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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in France

For Food and Wine Lovers in France

For the aficionado or even the lover of French landscapes, a tour of Burgundy, one of the world's greatest wine-producing regions, is one of the highlights of France. Burgundian…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Martha's Vineyard

Biking in Martha's Vineyard

What's unique about biking on Martha's Vineyard is that you'll find not only the smooth, well-maintained paths indigenous to the Cape, but also long stretches of road with virtually no…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Martha's Vineyard

Beaches in Martha's Vineyard

Most down-island beaches in Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are open to the public and just a walk or a short bike ride from town. In season shuttle buses make stops at State…

Guide Article / Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The Best Shopping in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

No matter how spectacular the scenery or splendid the weather, certain towns have so many intriguing shops that you'll be lured away from the beach, at least temporarily. The inventory…

Guide Article / Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Discovering quintessential Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown: For many visitors, Edgartown is Martha's Vineyard. Its regal captains' houses and manicured lawns epitomize a more refined…

Guide Article / In Depth in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

History in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The Pilgrims Meet Squanto: Arriving in 1620 In November 1620, a gaunt and exhausted band of Pilgrims traveling on a rickety boat called the Mayflower landed on the tip of the Cape in…

Guide Article / Florida

The Best Dive Sites in Florida

Dry Tortugas National Park (Dry Tortugas): Snorkelers of all levels bubble over when talking about the carpet of white sand that's illuminated by Technicolor tropical fish and living…

Guide Article / In Depth in Florida

History in Florida

Prehistoric Florida Fourteen thousand years ago, Florida would have made an ideal location for the show Land of the Lost -- that is, if there were actually dinosaurs down here. Not so…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Pensacola

Beaches in Pensacola

Stretching eastward 47 miles, from the entrance to Pensacola Bay to Fort Walton Beach, skinny Santa Rosa Island is home to the resorts, condominiums, cottages, restaurants, and shops…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

White sandy beaches and idyllic offshore islands are what put Puerto Rico on tourist maps in the first place.Best for Singles (Straight & Gay): Sandwiched between the Condado and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Puerto Rico

The People in Puerto Rico

The inhabitants of Puerto Rico represent a mix of races, cultures, languages, and religions. They draw their heritage from the original native population, from Spanish royalists who…

Guide Article / In Depth in Puerto Rico

Today in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico often makes headlines in U.S. news media, and daughters and sons of the island, from pop star Ricky Martin to actor Benicio Del Toro, have given U.S. and world audiences a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico

In Two Weeks in Puerto Rico

This tour, the longest in this guide, is also the most recommended. It encapsulates the very essence of the island -- it's "Puerto Rico in a Nutshell." Because of the island's small…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico

In One Week in Puerto Rico

If you budget your time carefully, you can see some of the major highlights of Puerto Rico in just 1 week. Naturally, most of your time will be spent in San Juan, the capital, but…

Guide Article / Poland

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Poland

Hiking in the Tatras (Zakopane): Zakopane is the jumping-off point for hundreds of miles of gorgeous hiking trails. You can try one of the 2,000m (6,562-ft.) assaults on the peaks or…

Guide Article / In Depth in Poland

History in Poland

Nowhere in Europe will you feel recent history more strongly than in Poland. The country's unenviable physical position through the ages -- between Germany in the west and Russia to…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

For Nature Lovers in Poland

In Poland, an "outdoor" vacation invariably boils down to either mountains or seashore. That means having to choose between the Baltic Sea and Mazurian Lakes far in the north, or the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Warsaw

Praga in Warsaw

Praga, on the right bank of the river, is often regarded as Warsaw's poor cousin and the haunt of criminals. The district wasn't damaged much during World War II but fell into…

Guide Article / In Depth in Glasgow

Today in Glasgow

The key modern event shaping Edinburgh and Glasgow - indeed all of Scotland - was the devolution settlement and the renewal in 1999 of the Scottish Parliament, which is based in…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Glasgow

Walking Tour 2 in Glasgow

The Commercial Center Start: Royal Exchange Square. Finish: Charing Cross. Time: About 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Best Time: Daytime. Worst Time: Late at night. Walking Tour: The Commercial…

Guide Article / In Depth in Edinburgh

Today in Edinburgh

The key modern event shaping Edinburgh and Glasgow - indeed all of Scotland - was the devolution settlement and the renewal in 1999 of the Scottish Parliament, which is based in…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

The Best Luxury Hotels in Chile

Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (tel. 2/470-8500; www.ritzcarlton.com): If old-world grandeur, superlative service, and flawless attention to detail are at the top of your list, you'll want to…

Guide Article / In Depth in Chile

History in Chile

Early HistoryLittle is known of Chile's history before the arrival of the Spaniards. Archaeologists have reconstructed what they can of Chile's indigenous history from artifacts…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

The Best Websites in Los Angeles

Beyond this website, here are some that we think can be extremely helpful for visitors:LAist: An offshoot of the popular Gothamist blogs, it covers all current events and pop culture…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

Best Dining Bets in Los Angeles

The Bazaar by José Andrés (Beverly Hills): Walking into this SLS Hotel restaurant is total sensory overload: four separate areas all in one open space, with lots of shiny glitz and…