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Guide Article / Restaurants in Oahu

Family Friendly Restaurants in Oahu

Honolulu is constantly battling its image as an expensive destination. It's true that accommodations on Oahu are pricey, but the abundance of ethnic restaurants (born of burgeoning new…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

Shopping A-Z in Oahu

Aloha Wear One of Hawaii's lasting afflictions is the penchant tourists have for wearing loud, matching aloha shirts and muumuus. We applaud such visitors' good intentions, but no…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

Food and Drink in Oahu

Hawaii Regional Cuisine Hawaii regional cuisine (HRC) was established in the mid-1980s in a culinary revolution that catapulted Hawaii into the global epicurean arena. The…

Guide Article / Caribbean

The Best Shopping in Caribbean

Because the U.S. government allows its citizens to take (or send) home more duty-free goods from the U.S. Virgins than from other ports of call, the islands remain the shopping bazaar…

Guide Article / Caribbean

The Best Snorkeling in Caribbean

The Virgin Islands offer some particularly outstanding sites, but there are many other great places for snorkeling in the Caribbean.Antigua: This is a snorkeler's dream. Most of its…

Guide Article / Caribbean

The Best Nightlife in Caribbean

Nighttime is sleep time on the British Virgins, Montserrat, Nevis, Anguilla, St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Barts, Dominica, Bonaire, St. Vincent, and all of the Grenadines. The serious…

Guide Article / Caribbean

The Best Dive Sites in Caribbean

All the major islands offer diving trips, lessons, and equipment, but here are the top picks.Bonaire: The highly accessible reefs that surround Bonaire are pristine, and the island's…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Paradise Island

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Paradise Island

Watching the sunset at The Cloister. -- Here, amid the reassembled remains of a 12th-century French stone monastery once owned by William Randolph Hearst, you can enjoy one of the most…

Guide Article / Hotels in Paradise Island

Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island

This creatively designed mega-resort, the biggest in The Bahamas, functions as a vacation destination and theme park in its own right. A blockbuster in every sense of the word, it…

Guide Article / Bahamas

The Best Dive Sites in Bahamas

New Providence Island: Many ships have sunk near Nassau in the past 300 years, and all the dive outfitters here know the most scenic wreck sites. Other underwater attractions are…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Bahamas

Beaches in Bahamas

Beaches 101: Paradise Island, Cable Beach & More In The Bahamas, the issue about public access to beaches is a hot and controversial subject. Recognizing this, the government has…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Lake Tahoe

Skiing & Snowboarding in Lake Tahoe

With the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America, Lake Tahoe is California's best skiing destination. The ski season typically lasts from November to May and frequently…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Gold Country

The Central Gold Country in Gold Country

Though Placerville is technically the center of the Gold Country, it's the small trio of towns a few miles to the south -- Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson -- that are the most…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Gold Country

The Northern Gold Country in Gold Country

About 60 miles northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City and Grass Valley are far and away the top tourist destinations of the northern Gold Country.These two historic towns were at the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in California

The Best Small Towns and Villages in California

St. Helena: In the heart of the Napa Valley, St. Helena is known for its Main Street. In a horse and buggy, Robert Louis Stevenson and his bride once made their way down this…

Guide Article / Things To Do in California

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in California

Riding a Cable Car: It's the quintessential San Francisco experience, taking the Powell-Hyde cable car down to Fisherman's Wharf. When you reach the top of Nob Hill, grab the rail…

Guide Article / Things To Do in California

The Best Beaches in California

Sonoma Coast State Beaches: Stretching 10 miles from Bodega Bay to Jenner, these sands draw 300 bird species. Look for osprey from December to September, seal pups from March to June,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in California

For Food and Wine Lovers in California

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the nation's top destinations for world-class food and wine. The region's culinary diversity began with the California Gold Rush of 1849, when more…

Guide Article / Virgin Islands

The Best Boating Outfitters in the Virgin Islands

Boating is big in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and it's even bigger in the British Virgins, which are said to have the best cruising in the Caribbean. Here are the best boat…

Guide Article / Virgin Islands

The Best Romantic Hotels and Resorts in the Virgin Islands

Many hotels in the Virgin Islands will help you plan your wedding, doing everything from arranging the flowers and the photographer to applying for the marriage license. But even if…

Guide Article / In Depth in Virgin Islands

Today in Virgin Islands

The American way of life prevails today in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and it has swept across to the British Virgin Islands as well. The region's traditional recipes and remedies, as…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in St. Croix, USVI

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in St. Croix, USVI

Sponge life, black coral (the finest in the West Indies), and steep drop-offs near the shoreline make St. Croix a snorkeling and diving paradise. The island is home to the largest…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Budapest

Parks, Gardens & Playgrounds in Budapest

Spending time in a park or any green space is a blissful escape for many of the city dwellers who cannot actually retreat from the city for some countryside getaway to recharge their…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Budapest

Walking Tour 1 in Budapest

Walking Tour 1: The Millennium Tour Start: Vörösmarty tér. Finish: Mexikói út. Time: 2 to 3 hours (at a slow pace excluding restaurant or museum stops). Best Times: Any time, but…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Budapest

Off the Beaten Track in Budapest

Now that you've had a taste of Budapest, perhaps you want to experience other parts of the country and see how life differs outside of the capital. Since the average visitor to Hungary…