Tagged: travel

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Restricting This Common Device on Flights

Due to safety concerns, American Airlines has tightened its rules for traveling with portable chargers that run on lithium batteries. Effective Friday, May 1, each passenger is limited…

Tips for Saving Money This Summer on Flights and Road Trips Amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

The ever-increasing cost of fuel is, yes, driving up the cost of vacations this summer. And we’re not just talking about road trips. Airfares have also shot up, with ticket costs in…

This Cruise Line Is Giving Solo Travelers a Breath of Fresh Air

This spring Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a $500-million multiyear bow-to-stern fleet update for six of the line's ships.One of the more noteworthy bullet…

Which of the World's Great Road Trips Has the Best Weather Conditions for Driving?

Visibility is tops "in the hierarchy of perfect driving conditions," asserts British meteorologist Jim N.R. Dale in a new report that ranks road trips by weather. That sounds like bad…

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…

These 16 International Airports Let You Go Through U.S. Customs Before You Leave for the U.S.

Canadian enthusiasm to visit the United States right now isn’t exactly at Coachella fence-scaling levels. But for Canucks who do want to venture south—as well as for returning U.S.…

Going Off the Beaten Path in Nevada with Free Solo Climber Alex Honnold

This transcript is taken from a recent interview with Alex Honnold for the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. Alex Honnold is one of the world’s most celebrated climbers. In June 2017, he…

This Season Pass Gives You Access to All the Six Flags Parks in One Region. Is It a Good Deal?

A silver lining to living in an age of corporate consolidation is that loyalty rewards and points programs have increasingly long lists of participating locations. Ominous—but…

New App for Music Tourism Charts Course to Concerts, Clubs, and Music Landmarks

"Gig-tripping"—the practice of planning an entire vacation around a concert or festival in a destination where you don't live—continues to grow in popularity, according to the trackers…

Kiddo Not Quite Tall Enough for a Theme Park Ride? You Might Get to Skip the Line Next Time

You would think measuring a kid’s height would be a pretty cut-and-dried process. And yet, more often than you might imagine, theme park ride operators and attendants have to be the…

Everybody's Least Favorite U.S. Airline Named Best U.S. Airline in New Ranking

One U.S. carrier sometimes seems less like an airline than a punchline. If you're making a joke about crummy service, outrageous fees, or uncomfortable seats in the skies, it's highly…

Checked Luggage Fees Have Gone Up Again. Here's What You'll Pay, Airline by Airline

The war in Iran has sent jet fuel prices soaring, and you can bet the airlines will pass along as big a share of those costs as possible to the consumer. That means higher airfares…

What I Wish I Knew Before Taking My First Cruise

As a long-time travel journalist, I didn’t expect much to surprise me about my first cruise.I’d spent years learning about the industry: touring ships in port, sleeping on a few…

Should You Visit Jamaica in 2026? How the Island Is Recovering from Hurricane Melissa

This interview was taken from a March episode of the Frommer's podcast. Pauline Frommer spoke with the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's minister of tourism.The following transcript…

Fans Will Soon Get to Go Inside David Bowie's Childhood Home

You'd be forgiven for assuming David Bowie came from outer space, interwar Berlin, some gritty-glam dystopia, or even a creepy labyrinth filled with singing goblin puppets. But it…

United Airlines Introduces Basic Business Class, Making Free Perks Cost Extra. Yay?

In 2026, shrinkflation spares nothing—not even United Airlines’ luxurious Polaris business class.  In a statement released last week, the airline announced a new basic fare tier…

Southwest Airlines Further Restricts Portable Chargers on Flights

Southwest Airlines is establishing one of the strictest policies on lithium portable chargers in the U.S.According to an internal message that was posted for employees this week and…

Did You Know This Airline Shows You Ahead of Time if You'll Be Seated Near an Infant?

In keeping with the mysterious cycle by which old news stories resurface on social media, an airline feature introduced a while back has gained some renewed interest online…

Hurricane Season Forecast for 2026: How Bad Will Storms Be This Year?

Last year's Atlantic hurricane season was relatively normal from a historical perspective, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). There were, however,…

Southwest's New Plus-Size Policy Is Arbitrary and Unfair, Say These Flyers

There’s been a lot of belt-tightening at Southwest Airlines lately.Last year, the carrier nixed its popular and longstanding perk allowing each passenger two free checked bags. The…

Warning: American Airlines Customers Are Accidentally Booking Bus Rides Instead of Flights

Like a college freshman trying to bluff through a philosophy midterm, American Airlines seems to have gotten tripped up in a category error.The carrier has classified some bus rides as…

What's the Cheapest National Park Trip to Take This Year?

The cost of plane tickets is on the rise, thanks to spiking oil prices caused by the war in Iran. Throw in other economic woes such as stubbornly high inflation, and you've got several…

Study Finds the Germiest Thing You Travel With—and It's Seven Times Dirtier Than Your Shoes

The dirtiest travel item was recently determined by a set of microbial tests conducted by experts—and it wasn't even close. Worse, the germiest object is something you definitely must…

In a First for the U.S., This Airline Is Bringing Lie-Flat Couch Seating to Economy Class

On Tuesday, United Airlines announced a new Relax Row seating option that will convert three economy seats into a lie-flat sofa-like situation.Aimed at families with small children,…

7 Lesser-Known Reasons Your Passport Can Be Rejected: Check Yours Now!

Most international travelers know by now that it’s unwise to head to the airport with a passport that expires in less than 6 months. Egypt, Singapore, Thailand, and Fiji are just some…