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Parks & Gardens in Palermo
Respite in the City The Arabs, who knew the joy of a green oasis, were the ones who introduced gardens to Palermo. The Normans extended the idea by creating extensive parklands and…
The Club and Music Scene in Chicago
See individual listings for more information. Jazz In the first great wave of black migration from the South just after World War I, jazz journeyed from the Storyville section of New…
History in Chicago
First Settlement Chicago owes its existence to its strategic position: The patch of land where it stands straddles a key point along an inland water route linking Canada to the Gulf of…
Walking Tour 1 in Chicago
Walking Tour 1: The Loop Start: The Willis (Sears) Tower. Finish: Harold Washington Library Center. Time: 1 1/2 hours. Best Time: Daytime, particularly weekdays when downtown…
Navy Pier for Kids
This 3,000-foot-long pier was built during World War I, and has served as a ballroom, a training center for navy pilots during World War II, and a satellite campus of the University of…
In Two Days in Chicago
After Day 1, you should be familiar with downtown Chicago. Now it's time to explore at least part of the Museum Campus, home to three major museums. Although I recommend the Field…
In Three Days in Chicago
For this itinerary, it's time to escape downtown completely and spend the day on the North Side of the city. You'll start out in Lincoln Park, which is both an actual park and the name…
Museums in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Oddball Museums Philadelphia has an amazing assortment of small single-interest museums, built out of the passions of, or inspired by, a single individual. Maybe you and…
Best for Families in Dublin
Viking Splash Tour: This entertaining tour by land and sea led by a costumed guide gives an amusing take on the city, touching on its Viking history and also pointing out historic…
Today in Barcelona
Today's multitudes of tourists flock to Barcelona for a number of very good reasons: To view the Picassos, Dalís, Tàpies, and Mirós; to marvel at its historic UNESCO-awarded sites (10…
History in Barcelona
Early Days: Iberians, Greeks & Romans (5th century B.C.-4th century A.D.) Long before any conquerors arrived, the plains surrounding the spot where Barcelona now stands were…
Parks & Reserves in Panama
Panama boasts one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet, its territory incorporating ancient rainforests, virgin beaches, islands, rugged peaks shrouded in cloud forests, and an…
The Best Luxury Hotels in Australia
Park Hyatt Sydney (NSW; tel. 800/633-7313 in the U.S. and Canada, or 02/9256 1234 in Australia): You'll have to book well in advance to snag a room at Sydney's best-situated property,…
History in Australia
The Beginning In the beginning, there was the Dreamtime. Australia’s indigenous people have lived on this land for up to 40,000 years or more. Their “Dreamtime” stories explain how…
Best Hotel Bets in India
Not surprisingly, most of these are in Rajasthan, which has almost 80 heritage properties -- castles, palaces, forts, and ornate havelis (traditional mansions), now hotels offering…
History in India
No visitor to India can fail to be overwhelmed by the combination of a bustling, modernizing nation and an ancient but omnipresent past. India's history is everywhere, in its temples…
Historic Buildings & Monuments in Amsterdam
In a city with almost 7,000 officially recognized historical buildings and monuments, you'll find you're just about tripping over them. That Amsterdam has such a great mass of…
History in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Origins The earliest inhabitants of what is now The Netherlands were three tribal groups who settled the marshy deltas of the Low Countries in the dawn of recorded history.…
History in Honduras
Early HistoryPrior to the arrival of the Spanish, the Mayas, who drifted down from Mexico and Guatemala to settle in the highlands and valleys throughout the western half of the…
Today in Honduras
The Honduras of today is a place bursting with energy and excitement. Luxury eco-lodges near La Ceiba can now compete with anyplace else in Central America, and beach resorts are set…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Atlanta
Books Many books have been written -- both fiction and nonfiction -- about this beloved city. And while most nonfiction can be taken for fact, many natives will tell you that a lot of…
History in Atlanta
It is most fitting that Atlanta in the 21st century is an international gateway and transportation hub. The city was conceived as a rail crossroads for travel north, south, east, and…
In Two Days in Atlanta
Follow the "in One day" suggestions for your first day in town. On your second day, get up early, go over to Auburn Avenue, and visit the many sites operated by the National Parks…
Bars and Clubs in Kauai
Lihue The former plantation community and now county seat, Lihue is a place where local residents live and work. For action after sunset, music, dancing, and bars, the hotels and…
East Of Port Antonio in Port Antonio
The coast east of Port Antonio wins our beauty contest for one of the most beautiful shorelines in the Caribbean, and most definitely in Jamaica. There's a nostalgic aura to it, too,…