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Just Back from Barcelona with the Family
Revisiting some old haunts and discovering some new ones, I found some tips and experiences that anyone heading to Gaudi's city would enjoy.
The Boardwalk Is Back: New and Classic Atlantic City Casinos, Beaches, and Dining
Like the ocean it’s named after, Atlantic City has risen and fallen with the tides over the years. The New Jersey icon was the Gilded Age’s preeminent playground by the sea, the…
What to Do in Hong Kong: 10 Favorite Things
Hong Kong might have remained a sleepy fishing village had the Chinese not ceded control to the British during the opium wars of the mid-1800s. Instead, it rapidly grew into one of…
Experience the Black Forest
Münsterplatz, Freiburg, Black Forest, Germany.
Experience Fiji
Fire walking ceremony, Fiji.
What to Do in Nice, France
In 1822, the orange crop at Nice was bad and the workers faced a lean time, so the English residents put them to work building the promenade des Anglais. Split by "islands" of palms,…
10 Ways to Pack Light
Please enjoy this feature from 2011. Some products and vendors may have changed. When a Frommers.com reader asked how fashionistas can pack light and still look stylish in Italy,…
8 Views of Modern Egypt
Baker's Dozen Low-carb dieters are likely to slacken their resolve on a trip to Egypt. Fresh bread, baked at community ovens, makes it around town (often balanced on the heads of young…
Triglav National Park: Hiking Slovenia's Stunning Alps
Situated in the northwest corner of tiny Slovenia , a nation on the Adriatic sea between eastern Italy, Austria, and Croatia, you'll find Triglav—the second-oldest national park in…
Sacramento, Discovered: California's Capital Shines Bright
California’s capital city is often overshadowed by the Golden State’s metropolitan giants, San Francisco , San Diego , and Los Angeles . But in the last decade, as the tech sector…
21 Beautiful Instagram Accounts By Beautiful Travelers
On Instagram you can find plenty of everything luscious in travel: extravagantly idyllic pools, staged shots of beaches, suspiciously well-lit wine al fresco , and, it must be said,…
Family-Friendly Hotels in Washington, D.C.
Taking the family to Washington, D.C. ? Make sure you book the best hotel for your crew's needs and budget, whether that means finding a location close enough to have a view of the…
If You Miss These Southern Italian Dishes, You've Missed Southern Italy's Food
Southern Italy 's food—or at least exported, re-created versions of it—is known the world over because so many southern Italians have emigrated elsewhere over the past century or so.…
14 Reasons Calabria Needs to Be Your Next Italy Vacation
Calabria, the toe of Italy ’s boot, is unfairly one of the country’s lesser-known regions among Americans, but it’s long been popular with Europeans, especially for its stunning 500…
Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in the Southern Hemisphere
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere means winter south of the equator, and vice versa. So when ski season is winding down with spring’s rising temperatures and melting snow in North…
10 Food Rules to Follow in Japan, Plus the Right Way to Eat Sushi
Have you ever felt intimidated to walk into a Japanese restaurant? With its rich and venerable food culture and emphasis on aesthetics and subtlety, the country has accumulated a large…
10 Great Scenic Railway Journeys to Take Before You Die
A train trip can be like taking several vacations from a single seat—while you relax with a book or a glass of wine, changing views leap from one side of your carriage to the other. On…
America's Best Beaches, Coast to Coast
We know, we know: Picking the best beaches in the United States is a matter of opinion. Some sun worshippers prefer to be amid crowds of beautiful people, others want total seclusion,…
Beaches in Danger: 10 Disappearing Shorelines
When seas rise, it's inevitable -- beaches disappear. Even setting climate change aside, scientists predict a 10- to 12-inch (25-30cm) rise in ocean levels by the end of this century,…
The Best Day Tours in Jamaica: Frommer's Picks
Jamaica is an island nation bursting with culture, charisma, natural wonders, manmade attractions, and fabulous beaches. The more you see, the more you will want to see. Exploring this…
The World's Most Thrilling Roller Coasters
The first amusement park roller coaster opened at New York ’s Coney Island in 1884. Known as the Switchback Railway, the ride used gravity to send daredevils along 600 feet of dips and…
Japan's Shizuoka: Mount Fuji From the Other Side
Tokyo to Hakone to Kyoto is such a popular itinerary for first-time travelers to Japan that it’s often called the “Golden Route.” It covers the modern vibrancy of Tokyo, the historic…
What to See in Hong Kong, Off the Beaten Path
We’ve all heard of the popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong, like the view from Victoria Peak (pictured) or Hong Kong Disneyland, but you don’t always hear about the things you…
The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan
A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…
Tucson, Heart of the Southwest: A Photo Tour
With its famous dark skies, giant cacti, alternative vibe, destination spas, and its newest badge—a UNESCO designation as a city of gastronomy—Tucson, Arizona, is riding high. It’s…