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A Major Newspaper Asks If It's Ethical to Fly. Arthur Frommer Wants Your Thoughts

Depending on your politics, you either do or you don’t regard The New York Times as the nation’s leading newspaper. But after that paper’s recent examination of the relation between…

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10 Fantastic Roller Coasters You Can Only Find in Germany

A Moulin Rouge-themed roller coaster in the dark. A Star Trek coaster with three launches. Germany loves its roller coasters so much that it's always finding new ways to put a twist on…

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New Paris Museum Chronicles Liberation from Nazis in WW2

Sunday, August 25, marks the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris from its Nazi occupiers during World War II.On the same day, a new museum will open permanently to chronicle…

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Arthur Frommer: Preventing Travel to Cuba Is Harming Ordinary Cubans the Most

When the Trump Administration recently announced its reversal of the Obama effort to permit American travel to Cuba, it justified this new limitation by the effect it would have on the…

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Liquor and Spirits: San Diego to Get a Cemetery Speakeasy

San Diego's El Campo Santo cemetery was established in the city's historic Old Town in 1849, and according to ghost hunters, the spirits residing there have been riled up almost ever…

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The Best Shopping in New York City

In this era of internet shopping, does it matter that New York is the country's premier shopping city? We think it does. All of the major brands have their flagship stores here, and…

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Arthur Frommer: Viewing Whales and Dolphins in Captivity Should No Longer be Seen as Ethical

A major step forward in the ethical treatment of large sea life was just taken by Sir Richard Branson. On behalf of all the Branson entities, he has announced that his companies…

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Vacation Rental Law Hits Hawaii Hard—How to Navigate Tough Rental Regulations

Long before Airbnb was a twinkle on founder Brian Chesky’s browser, New York State had a law severely limiting short-term rentals. Called the "Multiple Dwelling Law," it has, in its…

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10 Best California Wineries with a View

Updated August 12, 2019 Whether it's fog-laced redwoods on the Sonoma Coast , manicured gardens near Santa Barbara , or one of the best views of Los Angeles , you'll find plenty to ooh…

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A Nantucket Vacation: Making it Affordable and Easy, From Hotels to the Best Beaches

There once was a man from Nantucket…and because he was a local, he knew exactly what to see and do on the island. For the rest of us, Nantucket is trickier. Not only is it one of the…

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Living the Good Life (Affordably) In and Around Traverse City, Michigan

In some ways, the Inn at Black Star Farms recalls Tara from Gone with the Wind. Guests are greeted in a marble-floored lobby embedded with a black star (hence the name) in front of a…

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Visiting This Australian Museum Will Require Flippers and an Oxygen Tank

Deep-sea divers with an interest in sculpture should mark their calendars for December, when the first installation of visionary artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s Museum of Underwater Art…

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The New P-Town: 10 Reasons Why Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Should Be Your Next LGBT Vacation Destination

For years, Provincetown, Massachusetts, has been known as the go-to beach town for LGBT travelers. But what many don’t realize is that there’s an equally welcoming destination in…

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An Adult Returns to Sleepaway Camp at Interlochen Arts Camp in Northern Michigan

Proust had his madeleines. But for me, the sight of a vanilla-and-chocolate swirled cone being served through a window marked “Melody Freeze” was a memory prompt. With the first lick,…

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It's a Dino-Safari! The Greatest Dinosaur Attractions for Families

Fierce-looking emissaries from a long-ago world, dinosaurs fascinate kids and adults. Especially the giant ones: A single Barosaurus could nearly fill a basketball court and the…

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Invading Dairyland: The Perfect 3-Day Wisconsin Cheese-a-Palooza Tour

Wisconsin loves dairy so much that there, wearing foam cheddar wedge-shaped hats is considered "normal behavior." But Wisconsinites have a good reason to boast: Theirs is the…

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Where to Escape Crowds in Overtouristed Venice, Italy

Venice may be nicknamed La Serenissima , but it’s anything except serene in summer, when the historic center’s population can triple in size. Tourist numbers to the lagoon city have…

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Best Places to Propose in New York City

In New York City , you don’t need to hire a flash mob to make sure your proposal lands. The city abounds with ultraromantic spots, perfect for nabbing that lifetime commitment. Here…

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Redwoods, Beer, and Bigfoot: Exploring California’s Santa Cruz Mountains

For a serene outdoor experience near the San Francisco Bay Area, head into the Santa Cruz Mountains to discover redwood cathedrals, laid-back beach towns, and maybe even…

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How to See Chile When You Have Less Than a Week

How much does the average person know about Chile ? Culinary enthusiasts will smack their lips while describing Chilean sea bass and Colchagua Valley wines. History buffs may describe…

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This Year is A Great Year for Memphis. Our Frommer's Guide Writer Explains

When we come out with a new guidebook at Frommer’s, we tap the best local journalists to write it. One such pro is Ashley Brantley, a native of Nashville who grew up in Memphis (and…

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Here Are the Major Cruise Lines' Policies on Cuba Cancellations

Tens of thousands of people are holding tickets for cruises to Cuba that, in a snap of a finger, the Trump Administration has said they now can't use.Here are the cruise companies'…

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A Website Called Fairbnb Has Flung an "Ethical" Challenge to Airbnb

Although it has successfully helped millions of travelers to find overnight accommodations in an apartment or home, Airbnb is still mired in controversy and fending off attacks. It…

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You Can Now Stay at a French Castle That Hosted Mozart and Voltaire

Some of the biggest stars in 18th-century European culture—including Mozart as well as Age of Enlightenment thinkers Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Denis Diderot—spent time at…

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A Bizarre Guitar-Shaped Hotel Rises in South Florida

Music lovers can soon live out any rock-and-roll accommodation fantasies they may have as the world’s first Guitar Hotel—a 450-foot-tall guitar-shaped building with luxury guest…