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Best Hotel Bets in Alaska
Cape Fox Lodge (Ketchikan; tel. 800/325-4000): Clinging to cliffs above the downtown, amid the tops of huge spruce trees, the hotel feels like a peaceful treehouse. The elegance and…
Food & Drink in Alaska
Alaska will probably never be a food destination, but you'll find some excellent restaurants and many opportunities to dine on fresh Alaska seafood, primarily salmon and…
Big-Ship Cruise Lines in Alaska
The ships featured in this section vary in size, age, and offerings, but share the common thread of having more activities and entertainment options than any one person can possibly…
For Families in Alaska
Traveling with children means limiting distances and increasing time for casual fun. The best place to do that is on the Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage. Despite being a relatively…
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,…
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…
Wild West Theme Towns in Phoenix
The Valley’s Western culture is fading fast, but if you poke around at the outer edges of the Valley, you’ll find a couple of Hollywood-style cowtowns. These are basically tourist…
Architectural Highlights in Phoenix
Hunt's Tomb: The Great Pyramid of Phoenix If you're driving through Papago Park, perhaps on your way to the Desert Botanical Garden, and see a shimmering white pyramid on a hilltop,…
The Performing Arts in Phoenix
Although things get quiet in summer, you’ll generally find the Phoenix Symphony, the Arizona Opera Company, and Ballet Arizona offering full seasons in downtown Phoenix through the…
The Best Activities for Families in Oahu
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be…
The Best Luxury Hotels in Oahu
Halekulani: Halekulani translates into "House Befitting Heaven," an apt description for this luxury resort spread over 5 acres of prime Waikiki beachfront property. When money is no…
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 Some five million tourists visit Oahu every year, and 9 out of 10 of them choose accommodations in Waikiki, a 500-acre beachfront neighborhood of Honolulu. Here's where you'll…
Local Favorites in Oahu
L & L Drive-Inn (www.hawaiianbarbecue.com) is a plate-lunch bonanza, with 45 locations in Hawaii -- 36 on Oahu alone. Meanwhile, Zippy's Restaurants, the maestros of quick meals,…
Shopping A-Z in Oahu
Aloha Wear One of Hawaii's lasting afflictions is the penchant tourists have for wearing loud, matching aloha shirts and muumuus. We applaud such visitors' good intentions, but no…
Food and Drink in Oahu
Hawaii Regional Cuisine Hawaii regional cuisine (HRC) was established in the mid-1980s in a culinary revolution that catapulted Hawaii into the global epicurean arena. The…
Walking Tour 1 in Oahu
Chinatown Getting There: From Waikiki, take TheBus no. 2 or 20 toward downtown; get off on North Hotel Street (after Maunakea St.). If you're driving, take Ala Moana Boulevard and turn…
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…
In One Week in Oahu
O‘ahu is so stunning that the ali‘i, the kings of Hawai‘i, made it the capital of the island nation. Below, we presume that you'll be staying in Honolulu, which makes a good base for…
Walking Tour 1 in Santa Fe
The Plaza AreaStart: The plaza.Finish: Loretto Chapel.Time: 1 to 5 hours, depending on the length of visits to the museums and churches.Best Times: Any morning before the…
Walking Tour 2 in Santa Fe
Barrio de Analco & Canyon RoadStart: Don Gaspar Avenue and East de Vargas Street.Finish: Any of the quaint restaurants on Canyon Road.Time: 1 to 3 hours, depending on how…
The Best Nightlife in Caribbean
Nighttime is sleep time on the British Virgins, Montserrat, Nevis, Anguilla, St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Barts, Dominica, Bonaire, St. Vincent, and all of the Grenadines. The serious…
The Best Family Vacations in Caribbean
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino (Aruba; www.hyatt.com; tel. 888/591-1234 in the U.S. and Canada, or 297/586-1234): Designed like a luxurious hacienda, with award-winning…
Beaches in New Providence
In The Bahamas, as in Puerto Rico, the issue regarding public access to beaches is a hot and controversial subject. Recognizing this, the government has made efforts to intersperse…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Paradise Island
Watching the sunset at The Cloister. -- Here, amid the reassembled remains of a 12th-century French stone monastery once owned by William Randolph Hearst, you can enjoy one of the most…