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The Best Luxury Hotels in Australia
Park Hyatt Sydney (NSW; tel. 800/633-7313 in the U.S. and Canada, or 02/9256 1234 in Australia): You'll have to book well in advance to snag a room at Sydney's best-situated property,…
Best Dining Bets in Australia
Donovans (Melbourne, VIC; tel. 03/9534 8221): Sitting with a glass in hand on the veranda at Donovans watching the sun go down over St. Kilda beach is a perfect way to end the day. A…
Food & Drink in Australia
For a long time, the typical Aussie home-cooked meal consisted of English-style “meat and three veg,”and a Sunday roast. Spaghetti was something foreigners ate, and zucchini and…
Off the Beaten Track in Australia
A Few Days in Margaret River Getting to see more of Australia than its most famous icons and the east-coast beaches is not always easy. But if you have the time, there are many…
In Two Weeks in Australia
With 2 weeks, your visit to Australia will be much more relaxed, and you’ll get a greater sense of the diversity of Australia’s landscape, wildlife, and people. You will be able to…
In One Week in Australia
Impossible! Australia is so vast that in 1 week, you'll only be able to get in a small corner of it -- perhaps one city or a few of the natural wonders. It will be memorable,…
Best Dining Bets in India
Street-snacking (Mumbai): You need to be cautious about where you stop to indulge your curiosity and sample the overwhelming variety of street snacks available just about anywhere in…
Cuisine in India
Indian cooking is one of the great cuisines of the world. Like the country itself, however, it varies greatly from region to region, and you'll discover a great deal more to savor than…
A Leisurely Southern Sojourn in India
South India is perfect for a slow-paced 2-week vacation that's more unhurried escape than hectic vacation filled with must-see sights. This itinerary does explore a few tourist sites,…
The South in 2 Weeks in India
South India is where the great Dravidian kingdoms were established, and anyone interested in ancient history and grand temples must visit Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. Here we've included…
The Golden Triangle & Rajasthan Highlights in India
Though this itinerary includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur (the "Golden Triangle") and captures many of the essential Rajasthan sights, it does not include Jaisalmer, one of Rajasthan's…
The North in India
Stunning Mughal architecture, heritage hotels, old palaces, forts, and colorful markets make North India an exciting experience that imparts a heady, sensory feeling in any visitor. No…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Krakow
Browsing for take-home treasures: During the 15th century, traders peddled silks, spices and exotic Eastern delicacies beneath the ornate rooftop of Sukienice Cloth Hall. Trade is…
Best Dining Bets in Amsterdam
Pop a Herring: Amsterdam folk like their herring fresh and raw from a neighborhood fish stall. The best in a fishy business is Stubbe's Haring. Eat your fish in the approved Dutch…
Quick Bites in Amsterdam
Raw herring is a Dutch specialty, and there are dozens of haringhuis fish stands in town. We're fans of Stubbes (click here for our complete review) To eat a genuine Dutch broodje…
Local Cuisine
Frommer's Favorite Local GrubRaw herring is a Dutch specialty, and there are dozens of haringhuis fish stands in town. The top place is (arguably) the centrally located Stubbe's…
Special Events in Amsterdam
April 30 is Koninginnedag (Queen's Day); locals and out-of-towners crowd the streets to enjoy performances, parades, markets, and general merrymaking. The area around the Homomonument…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Amsterdam
All of Amsterdam is worth exploring -- naturally, some parts more than others. The Jordaan Few traditional sights clutter the old Jordaan district that lies just west of the Canal…
The Red Light District in Amsterdam
Prostitution is legal in the Netherlands, and in Amsterdam most of it is concentrated in the Red Light District. Even if you don't want to play, this is a place you may want to see at…
The Bar Scene in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's more than 1,400 cafes and bars are a hard act to follow. A lot of Amsterdammers still start their day at their favorite cafe (usually a so-called brown cafe), have lunch…
Food & Drink in Amsterdam
Dutch national dishes tend to be of the ungarnished, hearty, wholesome variety—solid, stick-to-your-ribs stuff. A perfect example is erwtensoep, a thick pea soup cooked with ham or…
Zandvoort in Amsterdam
24km (15 miles) W of Amsterdam; 7km (4 1/2 miles) W of Haarlem If you feel like drawing a breath of fresh sea air and you don't have much time for it, do what most Amsterdammers do:…
Enkhuizen in Amsterdam
44km (27 miles) NE of Amsterdam; 15km (9 miles) NE of Hoorn A 400-boat herring fleet once sailed out of Enkhuizen. Then in 1932 came the Enclosing Dike , closing off the North Sea.…
Biking Tour in Amsterdam
Bike Tour: Along the Amstel River Start: Waterlooplein. Finish: Amstel Station. Time: Allow between 3 and 4 hours, not including rest stops. Best Times: May to September, outside of…
Walking Tour 4 in Amsterdam
Tour 4: The Waterfront Start: Centraal Station. Finish: Centraal Station. Time: Between 4 hours -- not including a museum visit, rest stops, and an optional tram ride -- and all day,…