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Tipping in Costa Rica: A Gratuities Guide for Hotels, Restaurants, and Tours
Some tips on tipping to follow while checking out Costa Rica's cities, beaches, and jungles
Volunteering for a Day While on Vacation: Eight Ways to Find Opportunities
Volunteering is good for the heart and soul—and your travel karma. Weaving some service into your vacation time not only benefits the communities you serve, but the act of volunteering…
South African President de Klerk's Retreat Becomes All-Inclusive Beach Lodge
The coastal retreat of former South African president F.W. de Klerk has been reborn as an all-inclusive, eco-conscious lodge overlooking an untouched, nearly 4-mile (6km)-long stretch…
Don't Just Stare! 10 Great Tours and Experiences in the Grand Canyon
It’s iconic. It’s dramatic. It’s historic. The Grand Canyon , a craggy 277-mile-long, one-mile-deep gorge carved by the Colorado River eons ago, is also one of Seven Wonders of the…
Spot Orcas and Dolphins Along Western Scotland's New Whale Trail
About a quarter of the world's whale and dolphin species have been spotted at one time or another in the waters around western Scotland's Hebrides islands, according to the nonprofit…
Top Lake Resort Vacations for Families in the U.S. and Canada
Like ice cream on a steamy day, lake getaways have their own special flavors and pleasures. Acres of lawns, golf courses, good food, comfortable accommodations, and diverse children’s…
'Iron Road' in the Balkans Is Restored to Its Heart-Pounding Glory
Dropping through cliff caves, tip-toeing along hanging bridges, clambering up iron ladders drilled into mountain faces—if any of these sound like part of an ideal adventure to you,…
Meet the USA's Newest National Park
The United States has a new national park.Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has been re-designated Indiana Dunes National Park thanks to a provision in the same spending bill that…
Superbloom! In California, Flowergeddon Approaches
Superbloom may sound like the name of a '90s rock band to you, but in Borrego Springs, California, it means millions of rare wildflowers carpeting thousands of acres of desert. And…
The Best European Cities with Kid-Friendly Day Trips
The best European family trips tend to start with urban stays that can segue into out-of-town sojourns once children tire of museums and city touring. Fortunately, most of Europe’s…
You Can Go Standup Paddleboarding at San Antonio's River Walk Now
If you feel your city sightseeing hasn't done enough to test your balance and core strength lately, here's a good remedy: a new way to see San Antonio. Local company SUP SATX now…
Arthur Frommer: River Cruises Are Rushing to Attract Younger Passengers
When I went on my first river cruise (a sailing of Europe’s Rhine), I was almost the youngest person aboard. And if you’ve seen a recent photograph of me, you will know what the…
You Can Throw Your Own Parade in New Orleans! Here's How
You don’t have to be the king of a Mardi Gras club to throw your own parade and march through the streets of New Orleans. But if you do, you’ll certainly feel like one. While it's a…
The Best Resorts for Families in the Caribbean and the Bahamas
A family vacation can be a household’s most-anticipated event of the year. But it’s easy to make planning mistakes. The key is finding a place with flexibility. The right resort for…
10 Top Alaska Vacation Packages
You already know that Alaska is a big state. But if you want to take a trip to it, you probably don't know where to start. Don't worry—Alaskans know their home is rangy and wild, and…
Things to Do in Anchorage: Images of Its Best Experiences
The first time I visited Anchorage , I put a note up on Twitter asking if anyone could recommend a good camping supply rental company. Within 24 hours I had an answer, but not the one…
Alaska in the Summer: Whale Watching, Glacier Hikes, and the Best Cities to Visit
Visitors can’t do everything in one trip to Alaska. The state is just too big—nearly two and a half times the size of Texas. But there are still so many not-to-be-missed experiences…
Explorers at Heart Ought to Consider a Hurtigruten cruise, Says Arthur Frommer
Let’s say you’ve cruised the Caribbean on several forgettable occasions. You’ve also cruised the Mediterranean and made one memorable sailing in Asia. You’re eager now for a…
Tiger Woods Designing Public Golf Courses in Missouri and Chicago
It has become common for golf greats to turn into course designers. Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Jack Nicklaus all went in that direction—a career avenue that seems unique to their…
Tour Alaska On Your Own: Driving Its National Parks
Alaska is home to 23 national parks. Many of them are remote and are only reachable by expensive air charter, but luckily, a few of the best ones are accessible by car. From the city…
The Caribbean's Newest Resorts are Now North of Cancun, Reports Arthur Frommer
We Americans tend to have widely divergent views about Mexico. Some regard that nation as a place of constant poverty and problems. Other more perceptive types are aware of Mexico’s…
Arthur Frommer: Rejecting an Army Made Life in Costa Rica Better
Of all the documentary films recently shown in America, one has a special relevance to the world of travel. It is called A Bold Peace, and it deals with the Central American nation of…
What to Do in Aruba When You're Tired of Sunbathing
For many, the allure of a vacation in Aruba has to do with sun, slot machines, and shrimp dinners. If that’s you, we get it. Life is hard; sand is soft. Still, some of us prefer to…
Arthur Frommer: On an African Safari, Budget is Better
To a great many travelers, including myself, the African safari is one of the top travel experiences. There is something mystical, indeed mind-changing, about seeing the world…
Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2019
This list was for 2019. For the list for 2020, click here. In an era of social and political movements propelled by fear and resentment of others, travel is more crucial than ever.…