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Art and Architecture in Bermuda
Bermuda has long been a favorite among international artists and sculptors. Much of this island-inspired artwork can be viewed at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, where a…
Art & Architecture in Provence and the Riviera
With its stunning scenery and the particularly vibrant quality of its light, the South of France has been luring the world’s most famous artists to its shores for centuries. It may…
The Lay of the Land in Sicily
Of all the islands of the Mediterranean, Sicily is the largest, spread across 40,965km (25,454 miles), and lying halfway between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. It is surrounded by…
Exploring Hyde Park in Chicago
Hyde Park, south of the Loop, is the birthplace of atomic fission, home to the University of Chicago and the popular Museum of Science and Industry, and definitely worth a trip. It's…
The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Chicago
The nickname "Magnificent Mile" -- hyperbole to some, an understatement to others -- refers to the roughly mile-long stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago…
Walking Tour 4: Old Town
Old Town is an eclectic residential neighborhood that mixes frame cottages, brick town houses, historic taverns, and churches. Home to the city’s German immigrant population at the…
Family Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia
Ben's Bistro -- In the Franklin Institute at Logan Circle, Ben's is well set up for kids, serving cafeteria food, hamburgers, and hot dogs. You can enter without museum admission.…
Parks in Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway The parkway, a broad diagonal swath linking City Hall to Fairmount Park, wasn't included in Penn's original plan. In the 1920s, however, Philadelphians…
Shopping A-Z in Barcelona
Antiques Serious collectors should check out the maze of streets around the Calle Palla near the Plaça de Pi in the Barri Gòtic; while there are few bargains to be had you will find…
Food and Drink in Panama
Panama is a melting pot of ethnicities, and its cuisine is accordingly influenced by its diverse population. Within Panama City, travelers will find some- thing from every corner of…
In One Day in Munich
Touring Munich in 1 day seems ridiculous at first, considering that it is a sprawling metropolis filled with treasures, and has some of Europe's greatest museums and palaces. But it…
Best Dining Bets in Australia
Donovans (Melbourne, VIC; tel. 03/9534 8221): Sitting with a glass in hand on the veranda at Donovans watching the sun go down over St. Kilda beach is a perfect way to end the day. A…
History in Australia
The Beginning In the beginning, there was the Dreamtime. Australia’s indigenous people have lived on this land for up to 40,000 years or more. Their “Dreamtime” stories explain how…
Dateline in India
Circa 3000-1700 B.C. Harappan civilization of the Indus Valley marks earliest farming communities in the region.1500-600 B.C. Vedic states in the north establish the basis of…
History in India
No visitor to India can fail to be overwhelmed by the combination of a bustling, modernizing nation and an ancient but omnipresent past. India's history is everywhere, in its temples…
Local Cuisine
Frommer's Favorite Local GrubRaw herring is a Dutch specialty, and there are dozens of haringhuis fish stands in town. The top place is (arguably) the centrally located Stubbe's…
Parks and Gardens in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is not a notably green city, particularly in the Old Center, where the canal water is the most obvious and visible encroachment of the natural world. Still, the city has…
Best Hotel Bets in Atlanta
Best for Business Travelers: All the major downtown megahotels -- which cater largely to a business and convention clientele -- are fully equipped to meet your business needs. The…
Today in Tuscany and Umbria
Tuscany and Umbria primarily rely on two economic resources: tourism and the land -- both of which are inextricably linked. Visitors flock to the region to see the priceless art, but…
The Best Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Kauai
Hale Ho'o Maha (tel. 800/851-0291): Kirby Guyer and her husband Toby custom-designed this B&B located on the North Shore in the Hanalei area known as Wainiha. Overlooking the…
Neighborhoods in Kauai
Lihue & Environs Lihue, where the airport is located, is where most visitors first set foot on the island. Not as glamorous as the resort areas or as quaint as some of Kauai's…
Local Favorites in Kauai
Plate Lunch Palaces If you haven't yet come face-to-face with the local phenomenon called plate lunch, Kauai is a good place to start. Like saimin, the plate lunch is more than a…
Family Friendly Restaurants in Kauai
In addition to the plate-lunch eateries, where children are welcome, the following restaurants not only tolerate kids but make them feel right at home. Lihue Hanamaulu Restaurant…
The Coconut Coast in Kauai
As you make your way from Lihue to the North Shore, you'll pass Bambulei (tel. 808/823-8641), bordering the cane field in Wailua next to Caffè Coco. Bambulei houses a charming…
Language in Kauai
Plantations brought so many different people to Hawaii that the state is now a rainbow of ethnic groups. Living here are African Americans, American Indians, Eskimos, Japanese,…