Tagged: travel

Play with Cute Baby Goats by Staying at Goat Daddy’s Farm

If you're the type of traveler who'd rank access to baby goats up there with free Wi-Fi on your amenities wish list, we've got just the place for you. Goat Daddy's Farm and Animal…

Celebrity Ascent Review: How Is the Celebrity Cruises Formula Holding Up?

Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the Celebrity Ascent, entered service at the end of 2023, bound for Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings through its first winter season, then heading…

TikTok Travel: 2023’s Most Popular Destinations Named

A national survey released earlier this year found that 60% of TikTok users in the U.S. said they've become interested in visiting a new destination after seeing a TikTok video about…

2023 in Review: These Top Travel Trends Were Hot on Frommer's

As 2023 draws to a close, a look back at the year’s headlines shows it was an eventful one in travel—and much of what happened wasn’t great. Wars raged. The planet roasted. Prices…

These Things to Do in New York City Are Actually Best in the Early Morning

New York City's cool kids have always slept in until late, or so popular entertainment would have you think. For example, I can remember exactly one episode of Sex in the City that…

The Best Cruise Lines with Solo Cabins (and the Best Cruises for Singles)

It used to cost a small fortune if you wanted a cruise cabin to yourself, as you were basically paying the price for two people. But then solo cruising became one of the hottest…

25-Plus Holiday Travel Tips From an Industry Expert: Save Money, Beat Crowds, Dodge Delays

Last year was arguably the worst holiday travel season we’ve ever seen. The Southwest Airlines operational meltdown lasted 11 days encompassing Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New…

What’s Behind the Uptick in Close Calls at U.S. Airports?

The headlines have been jarring. In February, a FedEx jet and a Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided in Austin, Texas. That close call followed a January near miss at New York…

Things to Do in Central Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley, the State's Most Underrated Regions

Many travelers feel about Massachusetts the way I feel about Thanksgiving: It’s all about the sides. In the Bay State’s case, the scenic mountains and picturesque villages of the…

Disruptions to Airplane GPS Systems Are on the Rise—What Passengers Should Know

If there’s one thing most of us take for granted in boarding a commercial aircraft, it’s that the plane is headed where we expect it to go. If you’re flying from New York to Miami, it…

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…

Report: Car Rental False Arrests Not Limited to Hertz

We're sorry to tell you there's a new chapter in the ongoing saga of people renting cars legally yet somehow being accused of vehicle theft anyway—a story Frommer's has been…

2023's Best Pics of the Northern Lights

December 6, 2023 The aurora borealis is one of those magnificent sights of which it's often said that photography doesn't do it justice. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and your…

Entrance Fee–Free National Park Days in 2024

More than a quarter of the 425 sites managed by the U.S. National Park Service charge entrance fees, ranging in price from $10 to $35. But on a few select dates each year, the federal…

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…

In Singapore, Public Transport Buses Have Been Transformed Into Luxury Hotel Rooms

Singapore has one of the world's best public transit systems, according to a 2023 survey from Time Out. In fact, the Southeast Asian city-state's public buses are apparently so nice…

Our Q&A with Dolly Parton at Dollywood, Quite Possibly the USA’s Best Theme Park

You could argue that Dolly Parton now fills the pop-cultural role once occupied by Mickey Mouse. After all, both figures are beloved, theme park–affiliated, and easy to recognize by…

Gorgeous Photos of Ireland's Deserted Cottages and Abandoned Castles

As timeless as Ireland's lush landscapes may appear at first glance, the many ruined castles, churches, ancient sites, houses, and mills scattered across the island reveal the folly of…

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…

Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers

Heidi Sarna is the cofounder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Having taken river cruises all over the world—Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and North America—I…

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…

These Northern Lights Cruises in Norway Guarantee You'll See the Aurora Borealis

Travelers who long to spot the northern lights should consider booking a trip with Hurtigruten. The company, which has been shipping cargo and passengers along the coast of Norway…

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…

A Cruise on Maine’s Coast with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the cofounder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.From popular Pacific Northwest routes along the Columbia and Snake rivers to sailings on the…

American Airlines Flight Attendants Were Reportedly Reminded to Stop Lessening Your Misery

You know how flying with a commercial airline is terrible? The seats are cramped, the fees are outrageous, and the other passengers are always brawling or screaming about how their…