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Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2027
Frommer’s turns 70 in 2027. Threescore and ten years ago, our founder, Arthur Frommer, set forth upon an old continent and created Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, dedicated to the…
Our Review of the Revamped and Expanded Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark.
“Let’s start at the very beginning,” suggests The Sound of Music’s Maria von Trapp, arguing that’s a “very good place to start.” But is it? A European art museum, for example, that…
6 Companies You Can Trust for Great Family Vacation Packages
Planning a successful family vacation is work—but not if you let a packager do the work for you. Buying a vacation through a tour operator frees you from the tedious details of…
The Miracles of Northern Michigan: Food, Wine, Sapphire Lakes, and Golfing in the Wild
This is an amalgamation of conversations I had on a recent episode of The Frommer’s Travel Podcast. To hear the complete episode, please click here or watch the video version here.In…
Free Yourself from the 'Disney Hump' with This App That Books Lightning Lanes for You
If you have been to Walt Disney World in the past 5 years, you've seen them everywhere. In front of the castles. Stopped dead in the center of Main Street. Filling every switchback of…
Stay in London for Around $100 a Night at These Popular Hotel Brands That Might Be New to You
In a sad way, the proliferation of corporate hotels across London helped kill most of the family-run bed-and-breakfasts that England was famous for during most of the 20th century.But…
The World's Easiest Cruise Search Engine, Plus 4 More Money-Saving Sites That'll Change How You Cruise
Cruise passenger numbers are booming. Last year, 37.2 million people took a cruise, which marked a record high, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. Just think: In…
Lyon, France, Is Underrated. Here Are 12 Reasons Why It Shouldn't Be.
Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy—those places typically come to mind first when tourists think of France . But Lyon ? It's usually lower on the list. Despite being…
Not Sure What to Tip? Find Gratuity Guidelines for 140 Countries with This Free Online Tool
Seems like Americans should have less tipping anxiety when abroad than at home, given that most other countries have far more relaxed (or nonexistent) expectations around gratuities in…
Europe in Autumn: Where to Go in September, October, and November
For travelers averse to Europe’s summer crowds, heat, and prices, autumn is an ideal season to visit many parts of the continent. What’s more, Europe puts on a good show this time of…
What's London's Best Observation Deck? Should You Pay? See Photos from Each One
I've been researching and writing the London guide for Frommer's for 20 years now, and let me tell you, a lot has changed in that city over that time.I've been tracking those changes…
The Best National Parks to Visit This Fall
Autumn can be an exuberant season in U.S. national parks. In some of them, the mating calls of elk fill the air. In others, the turning of the leaves gives landscapes a flamboyant…
25 Independent Bookstores We Love
Book Lovers Day is August 9. Today's independent bookstores aren’t just places of commerce. They’re destinations unto themselves. They have also taken on many of the roles that used to…
The Feline Takeover of the Roman Square Where Julius Caesar Was Assassinated
The spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was assassinated sits in a large sunken square a short distance south of the Pantheon.Known as Largo di Torre Argentina, the site contains the…
For Book Lovers, This Site Generates Reading Recommendations for Wherever You’re Traveling
National Book Lovers Day is August 9.A great way to prepare for an upcoming trip—aside from getting your hands on the latest Frommer's guide for your destination, of course—is to read…
Towering Dunes, Black Sands, and Swimming Next to Skyscrapers: 5 Unique Midwest Beaches
We’re never going to deny the majesty of the ocean, but if your beachy experiences are limited to the coasts, you’re missing out.The Midwest isn’t just farmland and prairies. Thanks to…
A Top-Rated Travel Pillow Just Got Even Better: Our Review
Frommer’s editors independently assess all travel products featured on our site. In some cases, we may receive an affiliate commission from the purchase of products made from the links…
We Toured the New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Here's Our Review
Variously likened to a Tatooine Sandcrawler, a mausoleum, a Minecraft creation, and a giant thumb drive, the architecture of the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center has inspired no…
The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Summer
Which of the USA’s national parks are at their best in summer? Not all of them. Some get overcrowded and others get overheated (or overcrowded and overheated). If you're looking to…
4 Restaurants in Rome with Fresh Takes on Italian Culinary Classics
In Rome, changing a classic dish can feel like heresy. Few cuisines are guarded as fiercely; recipes are protected, debated, and passed down like family heirlooms. When Italian cuisine…
9 Free Things to Do in Boston: Museums, Monuments, Gardens, and Tours
Boston is an expensive destination for travelers—just looking at the hotel rates can bust your budget.But there are some noteworthy attractions that don’t cost a thing, and many of…
Viking Mississippi River Cruise Review: What to Expect on Viking’s Only U.S. Riverboat
It was the most magnificent experience I’ve had on a cruise shore excursion. Sailing on Viking Mississippi, Viking cruise line’s only U.S.-based riverboat, we docked at Greenville,…
5 of the Best Things to Do in Amsterdam with Kids
Despite some obvious considerations, Amsterdam works brilliantly for a vacation with children. The city has interactive museums designed to appeal to youngsters, canal boats and trams…
Southern Germany’s University Cities: A College Tour of 5 Historic Destinations
Germany has some of the best universities in the world—and some of the oldest. Heidelberg University, for instance, was founded in 1386. Relative whippersnapper Harvard University in…
'Comfort in the Wild': An Exclusive Peek Inside Our Gorgeous Coffee-Table Book
Nature deserves the rave reviews it gets, but what's with all the bugs? Frommer's Comfort in the Wild showcases more than 100 awe-inspiring natural destinations you can experience…