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Packing Tips for Beach Vacations
By Kara Murphy What you should consider bringing with you on a beach vacation depends on your mode of transportation. If you're flying to your destination, you'll want to pack only the…
Experience New York City
For the millions who arrived in New York by ship in the last century, Lady Liberty was their first glimpse of America. No other monument embodies the nation's -- and the world's --…
World's 10 Best Hot-Air Balloon Adventures
By Kimberley Lovato Busy airports and cramped middle seats can make flying a chore rather than a joy ride. Rekindle the magic of flying aboard a hot-air balloon where every seat has a…
Best London Hotels for Families
By Rhonda Carrier London's savviest hoteliers and B B owners have wised up to the needs of families over the past few years. From the complimentary use of strollers and high chairs to…
Best of Coastal Maine: 7 Favorite Moments
Humor columnist Dave Barry once suggested that Maine's state motto should be changed to "Cold, but damp." That's cute, but it's also sort of true. Spring here tends to last just a few…
World's 10 Best Cities for Outdoor Dining
When the weather is warm but not too hot, there's nothing better than heading outdoors—especially when it comes to dining. From London to Singapore, restaurants have opened up their…
Britain for Music Lovers: 9 Essential Sites
By Donald Strachan Britain has punched way above its weight in the history of Western music -- and has the heritage sites to prove it. There are museums dedicated to composers,…
The Towns of Coastal Maine
If three days in Maine are good, a week is even better. That's about enough time to take the two regions of the Maine coast: southern Maine ("down there," also sometimes referred to as…
5 Things You Didn't Know About Amish Country
By Carrie Havranek You probably think rolling countryside, Amish buggies, rivers and valleys, and agriculture when you think of the Amish Country, along with hex signs, and tons and…
Best Orlando Hotels for Families
By Laura Lea Miller Whether you prefer to stay on-site at an official Disney property or want to seek refuge outside the theme parks, here are some hotel standouts to consider for your…
Best Holiday Decorations Aboard Cruise Ships
By Heidi Sarna The atrium is typically the first thing you see when you board a cruise ship. The equivalent of the ship's town square, the tallest soar up to nine floors and are decked…
10 Great Places to See Coral Reefs
By Julie Duchaine Scuba divers will testify -- there's no more jaw-dropping sight than a healthy coral reef, with its vivid colors, mazy shapes, quicksilver fish, and dreamy anemones.…
Trains Vs. Planes: The World's 10 Fastest Rail Pairs
By Sascha Segan Sick of flying? It's well known in transportation circles that for distances of around 250 miles - that's the distance from Dallas to Houston, or New York to Boston -…
7 Ways to Enjoy Puerto Vallarta's Restaurant Scene
By Andrea Kahn Most travelers come to Puerto Vallarta for sand and sun. But many visitors fail to take full advantage of the city's hot restaurant scene, widely regarded as one of the…
5 Things You Don't Know About Maya Riviera
By Christine Delsol Over the past decade or so, the Maya Riviera has undergone a metamorphosis from a string of tranquil fishing villages into a teeming tourist mecca rivaling Cancún.…
Azamara Quest Photo Slideshow
The Azamara Quest can host over 700 passengers and was recently refurbished.
World's Best Department Store Food Halls
By Beth Collins In the U.S., grabbing a bite to eat while shopping usually means heading to the food court and choosing between greasy hamburgers and even greasier pizza. But…
Skiing Central Honshu: 4 Slick Slopes
By Melinda Joe The only Asian country to have hosted the winter Olympics (in 1972 and 1998), Japan offers plenty of opportunities for fans of winter sports. Thanks to Japan's unique…
10 Best Travel Gifts Under $100
Who actually needs another luggage tag or passport cover? This year, go beyond the basic travel gear and give the travelers in your life something truly useful. Check out these 10…
Experience Washington, D.C.
America's most famous address has served as residence, office, reception site, and world embassy for every U.S. president since John Adams. Unless you reserve a tour months in advance,…
Travel Highs and Lows: The 2011 Year in Review
By Tracy Stewart Well, would you look at the time! It's nearly 2012. How the year does fly when you're stuck in an airport waiting out every conceivable form of natural disaster -- or…
The 10 Best U.S. Day Trips By Train
By Sascha Segan Just because you're traveling without a car doesn't mean you're stuck at your destination. Many day trips -- a sleepy fishing village outside of New York City to a…
5 Things You Didn't Know About Baja California
By Valerie Hamilton Sparkling sands, Pacific sunsets, and a frosty margarita with plenty of salt: if Baja California is a postcard, it's a picture we've all seen before. Right? Well,…
Top Destinations 2012: Winners
Where do you want to go in 2012? We've got some ideas. This time every year, Frommer's editors, authors, and experts from around the world finally settle on a list of our top…
Travel Tech: Tech-Friendly Hotel Chains
By Dennis Schaal Perhaps your children or grandchildren will one day ask, incredulously, "You mean, hotels had front desks and they were staffed by hotel employees when you were my…