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Best Dining Bets in Jamaica
Horizons (Montego Bay; tel. 876/953-2800): At the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Resort, this is an upscale restaurant, serving one of the most finely honed international cuisines at the…
Art & Architecture in Jamaica
Art Since the Arawak first inscribed interiors of Jamaican caves with petroglyphs, the island has produced many artists. Although its artistic production is less renowned than…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Jamaica
Books Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley, by Timothy White (Guernsey Press), chronicles the reggae musician's life and career, from poverty to international fame. Jamaican Folk Tales…
The Best Islands in Greece
Hydra (Saronic Gulf Islands): Old-timers keep waiting for Hydra, with its handsome stone mansions overlooking a picture-postcard harbor, to be spoiled. After all, even before Mykonos…
Dateline in Greece
700,000–160,000 B.C. Human remains, including a Neanderthal skull, suggest long habitation of Petralona Cave, Chalkidiki peninsula. 40,000 B.C. Signs of human habitation appear in…
Big-Ship Cruise Lines in Greece
In this section, we describe the ships offering cruises with predominantly Greek islands itineraries; that is, itineraries where at least half of the port calls are in Greece and…
Small-Ship Cruise Lines in Greece
Seabourn Cruise Line 6100 Blue Lagoon Dr., Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126. tel. 800/929-9391. www.seabourn.com. The top of the line in the cruise world, Seabourn excels in many areas,…
The Best Skiing in Switzerland
The Swiss Alps harbor dozens of worthwhile ski resorts, so before heading off willy-nilly to the mountains, ask yourself some important questions. Do you prefer to whiz down the Alps…
The Best Scenic Drives in Switzerland
The Great St. Bernard Pass: Since the days of the Roman Empire, much of the commerce between northern Italy and the rest of Europe has navigated this low point in one of the most…
The Lay of the Land in Switzerland
Surrounded by Austria, France, Italy, and Germany, Switzerland is one of the smallest countries in Europe, stretching only 220km (137 miles) north to south and 350km (217 miles) east…
Art and Architecture in Switzerland
Art For centuries, the Swiss, with their trademark matter-of-factness, did not regard art with the same passion as their German and Italian neighbors. Sculpture and painting were…
Today in Switzerland
Behind Switzerland’s photogenic villages and pristine landscapes lie some uncomfortable truths, some of which are now being dragged into light, others of which still fester out of…
Recommended Books, Films and Music in Switzerland
Books Read a few of the books below to get a feel for Switzerland—its people, atmosphere, and history—before you visit.The Apple and the Arrow (Conrad Buff) is told from the point of…
Famous People in Switzerland
Ernest Ansermet (1883–1969) This Swiss conductor achieved fame with Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe in 1915. In 1918, Ansermet founded what was to become one of Switzerland’s most respected…
The Outer Boroughs in New York City
Manhattan is just one of the five boroughs that make up the very Big Apple. And while it has the lion's share of attractions (including the docks for the Statue of Liberty, the…
Early History in Turkey
In the beginning, Noah's Ark landed on Mount Ararat, or so recovered fossilized wood and boatlike support beams might indicate. Actually, the beginning in Turkey was much earlier;…
Brazil in South America
At the time of the Europeans' arrival in 1500, there were between one million and eight million indigenous people in Brazil, speaking nearly 170 different languages. The Europeans were…
Shopping for Chocolate
Perugia's famed chocolate: Perugina has a shop selling all the major chocolate products at Corso Vannucci 101, but you shouldn't miss the hand-made chocolates and sensational gelato…
Festivals and Markets in Gubbio
Gubbio’s biggest event is lighting the world’s largest Christmas tree (certified by the Guinness Book of World Records) on the slopes in December. Lights are laid out to form a shape…
Festivals and Markets
Perugia is something of a musical nucleus for central Italy. It hosts one of Europe's most important jazz festivals, Umbria Jazz, which usually runs for 2 weeks in mid-July.…
Sports in Switzerland
The destination sections in this guide are full of specific details on local ski trails, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and more. But here we’ve assembled a roundup of sports…
Best Chocolate Shops in New York City
With this many chocolate makers in town, the Big Apple could be renamed the Big Bonbon. Many sweet shops now turn out homemade chocolates that are so good, the stores, like four-star…
Wilkes Bashford
The couture boutique that first introduced Armani to the U.S. underwent a total facelift in 2012, making this elegant Union Square temple of commerce even more hoity-toity. The…
Salumeria Italiana
Dry goods imported from Italy line the shelves of this small, well-stocked grocery. The pastas, vinegars, olive oils, and condiments make great souvenirs. If you’re picnicking, check…
Paris Hatters
What do Pope John Paul II, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Smits, and Dwight Yoakam have in common? They’ve all had headgear made for them by Paris Hatters, in business since 1917 and still owned by…