issues affecting travelers. Here's where we think they…
Art on Board: What Ships Hang When They Want to Look Good
Cruise lines spend millions per ship on art, commissioning works and buying pieces from emerging artists and masters alike. What's it all add up to?
Princess Reports Passengers' Favorite Alaska Excursions -- and We Report Ours
Princess Cruises has announced the winners of its ninth annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards, which recognize Alaska's best shore excursions. We've added our own perspective -- and…
The Able Traveler: Haunted Hotels Fit for All
Almost every historic hotel has at least one tale of a spirit haunting the premises. Since historic doesn't always mean accessible, here are a few haunted properties that will work for…
Travel Troubleshooter: A Married Name, A Singular Headache
When our newly married flyer puts the wrong name on her airline ticket the carrier demands $400 to get it right. Is that right?
Fall Farm Stays for the Whole Family
If foliage isn't enough to keep your kids interested on a weekend away, perhaps you need to plan a trip that combines the beauty of the countryside with activities, participation, and…
Pennsylvania for Active Families: 6 Fun Adventures in the Great Outdoors
With more than its share of mountains and raging rivers, Pennsylvania isn't short on outdoor thrills, but we found six that are as kid-friendly as they are gorgeous.
Find the Treasures: 6 European Art Museum Adventures
'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these six excellent continental art destinations.
October's Prize: Win a Cruise for Two to Scandinavia!
Frommers.com and www.goscandinavia.com/citybreaks are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a cruise to Scandinavia! Register now to win this vacation!
3 Ways to Deal With Emergency Travel
What happens when you a family member's health fails and you have to alter your flight plans or cancel part of a trip altogether? Here's what happened to three relatives.
Travel Writing 101: Becoming an Expert
Want to get a writing assignment? Make a name for yourself by developing expertise based on geography and curiosity.
Highway 1: The Route to the Best of Maine
Historic cities, landmark lighthouses, quintessential lobster shacks, and antique emporiums, make for an idyllic New England journey.
Creative Escapes: Improving Your Images in Southern France
Want to improve your vacation photos? Here's one way to combine your curiosity with your desire to travel.
What's Hot -- and What's Spicy -- in Albuquerque, NM
There's more to Albuquerque than its position as the center of southwestern cuisine par excellence. It is a thriving arts and cultural mecca, the melting pot of rich Indian and…
Cruising Carnival Victory to Canada: 10 Tips to Make it Work
With first-time cruisers along for the ride, we had pressure to make this a wonderful debut. So from the start I started trouble-shooting a list of ways to do so from the start.
Galveston Whacked by Hurricane Ike: Historic Sites Damaged, Port Closed, Ships Rerouted
On September 12-13, Hurricane Ike and its related storm surge hit the Texas port city of Galveston like a hammer, wrecking homes and businesses -- including it's port -- downing trees…
New Sites Make Booking Low-Fare European Airlines Easier
Europe's many low-fare airlines don't show up on major search engines. Now, new search engines let you scan low-fare airlines more easily than ever -- even hooking them up with flights…
Travel Troubleshooter: Pick Up the Phone, Pay Twice the Price
Our reader runs into a snag when he tries to buy an airline ticket online for his mother. So he calls the online agency and is sold a ticket that costs twice the online rate. Do rates…
Hog Heaven: Motorcycle Adventures in the Smoky Mountains
The roads around the Smoky Mountains were made for motorcycles and exploring the Smokies on two wheels gives you the freedom to discover the region at your own pace.
Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Not Getting Bumped
In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific tips to help you make the most of every trip. This time around, find out how you can avoid getting bumped, or at least make…
L.A.'s Five Best Sights for Tourists
These spots may get a bum rap among locals but, hey, there's nothing wrong with being a tourist. Here's how to pare down what's really worth your precious time in this sprawling…
Park of the Week: Point Reyes National Seashore
Just 30 miles northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a mass of forests and seaside splendor that occupies all of a hundred square mile peninsula balanced on the…
How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park
Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.
L.A.'s Ten Best Sights for Tourists