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Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

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…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Great Shopping Areas in Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Shopping on Main Street -- Shopping at Disney has almost become a pastime in and of itself, and the largest collection of shops in the Kingdom is located right along Main…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Walt Disney World

Epcot in Walt Disney World

If You Can Only Spend One Day at Epcot Epcot deserves at least 2 days, so this is a barnstorming highlight tour. Remember to make Advance Dining Reservations if you want to eat in the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

Best Hotel Bets in Las Vegas

Best Classic Vegas Hotel: Most of historic Las Vegas has been imploded (often spectacularly), but at Caesars Palace you can still get a taste of it as themed Roman decadence meets…

Guide Article / In Depth in Germany

History in Germany

Germany Today Albert Einstein, Martin Luther, Charlemagne, Beethoven, Goethe. Airbags, aspirin, the Christmas tree, MP3, book printing—Germany’s contributions to the world are…

Guide Article / In Depth in Germany

Food and Drink in Germany

Though traditional dishes like dumplings, Wurst (sausages), pastries, and beer may make Germany seem the worst possible place to eat healthfully, in reality, restaurants are offering…

Guide Article / In Depth in Germany

Cultural Life in Germany

Life Is a Cabaret Cabaret existed in Germany long before World War I, and even in its early days it strained against the boundaries of censorship and the prevailing moral climate. But…

Guide Article / Traveler's Guide to Art and Architecture in Germany

Architecture in Germany

Germany’s buildings span some 1,200 years of architectural history and were created in a number of different styles. (The Porta Nigra, a 1,800-year-old arched gateway in Trier is…

Guide Article / In Depth in Ireland

History in Ireland

The First Settlers -- With some degree of confidence, we can place the date of the first human habitation of the island somewhere after the end of the last ice age, around the late…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Seattle

Coffeehouses in Seattle

Ever heard that they have good coffee in Seattle? You heard right, my friend. Good bakeries, too. Seattle is full of cafes where you can order your favorite forms of caffeine and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Best Dining Bets in Rome

Best for Romance: A great place to pop the question or just enjoy a romantic evening is Sapori del Lord Byron, in the Hotel Lord Byron, a stunner of a place that also just happens to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Rome

Walking through Ancient Rome: A vast, almost unified archaeological park cuts through the center of Rome. For those who want specific guidance, we have a walking tour that will lead…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

In Vatican City in Rome

The world’s smallest sovereign state, Vatican City is a truly tiny territory, comprising little more than St. Peter’s Basilica and the walled headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

In the Villa Borghese in Rome

Villa Borghese ★★, in the heart of Rome, is not actually a villa but one of Europe’s most elegant parks, 6km (3 3/4 miles) in circumference. It provides access to several outstanding…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Shopping A-Z in Rome

Antiques Some visitors to Italy consider the many antiques for sale the country's greatest treasure. But prices have risen to alarming levels as increasingly wealthy Europeans outbid…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

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…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Rome

Literature: The Classics & Beyond The passion for empire building spilled over into the development of forms of Roman literature that would affect every literary development in the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

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…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

Food & Drink in Rome

You'll find restaurants of international renown here and an infinite number of trattorie and rosticcerie that offer good meals at moderate prices. The main meals are from noon to 3pm…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

Famous People in Rome

St. Alban (3rd or 4th c.) Roman soldier and first British martyr, he was beheaded at Verulamium (now St. Albans), England, for sheltering the Christian priest who had converted…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

A Cultural Primer in Rome

Myth Although modern visitors know Rome as the headquarters of Catholicism, the city also developed one of the world's most influential bodies of mythology. During the days when Rome…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Rome

The Castelli Romani in Rome

For the Roman emperor and the wealthy cardinal in the heyday of the Renaissance, the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles) exerted a powerful lure, and they still do. The Castelli aren't…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Rome

Cerveteri & Tarquinia in Rome

Cerveteri (Caere) 48km (28 miles) north of Rome As you walk through Rome's Etruscan Museum (Villa Giulia), you'll often see CAERE written under a figure vase or sarcophagus. This is a…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Rome

Walking Tour 4 in Rome

Start: Isola Tiberina Finish: Palazzo Corsini Time: 3 hours, not counting museum visits Best Times: Daylight hours during weekday mornings, when the outdoor food markets are open, or…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Rome

Walking Tour 3 in Rome

Start: Via della Conciliazione (Piazza Pia) Finish: Galleria Doria Pamphilj Time: 4 hours, not counting a tour of the Castel Sant'Angelo and visits to the Palazzo Spada and the…