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Travel Influencer Sued for Telling “Increasingly Bold Lies” to Build Her Brand

This story was published in April 2022. An update to this story is posted below. A travel influencer with more than half a million Instagram followers and more than 207,000 TikTok followers is being sued by the consumer protection group Travelers United over allegations that she told "increasingly bold lies" to amass followers and seduce…

May 1, 202473Views

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As Most Travel Companies Slash Point Value, Southwest Airlines Does Flyers a Favor

Almost a year ago, Frommer's warned readers that big corporations were preparing to reduce the value of loyalty points and frequent flyer miles. Since then, we've seen the predicted onslaught come true. Delta Air Lines made it harder for customers to obtain elite status and use the carrier's much-hyped airport lounges. American Airlines made…

May 1, 202469Views

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How to Hire a Travel Photographer to Take Your Vacation Pics—and Why You Should

We were in France on a summer vacation and everything was going wrong—really, really wrong. One of my daughters, who had broken her ankle just before the trip, was using a rental wheelchair that had fallen into a canal (long story) and sunk to the bottom, never to be seen again, along with our €600…

April 30, 2024112Views

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Report: 2024 Travel Trends to Include Destination Dupes, Dry Tripping, Set-Jetting and More

"Destination dupes," "tour tourism," "dry tripping," "go-ccasions"—these are among the top travel trends we can expect will inspire vacationers in 2024, according to a new forecast from Expedia Group. At least none of those terms are as hideous as "bleisure," long may it languish wherever lifestyle-section trend pieces go to retire. To crown 2024's batch…

April 30, 2024108Views

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Our New Scotland and England Travel Guide: Planning Tips from Frommer’s Expert Authors

Authors of the newly released Frommer's England and Scotland on how to save money, what to see beyond London, and why the world's best sparkling wine can't be found in France For visitors to the United Kingdom who are looking to save some money during their travels,…

April 29, 2024214Views

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25-Plus Holiday Travel Tips From an Industry Expert: Save Money, Beat Crowds, Dodge Delays

Navigating common hassles during busy holiday travel periods requires forethought—and patience. Transportation industry expert William McGee offers his best, hard-won tips for beating travel misery. Last year was arguably the worst holiday travel season we’ve ever seen. The Southwest Airlines operational meltdown lasted 11 days encompassing…

April 29, 202481Views

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2023 in Review: These Top Travel Trends Were Hot on Frommer’s

As 2023 draws to a close, a look back at the year’s headlines shows it was an eventful one in travel—and much of what happened wasn’t great. Wars raged. The planet roasted. Prices soared. A wildfire devastated Maui. A tiny sub carrying passengers to see Titanic wreckage met a similarly tragic end. Higher-ups in various…

April 29, 2024237Views

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TikTok Travel: 2023’s Most Popular Destinations Named

A national survey released earlier this year found that 60% of TikTok users in the U.S. said they've become interested in visiting a new destination after seeing a TikTok video about it. It's safe to assume, then, that the places on the video-sharing app's list of the most popular destinations in 2023 generated a whole…

April 28, 2024110Views

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Come Talk Travel with Pauline Frommer at a Travel and Adventure Show Near You

Throughout early 2024, I'll be crisscrossing the United States to spread the gospel of good travel. Get free admission with my code! I think it's more important than ever to gather in person, especially when the reason is to share a topic you love. When you can…

April 28, 202465Views

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Meet Four Leading Travel Advisors Who Used to Be Travel Journalists

Magazine travel editors have a unique and coveted perspective on how to plan the perfect trip and get the most out of it. As trusted voices in travel, they roam the world as impartial journalists on behalf of their readers. But what do these travel experts do with their well-honed knowledge once they leave their…

April 28, 202490Views