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Which Airlines Have Free Wi-Fi? And Which Will Charge You to Stay Connected?
Here are the airlines that have free Wi-Fi—along with strategies for staying connected for free on carriers that charge for Wi-Fi.
Small Airplanes Are Becoming Less Common—and That Could Affect Your Next Trip
Airlines are betting on bigger planes and fewer flights to be more efficient. What does that mean for passengers?
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, the World's Biggest Harry Potter Exhibit, Just Opened—Explore Inside
On June 16, 2023, the world’s largest indoor Harry Potter attraction, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, opened in the city’s Nerima ward. Just like at the original London version…
The New African American Museum in Charleston: Opening Date, How to Go, What to See
An estimated 40% of all enslaved Africans brought to the United States as part of the international slave trade disembarked in Charleston, South Carolina. On Tuesday, June 27, the new…
Hate Using Disney's Genie+ Ride Reservation System? Hire a Concierge to Do It
When you hear people complain about how unpleasant and cumbersome a trip to a Disney theme park has become, one of the first things they'll complain about is Genie+.The paid ride…
Things to Do in the Virgin Islands This Year—Picks from Our New Guidebook
It's been nearly 10 years since the last time Frommer's released a Virgin Islands guidebook, and let's just say a lot of stuff has happened in the interim.Among the toughest…
Tours of Big Ben in London Reopen to Foreigners: How to Book
Big Ben is one of the most famous bells in the world, hanging in one of the most recognizable towers in the world, high above the Houses of Parliament in central London. But since…
The United Kingdom Sets a Start Date for Its New Entry Fee
Think of it as a cover charge to one of the most historic clubs in the world. The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) has set a date for the launch of its…
Australia's Fraser Island Sheds a Name Born from Lies—and Restores the Original One
You could call it a much-delayed rebuke of propaganda.Australia's Fraser Island, a popular nature destination just off the coast of Queensland, is reverting to what it was called…
Nonstop Flights to British Virgin Islands from U.S. Are Here at Last
For the first time in decades, you can take a commercial flight straight from the U.S. mainland to the British Virgin Islands. Up to now, U.S. travelers aiming for the archipelago's…
Why Are Hotel Prices So High? And How Can Travelers Save Money?
Hotel rates are still significantly higher than before the pandemic, but there are things you can do to save on your next stay.
Pauline Frommer: I'm Often Asked How to Become a Travel Writer, And I Suggest This Event
(Note: This post was updated June 3, 2023)Every year, I give about a dozen speeches on travel across North America. When I sign books afterwards, a familiar scenario inevitably will…
Boston’s Prudential Tower Observatory, View Boston, Ups Its Game
Recent visitors to Boston may have noticed a dearth of publicly accessible views of the city from atop its tallest buildings. The tallest of all, the John Hancock Tower (now…
How Bad Will the 2023 Hurricane Season Be? Here's What the Forecasts Say
UPDATE, May 26: The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will be "near-normal," according to the official forecast from the U.S. government. In its annual outlook, the National Oceanic and…
France Bans Short-Haul Flights—but Only a Few Routes Are Affected
This week France became the first country in the world to enact a ban on short-haul domestic flights. According to the new law, airlines may not operate flights between two French…
Where to Stay on Santorini and Other Secrets from Our New Greece Guidebook
I’ve been visiting and writing about Greece for almost 30 years now. I can remember a time when getting out of Athens for the trip down to the Peloponnese involved driving around…
How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips
Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget
Cannabis-Friendly Hotel with Top-Optional Pool Coming to Las Vegas
This post, originally published January 18, has been updated with new information.The doors will soon open at what's being billed as the first "cannabis-inclusive" hotel in Las…
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, the Luxury Star Wars–Themed Hotel, to Close
Walt Disney World in Florida has announced that its infamous Galactic Starcruiser hotel will close its doors at the end of September, just 18 months after opening. The troubles with…
A New Trail Connects the Best Waterfall Hikes in a Region with Hundreds of Them
If you ask us, spotting a waterfall is one of the best reasons to go on a hike, ranking right up there with breathing pristine mountain air and sampling all the latest innovations in…
If You Need a Passport by This Summer, You Could Be in Trouble: What to Do
Ever since March, the U.S. State Department has warned that the wait time for a new passport in 2023 is 10 to 13 weeks.It's now May, and that estimate hasn't changed. That means if…
When Free Flights to Hong Kong Become Available in the U.S.—and How to Apply
An earlier version of this post has been updated with new information.Earlier this year, Hong Kong hatched a tourism-boosting plan to give away more than 500,000 airline tickets to…
Lyft Airport Pickup Just Got a Lot Easier for Some Riders
The tricky task of timing pickup at the airport from a ride-hailing app is getting easier for a lot of Lyft users this summer. The company has launched a new feature that lets you…
Hackers Can Steal Your Frequent Flier Miles: How to Protect Your Travel Loyalty Accounts
How to protect your travel points from being stolen—and what to do if those miles are missing.
This Summer, Some of Amtrak's Best Scenic Routes Are Finally Back
In good news for travelers, two Amtrak routes that have long been popular with vacationers are finally returning to service after years of closure. • The Adirondack, which connects New…