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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maryland

In Two Weeks in Maryland

The Best of Maryland & Delaware Annapolis is a fairly central place to start this trip -- especially for those flying into Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall…

Guide Article / Croatia

The Best Luxury Hotels in Croatia

Hilton Imperial (Dubrovnik): This is the U.S. chain’s first foray into Croatia; rather than build a hotel from scratch, Hilton had the wisdom to restore what was salvageable from…

Guide Article / Croatia

The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in Croatia

Art Hotel Kalelarga (Zadar): In the heart of Zadar’s historic center, on a car-free peninsula, this old stone building was carefully renovated to open as a chic boutique hotel in…

Guide Article / Croatia

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Croatia

This chapter is a “road map,” directing you to some of my favorites. I know you’ll add to the list when you find some of your own.Arriving in Vis Town by Sailboat (Vis): There’s no…

Guide Article / Croatia

Best Dining Bets in Croatia

Bevanda (Opatija): This highly regarded seafood restaurant dates from 1971, though the building was totally restructured in 2013, with floor-to-ceiling windows affording romantic sea…

Guide Article / In Depth in Croatia

Today in Croatia

On July 1, 2013, Croatia finally became a member of the European Union (EU), following years of preparations, which included economic reforms, a concerted attempt to eradicate…

Guide Article / In Depth in Croatia

Food & Drink in Croatia

Traditional Croatian cuisine reflects widely diverse cultural and geographic influences. Some are a result of Croatia’s proximity to the sea and fertile farmland, and some are the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Croatia

Dubrovnik in One Week in Croatia

Dubrovnik & Beyond in 1 Week If you are visiting Dubrovnik, you may have arrived by air, or by car after an overnight train to Split, or by ferry from Rijeka or Italy. Whichever…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Croatia

Zagreb in One Week in Croatia

Zagreb & Beyond in 1 Week If you are flying to Croatia directly from North America, chances are you will land in Zagreb. That means that even if your plan is to move on to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Recife and Olinda

Olinda in Recife and Olinda

The only way to truly explore Olinda is by hitting the cobblestones and setting off on foot. It's hard to get lost in the historic part of the city. The hilltop Igreja da Sé dominates…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

Especially for Kids in Rio de Janeiro

There are few things in Rio that aren't for kids. Brazilians take their children everywhere -- restaurants, bars, even dances -- and voice no objection when others do the same. Still,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is normally divided into three zones: North (Zona Norte) from a few blocks north of Avenida Presidente Vargas all the way to the city limits; Center (Centro), defined narrowly as…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Rio de Janeiro

Beaches in Rio de Janeiro

Beaches are to Rio what cafes are to Paris. And while each beach has its own particular traits, there are some general rules to help you take the waters like a true Carioca. Be…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sao Paulo

The Neighborhoods in Sao Paulo

Though Paulistas do love their cars, most São Paulo neighborhoods can still easily be explored on foot. Just be very careful when crossing the street. São Paulo has the highest number…

Guide Article / Virginia

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Virginia

Virginia's many lovely small towns capture and nurture the state's history and culture. This is especially true in the Shenandoah Valley, where I-81 and U.S. 11 follow the route of the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oregon Coast

Frommers Favorite Experiences on the Oregon Coast

*  Whale-watching: Every year, about 18,000 giant gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to Baja and back again, passing along the Oregon coast. From beaches, viewpoints, and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Bandon

Weather Watching in Bandon

Throughout the winter, Oregon's rocky shores and haystack rocks feel the effects of storms that originate far to the north in cold polar waters. As these storms slam ashore, sometimes…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Portland OR

The Best Hotels

Ace Hotel: It was the second Ace Hotel after Seattle and, like that Ace, it is a creative and quirky re-use of a century-old building, emulating “European-style” hotels—which means…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Portland OR

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Portland OR

*  Walking around downtown: Portland’s downtown is compact and complex, with an attractive mixture of buildings, bridges, architectural styles, parks, and plazas that makes it…

Guide Article / Ecuador

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Ecuador

Stepping Back in Time in Colonial Quito: Founded in 1534, Quito was the first city to be declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its Old Town seems in many ways to have changed…

Guide Article / Ecuador

Best Dining Bets in Ecuador

El Atrio (Quito; tel. 02/2520-581): With an eclectic menu, elegant ambience, and wonderful setting overlooking the Plaza Foch, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Quito. The menu…

Guide Article / Ecuador

The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in Ecuador

Mansión del Angel (Quito; tel. 800/327-3573 in the U.S., or 02/2557-721 in Ecuador; www.mansiondelangel.com.ec): With crystal chandeliers, Oriental rugs, and four-poster beds, this…

Guide Article / Ecuador

The Best Luxury Hotels in Ecuador

JW Marriott Hotel (Quito; tel. 800/228-9290 in the U.S. and Canada, or 02/2972-000 in Ecuador; www.marriotthotels.com): With an imposing glass-atrium-covered lobby, gorgeous rooms,…

Guide Article / Ecuador

The Best Nightlife in Ecuador

Mariscal District (Quito): The 4- to 5-square-block area known as Mariscal, in the heart of Quito's New Town, is chock-full of bars, clubs, discos, and restaurants. It's busy here…

Guide Article / In Depth in Ecuador

Food & Drink in Ecuador

Given the variety that defines Ecuadorean culture, art, geography, and politics, it would be logical to assume the country also offered a fair amount of culinary variety -- however,…