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Guide Article / Things To Do in California

The Best Family Vacations in California

San Francisco: The City by the Bay will entertain every member of the family. If you're traveling with kids, ride the cable cars that "climb halfway to the stars," and visit the…

Guide Article / In Depth in California

Recommended Books, Films & Music in California

Recommended Books There's no shortage of reading material about the history and culture of California, one of the most romanticized places on Earth. Almost from the beginning,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in St. Thomas, USVI

Sailing in St. Thomas, USVI

On St. Thomas, most of the boat business is centered on the marina in Red Hook and Yacht Haven Marina in Charlotte Amalie.The 50-foot Yacht Nightwind, Sapphire Marina (tel.…

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 The Orange Coast

Beaches in The Orange Coast

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, in Huntington Beach (tel. 714/846-1114; www.bolsachica.org), is a 900-acre restored urban salt marsh that's a haven to more than 200 bird species,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead

Water Sports in Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead

Boating You can rent all kinds of boats -- including speedboats, rowboats, paddleboats, pontoons, sailboats, and canoes -- at a number of Big Bear Lake marinas. Rates vary only…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Budapest

Walking Tour 5 in Budapest

Walking Tour 5: Tabán & Watertown (Víziváros) Start: The Pest side of the Erzsébet Bridge. Finish: The Buda side of the Margaret (Margít) Bridge. Time: About 2 to 3 hours…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Anguilla

Beaches in Anguilla

We love Anguilla's limestone and scrub interior, its roaming goats, salt ponds teeming with birds, and the wildflowers that spring up after rain showers. Still, let's face it, it's the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in St. Barts

Beaches in St. Barts

St. Barts has some 21 white-sand beaches. Few are crowded, even in winter; all are public and free. Topless sunbathing is common (nudity is officially permitted on two). The best known…

Guide Article / Things To Do in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Day-Tripping to Offshore Islands: Take a trip to a real-life desert island paradise when you visit one of the tiny offshore gems on St. Martin and Anguilla. Here you can snorkel in…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Beaches in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Coves scissor the island, with 39 beautiful beaches of varying length and hue. All are public though access is often via a rutted dirt road and/or through a fancy resort. Beaches on…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

The Best Beaches in Aruba

Palm Beach: Located smack-dab in the heart of things, Aruba’s best spot for people watching is also great for swimming, sunbathing, sailing, fishing, and snorkeling. As you walk along…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

Best Snorkeling and Diving in Aruba

Arashi Reef: Around the island’s northern tip, pieces of a Lockheed Lodestar litter the silty bottom of tranquil Arashi Bay. Angelfish, parrotfish, sergeant majors, yellowtail…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

In Oranjestad in Aruba

Aruba's capital attracts more shoppers than sightseers; it's also a popular cruise port. The town has a sunny Caribbean demeanor, with Dutch colonial-style buildings painted in vivid…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

Near San Nicolas in Aruba

Roughly 80% of Arubans are Roman Catholic, and parish churches dot the island. In Seroe Pretoe, near San Nicolas on the way from Arikok National Park, the Lourdes Grotto, a shrine to…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Aruba

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Aruba

Aruba offers enough coral reefs, marine life, and wreck diving to keep scuba divers and snorkelers busy for days. The coastal waters have an average temperature of 80°F (27°C), and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Aruba

Beaches in Aruba

All of Aruba's beaches are public, but chairs and palapas (shade huts) provided by resorts are the property of the hotels and for guest use only. If you use them at a hotel other than…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Curacao

Beaches in Curacao

Although Curaçao's beaches are inferior to Aruba's, there are nearly 40 of them, ranging from hotel sands to secluded coves. The northwest coast's rugged waters make swimming…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Grand Cayman

Driving Tour 2 in Grand Cayman

Driving Tour 2: George Town to West Bay Start: George Town. Finish: Batabano. Time: 2 1/2 hours. Best Time: Daily between 10am and 4pm (traffic is less heavy during these hours). Worst…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Grand Cayman

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Grand Cayman

What they lack in nightlife, the Cayman Islands make up for in watersports activities, especially scuba diving and snorkeling. Coral reefs and coral formations encircle each island and…

Guide Article / Cayman Islands

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Cayman Islands

"Petting" the Stingrays: Called the "world's best 4m (13-ft.) dive site," Stingray City lies in Grand Cayman's North Sound. Adventuresome snorkelers and divers can swim among, pet,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Providenciales and Caicos

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Providenciales and Caicos

Scuba DivingDive experts, including the late Jacques Cousteau, have cited Providenciales as one of the 10 best sites in the world. Why is the diving so good in Provo and the Turks…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Turks and Caicos

The waters here are superlative for all kinds of outdoor adventures, from diving and snorkeling to sailing, kayaking, and fishing. But watersports aren't the only game in town. You'll…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in England

Gardens in England

Reaching all of these gardens by public transportation is possible in most cases, but rather awkward. The only way to see all of these gardens in a week is with a rented car. However,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Dubai

History in Dubai

Most of Dubai's history is known only to the desert and the sea. There's little information about pre-Islamic activity in this corner of the Arabian Peninsula. After the spread of…