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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Morocco

In Two Weeks in Morocco

Day 1: Arrive in MarrakechMarrakech's weather can be energy-sapping hot or surprisingly cold, depending on the time of year. Either way, give yourself time today to get used to the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Morocco

In 10 Days in Morocco

This itinerary is big on culture, bypassing the Saharan side of the Atlas mountain ranges to visit Morocco's present and past imperial capitals. Although Casablanca was never the…

Guide Article / South Florida

Best Hotel Bets in South Florida

Best Historic Hotel: With a guest registry that reads like a who's who of history crossed with an engrossing whodunit, Miami's monumental, Mediterranean Revivalist-style Biltmore…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Miami

The Best Spas in Miami

Agua Spa at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (tel. 305/673-2900), is resplendently situated on the rooftop of the hotel, overlooking the Atlantic, and features stellar…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Miami

Best Hotel Bets in Miami

Best Historic Hotel: With a guest registry that reads like a who's who of history crossed with an engrossing whodunit, Miami's monumental, Mediterranean Revivalist-style Biltmore…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Miami

Shopping A-Z in Miami

Antiques & Collectibles Miami's antiques shops are scattered in small pockets around the city. Many that feature lower-priced furniture can be found in North Miami, in the 1600…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

The Best Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Maui

Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono (tel. 800/305-4899 or 808/244-5897; www.mauiinn.com): Located in historic Wailuku, the most charming town in central Maui, this restored 1924 former…

Guide Article / Restaurants in San Diego

Dining With A View in San Diego

Incredible ocean vistas, a glittering skyline, and sailboats slicing through the water offshore -- it's the classic backdrop for a memorable meal. So where can you find the best…

Guide Article / In Depth in San Francisco

Recommended Books, Films, and Music

Getting acquainted with San Francisco through the work of authors and filmmakers will provide an extra dimension to your trip—including the thrill of happening upon a location you…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Antonio

Corpus Christi

If you're in San Antonio, you're only 2 1/2 hours from the ocean and some of the best stretches of Texas coastline. The communities around Corpus Christi and Copano Bays have a lot…

Guide Article / In Depth in Malaysia

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Malaysia

The mix of cultural influences in Malaysia is the result of centuries of immigration and trade with the outside world, particularly with Arab nations, China, and India. Early groups of…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Las Vegas

Golf in Las Vegas

In addition to the listings below, there are dozens of local courses, including some very challenging ones that have hosted PGA tournaments.Bali Hai Golf Club Rio Secco Golf…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Las Vegas

Guys' Getaway in Las Vegas

Not every trip to Vegas with the guys gets as crazy as the movie The Hangover, but if you’re looking for a real man’s-man experience, no other city does it quite like this one. Whether…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

Major Reef Sites in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

First, a few facts. It’s the only living thing on Earth visible from the moon; at 348,700 sq. km (135,993 sq. miles), it’s bigger than the United Kingdom and more than 2,000 km (1,240…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Hong Kong

Walking Tour 3 in Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui & Yau Ma Start: Star Ferry Terminus, Tsim Sha Tsui. Finish: Temple Street Night Market. Time: About 2 hours, not including museum stops. Best Times: Sunday…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

Best Dining Bets in Istanbul

Noshing waterside at Eminönü: For 12 to 14 hours a day, the Tarihi Eminönü Balikçisi grills fresh fish quay-side, wrapped in a roll and presented for a spectacular 3TL by a gracious…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

The Best Souvenirs in Istanbul

Carpets and kilims: Turkey's tribal carpets and kilims represent a cultural tradition that goes back for centuries. No matter how lame your bargaining skills, it's still cheaper than…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

Street Food in Istanbul

Eating Your Way through the Streets of Istanbul The fastest way to the heart of a culture is through its stomach, and often the culture of food begins on the street. While this guide…

Guide Article / In Depth in Istanbul

Food & Drink in Istanbul

Food As nomads, the Turks were limited by what the land offered and by what could be prepared over an open fire, so it's not a stretch to understand how kebaps and köfte became the…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Istanbul

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…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Istanbul

In Two Days in Istanbul

On day 2 (having spent your first day following the 1-day itinerary), you'll have to work a little harder to cover the mosaic of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Republican sites scattered to…

Guide Article / Indonesia

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Indonesia

Observing Open-Air Public Cremations: Hindus believe that cremation is the only way a soul can be freed of its earthly body and travel to its next incarnation (or to enlightenment), so…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Best Hotel Bets in Toronto

Four Seasons: This internationally renowned luxury brand was born in Toronto. In 2012, hotelier Isadore Sharp hit the refresh button when he opened Four Seasons' 90th location in his…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Jerusalem

Shopping A-Z in Jerusalem

Basketware Jerusalem's once roaring basket market, the Suq El Hussor, is gone, but you can still find a few locally made, primitive olive-twig baskets, a Jerusalem and regional…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Budapest

Shopping A-Z in Budapest

Antiques Just about everywhere a traveler will venture, one will find shops carrying antique artifacts from keys to heirloom furniture; Budapest antiques shops have something to please…

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Valerie Balint

Valerie Balint is Senior Program Manager of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and author of Guide to Historic Artists’…