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The Best Shopping in New York City
In this era of internet shopping, does it matter that New York is the country's premier shopping city? We think it does. All of the major brands have their flagship stores here, and…
Vacation Rental Law Hits Hawaii Hard—How to Navigate Tough Rental Regulations
Long before Airbnb was a twinkle on founder Brian Chesky’s browser, New York State had a law severely limiting short-term rentals. Called the "Multiple Dwelling Law," it has, in its…
A Nantucket Vacation: Making it Affordable and Easy, From Hotels to the Best Beaches
There once was a man from Nantucket…and because he was a local, he knew exactly what to see and do on the island. For the rest of us, Nantucket is trickier. Not only is it one of the…
Living the Good Life (Affordably) In and Around Traverse City, Michigan
In some ways, the Inn at Black Star Farms recalls Tara from Gone with the Wind. Guests are greeted in a marble-floored lobby embedded with a black star (hence the name) in front of a…
An Adult Returns to Sleepaway Camp at Interlochen Arts Camp in Northern Michigan
Proust had his madeleines. But for me, the sight of a vanilla-and-chocolate swirled cone being served through a window marked “Melody Freeze” was a memory prompt. With the first lick,…
New York City Tour Packages: The Best, The Worst, and How to Find Them
Planning an affordable vacation in New York City is no easy trick. Booking your own accommodation comes at a cost: Gotham’s hotel rooms are the priciest not just in the United States,…
16 Reasons Why You Should Visit Northern Michigan
First off, it has Piper, the adorable mutt with a huge Instagram following. How many destinations can claim that even their airports are tons of fun? Those flying into Traverse City…
Free and Dirt-Cheap Things to Do in New York City
Seeing the sights in New York is often just a matter of turning the corner. Brass bands wailing at Chinatown street funerals, the latest fashions parading down the catwalk that is…
Best Places to Propose in New York City
In New York City , you don’t need to hire a flash mob to make sure your proposal lands. The city abounds with ultraromantic spots, perfect for nabbing that lifetime commitment. Here…
This Year is A Great Year for Memphis. Our Frommer's Guide Writer Explains
When we come out with a new guidebook at Frommer’s, we tap the best local journalists to write it. One such pro is Ashley Brantley, a native of Nashville who grew up in Memphis (and…
Trump Administration Announces Bans on Cruises and Tours to Cuba
The other zapato has dropped. In April, White House National Security Advisor John Bolton announced that the Treasury Department would soon implement new regulations to restrict…
An App That (Almost) Guarantees the Lowest Hotel Rates
It’s said there are no guarantees in life. But does that apply to travel? For hotels, a relatively new app may offer the closest thing to a guaranteed low price that I’ve seen. It’s…
Do Travelers Lose Their Moral Compasses on the Road? A Surprising Study
My friend Deborah "borrowed" her favorite wool blanket from a hotel when she went on a business trip. Shannon, another pal, put her able-bodied daughter in an airport wheelchair to…
Talking with Frances Mayes About Her Latest Book, 'See You in the Piazza'
Frances Mayes, author of the memoir Under the Tuscan Sun, is to Tuscan travel what ketchup is to Russian dressing. For tens of thousands of vacationers, her tale—both the book that…
When Should You Book Airfare and Hotels? A Huge Study Reveals the Current Answers
The Airlines Reporting Corporation’s annual Travel Pricing Outlook study (conducted in partnership with Expedia) arrived with very little fanfare this year. Which is odd—and not so…
Things to Do in Anchorage: Images of Its Best Experiences
The first time I visited Anchorage , I put a note up on Twitter asking if anyone could recommend a good camping supply rental company. Within 24 hours I had an answer, but not the one…
Pauline Frommer: Come Travel with Me in Vietnam this February
Every other year, I host a trip for listeners of the Frommer's radio shows and the readers of our guides. And these tours are, I must say, very special experiences. There's nothing…
Great Early- and Late-Season U.S. Ski Resorts, the Best Passes, and Smart Savings Tips
Pauline Frommer talks to a major ski information expert about where you should go for early or late season and how to save money doing it.
The Trends That Will Shape Travel in 2019
This past year’s biggest travel trends —the rise in solo female travel and solo travel in general, the new emphasis on green travel, the development of cannabis holidays, an uptick in…
Thinking of Taking an African Safari? Some Tips from an Expert
African safaris: They are, for many, at the tippy top of the bucket list. But the how-tos for finding the right one have shifted in the last few years, so old conventional wisdom may…
A Preview: Hudson Yards in New York City
Ambition is skyscraper-sized in New York City. And sometimes it involves big ole glass-and-steel towers, or in the case of Hudson Yards, a whole litter of 'em. Hudson Yards, when…
Windstar's Star Pride: A Photo Tour
As Yogi Berra might have said: You gotta know about Windstar Cruises to know about Windstar Cruises. The small cruise line has just six boats, the largest of which carries just 212…
How Much of What You Spend Stays in Your Destination? G Adventures Knows
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bruce Poon Tip (pictured) for our radio show. Bruce is the founder of G Adventures, one of the most important small-group adventure…
I’m Now One of Those People: A Traveler with an Airbnb Horror Story
It didn’t happen because I’m a careless idiot, or a very picky, persnickity traveler. It happened because I’m a (bit) lazy. I was heading to Chicago for work and an unrelated…
A New Women's Travel Magazine Hits the Newsstands (and the Internet)
A new travel magazine debuted this month, called Unearth Women. I spoke with Nikki Vargas, its Editor-In-Chief and co-founder, about what the first issue holds, and what this new…