United States Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about United States. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

The 21st-century traveler

by Frommers Travel Guides

Internet Access While You're Away from Home Without Your Own Computer -- It's hard nowadays to find a city that doesn't have a few cybercafes. Although there's no definitive directory for cybercafes -- these are independent businesses, aft... Continue reading »
Special-interest vacations

by Frommers Travel Guides

Scores of "soft" and "hard" adventure-travel companies have sprung up in recent years. Most travel agents have catalogs that list upcoming trips. More than 500 different tour operators are represented in the Specialty Travel Index Online at w... Continue reading »
Tips on accommodations

by Frommers Travel Guides

The United States has a wide range of accommodations: from roadside chain motels, to park lodges, to rental condos, to mammoth themed resorts, to historic inns (where George Washington really did sleep!). And there are tons of excellent campg... Continue reading »
Tips for digital travel photography

by Frommers Travel Guides

Take along a spare camera -- or two. Even if you've been anointed the "official" photographer of your travel group, encourage others in your party to carry their own cameras and provide fresh perspectives -- and backup. Your photographic "sec... Continue reading »
Tips for families

by Frommers Travel Guides

Recommended family travel websites include Family Travel Forum (www.familytravelforum.com), a comprehensive site that offers customized trip planning; Family Travel Network (www.familytravelnetwork.com), an award-winning site that offers trav... Continue reading »
Tips for gay and lesbian travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) (tel. 800/448-8550 or 954/776-2626; www.iglta.org) is the trade association for the gay and lesbian travel industry, and offers an online directory of gay- and lesbian-friendly trav... Continue reading »
Tips for senior travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Mention the fact that you're a senior when you make your travel reservations. Many hotels offer discounts for seniors. In most cities, people over the age of 60 qualify for reduced admission to theaters, museums, and other attractions, as wel... Continue reading »
Tips for single travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Prefer to do your traveling alone? So long as you avoid all-inclusive resorts and vacation packages (which base their prices on double occupancy), you likely won't face the dreaded "single supplement," a penalty added to the base price of a r... Continue reading »
Tips for travelers with disabilities

by Frommers Travel Guides

Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling in the U.S. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. The Golden Access Passport gives visually impaired or permanently disabled persons (regardless of age) free... Continue reading »
Tips for travelers with pets

by Frommers Travel Guides

If, like John Steinbeck, you want to take your dog (or cat, or whatever) with you for companionship on your travels, many hotels across the U.S. (for example, all Motel 6 properties) will be happy to roll out the welcome mat for your pet. For... Continue reading »
Tips for women travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

More and more hotels in the United States are ratcheting up security measures for women traveling alone on business or for pleasure. Some are even offering secure "women only" floors, with the added perk of spa services. Check out the awar... Continue reading »
Tips for black travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking sites. Soul of America (www.soulofamerica.com) is a comprehensive website, with travel tips, event and family-reun... Continue reading »