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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Glasgow

In Three Days in Glasgow

Even with only 3 days, you can still see a good portion of Scotland's largest city. While Glasgow is much larger than Edinburgh, most of the important attractions are in the city…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Edinburgh

Best Hotel Bets in Edinburgh

Best Boutique Hotel: The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN (tel. 0131/226-6050), is first class in all areas, from the ground-floor lounges and restaurant to stylish…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Edinburgh

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Edinburgh

Visiting a Pub: In Edinburgh, there are a good number of traditional pubs, many of which serve hand-pulled, cask-conditioned ales. Glasgow's scene overall is more modern, with several…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Edinburgh

Best Dining Bets in Edinburgh

Best Dining Experience: Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore (tel. 0131/553-3557), is one of the best restaurants in the U.K., let alone Edinburgh and Scotland. Best Hotel…

Guide Article / In Depth in Edinburgh

Food & Drink in Edinburgh

For too many years, restaurants in Scotland were known for boiled meats and watery, overcooked vegetables. But in the past 20 years or so, independent restaurants, especially in…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Walking Tour 3 in Edinburgh

New Town Start: Royal Scottish Academy. Finish: East Princes Street Gardens. Time: About 2 to 3 hours. Best Times: Daytime. Worst Times: Late at night. In 1767, the city fathers…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Walking Tour 2 in Edinburgh

South Of The Royal Mile Start: West Bow. Finish: Grassmarket. Time: About 1 1/2 hours. Best Times: Daytime. Worst Times: Late at night. The walls surrounding the medieval city of…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Walking Tour 1 in Edinburgh

Old Town & The Royal Mile Start: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Finish: Holyrood Park. Time: About 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Best Time: Daytime. Worst Time: Late at night. This walk takes…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Edinburgh

In Three Days in Edinburgh

Although it's impossible to see all of Edinburgh in 3 days, you can still get a good feel for the city. The city center is compact, with Old and New Towns only separated by a quarter…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Edinburgh

In One Week in Edinburgh

Edinburgh & Side Trips in 1 Week With more time, you can see some of the picturesque countryside that surrounds the capital of Scotland. I have devised these trips for travel by…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Chile

Discovering the Madcap Streets of Valparaíso: The ramshackle, colorful, and sinuous streets of Valparaíso offer a walking tour unlike any other. Antique Victorians and tin-walled…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

The Most Charming Small Towns in Chile

San Pedro de Atacama: Quaint, unhurried, and built of adobe brick, San Pedro de Atacama has drawn travelers the world over who have come to experience the mellow charm and New Age…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

The Best Luxury Hotels in Chile

Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (tel. 2/470-8500; www.ritzcarlton.com): If old-world grandeur, superlative service, and flawless attention to detail are at the top of your list, you'll want to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Chile

Hotel Orly, Santiago (tel. 2/231-8947; www.hotelorly.cl): This is my all-around favorite for reasonable prices; an absolutely ideal location near the Metro, shops, and restaurants;…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chile

Best Dining Bets in Chile

Aquí Está Coco, Santiago (tel. 2/410-6200; http://www.aquiestacoco.cl): This place is wildly popular with foreign visitors, with good reason: The kitschy atmosphere is as fun as the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Chile

Food & Drink in Chile

Chilean gastronomy is coming into its own, but for now it's safe to say that you will not return from your trip raving about the country's cuisine. This is not to say that the food is…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Chile

For Food and Wine Lovers in Chile

Chile's wine industry has come a long way during the past decade, and no other travel segment here has seen more growth than wine travel. In just 5 years, wineries have built hotels…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Chile

For Families in Chile

Chile is a veritable traveler's paradise for families. Chileans love kids, and the tourism industry goes out of its way to cater to people with kids, including offering children's…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Chile

In One Week in Chile

Plenty of travelers head to Chile for 1 week only on a ski vacation, but it's a shame to come all this way and not experience anything other than the snowy Andean peaks. If you're not…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

Best Dining Bets in Los Angeles

The Bazaar by José Andrés (Beverly Hills): Walking into this SLS Hotel restaurant is total sensory overload: four separate areas all in one open space, with lots of shiny glitz and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

The Best Luxury Hotels in Los Angeles

The Ambrose (Santa Monica): Take a break from the fast-paced L.A. scene at this stylish 77-room boutique Arts and Crafts hideaway that offers a soothing, peaceful environment—tranquil…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Los Angeles

Carlyle Inn (West Los Angeles): This hidden gem, cleverly tucked away in the heart of West L.A., offers a pleasing courtyard setting, a dash of Deco-inspired style, and a…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Los Angeles

Local Favorites in Los Angeles

The Sturgeon King, Take 2 New Yorkers suffering L.A. culture shock can seek comfort food on the fifth floor of the Barneys New York department store in Beverly Hills. The elevator…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Los Angeles

Special Dining Experiences in Los Angeles

Dining in the Dark Imagine dining at a restaurant where your entire meal -- bread, salad, entree, dessert, wine -- is served in complete darkness. The pitch-black kind, where you can't…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Los Angeles

Stargazing in Los Angeles

Stargazing in L.A.: Top Spots for Sighting Celebrities Celebrities pop up everywhere in L.A. If you spend enough time here, you'll surely bump into a few of them. If you're in the city…