Top Destinations
Regions
Featured
New York City
Travel Ideas
Great Vacations in the U.S.A.
Trends & Hacks
Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips
Frommer's Favorites
Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think
Most Popular Books
Frommer's Ireland
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
Parks & Gardens in Ottawa
One of the first things you'll notice about Ottawa is how much green space there is within the city's core. In fact, two parks dominate the downtown area, providing terrific sites for…
Special Events & Festivals in Ottawa
In a city that gets as cold as Ottawa does, there are only two ways you can approach winter: hibernate or celebrate. On the first three weekends each February, Winterlude (tel.…
North On The Dempster Highway in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Forty kilometers (25 miles) east of Dawson City, the famed Dempster Highway heads north 735km (457 miles) to Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on the Mackenzie River near the Arctic…
The Alaska Highway in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Constructed as a military freight road during World War II to link Alaska to the Lower 48, the Alaska Highway -- also known as the Alcan Highway, and Highway 97 in British Columbia --…
Recommended Books & Films in Alberta
Alberta has a savvy film board, which encourages many productions from Hollywood to film in the province; but it also has a strong local culture of literature, theater, and music. A…
History in Alberta
Political HistoryThe province of Alberta has been the province of Alberta for only a little more than 100 years; established in 1905 as a province of Canada, the year it joined…
Hiking in Alberta
In a nutshell, Alberta's varied alpine terrain and transition zones offer hiking enthusiasts endless choices for all kinds of excursions, from short trips through rolling foothills and…
National Parks in Alberta
Alberta's extraordinary natural environment features a wealth of protected areas, wildlife reserves, and archaeological zones. National parks, provincial parks, and nature preserves…
Mountain Adventure in Alberta
If you're nimble, you can get a taste of the must-sees -- urban and mountain -- in a week. You can do this itinerary in reverse if you prefer; Calgary's closest to the mountains and…
In One Week in Alberta
Alberta's a big place, and there's plenty of ground to cover -- especially out here in the badlands and portions of the south, where the prairie seems to roll without end in every…
In Three Days in Alberta
You're probably better off to make it a long weekend, given the number of resorts and the mixture of terrain. But if you have only a couple of days, you can still hit three ski areas.…
Hiking in Banff National Park
Banff is a hiker's dream come true. The trails are incredibly varied and rewarding, ranging from easy 1-hour strolls to demanding full-day outings. For a good listing of popular hikes,…
Camping in Banff National Park
There are a wide variety of campgrounds in Banff National Park, and you can reserve a spot online for many of them at www.pccamping.ca or via telephone at tel. 877/737-3783. Very few…
Getting into Town in Washington, D.C.
Each of the three airports offers similar options for getting into the city. Follow the signs to "ground transportation" and look for the banners or a staff representative of the…
By Plane in Madrid
All flights from the U.S. and other overseas countries arrive at Madrid's international airport, Barajas, which lies 15km (9 miles) east of the center. It's usually best to allow half…
By Plane in Vienna
As a gateway between western and eastern Europe, Vienna has seen an increase in air traffic. Although a number of well-respected European airlines serve Vienna, most flights from…
By Plane in Shanghai
Chinese carriers serving international destinations include Air China (www.airchina.com), China Eastern Airlines (www.flychinaeastern.com), China Southern Airlines…
A Cajun Three Day Weekend
You’ll see and do a lot during this 3-day weekend, which includes options to customize the trip based on your own interests. A bit of adventurous meandering on your own will most…
Cajun Mardi Gras in New Orleans
If Mardi Gras in New Orleans sounds like too much for you no matter how low-key you keep it, consider driving out to Cajun Country, where Mardi Gras traditions are just as strong but…
The Bay
Striped Bay blankets evoke almost as much patriotic pride as the flag. It may sound silly, but this department store is more than twice as old as Canada. Founded in 1670, North…
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
This store is home to one of Canada’s foremost collections of Inuit and First Nations art. Prices are for serious buyers, but it’s worth a visit.
COWS
Meet Canada’s version of Ben & Jerry’s, and quite possibly the country’s best ice cream, according to Reader’s Digest and, well, me. I think you’ll agree, too, after taking the…
Frommer's AARP Places for Passion
Today Show contributor, AARP Sex and Relationship Ambassador, and best-selling author Pepper Schwartz has teamed up with Janet Lever (former coauthor of Glamour's Sex and Health…
Frommer's EasyGuide to Toronto, Niagara Falls and the Wine Country
Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee or by travel writers who pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. Frommer’s author Caroline Aksich is a long-time…
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Spinnakers opened in 1984 as Canada's first brewpub, and is still going strong three decades later. The brewery produces many styles of beer that use local fruits and grains, including…