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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Dubai

In One Week in Dubai

Day 1: Cultural Tour Begin your day in Bur Dubai with a morning walk through the historic area of Bastakiya. If you're not staying close by, a taxi can drop you off here. Wander the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Dubai

In Three Days in Dubai

Day 1: Cultural Tour Begin your day in Bur Dubai with a morning walk through the historic area of Bastakiya. If you're not staying close by, a taxi can drop you off here. Wander the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Costa Rica

Wildlife Watching in Costa Rica

Monkey Business You should insist on at least one monkey sighting while you’re in Costa Rica, and there are four species to choose from. The most gregarious and commonly spotted is the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawkes Bay

Wineries in Hawkes Bay

Hawke's Bay is home to New Zealand's oldest winemaking establishments, and with over 40 wineries to choose from, you're bound to find a glass of something pleasing. The conditions are…

Guide Article / New Zealand

The Best Boutique Hotels & Small Lodges in New Zealand

Te Whau Lodge (Waiheke Island; tel. 09/372-2288): Every time I visit Te Whau I'm convinced all over again that Gene O'Neill and Liz Eglinton give you the best of everything - winning…

Guide Article / New Zealand

The Best Scenic Drives in New Zealand

Auckland City to Mission Bay: This is the stuff of a weekend afternoon spin to see how the other half lives. Best done in a Ferrari, a BMW, an Audi, or an equally cool classic if you…

Guide Article / New Zealand

The Best Active Vacations in New Zealand

Scuba Diving in the Poor Knights: Jacques Yves Cousteau rated this among the best diving spots in the world. This unique marine reserve has the best of tropical currents sweeping in…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Zealand

History in New Zealand

Early Maori Settlement -- There's more than one theory as to how New Zealand's first inhabitants settled here. The Maori legend tells of Kupe, who in A.D. 950 sailed from Hawaiiki, the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in New Zealand

Guided Tours in New Zealand

You can trust New Zealanders to come up with a tour for just about every specialty. Here are a few of them -- if you still haven't found what you're looking for after this, well, I…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in New Zealand

Tramping in New Zealand

Tramping (also known as hiking) is one of the best ways to explore the pristine forests, clear blue lakes, sparkling rivers, fern-filled valleys, and snowcapped peaks of New Zealand.…

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

The Best Local Dining Experiences in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The Clam Shack (Falmouth Harbor; tel. 508/540-7758): The ultimate clam shack sits on the edge of the harbor and serves up reasonably priced fried seafood with all the fixings. Order…

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

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The prettier towns and villages of the Cape and islands combine the austere traditionalism of New England -- clusters of well-tended historic houses punctuated by modest white steeples…

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

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

Blessed with many gently rolling hills, the Cape and islands are custom-made for a bike trek -- either as a way to get to the beach or as an outing unto itself.Cape Cod Canal (tel.…

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

Best Dining Bets in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

It wasn't long ago that "fancy" food in these parts began and ended with classic French. Now "fancy," when it comes to food, is almost out of style, and French food is hard to find.…

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

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

It is difficult to identify the best beaches without specifying for whom: fearless surfers or timid toddlers, party types or incurable recluses? At the bayside and sound beaches, for…

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

Today in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The Cape Cod of today is many things at once: a popular vacationland, a mecca for wealthy second-home owners, a historic fishing village, a hip urban scene, a sleepy retirement…

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 / Suggested Itineraries in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

The islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are as distinct as two neighboring islands can be. This tour lets you explore both of them in a week. You'll see the highlights of both…

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

In Two Weeks in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Two weeks on the Cape and islands will give you ample time for a relaxing family vacation that takes in a number of the sites. You'll get to take a leisurely drive down the Old King's…

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

For Nature Lovers in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Many people visit Cape Cod because of its natural beauty. If you generally prefer to be outside, whether to hike, bike, or kayak, this itinerary is for you. You'll bike along the…

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

In One Week in Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

This route gives you an overview of the highlights of the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. You'll see the major attractions, such as the Heritage Museums and Gardens in…

Guide Article / Florida

Best Dining Bets in Florida

Prime One Twelve (South Beach; tel. 305/532-8112): This South of Fifth Street steakhouse sizzles with Kobe-beef hot dogs, aged and oversize steaks, and an unparalleled celebrity…

Guide Article / Florida

The Best Beaches in Florida

Virginia Key (Key Biscayne): The producers of Survivor or Lost could shoot their show on this ultrasecluded, picturesque, and deserted key, where people purposely go to not be…

Guide Article / Florida

The Best Romantic Hotels & Resorts in Florida

Jules' Undersea Lodge (Key Largo; tel. 305/451-2353): Submerge yourself in this single-room Atlantis-like hotel that offers a surprisingly comfortable suit -- 30 feet under water.…