German Airports Open Covid Testing Labs That Could Serve as Models

Frankfurt and Munich have opened onsite Covid-19 testing labs to help passengers avoid quarantine. | Frommer's

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TV Investigation Claims to Find Unchanged Sheets at NYC Hotels

An "Inside Edition" report alleges that three New York City hotels didn't thoroughly clean rooms between bookings. | Frommer's

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Pauline Frommer: It's Tragic That Europe Bans Americans, But I Agree

It’s official: Americans are not welcome in Europe, at least not in the near future. | Frommer's

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American Queen River Cruises to Resume This Summer—But Are They Safe?

American Queen Steamboat Company is resuming river cruises in July—but are the safety measures sufficient? | Frommer's

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Belize Announces Date for Tourism Reopening

Belize will allow international tourism again starting August 15, with entry requirements including a tracking app. | Frommer's

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Global Entry Enrollment Centers Soon to Reopen

Closed since mid-March, the U.S. government's Global Entry enrollment centers for travelers are scheduled to reopen on July 6. | Frommer's

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WATCH: Alaska’s Bear Cams Are Back—Just in Time for Salmon Season

How to watch live streams of brown bears fishing for salmon at Katmai National Park in Alaska | Frommer's

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American Airlines Will Now Book Flights to Full Capacity

Despite coronavirus infection trends, American Airlines will again allow its cabins to be booked to full capacity. | Frommer's

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Denied Boarding Because of High Temperature? You Can Get a Refund

If a U.S. airline denies you boarding because you failed its temperature check, you can get a refund. | Frommer's

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The Lodges at Four Hugely Popular US National Parks Are On Sale

Summer sales are rare at the lodges of the U.S. national parks, but this is an unusual summer. | Frommer's

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5 Tips for Hiking in Extreme Summer Heat

Some advice for staying safe, hydrated, and relatively comfortable when you go hiking in blistering summer heat

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How Splash Mountain Became Disney's Most Problematic Ride

The original stories were revisionist history. The 1946 source film was picketed. Yet in 1989 Disney still went ahead and made "Song of the South" into a ride. Here's how Splash Mountain became such a thorn in Disney's side.

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Hawaii Moves from Quarantine Toward Tests. But Will the Feds Approve?

The state is trying to allow more visitors while protecting itself, but a federal lawsuit could wreak havoc on Hawaii's thoughtful plans. | Frommer's

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Tourist Industry Crash: Visitors Are Avoiding the USA for Their Own Safety

For their own safety and solvency, foreign visitors are staying away from the United States. | Frommer's

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Deal Alert! Amtrak Slashes Fares Deeply for Summer Travel

Huge price cuts for summer travel on Amtrak this year! Grab them while they last. | Frommer's

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HomeAway to Go Away—What That Means for Your Rental

Expedia is dropping the HomeAway vacation rental platform, focusing on its Vrbo brand instead. | Frommer's

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Airport Leadership Begs the US Government to Regulate Mask Usage

Flying would be safer if the Trump Administration would just act, says airport leadership. | Frommer's

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Saudi Arabia Blocks International Pilgrims from Mecca

Due to the coronavirus, Saudi Arabia is barring international visitors from making the pilgrimage to Mecca this year. | Frommer's

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Las Vegas' New Tool for Checking Workers' Health: One Ring to Monitor Them All

The Venetian in Las Vegas is testing wearable tech thought to detect Covid-19 infection days before symptoms appear. | Frommer's

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Meet Nakoda, Banff's Ultra-Rare White Grizzly

A very rare white grizzly has been spotted in the Canadian Rockies. | Frommer's

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A Winning Strategy to Get Vegas Gamblers to Wear Face Masks

A sharp uptick in Covid-19 cases shows it's more important than ever to wear face masks in public places. | Frommer's

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Frommer's Publishes New Series of Affordable E-Books For Travel in the United States

The cheap new guide books are concise, but full of info—where to go, what to do, where to eat, where to stay—for trips close to home

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Cruise Industry Suspends U.S. Sailings Through Sept. 15

The U.S. cruise industry has voted to voluntarily extend the pause on U.S. cruise operations until Sept. 15. | Frommer's

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WATCH: “Into the Wild” Bus Airlifted from Alaska Backcountry

Christopher McCandless' abandoned bus shelter, featured in "Into the Wild," has been removed from Alaska's backcountry. | Frommer's

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Get Up-to-Date Travel Restrictions for Europe Using the EU's New Online Tool

Find Covid-19 entry rules for any European country using the EU's free new interactive tool. | Frommer's

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Hawaii Is Arresting Tourists Who Violate Quarantine

Hawaii arrested 21 visitors who were caught violating the state quarantine and sent them home. | Frommer's

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Blaming the Pandemic This Time, L.A.'s Oscars Museum Delays Yet Again

The long-delayed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has a new opening date. | Frommer's

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The Famous Unclaimed Baggage Store Now Sells Lost Stuff Online, Too

Alabama's famous Unclaimed Baggage second-hand store has opened an online store. | Frommer's

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Amtrak Cuts Deep: Over 460 Stations Across the USA Will Lose Daily Service

Amtrak is reportedly planning massive service cuts. This is a move in the wrong direction for America. | Frommer's

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Europe's Tourism Must Reckon with Slavery. Liverpool Has Made a Start.

Europe made vast sums from slavery, yet tourist attractions rarely come to terms with that chapter. Liverpool, England, is at the forefront of a renaissance in historical social consciousness.

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Welcome to Cambodia! That'll Be $3,000, Please

Cambodia now requires visitors to pay a $3,000 deposit to cover Covid-19 expenses. | Frommer's

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How to Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge for Free Online

How to stream the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge for free online. | Frommer's

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Texas Hill Country Road Trips: Great Drives Near San Antonio

There's lots to see, do, and enjoy in Texas Hill Country.

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Holland America: Sorry, Canada and Hawaii, We'll Just See You in 2021

Holland America Line has eliminated cleared its schedule of Hawaii and Canada until 2021. | Frommer's | Frommer's

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Road Picture: Instagrammers Travel to Reenact Iconic Film Scenes

Frommer's chats with a German couple who take movie-centric travel to a whole new level. 

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WATCH: An Airline Cabin Designer Explains the Systems That Clean the Air on Flights

An engineer for Airbus gave a video interview to explain how airline air circulation systems work—and to say whether he thinks the air on flights is safe.

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Hurtigruten Will Go from England and Germany to the Northern Lights and Fjords

Hurtigruten makes it easier to cruise Norway's fjords and the Arctic by adding departures from Dover and Germany. | Frommer's

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This Is LaGuardia?! NYC Airport Unveils Stunning New Terminal

Extreme Makeover: Hellhole Edition. Did you think you'd ever say "LaGuardia" and "gorgeous" in the same sentence? Take a look at the spacious and sparkling new Terminal B.

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8 Ways to the Hollywood Sign: Hikes, Views, and Drives

Getting a good view of the Hollywood Sign without disrupting locals' lives is harder than it sounds. Find the best routes to the Sign using Griffith Park hiking trails, overlooks, and roads where you'll come face-to-face with this American icon.

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Disneyland Plans to Reopen in July on Its 65th Birthday

Disneyland returns July 17, 2020. Let's hope it goes better than July 17, 1955. | Frommer's

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10 Eye-Popping Road Trips with Scenic Drives at U.S. National Parks

Scenic drives make it possible to see forests, mountains, waterfalls, and wildlife using easy itineraries. And the U.S. national parks have some spectacularly beautiful paved routes, from renowned highways to roads less traveled.

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Maine Announces New Ways Tourists Can Get Around Its 14-Day Quarantine

Maine grants unrestricted entry to residents of two nearby states but requires negative test results for everyone else. | Frommer's

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Buying Travel Insurance During Covid-19: Should You? What Kind?

If you never bought travel insurance before, you should now. When you vacation in the age of coronavirus, here's what to look for in a policy—and what it won't cover.

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Glamping Retreat in Utah Takes Social Distancing to a Whole New Level

An ultra-luxe glamping retreat is set to open in southeastern Utah on July 1. | Frommer's

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Pauline Frommer: You Can Help Restore Our National Parks and Create Thousands of Jobs

The Great American Outdoors Act would create American jobs and infrastructure and should be passed. | Frommer's

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Senators Say Airlines Have Safety Gaps, Beg for Leadership from Trump Cabinet

Two Senators have written Donald Trump to tell him he's not doing enough to protect air passengers. | Frommer's

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Which U.S. Airline Is the Worst About Giving Pandemic Refunds?

New Department of Transportation data shows a sharp rise in airline refund complaints during the pandemic. | Frommer's

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Sri Lanka's Reopening Plan for Tourism Is the World's Strictest So Far

Multiple Covid-19 tests, a download of a tracing app, and other measures will be required now to enter the country. | Frommer's

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Miss Airports? Watch This Hilarious Homemade Re-Creation of Flying

A viral Facebook video follows one woman's wickedly clever DIY re-creation of airline travel—but at home. | Frommer's

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Cancún Is the Latest Place to Defray Vacation Costs... We Think

Cancún signals its intention to discount vacations and stimulate tourism, but where are the details? | Frommer's

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