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Today in Chicago
Like other major American cities, Chicago has benefited from a renewed interest in urban living over the past 2 decades, as former suburbanites flock to luxury high-rise condos…
Food & Drink in Chicago
Joke all you want about bratwurst and deep-dish pizza; Chicago is a genuine culinary hot spot. One of the city's most creative dining spots, Alinea, was even named the top restaurant…
Walking Tour 3: Bucktown and Wicker Park
Wicker Park is an artists’ community filled with trendy shops, funky restaurants, and side streets lined with pricey mansions and other examples of Victorian architecture. Bucktown,…
Mag Mile: An Architectural Tour
Many of Chicago’s signature buildings are found along the stretch of Michigan Avenue known as the Magnificent Mile. From private clubs to posh condominiums and historic churches, this…
Navy Pier for Kids
This 3,000-foot-long pier was built during World War I, and has served as a ballroom, a training center for navy pilots during World War II, and a satellite campus of the University of…
In One Day in Chicago
The day begins with a walking tour of the Loop, which is the best way to get your bearings (and understand why Chicago's architecture is world-famous). Then you can squeeze in a quick…
In Two Days in Chicago
After Day 1, you should be familiar with downtown Chicago. Now it's time to explore at least part of the Museum Campus, home to three major museums. Although I recommend the Field…
In Three Days in Chicago
For this itinerary, it's time to escape downtown completely and spend the day on the North Side of the city. You'll start out in Lincoln Park, which is both an actual park and the name…
Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Old City/Society Hill This bustling neighborhood comprises the city's best-known historic sites, quiet residential streets, the Delaware riverfront, great nightlife, and busy art…
Simple Pretheater Choices in Philadelphia
Not every performance on the Avenue of the Arts requires a pretheater extravaganza. Since the December 2001 opening of the Kimmel Center, simple restaurants serving mostly no-frills…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Dublin
People-watching from the balcony at Bewley's: The human traffic of busy Grafton Street flows past the tiny balcony at this beloved cafe, immortalized in literature and a favored…
Best Dining Bets in Dublin
Best Traditional Reinvention: Gallagher's Boxty House. Few restaurants come with a greater appreciation for culinary heritage than this one. "Boxty"—a distinctive kind of potato…
Best Hotel Bets in Finland
Hotel Kämp, Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki (tel. 09/57-61-11; www.hotelkamp.fi): One of the most luxurious hotels in the north of Europe, the Kämp brings five-star comforts to the…
Best Dining Bets in Finland
Ravintola Nokka, Kanavaranta 7F, Helsinki (tel. 09/687-7330): In a 19th-century building, this elegant restaurant is a showcase for the products of Finland. Its chefs dazzle with their…
Food & Drink in Finland
In Finland, full-fledged restaurants are called ravintola. Inexpensive lunches are available at places called kahvila and baari. A baari serves light food and perhaps a mild beer,…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Barcelona
Having a Drink on the Beach at Sunset: The Catalan capital's 6km (4 miles) stretch of new city beaches, where the promenade, jetties, and marinas are lapped by inviting Mediterranean…
Today in Barcelona
Today's multitudes of tourists flock to Barcelona for a number of very good reasons: To view the Picassos, Dalís, Tàpies, and Mirós; to marvel at its historic UNESCO-awarded sites (10…
What to Eat and Drink—And Where—In Barcelona
Eating is an extremely important social activity in Catalonia. Eating out remains a major pastime, whether in the evening with friends, at lunch in a local bar with colleagues, or with…
Walking Tour 3 in Barcelona
Walking Tour 3: El Raval Start: Monumento de Colom (Metro: Drassanes). Finish: Universitat (Metro: Universitat). Time: 2 to 3 hours. Best Times: Any sunny day or early evening. This…
Walking Tour 1 in Barcelona
Walking Tour 1: Barri Gòtic (The Gothic Quarter) Start: Plaça Nova (Metro: Jaume I). Finish: Same point at Plaça Nova, or Vía Laietana opposite Port Vell (Metro: Barceloneta). Time: 2…
The Best Small Towns and Villages in Nicaragua
Catarina, Nicaragua: The Pueblos Blancos are a string of hilltop villages south of Managua, each specializing in a particular art or craft. Catarina has a spectacular lookout point on…
Best Dining Bets in Nicaragua
Don Candido (Managua, Nicaragua; tel. 505/2277-2485; www.restaurantedoncandido.com): Carnivores in Nicaragua don't have to go far to try some of Central America's best beef. Twenty…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in El Salvador
Exploring the Winding Mountain Roads and Villages of the Ruta de las Flores (El Salvador): If you're tight on time, this 35km (22-mile) route is an excellent sampling of what El…
Best Dining Bets in El Salvador
Il Bon Gustaio (San Salvador, El Salvador; tel. 503 2528-4200; www.casailb.com): Part of the small, luxury hotel of the same name, this Italian restaurant is an alluring combination…
The Best Luxury Hotels in El Salvador
Casa Il Bon Gustaio Boutique Hotel (San Salvador, El Salvador; tel. 503/2528-4200; www.casailb.com): San Salvador's most stylish boutique hotel is a chic collection of dazzling white…