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Guide Article / Things To Do in Lanzarote

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Lanzarote

Sample the wines in Geria: Geria is Lanzarote's wine country, awash with bodegas (wineries) that produce some seriously good whites, reds and rosés. Make sure you're not the one…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Attractions in Puerto Rico

The Historic District of Old San Juan: There's nothing like it in the Caribbean. Partially enclosed by old walls dating from the 17th century, Old San Juan was designated a U.S.…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Resorts & Spas in Puerto Rico

Ritz-Carlton San Juan Spa & Casino (San Juan; tel. 800/241-3333 or 787/253-1700): At last Puerto Rico has a Ritz-Carlton, and this truly deluxe, oceanfront property is one of the…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Family Hotels & Resorts in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has a bounty of attractions, natural wonders, and resorts that welcome families who choose to play together. Here are some of the best.Caribe Hilton (San Juan; tel.…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Offbeat Travel Experiences in Puerto Rico

Attending a Cockfight: Although a brutal sport that many find distasteful, cockfighting is legal in Puerto Rico. We find it repellant, but the cultural truth is that it has its…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

Best Dining Bets in Puerto Rico

Aquaviva (San Juan; tel. 787/722-0665): This ultramodern, sleekly tropical restaurant looks as cutting edge as its "seaside Latino cuisine." Its buzzing, blue interior lightly evokes…

Guide Article / Puerto Rico

The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

White sandy beaches and idyllic offshore islands are what put Puerto Rico on tourist maps in the first place.Best for Singles (Straight & Gay): Sandwiched between the Condado and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Puerto Rico

Language in Puerto Rico

Spanish is the language of Puerto Rico, although English is widely spoken, especially in hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs that attract tourists. In the hinterlands, however,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Puerto Rico

Food & Drink in Puerto Rico

Comida Criolla: Puerto Rican Cuisine Some of Puerto Rico's finest chefs -- Wilo Benet and Alfredo Ayala -- have based their supremely successful careers on paying gourmet homage to…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico

For Families in Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans love their niños, and places all over the island are kid-friendly. The nature of the island itself, with its parks, beach-studded seaside resorts, and amusement centers,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico

In Two Weeks in Puerto Rico

This tour, the longest in this guide, is also the most recommended. It encapsulates the very essence of the island -- it's "Puerto Rico in a Nutshell." Because of the island's small…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico

In One Week in Puerto Rico

If you budget your time carefully, you can see some of the major highlights of Puerto Rico in just 1 week. Naturally, most of your time will be spent in San Juan, the capital, but…

Guide Article / Poland

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Poland

Lódz: On the outside, Poland's second-largest city (pronounced "Woodge") appears cold and gray, a former industrial powerhouse that has gone through some tough times and looks it. But…

Guide Article / Poland

Best Dining Bets in Poland

Piwnica Swidnicka (Wrocaw): At first glance, this pub looks like a classic tourist trap; but it's actually an excellent traditional Polish restaurant serving big plates of classic…

Guide Article / In Depth in Poland

Food & Drink in Poland

Polish food has a hearty, homemade feel, and when it's done well, it can be delicious. It's similar to other Central European national cuisines in that it's centered on main courses of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

In Two Weeks in Poland

In 2 weeks, you can cover a lot of ground, even in Poland. While you'll still have to pick and choose, you'll at least have a chance to relax at the major sites and hit some…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Sarasota

Beaches in Sarasota

Many of the area's 40-plus miles of beaches are occupied by hotels and condominium complexes, but there are excellent public beaches as well. The area's most popular is Siesta Key…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Glasgow

Best Dining Bets in Glasgow

Best Fish Restaurant: One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in the entire city, Gamba, 225a W. George St. (tel. 0141/572-0899), specializes in superb seafood, showing off…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Glasgow

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Glasgow

Visiting a Pub:  Glasgow's scene overall is more modern, with several so-called "style" bars. The preferred Scottish draught is lager, often combined with a wee dram of whisky by the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Glasgow

Food & Drink in Glasgow

In the past 20 years, Scottish restaurants, especially in Edinburgh and Glasgow, have garnered significant attention for their culinary excellence, using the best ingredients - whether…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Glasgow

Walking Tour 4 in Glasgow

The SouthsideStart: Tramway. Finish: Kilmarnock Road. Time: About 1 hour. Best Time: Afternoon. Worst Time: Late at night. Walking Tour: The Southside The Southside of Glasgow is…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Glasgow

Walking Tour 3 in Glasgow

The West EndStart: Charing Cross. Finish: Botanic Gardens. Time: About 2 to 3 hours. Best time: Daytime. Worst Time: Late at night. Walking Tour: The West End This walk will give…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Glasgow

Walking Tour 2 in Glasgow

The Commercial Center Start: Royal Exchange Square. Finish: Charing Cross. Time: About 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Best Time: Daytime. Worst Time: Late at night. Walking Tour: The Commercial…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Glasgow

Walking Tour 1 in Glasgow

The Merchant City & the East End Start: Central Necropolis. Finish: Royal Exchange Square. Time: About 1 to 2 hours. Best Time: Daytime. Worst Time: Late at night. Walking Tour:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Glasgow

In One Week in Glasgow

Glasgow & Side Trips in 1 Week Glasgow is a fairly big city with lots to offer, but one of its additional attractions is the ease with which you can escape the metropolis, finding…