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Tips for Avoiding a Snakebite While Hiking
Minimize your chances of falling victim to a pair of fangs and know what to do if the worst happens with these simple precautions.
Rome Is Adding a New Stage Inside the Colosseum for Gladiator's-Eye Views
It's hard to imagine Italy getting any more magnifico than it already is for visitors. But the nation has been impressively proactive about improving access to its ancient wonders…
After Pandemic-Era Reprieve, Parking Fees Coming Back to Las Vegas Strip
Some travel policies adopted during the pandemic look like they're here to stay (goodbye, airline change fees!). Others proved to be fleeting (goodbye, empty middle seats on…
U.S. Now Accepts Home Covid Tests from International Travelers and Returning Americans
Travelers entering the United States may now use at-home tests to prove they're negative for Covid-19, according to rules updated last week by the Centers for Disease Control and…
With the Return of Travel Comes the Return of Robocall Travel Scams
If the pandemic had one silver lining, it was that, from March through August, the number of robocalls of all sorts dropped precipitously. Like everyone else, the employees of the call…
Australia Will Stay Closed to Travel Until 2022
In a surprise move, Australia Finance Minister Simon Birmingham told The Australian today that the country would likely not reopen its borders until well into 2022. The previous target…
Will a Gasoline Shortage Kill Summer Road Trips? Advice From An Expert
Toilet paper shortages? That's so 2020. This year, sources have been warning about an issue that chills the blood quickly: not enough fuel at gas stations. "It's been a bit of a…
Follow These Tips to Cut Down on Long Wait Times with Airline Phone Reps
Travel is returning, but the road back to normal will be a bumpy one. I have already told you about rental car shortages and airlines canceling flights that don't sell enough…
Masks Will Be Required on Planes, Trains, and Buses Into September
Masks aren't going away anytime soon, at least not on public transportation in the United States. The Transportation Security Administration has extended its mask mandate through…
The Best Time to See the Great Smoky Mountains’ Magical Firefly Spectacle
For a roughly two-week period each spring, fireflies put on a magical light show at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. After dark, lightning bugs in the…
The European Union’s Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers by Summer
Just in time for summer travel, the European Union plans to reopen borders to fully vaccinated foreign visitors, no matter where in the world they are from. According to news reports,…
Why Uber May Be the Best Way to Rent Cars This Summer
Last week Uber announced it was expanding its reach in yet another industry. The tech giant, known for its ride-hailing and delivery services, has partnered with the major rental car…
Gas Prices Getting You Down? Tips and Resources for Conserving Fuel (and Money)
Don't despair -- Frommer's is here to guide you to savings. We can't promise that you'll be smiling at the pump, but at least we can help take some of the financial pressure off.
Another U.S. Airline to Charge for Checking Your Oversize Carry-On at the Gate
There's a moment in most movie westerns when the hero walks into town and everybody on the street slowly turns to give him a beady stare. I had that experience when I flew Ryanair in…
Almost Fully Assembled, Legoland New York to Open This Summer
Legoland New York Resort, a 150-acre theme park devoted to colorful plastic bricks in the Hudson Valley north of New York City, was supposed to open on July 4, 2020. But like an older…
New Photo Book Captures the World's Beautiful Beaches from Above
Showing off views ordinarily reserved for seagulls and parasailers, the aptly titled new book Bliss: Beaches (Cameron + Company) features aerial images of gorgeous shorelines around…
A "50% Off" Flash Sale for Amtrak's 50th Birthday
America's national railway is turning the big 5-0, and in celebration, Amtrak is halving the cost of most journeys for the coming months. But there are significant exceptions,…
Which Countries Are the Best—and Worst—for Digital Nomads?
When the pandemic turned all of our lives upside down, a bunch of people opted to rotate the wheel another 180 degrees and move somewhere new. Suddenly able to work remotely, they were…
What’s New at D.C.’s Zoo and 7 Smithsonian Museums, Reopening in May?
Next month, members of the public will get their first chance to see the new panda cub at Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo in all his adorable, bamboo-nibbling glory. The zoo and seven…
Another Mediterranean Destination Says It Will Subsidize Tourist Visits
Last year, the Italian island of Sicily announced that it was creating a fund to pay for half of vacationers' costs. It was a powerfully attractive promise, to be sure, but considering…
Pandemic Forces a 19-Month Delay in Real ID Enforcement at Airports
Many notorious fibs have been told to modern travelers: High-speed rail is coming soon. Competition will make airline service better. Mergers will give travelers more choice. But among…
A Brazilian Town Is Building a Christ Statue Even Bigger Than Rio’s
Brazil is already the world's undisputed capital of very-tall-Jesus tourism, thanks to the Christ the Redeemer statue on Mount Corcovado overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Now an even taller…
Can't Find an Affordable Rental Car? Try These Alternatives You May Not Have Thought Of
When mainstream rental car companies don't come through, you might have to get creative. These other ideas for rented wheels could save you money.
Meet the USA's Newest National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads
What makes a great road trip? The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has an answer for that. In designating roads that are truly worthwhile for travel and preservation, the agency…
Why You Shouldn't Freak Out Over the U.S. Adding 116 Countries to the "Do Not Travel" List
Early this week, the U.S. State Department, as it often does, updated its list of travel advisories—and the resulting headlines sparked some consternation. On the surface, headlines…