Top Destinations
Regions
Featured
New York City
Travel Ideas
Great Vacations in the U.S.A.
Trends & Hacks
Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips
Frommer's Favorites
Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think
Most Popular Books
Frommer's Ireland
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
Politics in Alaska
Conservation Movement Fewer words are more politically charged in Alaska than conservation and preservation. Alaskans of nearly all stripes agree that at least some of the Great Land…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Alaska
Alaska remains a popular setting upon which writers and directors can project their fantasies. Oddly, despite the many new movies and television programs about Alaska, few are actually…
Outfitters in Alaska
A Guide to Guide Gratuities -- As a general rule, tip fishing guides and outfitters $10 to $20 per person per day. For outings of less than a day, adjust the tip accordingly. At…
Choosing the Right Cruise for You in Alaska
Your three main questions in choosing a cruise in Alaska are "When should I go?," "Where do I want to go?," and "How big a ship?" When to Go Alaska is very much a seasonal, as opposed…
Booking Your Cruise in Alaska
Every cruise line has a brochure full of beautiful glossy photos. You'll see low starting rates on the charts, but look further, and you'll realize those are for tiny inside cubicles;…
In Winter in Alaska
Winter is when Alaska is at its best. The snow simplifies the scenery and makes it even more beautiful. The outdoor activities are superb: cross-country and downhill skiing,…
The Southeast in One Week in Alaska
This plan takes you to the Southeast's highlights, with whales, glaciers, mountains, totem poles, and Russian-American history included. It's fast paced yet still covers less than half…
In Two Weeks in Alaska
This driving loop includes much of the best of the Interior, Prince William Sound, Anchorage, and Denali National Park. It allows you to end up where you started, saving money on plane…
The Best Beaches in Oahu
Waikiki Beach: This famous stretch of sand is the spot that originally put Hawaii on the tourist map. No beach anywhere is so widely known or so universally sought as this narrow, 1…
Family-Friendly Hotels in Oahu
If you're traveling with the kids, you'll be welcomed by many of Oahu's resorts, condos, and B&Bs. Our favorite family-friendly accommodations on the island are listed below. If…
Neighborhoods in Oahu
Waikiki Eating in Waikiki 24/7 -- If your flight to Honolulu arrives late and you're starving, your knight in shining armor in Waikiki is MAC 24-7 (which stands for Modern American…
Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car
Urban Honolulu, with its history, cuisine, and shopping, can captivate travelers for days. But the rest of the island draws them out in its promise of wild coastlines and unique…
Water Sports in Oahu
Oahu has a wealth of watersports opportunities, whether you're a professional surfer braving giant winter waves on the North Shore, or a recreational water-skier enjoying the calm…
Beaches in Oahu
The Waikiki Coast Ala Moana Beach Park ★★ Gold-sand Ala Moana (meaning “path to the sea” in Hawaiian) stretches for more than a mile along Honolulu’s coast between downtown and…
Pecos National Monument in Santa Fe
About 15 miles east of Santa Fe, I-25 meanders through Glorieta Pass, site of an important Civil War skirmish. In March 1862, volunteers from Colorado and New Mexico, along with Fort…
The Northern Pueblos in Santa Fe
Of the eight northern pueblos, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Nambe, San Ildefonso, San Juan, and Santa Clara are within about 30 miles of Santa Fe. Picuris (San Lorenzo) is on the High Road to…
The Best Beaches in Caribbean
Good beaches with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters, and fragrant sea air can be found on virtually every island of the Caribbean, with the possible exceptions of Saba (which has…
Beaches in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Island has enough beaches for everyone. The best ones open onto Northwest Providence Channel at Freeport and sweep eastward for some 97km (60 miles) to encompass Xanadu…
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…
The Lay of the Land in Bahamas
With more than 700 islands and some 2,000 cays, The Bahamas spreads over 259,000 sq. km (100,000 sq. miles) of the Atlantic Ocean and encompasses countless natural attractions,…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Bahamas
Books Fiction & Poetry -- The greatest literary figure inspired by The Bahamas was not Bahamian at all. He was Ernest Hemingway, a through-and-through American. The Bahamas figured…
Boating in Lake Tahoe
Boating, Kayaking, Parasailing & Watersports Nothing beats getting out on the lake and seeing the 360-degree view of Lake Tahoe -- either by taking a guided tour or by going off on…
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…
The Southern Gold Country in Gold Country
No other region in the Gold Country offers more to see and do than these towns in the south, 86 miles southeast of Sacramento. From exploring caverns to riding in the stagecoach and…
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,…