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Guide Article / Things To Do in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Prince Albert National Park in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

The 400,000-hectare (988,422-acre) wilderness area of Prince Albert National Park, 240km (149 miles) north of Saskatoon and 91km (57 miles) north of the town of Prince Albert, is one…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

About 248km (154 miles) northwest of Winnipeg, Riding Mountain National Park (tel. 204/848-7275; www.pc.gc.ca) is set in the highlands atop a giant wooded escarpment sheltering more…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Whiteshell Provincial Park & Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Whiteshell Provincial Park Less than a 2-hour drive east of Winnipeg (144km/89 miles) lies a network of a dozen rivers and more than 200 lakes in the 2,590-sq.-km (1,000-sq.-mile)…

Guide Article / Canada

The Best Wildlife Watching in Canada

Whales at Digby Neck (Nova Scotia): For a chance to see fin, minke, or humpback whales, choose from a plethora of whale-watching outfitters located along this narrow peninsula of…

Guide Article / Canada

The Best Scenic Drives in Canada

Cape Breton's Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia): This 300km (186-mile) loop through the uplands of Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a world-class excursion. You'll see Acadian fishing…

Guide Article / Canada

The Best Luxury Hotels in Canada

Keltic Lodge (Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; tel. 800/565-0444 or 902/285-2880): It's got grand natural drama in the sea-pounded cliffs that surround it, plus a generous measure of…

Guide Article / Canada

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Canada

Exploring the Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia): This wildly scenic driving loop around Cape Breton Highlands National Park delivers a surplus of dramatic coastal scenery. Take a few days to…

Guide Article / In Depth in Canada

Today in Canada

Onward Into the 21st Century: The Creation of Nunavut & MoreElements of the Canadian economy are still adapting to the landmark North American Free Trade Agreement concluded with…

Guide Article / In Depth in Canada

History in Canada

The Founding of New FranceThe Vikings landed in Canada more than 1,000 years ago, but the French were the first Europeans to get a toehold in the country. In 1608, Samuel de…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Ottawa

Parks & Gardens in Ottawa

One of the first things you'll notice about Ottawa is how much green space there is within the city's core. In fact, two parks dominate the downtown area, providing terrific sites for…

Guide Article / Greece

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Greece

Making Haste Slowly: Enjoy a taverna meal under the stars. You can experience this pleasure anywhere in Greece, of course—maybe on an island with the sea in view, or in the…

Guide Article / Greece

Best Dining Bets in Greece

Spondi (Athens): Athinorama, the weekly review of the Athenian scene, has chosen Spondi several years running (2001-07, 2011) as the best place in town. Exceptional cuisine, setting…

Guide Article / Greece

Greece’s Best Seaside Escapes

Cruise along the southwestern coast of Crete: Even on a public ferry, you will feel like Odysseus or another intrepid explorer as you chug past the mouths of mountain gorges, groves…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Greece

In One Week in Greece

One week? That’s almost a sacrilege in this country where siga, siga (slowly, slowly) is a well-meaning mantra to enjoy life at a reasonable pace. So, even though you have only a week…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Greece

In Two Weeks in Greece

Two weeks allows time to take in the must-see ancient monuments in Athens and also get a good taste of island life. Though touring the islands can be require a bit of work and some…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Switzerland

The Grisons, the Engadine & Ticino in Switzerland

Graubünden is Switzerland’s most mountainous, least densely populated canton. The geographic landscape here has staggering stats: 615 lakes, 150 valleys, 937 peaks. But this athlete’s…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries

The Colombian Caribbean in 10 Days

For many travelers to Colombia, the Caribbean Coast is their entry point into Colombia. They came for a day on a cruise ship or a wedding and return realizing that there is so much…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries

Alternative Colombia

Getting to some of Colombia’s most remote destinations has gotten easier as security concerns have lessened, and commercial flights on small planes now fly to many places that could…

Guide Article / Bahía Solano

Best Outdoor Adventures in Bahía Solano

Hiking ★ There are several waterfalls, such as Cascada Chocólatal and Cascada Cocacola, within a 30-minute to 2-hour hike from Bahía Solano. Unless your hotel draws you a good map,…

Guide Article / Nuquí

Best Outdoor Adventures

Canoeing Coquí ★, a rural farming and fishing village founded by escaped slaves about 20-minutes south of Nuquí by boat, is home to some of the best-preserved mangrove forests on the…

Guide Article / Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados

Hiking and Climbing in Los Nevados

Colombia sits in the “Ring of Fire,” a horseshoe-shaped ring of volcanoes that surround the Pacific Ocean. The imperious volcanoes of Nevado del Ruiz, Nevado de Santa Rosa, and Nevado…

Guide Article / Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car

Oahu's Southeast Coast in Oahu

From the high-rises of Waikiki, venture down Kalakaua Avenue through tree-lined Kapiolani Park to take a look at a different side of Oahu, the arid south shore. The landscape here is…

Guide Article / Beaches in Kauai

The North Shore in Kauai

Anini Beach County Park -- Anini is Kauai's safest beach for swimming and windsurfing. It's also one of the island's most beautiful. It sits on a blue lagoon at the foot of emerald…

Guide Article / Beaches in Kauai

The Poipu Resort Area in Kauai

Mahaulepu Beach -- Mahaulepu is the best-looking unspoiled beach in Kauai and possibly in the whole state. Its 2 miles of reddish-gold, grainy sand line the southeastern shore at the…

Guide Article / Beaches in Kauai

Western Kauai in Kauai

Salt Pond Beach Park -- Hawaii's only salt ponds still in production are at Salt Pond Beach, just outside Hanapepe. Generations of locals have come here to swim, fish, and collect salt…