Pauline Frommer

Pauline Frommer is a nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist based in New York City. She is a member of the Frommer guidebook family. Pauline Frommer’s New York City was twice named “Best Guidebook of the Year” by the North American Travel Journalists Association.

Plan Now Where You Will Celebrate the Holidays
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Plan Now Where You Will Celebrate the Holidays

The holidays will be upon us far sooner than you think. If you are considering spending them away from home…

An Expert’s Guide to the Perfect Travel Experience—with Pauline Frommer
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An Expert’s Guide to the Perfect Travel Experience—with Pauline Frommer

When it comes to travel, times have changed. Prices are higher, lines are longer, and a stress-free experience seems unattainable.…

How Smart Travelers Get Spectacular Views in 10 Great Cities Without the Crowds
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How Smart Travelers Get Spectacular Views in 10 Great Cities Without the Crowds

Here’s how to get breathtaking high-up views of nine great cities around the world—without fighting the long lines and crazy crowds of tourists.

When Different Generations Travel Together
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When Different Generations Travel Together

An insider’s secrets to more fun, less stress I don’t know if I’ve ever dreaded a vacation as much as…

When Different Generations Travel Together
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When Different Generations Travel Together

An insider’s secrets to more fun, less stress I don’t know if I’ve ever dreaded a vacation as much as…

A Nice Hotel Room for Only How Much?!
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A Nice Hotel Room for Only How Much?!

Best Budget Hotel Chains in the US and Europe The trouble with truly budget hotel chains is that travelers don’t…

Spring Break for Grown-Ups…3 Ways to Save
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Spring Break for Grown-Ups…3 Ways to Save

Does any vacation period have a more salacious reputation than spring break? But you don’t have to “go wild” to…

You Can Find a Great Vacation Rental Online
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You Can Find a Great Vacation Rental Online

A Travel Insider Tells How Imagine spending your vacation in a two-bedroom luxury apartment on the Thames in London for…

Cruises…3 Ways to Save
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Cruises…3 Ways to Save

With nightly rates dropping to as little as $60 per person, booking an economical cruise would seem to be as…

Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save
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Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save

Sometimes it pays to procrastinate. You can get some great last-minute travel deals… 1. Follow the deals: Never considered Iceland,…

3 Ways to Save on Hotel Rates
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3 Ways to Save on Hotel Rates

Hotel prices can change by the day, even by the hour. But you can game the system somewhat by using…

3 Ways to Save on…Vacation Lodging
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3 Ways to Save on…Vacation Lodging

You can save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars by exchanging homes instead of staying at a hotel. Example: Seven nights…

Europe Too Expensive? Not with Pauline’s Insider Secrets
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Europe Too Expensive? Not with Pauline’s Insider Secrets

Don't give up plans for a European vacation just because the dollar has gone down so much in value. Yes,…

Travel Bargains
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Travel Bargains

  The tough economy has resulted in some great travel bargains here and abroad... Las Vegas. Thousands of new hotel…

A Travel Expert’s Cheap Ways to Really Get to Know a Place
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A Travel Expert’s Cheap Ways to Really Get to Know a Place

Many travelers never truly get to know the places that they visit. They see the tourist sites, shop at the…

Hot Travel Bargains for Cold Weather
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Hot Travel Bargains for Cold Weather

 Travel companies walloped by the recession are offering steep discounts to lure consumers this fall and winter. Thanks to high…

The Secrets Hotels Don’t Want You to Know
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The Secrets Hotels Don’t Want You to Know

Hotels are supposed to be restful oases away from the stresses of the road. Instead, they often are sources of…

Europe for Pennies on the Dollar
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Europe for Pennies on the Dollar

Travel bargains this summer stretch from Las Vegas to Europe. The euro currency’s continuing weakness makes Portugal, Ireland, Greece and…

My Favorite Vacation—Travel Experts Reveal a Trip They’ll Always Remember
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My Favorite Vacation—Travel Experts Reveal a Trip They’ll Always Remember

We asked five people who travel for a living to share the details of one of their all-time favorite trips.…

Pauline Frommer’s Favorite Travel Web Sites
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Pauline Frommer’s Favorite Travel Web Sites

For the best deals and inside info When it comes to travel Web sites, there are a few big names…