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Food & Drink in Norway
Meals & Dining Customs Most working Norwegians seldom go out to lunch; instead they grab a quick open-face sandwich, or smørbrød, at their offices. But in major towns and cities,…
Skiing in Norway
Norway is the birthplace of skiing, predating the sport in Switzerland or Austria. It boasts 30,000km (18,600 miles) of marked ski trails.From November until the end of May,…
The Best Historic Sites in Texas
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Dallas): The events of November 22, 1963, shook the world. John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas is remembered by everyone old enough to…
The Best Luxury Hotels in Texas
The Adolphus Hotel (Dallas; tel. 800/221-9083 or 214/742-8200): This landmark Beaux Arts hotel, built by beer baron Adolphus Busch, looks and feels like a European château. Luxuriate…
The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in Texas
Hôtel St. Germain (Dallas; tel. 214/871-2516): Ever wanted to stay with your spouse at a plush bordello? This intimate boutique hotel and elegant, prix-fixe restaurant is about as…
In One Week in Texas
This route brings you to the four major metro areas in Texas -- Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston -- while diverting for a Gulf Coast getaway on Padre Island National…
In Two Weeks in Texas
Day 1: Arrive in Dallas-Fort WorthThe Dallas-Fort Worth area is a good starting point for any Texas trip. Rent a car if you don't already have one, and pick lodging accessible to the…
Cuisine in Texas
Texans are famous for their love of artery-clogging steaks the size of Volkswagens. Amarillo's Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant features a 72-ouncer (eat it in under an hour and get it…
Best Dining Bets in Russia
Best Aristocratic Atmosphere: Plunge into the refined opulence of 19th-century Russia at Cafe Pushkin (Moscow; 26a Tverskoi Bulvar; tel. 495/229-5590) as you spear a bite of suckling…
History in Russia
In The Beginning -- Early tribes of nomadic Scythians first settled what are now Russian lands in the 7th century B.C., but it wasn't until the 6th century A.D. that Slavic tribes from…
Food & Drink in Russia
Dining in Russia can be delectable or dangerous, dismal or divine. Caviar and vodka are readily available, as are melt-in-your-mouth bliny (similar to crepes), wild mushrooms, and…
Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky
When Daniel Boone first crossed into what is now Kentucky more than 200 years ago, he found a naturally beautiful yet rugged landscape: a place of deep forests, high mountains, steep…
In One Week in Vermont
A good taste of Vermont can be enjoyed in less than a week. This trip involves about 2 or 3 hours of driving daily, if you don't linger (though I wholeheartedly recommend it). You can…
Maple Syrup in Vermont
Maple syrup is at once simple and extravagant: simple, as it's made from the purest ingredients available; extravagant, as it's an expensive luxury.Two elemental ingredients combine…
Stamford in Fairfield County
In the 1960s, a trickle of Fortune 500 corporations started moving their headquarters from New York 38 miles northeast to Stamford. That flow became a steady stream by the 1980s, and…
Norwalk in Fairfield County
Given the despair that pervades many New England cities, the continuing betterment of this city's once notorious South Norwalk neighborhood gladdens the heart. The rehabilitation of…
Litchfield in Litchfield Hills
Possessed of a long town common with stately trees reconfigured around the turn of the 20th century by the Frederick Law Olmsted landscaping firm (Olmstead designed New York's Central…
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast
What has been wrought in the woodlands north of the Mystic coast in the last 15 years is nothing less than astonishing. There was little but trees here when the Mashantucket Pequot…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in South America
Visiting Iguazú (Iguaçu) Falls: One of the world's most spectacular sights, Iguazú boasts more than 275 waterfalls fed by the Iguazú River, which can (and should) be visited from both…
Best Dining Bets in South America
Grilled Meat in Argentina: Widely considered the best parrilla (grill restaurant) in Buenos Aires, Cabaña las Lilas (tel. 011/4313-1336) is always packed. The menu pays homage to…
The Best Small Towns and Villages in South America
San Martín de los Andes, Argentina: City planners in San Martín had the smart sense to do what Bariloche never thought of: limit building height to two stories and mandate continuity…
Best Hotel Bets in Central America
The Best Small & Moderately Priced HotelsSan Pedro Holiday Hotel (Ambergris Caye, Belize; tel. 501/226-2014; www.sanpedroholiday.com): This brilliantly white three-building…
Best Dining Bets in Central America
The Best Local Dining Experiences Rojo Lounge (Ambergris Caye, Belize; tel. 501/226-4012): The folks at Azul Resort, an isolated little place on Northern Ambergris Caye, serve very…
The Best Small Towns and Villages in Central America
Caye Caulker, Belize: The official slogan here is "Go Slow." Even going slow, you can walk from one end of this small island to the other in under 20 minutes. The fastest moving…
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences in Central America
Snorkeling at Shark-Ray Alley & Hol Chan Marine Reserve (Northern Cayes and Atolls, Belize): These two very popular sites are threatened with overcrowding but still live up to…