Top Destinations
Regions
Featured
New York City
Travel Ideas
Great Vacations in the U.S.A.
Trends & Hacks
Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips
Frommer's Favorites
Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think
Most Popular Books
Frommer's Ireland
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
Parks & Gardens in Miami
The Miami area is a great place for outdoor types, with beaches, parks, nature preserves, and gardens galore. Although South Beach is more known for its sand than its greenery, South…
Best Dining Bets in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs
Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner: Rioja, 1431 Larimer Sq., Denver (tel. 303/820-2282), is a quiet, slick, and dimly lit vehicle for chef-owner Jennifer Jasinski’s inspired…
History in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs
To explore Colorado today is to step into its past, from its dinosaur graveyards and impressive stone and clay cities of the Ancestral Puebloan people (also called the Anasazi) to…
Paris For Romantics
Paris must be the honeymoon capital of the world, and for good reason—it seems like every time you turn a corner you see something (or someone) beautiful. Here is a 2-day itinerary for…
Art in Paris
Gothic (1100-1400)Almost all artistic expression in medieval France was church-related. Paris retains almost no art from the classical or Romanesque eras, but much remains from the…
Beaches in Molokai
Because of the South Shore’s extensive shallows, hemmed by a fringing reef and fishponds, and the general inaccessibility of the North Shore, the best Molokai beaches for visitors are…
Best Dining Bets in Maui
Kaana Kitchen (Andaz Maui, Wailea): Treat Chef Isaac Bancaco’s grid menu like a gourmet bingo card; every combination is a winner. Start off with a hand-mixed cocktail and the ahi…
The Best Resorts and Spas in Maui
Spa Moana at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (tel. 800/233-1234 or 808/661-1234; www.maui.hyatt.com): The island's first oceanfront spa, this 20,000-square-foot facility…
House of the Sun: Haleakala National Park in Maui
The "House of the Sun" According to ancient legend, Haleakala got its name from a clever trick that the demigod Maui pulled on the sun. Maui's mother, the goddess Hina, complained one…
Central Maui
Kahului Directly outside the Kahului Airport you can find an unlikely nature preserve: the Kanaha Wildlife Sanctuary, Haleakala Highway Extension and Hana Highway (808/984-8100). Look…
Life and Language in Maui
Is Everyone Hawaiian in Hawaii? The plantations brought so many different people to Hawaii that the state is now a rainbow of ethnic groups: Living here are Caucasians, African…
Recommended Books, Films and Music in Maui
In addition to the books discussed below, you may want to peruse Frommer's Maui Day by Day. Those planning an extended trip to Hawaii should check out Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki &…
Food and Drink in Maui
Tried & True: Hawaii Regional Cuisine Peter Merriman, a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC) and a recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest/Hawaii…
History in Maui
Paddling outrigger canoes, the first ancestors of today's Hawaiians followed the stars and birds across the sea to Hawaii, which they called "the land of raging fire." Those first…
Spas and Retreats in Maui
Pampering in Paradise Hawaii's spas have raised the art of relaxation and healing to a new level. The traditional Greco-Roman-style spas, with lots of marble and big tubs in closed…
One Week on Maui for Foodies
Decades ago, a special night out in Hawaii meant surf and turf—the seafood frozen and the steak from the mainland. But thanks to the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, founded in 1991,…
Local Favorites in San Diego
Attack of the Killer Burgers Burgers, it seems, are the new black. Upscale hamburger spots are popping up all around town, putting fast-food joints to shame with their chic…
In Balboa Park in San Diego
San Diego's crown jewel is Balboa Park, a 1,174-acre city-owned playground and the largest urban cultural park in the nation. The park was established in 1868 in the heart of the city,…
Special-Interest Sightseeing in San Diego
For Architecture Buffs San Diego's historical architecture often features the Spanish mission style introduced to California by Father Junípero Serra at the Mission Basilica San Diego…
The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in San Diego
In the Gaslamp Quarter, high rents have led to the influx of deep-pocketed chains and brand names, such as Adidas, 926 Fifth Ave. (tel. 619/615-0287; www.adidas.com); Urban Outfitters,…
History in San Diego
It's been called the Plymouth Rock of the West Coast, the Naples of America, and America's Finest City. San Diego is a city shaped by individuals, from the Spanish explorers who first…
Walking Tour 4 in San Diego
Balboa Park Start: Cabrillo Bridge, entry at Laurel Street and Sixth Avenue. Finish: San Diego Zoo. Time: 2 1/2 hours, not including museum or zoo stops. If you get tired, hop on the…
Walking Tour 2 in San Diego
The Embarcadero Start: The Maritime Museum, at Harbor Drive and Ash Street. Finish: The Convention Center, at Harbor Drive and Fifth Avenue. Time: 1 1/2 hours, not including museum and…
Walking Tour 1 in San Diego
The Gaslamp Quarter Start: Fourth Avenue and E Street, at Horton Plaza. Finish: Fourth Avenue and F Street. Time: Approximately 1 1/2 hours, not including shopping and dining. Best…
Best Dining Bets in New York City
Best Cheap Eats: When the most celebrated chef in town (Daniel Humm, chef at what was named the “best restaurant in the world”) opens a slow-food/fast service joint, it’s time to join…