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Delta Air Lines Changes Boarding Procedure
To accommodate social distancing recommendations, Delta Air Lines has temporarily adjusted its method of boarding passengers onto planes. As of April 10, the carrier has been filling…
Europe Border Closures Almost Certain to Be Extended—But for How Long?
Most of Europe has been closed to foreign visitors since March 17. That's when the member states of the European Union and the Schengen zone (referring to an area in which internal…
CDC Extends No-Sail Order for Cruise Ships Using American Ports
Late last night the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended by 100 days its prohibition on cruises using American ports. The original order was supposed to end in…
New York City Will Bounce Back
By the end of this week, many of New York's largest indoor and outdoor spaces will be transformed. Officials may need to start using city parks as temporary burial grounds, and already…
Coronavirus and Travel: The Latest News, Updated Daily
Advice and resources relating to how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting travelers. Updated frequently.
Airline Passenger Data Collection: An Essential Pandemic Tool
In the annals of "woulda, coulda, shoulda," a longtime battle between the airlines and the U.S. government has come to the fore, far too late. For the past 15 years, the U.S.…
Matterhorn and Eiffel Tower Lit with Messages of Hope and Gratitude
Two of Europe's most iconic sights are being illuminated each evening with words and symbols of encouragement amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. In Zermatt, Switzerland, projections…
Spring Breaker Who Vowed to Party Despite COVID-19: I Was Wrong
Remember that die-hard spring breaker who went viral on the internet last week for saying he wouldn't mind going viral in a literal sense for the noble cause of partying? "If I get…
A Frommer's Intern Travels Home from Spain During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Last Monday, my coworkers at the schools in Spain where I was employed as a teaching assistant told me not to worry about the coronavirus. The next day, I was told I wouldn't be…
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy Finder for Airlines, Cruise Lines, Hotels, and Other Travel Operators
Helpful links to web pages containing coronavirus policy updates from airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and other travel companies
I Just Flew from the U.K. to the U.S.—Here's What That's Like Now
World systems are shutting down and entire countries are banning or expelling foreigners so that governments can take care of their own. I had planned on spending a few months in the…
Health Care Abroad is not Free for Americans, Warns Arthur Frommer
A relative of mine who periodically visits friends living in England had a recent premonition about a Christmas trip there. For a reason that she is still unable to fully know, she…
Arthur Frommer: Americans Remain Unaware of the Looming Real ID Requirement
Update, February 1, 2021: The deadline for Real ID has been postponed to October 1, 2021. October 1, 2020. That date, only seven months away, is when the new Real ID requirement…
Spring Break in the Time of COVID-19: What's the Responsible Course of Action?
The headline of this post is the question that Inside Edition put to me today. And the question is an important one. Below are a few answers, based on how the situation with the novel…
It's Literally Illegal for Visitors to Eat in Parts of Italy Now: A Roundup of the New Tourist Laws
Violating these rules probably won’t get you arrested, but stiff fines could dip into your vacation budget.
Trump Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New York State
As of Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has blocked residents of New York State from enrolling in Global Entry and other programs that allow for expedited…
People Think Packing These Things Will Ward Off Flu, but Not All Will
You can't just stay home alone for the rest of your life. If you're going out and traveling in flu season, be informed about what protections you should pack—and what won't help.
Travel Health: 8 Ways to Avoid Germs on an Airplane
UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2020 There's something about airplanes that just screams germs. The enclosed space, the recycled air, the guy sitting next to you who refuses to cover his mouth…
Beating Travel Constipation: Getting Things Moving on the Road
Being irregular can happen to anyone when they travel, but there are reasons why—and some easy things you can do about it.
Can You Travel with CBD Oil? Laws are Murky, But Here's How to Protect Yourself
Is it legal to fly with CBD products within the United States? If it's a certain type—yes. If it breaks the rules—no. Here's how to make sure your CBD can be transported…
How to Pack for an African Safari
You'll need strategy, not a big pre-vacation shopping trip. Here's what to bring with you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Australia on Fire: What the Continent's Catastrophic Blazes Mean for Travelers
The author of "Frommer's Australia" surveys the damage from this season's devastating wildfires and provides expert advice on what travelers need to know—and how to help.
This Was the World's Most Visited City in 2019—But Is It Safe?
Despite months of pro-democracy protests that have at times turned violent, Hong Kong was the world's most visited city in 2019, according to a projection from Euromonitor…
How to Prepare to Visit Venice, Italy, During High Water Season
Here’s what to do if you want to keep the acqua alta—Venice’s high tide of November and December—from washing out your vacation.
The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide for Every Budget
Life's too short to give the gift of socks. Tell them you understand their wanderlust and support it by choosing one of these travel-related gifts, each of them hand-selected by…