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Meet Pauline Frommer in Los Angeles on Feb. 22 and 23
Pauline Frommer's next live appearances will be in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb 23—and we have a promo code for free tickets!
The Ultimate David Bowie Museum Opens in London This September
London's iconic Victoria and Albert Museum, more commonly known as the V&A, steps into an expansionist era in 2025 when it opens a brand-new complex designed to provide more public…
Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden
The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…
Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot
Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering…
Denver’s Casa Bonita: Inside the 'South Park'–Approved “Greatest Restaurant in the World”
What to expect at Colorado's over-the-top Casa Bonita—and how to visit what 'South Park' once described as the "Disneyland of Mexican restaurants"
Greenwich Village Walking Tour: Follow Our Stroll in the Historic NYC Neighborhood
In this walking tour, you'll get a taste of all the varied groups and social movements that shaped New York City's Greenwich Village over the years. But first, some background.…
The Best Spring Vacations in the U.S.
When flowers are blooming, allergies are raging, and stores are selling the world’s finest seasonal candy—that would of course be Reese’s chocolate-and-peanut-butter eggs—it can only…
Wynwood Walls Photos: Incredible Views of Miami’s Outdoor Street Art Gallery
Once an expanse of abandoned warehouses, Miami's Wynwood Walls has become, since opening in 2009, what the artist RISK has described as the "Olympics of street art." Developer Tony…
Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025
Our popular list of travel recommendations for the year is here!
Europe in Spring: Where to Go in March, April, and May
In March, April, and especially May, some spots in Europe achieve the travel trifecta: pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable room rates. Other areas of the continent…
Notre-Dame Reopening in Paris: Photos of the Restoration, Plus How and When to Visit
On Saturday, Dec. 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public with a globally broadcast ceremony and a series of celebratory masses. The more than 800-year-old…
The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica
The great thing about Costa Rica 's beaches—other than the flour-soft sand and the top-notch surfing and snorkeling—is that many of the best coastal areas abut marvelous and mysterious…
If I Had Never Traveled, By Arthur Frommer
These reflections by Arthur Frommer first appeared as the introduction to the book "Ask Arthur Frommer" (Wiley Publishing, 2009).
Why We Need Travel Advisors Now More Than Ever
The people we used to call travel agents are alive and well. And considering recent changes to the travel industry, they might just save your next trip.
Countries Where the American Dollar Is Strong Right Now
Frommer’s got its start in 1957 with a series of guidebooks about seeing the world on 5 dollars a day . As you might have noticed, prices have gone up a little since then. But there…
In 2025, Venice's Access Fee Will Cost Double if You Don't Reserve Ahead
As Frommer's predicted in July, the tourist-laden Italian city of Venice has officially announced it will not only continue its new entry fee for day-trippers, but will also double the…
Slow on the Po: What to Expect on Barge Cruises in Italy
Italy lovers, take heart. France may seem to have cornered the market when it comes to barge cruising , but you don’t have to leave Italy to take a slow-mo voyage on a waterway cutting…
The Best Luggage Storage Apps and How To Use Them
Sometimes travelers need safe spots to stash bags for the day. Fortunately, luggage storage apps now operate in thousands of cities around the world.
London Pub Crawl: The Best Bars Around Historic Fleet Street
If London is, as is often claimed, less a single, cohesive city than a collection of villages, then the pubs are the souls of those villages. “The local” is a place to wind down after…
A New Community in Croatia Is Created Just for Digital Nomads
Wanna live on the sparkling Adriatic coast of Croatia? It's easier and more affordable than you might think—and getting more so on October 10. That's the opening date of Digital Nomad…
New Vaccine Proof Requirements for French and Greek Locals Will Also Affect Visitors
In France and Greece, proof of vaccine is now being required to enter many indoor spaces, from museums and restaurants to theme parks, cinemas, and concert venues. With a fourth wave…
How Splash Mountain Became Disney's Most Problematic Ride
The New York Times, November 28, 1946:"The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People expressed regret yesterday over Walt Disney's new production, Song of the South,…
50+ Places to Find Free, Travel-Themed Virtual Backgrounds for Video Calls
One of the delights of this bizarre age we're living through—and yes, there have been delights, including a worldwide proliferation of home-baked cakes and cookies—has been the…
Gigantic New Manhattan Attraction Sparks a Flood of Controversy, Writes Arthur Frommer
At some point in their lives, nearly every American makes a trip to the “Big Apple.” So it isn’t necessary to apologize for discussing a major new Manhattan attraction in a column on…
A Night at the Theater in New York City
Going to a show is the quintessential New York experience. But how do you snag an affordable ticket in a town where orchestra seats bought directly from the theater, or worse, from…
