Arthur Frommer's influence on travel literature was transformative, turning expensive European destinations into attainable experiences for the average American traveler. His guide emphasized budget travel innovations.
Frommer realized that many Americans could explore Europe by learning how to minimize costs. His most famous rule was simple: don't specify a private bath when booking a hotel.
With advances making travel cheaper, Frommer's writing allowed Americans to envision traveling through Europe affordably. He moved from law to travel writing, focusing on budget-friendly options.
Despite raising the budget cap in his guidebook, Frommer expressed deep concern at having to change '5 dollars' to '10 dollars,' feeling it would signal the end of an era.
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