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Guide Article / Things To Do in Victoria

Best Hotel Bets in Victoria

Inn at Laurel Point: This coolly chic, modern hotel is unique amid Victoria’s quaint old buildings. It’s filled with art and light, with a peaceful Japanese garden and a gorgeous view…

Guide Article / In Depth in Victoria

History in Victoria

Though Vancouver today has all the trappings of a sexy, showy, metrosexual metropolis, it began life as a hardscrabble pioneer town. Victoria, on the other hand, has never shaken its…

Guide Article / In Depth in Victoria

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Victoria

Books The following is a list of some titles that will give you a deeper insight into the multicultural richness of Vancouver and Victoria:The Black Canoe: Bill Reid and the Spirit…

Guide Article / In Depth in Victoria

Food & Drink in Victoria

In the past 2 decades, Vancouver has become one of the top dining destinations in the world, bursting with an incredible variety of cuisines and making an international name for itself…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Victoria

In One Day in Victoria

Victoria lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, and the scenic trip by ferry or plane is just part of the adventure. Victoria is much smaller and more relaxed than Vancouver,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Guadalajara

Special Events & Festivals in Guadalajara

Throughout the autumn months Guadalajara hosts a succession of events. In September, when Mexicans celebrate independence from Spain, the city goes all out, with a full month of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Los Cabos and Baja California

Food & Drink in Los Cabos and Baja California

Los Cabos and Baja are full of tourists, and where there are tourists, there are restaurants. And what restaurants: From the lowliest streetside taco stand to the swankiest seaside…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

The Best Museums in Toronto

Art Gallery of Ontario: Locals were thrilled with Toronto native Frank Gehry’s renovation of the AGO—the design brilliantly revised (and expanded) the space. The fabulous circular,…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Toronto

Sweets in Toronto

Sweet Treats: Toronto's Best Dessert CafesI’ve got a serious sweet tooth. To my mind, dessert should be its own food group. Here are some of my recommendations for the city’s most…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Toronto

Tips on Dining in Toronto

Toronto delivers an enticing array of good places to eat, whatever pleases your palette. There's authentic Thai and Ethiopian, French bistros, an emerging Canadiana cuisine with a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Major Shopping Areas in Toronto

The quaint, sometimes junky shops of Yonge Street deal in touristy trinkets, antiques, and local book chains like Book City, while Kensington Market is all vintage racks, most of them…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

Food and Drink in Toronto

Toronto is a good place to eat. In keeping with the city's overall character -- generally agreeable, occasionally inventive, sometimes brilliant -- you can expect to find plenty of…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Toronto

Walking Tour 1 in Toronto

Walking Tour: Chinatown & Kensington Market Start: St. Patrick subway station. Finish: Queen's Park subway station. Time: At least 2 hours. Depending on how long you want to linger…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Toronto

For Foodies

This hungry city offers a mix of authentic eats (thanks to the globe-spanning immigrant population) and contemporary restaurants. Whether you’re hankering after Korean tacos, designer…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Boston

Neighborhoods in Brief

The North End Boston's Italian-American enclave has dozens of restaurants; many are tiny and don't serve dessert and coffee. Hit the caffès for an espresso or cappuccino and fresh…

Guide Article / In Depth in Alaska

Today in Alaska

To be an Alaskan today means that, after years of benign neglect, you find yourself answering a lot of questions when you travel. When former Gov. Sarah Palin entered national politics…

Guide Article / In Depth in Alaska

Food & Drink in Alaska

Alaska will probably never be a food destination, but you'll find some excellent restaurants and many opportunities to dine on fresh Alaska seafood, primarily salmon and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Activities for Families in Oahu

If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Oahu

To have the absolute best experience on Oahu, be prepared for a different culture, language, cuisine, and way of doing things. Slow down — you're on an island that operates on its own…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

Best Dining Bets in Oahu

Alan Wong's Restaurant: One of Hawaii's premier chefs, Alan Wong specializes in absolutely the best Pacific Rim cuisine. His restaurant is always packed, although the ambience is…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Authentic Experiences in Oahu

Oahu isn't just any other beach destination. It has a wonderfully rich, ancient history and culture, and people who are worth getting to know. If you want to meet the "local" folks who…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

Today in Oahu

A Cultural Renaissance A conch shell sounds, a young man in a bright feather cape chants, torchlight flickers at sunset on Waikiki Beach, and hula dancers begin telling their graceful…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

History in Oahu

Paddling outrigger canoes, the first ancestors of today's Hawaiians followed the stars and birds across the ocean to Hawaii, which they called "the land of raging fire." Those first…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

Recommended Books, Films and Music in Oahu

In addition to the books discussed below, those planning an extended trip to Hawaii should check out Frommer's Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day, Frommer's Kauai, Frommer's Maui,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

Food and Drink in Oahu

Hawaii Regional Cuisine Hawaii regional cuisine (HRC) was established in the mid-1980s in a culinary revolution that catapulted Hawaii into the global epicurean arena. The…