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Guide Article / In Depth in Kauai

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Kauai

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

Guide Article / In Depth in Kauai

Food and Drink in Kauai

Where to Eat on Kauai Thanks to a proliferation of hamburger joints, plate-lunch counters, and food trucks, you’ll find affordable choices (by local standards) in every town. Even in…

Guide Article / In Depth in Jamaica

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…

Guide Article / In Depth in Jamaica

Food & Drink in Jamaica

A visit to Jamaica doesn't mean a diet of just local cuisine. The island's eating establishments employ some of the best chefs in the Caribbean, hailing from the United States and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii

The Best Natural Attractions in Hawaii

Surfing on Oahu: Whether you’re learning to surf or a pro, Oahu has waves for everyone. Few experiences are more exhilarating than standing on your first wave, and Waikiki offers…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii

The Best Luxury Hotels in Hawaii

Halekulani (Oahu; www.halekulani.com; 800/367-2343): When price is no object, this is really the only place to stay. A place of Zen amid the buzz, this beach hotel is the finest…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii

Best Dining Bets in Hawaii

*  Alan Wong’s Restaurant (Oahu): Master strokes at this shrine of Hawaii Regional Cuisine include ginger-crusted fresh onaga (red snapper), a whole-tomato salad dressed with li hing…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Hawaii

The best Authentic Experiences * Eat Local: People in Hawaii love food. Want to get a local talking? Ask for her favorite place to get poke or saimin or shave ice. The islands offer…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hawaii

Recommended Books, Films, and Music in Hawaii

Books Fiction -- The first book people think about is James A. Michener's Hawaii (1959). This epic novel manages to put the island's history into chronological order, but remember, it…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hawaii

History in Hawaii

The First Hawaiians Throughout the Middle Ages, while Western sailors clung to the edges of continents for fear of falling off the earth’s edge, Polynesian voyagers crisscrossed the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hawaii

Food and Drink in Hawaii

Dining in Hawaii The Gang of 12 In the early days of Hawaii’s tourism industry, the food wasn’t anything to write home about. Continental cuisine ruled fine-dining kitchens. Meats…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Hawaii

Spas and Retreats in Hawaii

Pampering in ParadiseHawaii's spas have raised the art of relaxation and healing to a new level. The traditional Greco-Roman-style spas have evolved into airy, open facilities that…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Hawaii

A Week on Oahu in Hawaii

Oahu is so stunning that the ali‘i, the kings of Hawaii, made it the capital of the island nation. Below, we presume that you’ll be staying in Honolulu, which makes a good base for…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Larger than all the other Hawaiian Islands combined, the Big Island truly deserves its nickname. Its 4,028 square miles—a figure that’s growing, thanks to an active volcano—contain 10…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Hilo in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Pick up the map to a self-guided walking tour of Hilo, which focuses on 21 historic sites dating from the 1870s to the present, at the information kiosk of the Downtown Hilo…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Neighborhoods in Hawaii (The Big Island)

The Island in Brief The Kona Coast Kona means “leeward side” in Hawaiian—and that means hot, dry weather virtually every day of the year on the 70-mile stretch of black lava shoreline…

Guide Article / Cruises in Greece

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…

Guide Article / In Depth in Switzerland

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…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Washington, D.C.

Walking Tour 2 in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown START: Kafe Leopold’s (D.C. Circulator bus; nearest Metro stop Foggy Bottom). FINISH: Mount Zion United Methodist Church (DC Circulator bus; nearest Metro stop: Foggy…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Washington, D.C.

Walking Tour 3 in Washington, D.C.

Dupont Circle/Embassy Row START: Dupont Circle (Metro to Dupont Circle). FINISH: Vice President’s Residence/U.S. Naval Observatory (take the N2, N4, N6 buses back to either Dupont…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Orlando

In Two Days in Orlando

Nope, still can’t do much, but in two sleeps you can still get a few flavors in. Day 1: Magic Kingdom Get the same early start as recommended in “In One Day” and follow the Magic…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries

Portland in Three Days

Day 1 Spend your first day in Portland seeing the downtown area. With its compact blocks and interesting mix of buildings, architectural styles, and parks, downtown Portland is easy to…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries

Seattle, Portland, and the Oregon Coast in One Week

Here’s a suggested itinerary that gives you a couple of exciting days in Seattle and Portland and then continues on from Portland to take in some of the scenic grandeur of Oregon’s…

Guide Article / Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car

Central Oahu and The North Shore in Oahu

If you can afford the splurge, rent a bright, shiny convertible -- the perfect car for Oahu, since you can tan as you go -- and head for the North Shore and Hawaii's surf city:…

Guide Article / The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

The Westside & Beverly Hills in Los Angeles

Beverly Boulevard (from Robertson Blvd. to La Brea Ave.)Beverly is L.A.'s premier boulevard for mid-20th-century furnishings. Expensive showrooms line the street, but the shop that…