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Neighborhoods in Orlando
Get to know Orlando’s neighborhoods—from theme parks to historic areas. WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT Best for: Space, theme parks, a sense of place, proximity to His Mouseness What you…
Best Dining Bets in Orlando
It may not have the lineup or caliber of restaurants of, say, New York or San Francisco, but Orlando's diverse dining scene offers an array of memorable eateries that will please the…
"Official" Hotels in Lake Buena Vista These properties, designated "official" Walt Disney World hotels, are located on and around Hotel Plaza Boulevard, which puts them at the…
Best Dining Bets in Walt Disney World
It may not have the lineup or caliber of restaurants of, say, New York or San Francisco, but Orlando's diverse dining scene offers an array of eateries that will please the palate of…
Neighborhoods in Walt Disney World
In & Around Walt Disney World The resorts in this section are either Disney-owned or "official" Disney hotels that offer many of the same perks. All are on the Disney…
Wineries in Margaret River and the Southwest
Fans of premium wines will have a field day. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are the star red varieties, with most wineries making a straight cabernet and/or a cabernet-merlot blend.…
Bird Watching in Ireland
Ireland is of great interest to birders because of its position on the migration routes of many passerines and seabirds, which find the isle a convenient stopping point on their…
Shopping A-Z in Hong Kong
The stores listed here are just a few of the thousands upon thousands in the SAR. For more listings, check HKTB's website, www.discoverhongkong.com/qts, for a list of its member shops.…
A Brief History of the Pacific Northwest
PREHISTORY Native American habitation in the Pacific Northwest dates back at least 10,000 years, perhaps 12,000 years. Before the arrival of Euro-Americans in the region that is…
Today in China
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be only afraid of standing still.-Chinese proverbChina has come a long, long way in a short span of time, and life is undeniably better for most…
History in China
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -Lao Zi Given the huge timeline, semi-mythical beginnings, complicated dynastic power struggles, complex modern era, and the…
Lanes & Courtyard Compounds in Beijing
As distinct as Beijing's palaces, temples, and parks may be, it is the hutong that ultimately set the city apart. Prior to the 20th century, when cars and the Communist love of…
Today in Rome
Rome is a city of images, vivid and unforgettable. One of the most striking is dawn from Janiculum Hill as the city's silhouette, with its bell towers and cupolas, comes gradually into…
History in Rome
Many of the key events that shaped the rich and often gory tapestry of Italian history originated in Rome. Although parts of Italy (especially Sardinia and Sicily) were inhabited as…
Walking Tour 3 in Istanbul
Walking Tour 3: From the Land Walls to Balat & Fener Start: St. Savior in Chora Byzantine Church (Kariye Muzesi) Finish: Golden Horn Road in Ayakapi, in front of the Aya Nikola…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Louisiana
To live your life and not see the beautiful crescent-shaped city of New Orleans and experience all the wondrous things it has to offer might even be more sinful than NOLA's hedonistic…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Brazil
MusicEver since Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim penned the bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema," Brazil has been a player on the international music scene. The outside world,…
History in Brazil
In the BeginningNo one is quite sure when or how Brazil's first inhabitants arrived. The long-favored theory -- that Native Americans arrived about 10,000 years ago, most likely from…
Food & Drink in Brazil
The CuisineBrazilian cuisine comes in many regional varieties but the one truly national dish is feijoada, a black-bean stew that originated with African slaves who used leftovers to…
A Cultural Primer in Brazil
Cultural MakeupModern Brazil's diverse population is a melting pot of three main ethnic groups: the indigenous inhabitants of Brazil, the white settlers from Portugal and other…
History in Yucatan Peninsula
Pre-Hispanic Civilizations The earliest "Mexicans" might have been Stone Age hunter-gatherers from the north, descendants of a race that crossed the Bering Strait and reached North…
History in Mexico
Pre-Hispanic Mexicans The earliest "Mexicans" might have been Stone Age hunter-gatherers from the north, descendants of a race that crossed the Bering Strait and reached North America…
The Freedom Trail in Boston
A red path—in some stretches brick, in other stretches paint—winds through the streets of old Boston past historic sites of the city’s Colonial past. Walking the trail provides a…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Boston
Boston is a city of neighborhoods, some of which are described in the section on the Freedom Trail, and under walking tours. Here are several other areas that are fun to explore. …
History in Boston
Permanently settled in 1630, Boston was named for the hometown of some of the Puritans who left England to seek religious freedom in the New World. They met with little of the usual…