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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maine

In One Week in Maine

If you only have a week, but you still want to cover some ground, the trick is not to bite off more than you can chew. Skip Portland, as marvelous a city as it is, and speed past the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maine

Seeing the Best of Maine In Two Weeks

Maine’s coast tends to confound hurry-up tourists—there are simply too many dead-end peninsulas to backtrack along, and too many inlets cleaving the coast; you must sometimes drive…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Fort Worth

Family Friendly Restaurants in Fort Worth

Cattlemen's Steakhouse -- No slick banker's steakhouse, this homey, well-worn place in the heart of the Stockyards has several separate rooms, and kids get place mats adorned with…

Guide Article / In Depth in Austria

History in Austria

Austria's history has been heavily influenced by its location along the Danube. Its position at the crossroads of three great European cultures -- Roman, Germanic, and Slavic --…

Guide Article / New Hampshire

The Best Natural Attractions in New Hampshire

The Appalachian Trail: This 2,100-mile trail from Georgia to Maine has some of the most spectacular scenery in northern New England. The trail enters the region in southwest Vermont,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Hampshire

For Families in New Hampshire

A family can easily spend a pleasant week or so exploring the beaches, boats, cobblestones, shops, museums, and attractions of coastal New Hampshire and Maine.Day 1:…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Biking and Hiking in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

The 57 miles of carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. are among the park’s most extraordinary, somewhat hidden treasures. Though built for horse and carriage, they are…

Guide Article / Argentina

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Argentina

Best Park Walks: The Palermo park system in Buenos Aires is one of the world's most beautiful. Within the system are numerous parks, such as the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden, as…

Guide Article / In Depth in Argentina

Later History in Argentina

The Cultural Growth of the 1920's and 1930'sThe economic expansion, wealth, and sense of power Argentina had during this time laid the groundwork for strong cultural growth by the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Santiago

Parque Quinta Normal in Santiago

Santiago's loveliest and most graceful park commenced in 1841 as a plant-acclimatization nursery for imported species, when the area was still outside the boundaries of Santiago. The…

Guide Article / Vietnam

The Best Luxury Hotels in Vietnam

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (tel. 04/6270-8888; www.intercontinental.com): With rounded villas dotted around West Lake and a chic outdoor bar overlooking the water, this new resort…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Vietnam

Vietnam & Cambodia in 28 Days in Vietnam

The following tour is the most comprehensive, and it still hits only the highlights. You can combine any itineraries listed with the side trips and specialty itineraries, and lots of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Vietnam

Driving Tour in Vietnam

To rent your own motorbike and drive the length of the country, contact tour agencies in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. If you go this route, Vietnam is your oyster -- you can go where…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Laos

In Three Weeks in Laos

With 3 weeks to play with, you can start in the north of Laos entering at Huai Xai and then have a leisurely journey down the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in…

Guide Article / Lombok

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Lombok

Climbing Gunung Rinjani -- Demanding, frustrating, yet hugely rewarding, the climb up Mount Rinjani is a highlight of any visit to Lombok. If a climb up a 3,726m-high (12,224-ft.)…

Guide Article / In Depth in Cambodia

Today in Cambodia

Just over a decade ago, Phnom Penh was lawless, guns were commonplace, and checkpoints from different political factions leveled "contributions" on all roads out of the city. At night…

Guide Article / In Depth in Cambodia

Etiquette in Cambodia

Cambodia is a very conservative country where modesty is the order of the day. You can dress skimpily, but it won't do you any favors in terms of the Khmers' perception of you.…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Kruger National Park

Private Game Reserves in Kruger National Park

Flanking the western section of Kruger Park and covering over 150,000 hectares (370,500 acres) are South Africa's most famous private game reserves, owned by groups of freehold…

Guide Article / Organized Tours in Zululand

Safari Expeditions in Zululand

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game ReserveEstablished in 1895, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (the first part pronounced "shloe-shloe-whee") is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and birthplace…

Guide Article / Colombia

The Best Outdoor Adventures

Hiking to Ciudad Pérdida (Caribbean Coast): The arduous 5-day hike to the lost city of the Tayrona is one of South America’s greatest trekking experiences. You’ll encounter indigenous…

Guide Article / Colombia

Best Undiscovered Colombia

Mompox/Mompós (Caribbean Coast): Set on an island in the Magdalena River, Mompós, or Mompox, is true García Márquez country. It was once one of the most important Spanish cities in…

Guide Article / Colombia

The Best Outdoor Adventures

Hiking to Ciudad Pérdida (Caribbean Coast): The arduous 5-day hike to the lost city of the Tayrona is one of South America’s greatest trekking experiences. You’ll encounter indigenous…

Guide Article / French Polynesia

The Best Romantic Hotels & Resorts in French Polynesia

Whether you're on your honeymoon or not, French Polynesia is a marvelous place for romantic escapes. After all, romance and the islands have gone hand-in-hand since the young women of…

Guide Article / In Depth in French Polynesia

History in French Polynesia

The South Pacific Ocean came to Europe's attention during the latter half of the 18th century with the theory that an unknown southern land -- a terra australis incognita -- lay…

Guide Article / In Depth in French Polynesia

Dateline in French Polynesia

6th century A.D. Polynesians arrive (estimated time). 1595 Alvaro de Mendaña discovers the Marquesas Islands. 1606 Pedro Fernández de Quirós sails through the Tuamotus. 1765 Searching…