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Guide Article / Things To Do in Madeira

Outskirts of Funchal in Madeira

Immediately east of Funchal, the Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is a beautiful spot for a stroll. The mansion is the private property of the Blandy wine family, former owners of Reid's…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Salvador

Architectural Highlights in Salvador

Historic Buildings & MonumentsThe old town of Pelourinho was recognized in 1985 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.At the top of the cliff at the edge of Pelourinho one finds the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

Parks & Gardens in Rio de Janeiro

In addition to numerous beaches, Rio is also blessed with a variety of parks. On the waterfront near Centro there's Flamengo Park, a good place to stroll in the late afternoon if…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is normally divided into three zones: North (Zona Norte) from a few blocks north of Avenida Presidente Vargas all the way to the city limits; Center (Centro), defined narrowly as…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Spain

The Best Beaches in Spain

Spain may be flanked to the east by France and the Pyrenees and to the west by Portugal, but most of the country is ringed with sand, rock, and seawater. That, coupled with almost…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Spain

The Best Paradors in Spain

Funded and maintained by the government, Spain's paradores are hostelries that showcase a building or setting of important cultural and historical interest. Some are much older and…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Macau

Walking Tour 1 in Macau

Around St. Paul's Start: Senado Square (Largo do Senado). Finish: Senado Square. Time: Allow approximately 3 hours, including museum stops. Best Times: Weekends and holidays, when the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Brazil

History in Brazil

In the BeginningNo one is quite sure when or how Brazil's first inhabitants arrived. The long-favored theory -- that Native Americans arrived about 10,000 years ago, most likely from…

Guide Article / In Depth in Brazil

A Cultural Primer in Brazil

Cultural MakeupModern Brazil's diverse population is a melting pot of three main ethnic groups: the indigenous inhabitants of Brazil, the white settlers from Portugal and other…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Toronto

Tips on Dining in Toronto

Toronto delivers an enticing array of good places to eat, whatever pleases your palette. There's authentic Thai and Ethiopian, French bistros, an emerging Canadiana cuisine with a…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

History in Toronto

Early Settlement in "Muddy York" Over the past 15 millennia, the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River have farmed,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Toronto

In Three Days in Toronto

This tour for your third day in Toronto focuses on downtown west and includes the city’s top art gallery—the AGO. Then you'll hit some of the city's hippest neighborhoods, where you’ll…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Toronto

For Foodies

This hungry city offers a mix of authentic eats (thanks to the globe-spanning immigrant population) and contemporary restaurants. Whether you’re hankering after Korean tacos, designer…

Guide Article / In Depth in Puerto Rico

History in Puerto Rico

In the Beginning Although the Spanish occupation was the decisive factor defining Puerto Rico's current culture, the island was settled many thousands of years ago by Amerindians. The…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Lisbon

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Lisbon

Experiencing the sights and sounds of a morning market: If you’re an early riser, take tram 28 to the Alfama at 6am on a Tuesday or Saturday to get the best of Lisbon’s famous flea…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Lisbon

Belem in Lisbon

At Belém, where the Tagus (Tejo in Portuguese) meets the sea, the Portuguese caravels that charted the areas unknown to the Western world set out: Vasco da Gama to India, Ferdinand…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Lisbon

Walking Tour 2 in Lisbon

Baixa, The Center & The ChiadoStart: Praça do Comércio.Finish: Elevador de Santa Justa.Time: 3 hours.Best Times: Any sunny day except Sunday.Worst Times: Monday to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Philadelphia

Parks in Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin Parkway The parkway, a broad diagonal swath linking City Hall to Fairmount Park, wasn't included in Penn's original plan. In the 1920s, however, Philadelphians…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in India

A Leisurely Southern Sojourn in India

South India is perfect for a slow-paced 2-week vacation that's more unhurried escape than hectic vacation filled with must-see sights. This itinerary does explore a few tourist sites,…

Guide Article / Amsterdam In Context

History in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Origins The earliest inhabitants of what is now The Netherlands were three tribal groups who settled the marshy deltas of the Low Countries in the dawn of recorded history.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Kauai

Best Dining Bets in Kauai

Bar Acuda (tel. 808/826-7081): After starting two successful restaurants in San Francisco (the Slow Club and 42°), chef/owner Jim Moffat moved to the tiny town of Hanalei and opened…

Guide Article / In Depth in Switzerland

Today in Switzerland

Behind Switzerland’s photogenic villages and pristine landscapes lie some uncomfortable truths, some of which are now being dragged into light, others of which still fester out of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Porto

City Layout in Porto

The best place to grasp the lay of the land in Porto is from the Miradouro do Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar on the south bank of the River Douro. The broad, clifftop terrace gives a…

Guide Article / Past & Present in South America

Argentina in South America

Several distinct indigenous groups populated the area now called Argentina well before the arrival of the Europeans. The Incas made inroads into the highlands of the northwest. Most…

Guide Article / Past & Present in South America

Brazil in South America

At the time of the Europeans' arrival in 1500, there were between one million and eight million indigenous people in Brazil, speaking nearly 170 different languages. The Europeans were…