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Guide Article / Things To Do in California

The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in California

Hotel Bohème (San Francisco; tel. 415/433-9111): This hotel is the perfect mixture of art, style, class, romance, and location -- just steps from the sidewalk cafes of North Beach. If…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Budapest

Sites of Jewish Interest in Budapest

Memorials Along the Danube, on the embankment between the Chain Bridge and the Parliament building is a row of 60 pairs of bronze shoes that look suddenly abandoned. The memorial was…

Guide Article / In Depth in Budapest

Food & Drink in Budapest

Traditional Hungarian cuisine reflects the rich and varied flavors of many international influences. Since the first Magyars were nomadic people, they learned from the Turkish and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Budapest

History in Budapest

During the Holocaust, Hungary had a unique situation concerning its Jewish citizens. In order to understand and appreciate the horrific events of World War II, it is important to know…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Juan

Best Dining Bets in San Juan

Best Classic Dining: Out in Miramar, Augusto's Cuisine, in the Marriott Courtyard San Juan Miramar Hotel, Av. Ponce de León 801 (tel. 787/725-7700), combines impeccable service and an…

Guide Article / In Depth in England

Art in England

Celtic & Medieval Art (ca. 9th C. B.C.-16th C. A.D.) Celtic art survived the Roman conquest and medieval Christianity mainly as carved swirls and decorations on the "Celtic…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Zealand

Food and Drink in New Zealand

Dining Customs New Zealand has not "grown up" with a long tradition of service in restaurants, so there will be times when you wonder if we even know what the word "service" means. For…

Guide Article / France

The Best Castles, Palaces and Historic Homes in France

Want to see the regal side of France? Here are the palaces, castles and historic homes most worth a visit in France.Château de Chantilly/Musée Condé (Ile de France): Anne de…

Guide Article / In Depth in France

Architecture in France

It's worth pointing out that very few buildings (especially churches) were built in one particular architectural style. These massive, expensive structures often took centuries to…

Guide Article / In Depth in France

Art in France

France's art treasures range from medieval stained glass and Ingres portraits to Monet's Impressionist Water Lilies; its architecture encompasses Roman ruins and Gothic cathedrals as…

Guide Article / In Depth in France

History in France

Early Gaul When the ancient Romans considered France part of their empire, their boundaries extended deep into the forests of the Paris basin and up to the edges of the Rhine. Part of…

Guide Article / Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Best Dining Bets in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

It wasn't long ago that "fancy" food in these parts began and ended with classic French. Now "fancy," when it comes to food, is almost out of style, and French food is hard to find.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

The Best Museums in Campania

Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte: This picture gallery is one of Italy's finest, holding paintings from the 13th century onward. The catalog looks like a book on art history, complete…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

The Best Ruins in Campania

The Temples of Paestum: The near-complete set of walls and three temples at this site make up the best Greek ruins in existence outside Greece. Indeed, the grandiose Temple of Neptune…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

The Best Luxury Hotels in Campania

Grand Hotel Parker's (tel. 081-7612474): This is Naples's most romantic luxury hotel, competing with the Grand Hotel Vesuvio for the title of best hotel in town. Housed in a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

The Best Castles, Palaces & Historic Homes in Campania

Castel dell'Ovo: A symbol of Naples and the most picturesque icon of the city's waterfront, this castle is its oldest fortification, having been built on the site of the ancient Greek…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

Best Dining Bets in Campania

Don Alfonso 1890 (tel. 081-8780026): This is one of the top Italian gourmet addresses and the best restaurant south of Naples, created and maintained by hosts Lidia and Alfonso…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Campania

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Campania

Walking Through Naples's Historic District: Maybe it's a bit defiant, given all the negative press about garbage and the Camorra (the Neapolitan equivalent of the Sicilian Mafia), but…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

Food & Drink in Campania

Food has always been one of life's great pleasures for the Italians. This has been true even from the earliest days: To judge from the lifelike banquet scenes found in Etruscan tombs,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

History in Campania

The Byzantine & the Longobards With the end of the Roman Empire, barbarian invasions began. The Goths from the north invaded the region in 410, while the Vandals from Africa sacked…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

Art in Campania

Campania's fertile and rich lands have attracted various peoples since prehistoric times, so it's not surprising that the territory bears the marks of many civilizations. Campania…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

Early History in Campania

This brief survey of Campania's long and complex history is oriented toward the Amalfi Coast, but the rest of Campania is covered as well. Once we hit the Renaissance, the focus shifts…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

Architecture in Campania

While each architectural era has its own distinctive features, there are some elements, general floor plans, and terms common to many. Also, some features might appear near the end of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Campania

For Nature Lovers in Campania

If you think Campania is all museums, churches, and archaeological areas, you'll miss out on its great natural attractions. This region offers manifold opportunities to combine culture…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Campania

In Two Weeks in Campania

Two weeks is an ideal amount of time to explore this culturally and naturally rich region. You'll be able to see some of the best artistic treasures in Italy, but you can also relax…