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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Seattle

In Two Days in Seattle

Day 2 is your downtown and Seattle Center day, focusing on the city’s cultural riches. Start your morning with coffee and a baked treat at Caffe Ladro Espresso Bar & Bakery. When…

Guide Article / China

The Best Museums in China

Shanxi Lishi Bowuguan (Xi'an): If you can visit only one museum in China, this should be it. An unrivaled collection of treasures, many demonstrating Xi'an's international contacts via…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Beijing

The Great Wall in Beijing

The Great Wall (Wanli Changcheng)Even after you dispense with the myths that it is a single continuous structure and that it can be seen from space (it can't, any more than a fishing…

Guide Article / In Depth in Montreal

Art and Architecture in Montreal

Classic European art and architectural influences meet with an urbane, design-heavy aesthetic in Montréal and Québec City. Here are some art highlights. Bruce Price & Château…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Rome

Cerveteri & Tarquinia in Rome

Cerveteri (Caere) 48km (28 miles) north of Rome As you walk through Rome's Etruscan Museum (Villa Giulia), you'll often see CAERE written under a figure vase or sarcophagus. This is a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Istanbul

In Two Days in Istanbul

On day 2 (having spent your first day following the 1-day itinerary), you'll have to work a little harder to cover the mosaic of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Republican sites scattered to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Pigeon Forge

Parks & Gardens in Pigeon Forge

One of the main reasons people come to the Pigeon Forge area is for its great location in the Smoky Mountains. Even for those who are not a hikers, bikers, or a nature lover, plan to…

Guide Article / Indonesia

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Indonesia

Observing Open-Air Public Cremations: Hindus believe that cremation is the only way a soul can be freed of its earthly body and travel to its next incarnation (or to enlightenment), so…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oklahoma

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Oklahoma

The shocking 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City left this Midwestern metropolis, as well as the rest of the nation, stunned and horrified. Five years later,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Gran Canaria

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Gran Canaria

Hit the beach: The coastline varies from the plunging cliffs of Andén Verde in the north-west to the gradually sloping sands of Maspalomas beach in the south, over a mile wide in…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Soriano nel Cimino

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Soriano nel Cimino

Sagre delle Castagne: The main event in Soriano's calendar is the Sagre delle Castagne (Chestnut Festival) which takes place during the first two weekends in October. The whole town…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Victoria

Favorite Experiences Outside the City in Victoria

Cycling the Galloping Goose Trail: This rail-to-trail conversion starts in Victoria at the south end of the Selkirk Trestle, and weaves the back roads through urban, rural, and…

Guide Article / Hotels in Victoria

Neighborhoods in Victoria

Whether you are looking for a palatial room with a view or just a cheap-and-cheerful place to rest your head, Victoria has the perfect accommodation for you. Most are in the downtown…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Victoria

Architectural Highlights in Victoria

First a trading post, and then a gold-rush town, a naval base, and a sleepy provincial capital, Victoria bears architectural witness to all these eras. What Vancouver mostly…

Guide Article / In Depth in Victoria

History in Victoria

Though Vancouver today has all the trappings of a sexy, showy, metrosexual metropolis, it began life as a hardscrabble pioneer town. Victoria, on the other hand, has never shaken its…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Victoria

In One Day in Victoria

Victoria lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, and the scenic trip by ferry or plane is just part of the adventure. Victoria is much smaller and more relaxed than Vancouver,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Quebec City

Art & Architecture in Quebec City

Classic European art and architectural influences meet with an urbane, design-heavy aesthetic in Montréal and Québec City. Here are some art highlights. Frederick Law Olmsted &…

Guide Article / Yucatan Peninsula

The Best Active Vacations in Yucatan Peninsula

Scuba Diving in Cozumel & along the Yucatán's Caribbean Coast: The coral reefs off the island, Mexico's premier diving destination, are among the top five dive spots in the world.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cancun

The Best Beaches in Cancun

Playa Norte: Within a few minutes’ walk of the main town, you can plant your toes on one of the region’s most stunning swimming beaches at Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres. Whether you…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

The Best Beaches in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

Puerto Vallarta doesn't lack for beaches: There are some 40-plus in the city or within easy driving distance. In no particular order, some of the best are:Playa de Los…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

Golf: Master course designers Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman created six superb golf courses in the area, making it a mecca for the sport. Vista Vallarta wends through the jungle in…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

The Best Cultural Experiences in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

Though its initial lures are sun and sand, Puerto Vallarta has much to offer in terms of authentic cultural experiences. Here are some of our favorites.The Taco Tour: As filling as…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Acapulco

Beaches in Acapulco

Here's a rundown on the beaches, going from west to east around the bay. Playa la Angosta is a small, sheltered, often-deserted cove just around the bend from La Quebrada (where the…

Guide Article / Mexico

The Best Places to Get Away from It All in Mexico

Tepoztlán: On the weekends, Tepoztlán's cobblestone streets fill with spirituality seekers, market lovers, and city dwellers, but during the week, travelers find a tranquil,…

Guide Article / Mexico

The Best Active Vacations in Mexico

Scuba Diving in Cozumel & Along the Yucatán's Caribbean Coast: The coral reefs off Cozumel, Mexico's premier diving destination, are among the top five dive spots in the world.…