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Guide Article / Things To Do in Molokai

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Molokai

Riding a Mule into a Leper Colony. Don't pass up the opportunity to see this hauntingly beautiful peninsula. Buzzy Sproat's mules go up and down the 3-mile Kalaupapa Trail to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

The Best Beaches in Maui

D.T. Fleming Beach Park: This quiet, out-of-the-way beach, located north of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, starts at the 16th hole of the Kapalua Golf Course (Makaluapuna Point) and rolls…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Maui

Taking the Plunge: Don mask, fins, and snorkel to explore the magical underwater world, where kaleidoscopic clouds of tropical fish flutter by exotic corals; a sea turtle might even…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

Best Dining Bets in Maui

Kaana Kitchen (Andaz Maui, Wailea): Treat Chef Isaac Bancaco’s grid menu like a gourmet bingo card; every combination is a winner. Start off with a hand-mixed cocktail and the ahi…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

The Best Hotels

Fairmont Kea Lani (Wailea): This Wailea resort offers a quiet beachfront locale, massive suites, residential-sized villas, a plethora of pools, an expert spa with a thoughtful…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Maui

The Plantation Inn (tel. 800/433-6815 or 808/667-9225; www.theplantationinn.com): Attention, romance-seeking couples: You need look no further. This charming Lahaina hotel looks like…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

The Best Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Maui

Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono (tel. 800/305-4899 or 808/244-5897; www.mauiinn.com): Located in historic Wailuku, the most charming town in central Maui, this restored 1924 former…

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Lahaina and West in Maui

Olowalu Most people drive right by Olowalu, on the Honoapiilani Highway 5 miles south of Lahaina; there's little to mark the spot but a small general store. Olowalu (Many Hills) was…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maui

More in Upcountry Maui in Maui

Makawao Makawao is Hawaiian cowboy country—yup, the islands have a longstanding tradition of ranchers and rodeo masters, and this cool, misty upcountry town is its Maui epicenter.…

Guide Article / In Depth in Maui

Food and Drink in Maui

Tried & True: Hawaii Regional Cuisine Peter Merriman, a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC) and a recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest/Hawaii…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Maui

Beaches in Maui

Maui has more than 80 accessible beaches of every conceivable description, from rocky black-sand beaches to powdery golden ones; there's even a rare red-sand beach. What follows is a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maui

Five Nights on Maui for Romance

Whether you’re on a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, or a milestone anniversary trip, Maui sets a stunning stage for memorable bonding experiences with your significant other. To keep…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maui

One Week on Maui for Foodies

Decades ago, a special night out in Hawaii meant surf and turf—the seafood frozen and the steak from the mainland. But thanks to the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, founded in 1991,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

The Best Websites in San Diego

www.sandiego.org is maintained by the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau and includes up-to-date weather data, a calendar of events, and a hotel booking…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

Best Hotel Bets in San Diego

Best Splurge: Resembling an ornate Tuscan villa, the Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Way (tel. 888/314-2030 or 858/314-2000), is an aptly named resort tucked into the foothills of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

Best Dining Bets in San Diego

Best Splurge: Addison, 5200 Grand Del Mar Way (tel. 858/314-1900), is San Diego County's one and only AAA 5 Diamond restaurant. This sumptuous dining destination is grandly European,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in San Diego

Zipping Across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge: The first time or the 50th, there's always an adrenaline rush as you follow this engineering marvel's dramatic curves and catch a…

Guide Article / Restaurants in San Diego

Local Favorites in San Diego

Attack of the Killer Burgers Burgers, it seems, are the new black. Upscale hamburger spots are popping up all around town, putting fast-food joints to shame with their chic…

Guide Article / Restaurants in San Diego

Neighborhoods in San Diego

Downtown San Diego You can grab breakfast at a quirky stalwart such as Cafe 222 ★, 222 Island Ave. (tel. 619/236-9902; www.cafe222.com), or sit down to some gourmet pancakes at…

Guide Article / Restaurants in San Diego

Dining With A View in San Diego

Incredible ocean vistas, a glittering skyline, and sailboats slicing through the water offshore -- it's the classic backdrop for a memorable meal. So where can you find the best…

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Free in San Diego

Downtown & Beyond It doesn't cost a penny to stroll around the Gaslamp Quarter, which brims with restaurants, shops, and historic buildings, along the Embarcadero (waterfront), or…

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In Balboa Park in San Diego

San Diego's crown jewel is Balboa Park, a 1,174-acre city-owned playground and the largest urban cultural park in the nation. The park was established in 1868 in the heart of the city,…

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The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in San Diego

In the Gaslamp Quarter, high rents have led to the influx of deep-pocketed chains and brand names, such as Adidas, 926 Fifth Ave. (tel. 619/615-0287; www.adidas.com); Urban Outfitters,…

Guide Article / In Depth in San Diego

History in San Diego

It's been called the Plymouth Rock of the West Coast, the Naples of America, and America's Finest City. San Diego is a city shaped by individuals, from the Spanish explorers who first…

Guide Article / In Depth in San Diego

Food & Drink in San Diego

Some time ago, "San Diego cuisine" meant tacos, burgers, and whatever else could be scarfed at the beach without utensils and washed down with a can of beer. But the city's culinary…