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In Vatican City in Rome
The world’s smallest sovereign state, Vatican City is a truly tiny territory, comprising little more than St. Peter’s Basilica and the walled headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.…
The Appian Way & the Catacombs in Rome
Of all the roads that led to Rome, Via Appia Antica ★★ (begun in 312 b.c.) was the most famous. It eventually stretched all the way from Rome to the seaport of Brindisi, through which…
History in Rome
Many of the key events that shaped the rich and often gory tapestry of Italian history originated in Rome. Although parts of Italy (especially Sardinia and Sicily) were inhabited as…
Ostia in Rome
24km (15 miles) SW of RomeThe ruins of Rome’s ancient port are a must-see for anyone who can’t make it to Pompeii. It’s an easier day trip than Pompeii, on a similar theme: the…
Walking Tour 4 in Rome
Start: Isola Tiberina Finish: Palazzo Corsini Time: 3 hours, not counting museum visits Best Times: Daylight hours during weekday mornings, when the outdoor food markets are open, or…
In One Day in Rome
Since time is wasting, arise early and begin your day with some "live theater" by walking the streets of the Eternal City around your hotel, as Rome awakens to another day. Deliveries…
Art Galleries in Istanbul
Istanbul's Biennial may have put the city on the art-world map in 1987, but the city's fast-paced Europeanization and naturally creative and innovative vigor has captured international…
History in Brazil
In the BeginningNo one is quite sure when or how Brazil's first inhabitants arrived. The long-favored theory -- that Native Americans arrived about 10,000 years ago, most likely from…
Best Dining Bets in Victoria
Aura Waterfront Restaurant: At the Inn at Laurel Point, chef Tak Ito brings creative flair and a touch of Asian fusion to high-end dining in a cool, modern room perched on the edge of…
The Lay of the Land in Victoria
Way Back When Thousands of years ago, a giant glacier sliced along the foot of today's North Shore mountains, carving out a deep trench and piling up a gigantic moraine of rock and…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Quebec City
Linger at an Outdoor Cafe: Tables are set out at Place d’Armes in Upper Town, in the Quartier du Petit-Champlain in Lower Town, and along the Grande-Allée just outside the old city’s…
Food & Drink in Quebec City
A generation ago, most Montréal and Québec City restaurants served only French food. A few temples de cuisine delivered haute standards of gastronomy, while numerous accomplished…
History in Quebec City
First Immigrants The first settlers of the region were the Iroquois, who spent time in what's now called Québec long before the Europeans arrived. The Vikings landed in Canada more…
Walking Tour 2 in Quebec City
Lower Town (Vieux-Québec: Basse-Ville & Vieux-Port) Start: Either in Upper Town at Terrasse Dufferin, the boardwalk in front of Château Frontenac, or if you’re already in Lower…
Walking Tour 1 in Quebec City
Upper Town (Vieux-Quebec: Haute-Ville) Start: Château Frontenac, the castlelike hotel that dominates the city Finish: Hôtel du Parlement, on Grande-Allée, just outside the…
Trekking in Cordillera Blanca
The Cordillera Blanca is blessed with some of the greatest trails and most spectacular scenery in South America, and it draws trekkers from across the world. Across gorgeous valleys…
The Best Websites in Cancun
All About Cancún: www.cancunmx.comThis site is a good place to start planning. Their database, called "The Online Experts," answers many of the most common questions. It's slow but…
Food & Drink in Mexico
It can't be a coincidence that on a map, Mexico looks like a giant cornucopia. All the Mexican food you've ever encountered at home has merely been skimmed off the top, leaving all of…
Parks in Sudbury
There is no shortage of parks and preserved areas of nature in the Greater Sudbury area. Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, South Bay Rd., Sudbury. (tel. 705]674-5249;…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Los Cabos and Baja California
Since Steinbeck made his first road trip to Baja in 1941, this magical place has inspired artists, writers, and dreamers to record their experiences and create their own visions.…
Environment in Los Cabos and Baja California
It's no wonder the earliest explorers thought Baja was an island: Its jagged mountains rise like a mirage from the endless sea, and its coastline, all 4,800km (2,976 miles) of it, goes…
Water Sports in Cabo San Lucas
Tío Sports (tel. 624/143-3399; www.tiosports.com) on Playa Médano arranges a variety of land- and water-based adventure and nature tours; stand-up paddleboarding; parasailing; and…
The Best Authentic Experiences in Toronto
Catch a Game: Torontonians are big into sports. Here, a sports jersey doesn’t mean it’s game night; it’s a fashion staple. The Rogers Centre is home base for the Toronto Blue Jays…
Family-Friendly Hotels in Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. This perennial family favorite lures 'em in with a Family Fun Zone, a multi-room play area with live bunnies, a video arcade, and the only indoor waterslide in…
History in Toronto
Early Settlement in "Muddy York" Over the past 15 millennia, the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River have farmed,…