Tagged: planning

AI-Driven Surge Pricing Comes to Airfares and Hotel Rates

It’s bad enough when you need an Uber just as the ball game is ending across town, and a $24 ride jumps to $68.But now that $549 airline ticket to London can leap to $849 just as…

8 of the Cheapest Places to Travel in Europe Right Now

With the U.S. dollar dropping in value and another economic downturn looking more and more likely, budget-conscious American travelers might want to be especially choosy right now…

Hurricane Season 2025: What Forecasters Say Is in Store for Florida and the Caribbean

Looks like we're in for another "above average" Atlantic hurricane season, according to weather experts. Researchers at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar,…

A Simple, Low-Cost Way to Get Lost Luggage (or Anything Else) Back—No AirTag Required

When it comes to preventing the loss of items on the road, most travelers know of just one tool: Apple's AirTag. The chubby, coin-sized device has become so ubiquitous that a number of…

When Does ETIAS Start in Europe? New Entry Requirement and Fee Delayed Again

New entry requirements for traveling to Europe have been postponed again.The European Union eventually plans to roll out two related—but different—systems that will affect…

If You Need a US Passport in the Next Year, You'd Better Apply Now

The last time the United States faced major disruptions in the federal government, wait times for passports soared. Starting in March 2020, pandemic-related understaffing in the U.S.…

How to Avoid Seasickness on a Cruise

Some fortunate souls seem to have no trouble with motion sickness. These must be the folks who think riding a Tilt-A-Whirl is fun rather than a reliable substitute for ipecac. For the…

The Best Cheap Hotels in Paris for 2025

February 14, 2023 To afford a stay in Paris, you don’t need a trust fund or stock options. The 10 budget-friendly lodgings that follow may not be known for their chic décor and high…

Why We Need Travel Advisors Now More Than Ever

It’s that time of year when you’re likely to be booking holiday travel, and undoubtedly you’ve logged onto travel sites to seek the best deals in flights, hotels, resorts, car rentals,…

What to Know About the U.K.’s New Online Application and Entry Fee for Visitors

Soon, travelers will have to complete an online application and pay an entry fee to visit the United Kingdom.The U.K.'s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (deeply sorry about that…

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Walt Disney World Vacation

Underplanning In Disney's drive to increase profit centers, the company has changed its basic theme park experience. Now every visitor must plan somewhat or pay a price. To eat at the…

Planning a Cruise: Follow This Timeline for Booking Dinner and Activity Reservations

Timing is everything when it comes to planning a cruise vacation. Once you’ve decided on the ship and itinerary and have made the down payment, the next step is knowing when to book…

Dining on a Cruise: The 10 Best Tips and Tricks

Dining on today’s cruise ships is much more exciting than it was even a few years ago. Cruise lines are collaborating with renowned chefs and creating innovative culinary venues.…

Meet Four Leading Travel Advisors Who Used to Be Travel Journalists

Magazine travel editors have a unique and coveted perspective on how to plan the perfect trip and get the most out of it. As trusted voices in travel, they roam the world as impartial…

Our New Scotland and England Travel Guide: Planning Tips from Frommer’s Expert Authors

For visitors to the United Kingdom who are looking to save some money during their travels, Frommer's author Donald Strachan has a word of advice: "Get out of London!" "Don’t get me…

Paris Métro Tickets Set to Double and Hotel Rates to Quadruple During Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are shaping up to be très cher for spectators. That's French for "a big fat rip-off." This week local authorities announced a plan to nearly double…

Where to Stay for Edinburgh Festivals in 2024 When You Can’t Find a Hotel

Each August, the Scottish city of Edinburgh hosts five—count 'em, five—major arts and culture festivals dedicated to the performing arts, the visual arts, books, and military…

Venmo Groups: A New Tool for Managing Expenses on Group Trips

When it comes to organizing a group trip, the Type A member of your crew already has enough to do, what with booking sunrise yoga classes and laminating copies of the itinerary to…

Frommer’s Spain: What’s New and When to Go, According to the Authors of Our Latest Guide

As with many travel hot spots, Spain has undergone some not-always-welcome changes related to crowds, costs, and climate in recent years. Barcelona's visitation numbers, Seville's…

How Far Ahead to Book Flights and Other Air Travel Tips from Expedia Data Analysis

Getting the timing right to save money on airfare is a perennial concern of travelers. That's why advice on when to buy and when to fly is almost as easy to find online as TikTok…

Small Airplanes Are Becoming Less Common—and That Could Affect Your Next Trip

When was the last time you had to board one of those small airplanes seating fewer than 50 passengers—the kind of aircraft where many adults have to stoop to stand in the aisle? Seem…

Why Are Hotel Prices So High? And How Can Travelers Save Money?

Travel is causing a lot of sticker shock right now—and not just when it comes to purchasing plane tickets. “Room rates [at hotels] have increased rather drastically over the last 3…

How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

With so much natural beauty, so many ancient ruins and cultural treasures, and all that extraordinary food, it’s little wonder Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations on…

New Travel App Rates Accessible Hotels, Restaurants, and Attractions

For people with disabilities—a group making up an estimated 26% of the U.S. adult population—travel planning in great detail is essential. Trouble is, great details are hard to come…

Where to Catch the Total Solar Eclipse in North America in April 2024

They don't come along very often. Have you seen one?No, we're not talking about Star Wars sequels that will stand the test of time. We mean a total solar eclipse—one trip to the Dark…