Tagged: arthur-frommer

Shutterbug: Shoot and See Great Photography In New York City

The New York skyline may very well be one of the most photographed views in the world, but every street and corner in The Big Apple is ripe for the taking. If you're a photo buff,…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Sicily

In the spring of 2009, the Italian government in Rome finally approved the long-delayed initiative to create the world's largest suspension bridge, linking mainland Italy to the…

Getting High Culture in the Land of Lowenbrau

Even those only passingly familiar with Munich often associate the city first and foremost with beer. After all, the city is home to the famous Hofbräuhaus, the Oktoberfest, and…

9 Ways to See the Best of Chelsea's Art Scene

In the past decade, more than 250 galleries have moved onto the blocks spanning 20th to 29th streets between Tenth and Eleventh avenues in West Chelsea, further cementing the Big…

Swedish Dish: How to See Stockholm Culture for Less

Stockholm is a highly cultural city, with countless galleries and museums -- many of which can be enjoyed free of charge or at a discount as long as you plan ahead. Your best bet is…

The Poetry of Living: Visit Pablo Neruda's Homes in Chile

There are many reasons to visit Chile -- to experience the rugged beauty of Patagonia, to taste the fabulous Chilean wines, to view the pristine waters of the Lake District. Here's…

Top 10 Destinations for Opera Lovers

Germany: GöttingenInternational Handel Festival Home to the world's oldest Baroque music festival, this tiny, half-timbered university town in Lower Saxony fêtes the glories of…

First-Class Second Cities: Where to Go Instead

So you're headed to New York, or London, or Paris. They're great. Everybody knows they're great. But they're also pretty much the beaten path. You can get many of the same thrills of…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs

Settling into DenverConstruction is underway on the multi-billion dollar FasTracks project to expand the region's public transportation system with 119 miles of new light rail and…

Finding the Weird and Wonderful in Houston

In addition to Big City Houston's many artistic, sports and shopping wonders, there are more than a few quirky places that inquiring minds visiting here might want to check out.…

Spring into a Fresh Batch of Upcoming Festivals

Spring is just around the corner and it's a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to travel and…

How to Navigate Airport Security Without Losing Your Liquids -- Or Your Mind

You're busted, buddy -- hand over the barbecue sauce. Surrender the salsa. Hold the mayo. Sounds funny, but in airport security inspection lines, such phrases aren't uncommon.…

5 Things You Don't Know About London

If you haven't been to London lately, or at all, I completely understand. For a few years, the exchange rate was bruising -- it cost nearly two American dollars to get a single British…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's London

Planning Your Trip The Queen has officially opened Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5, (www.heathrowairport.com) calling it "a 21st century gateway to Britain." The spacious $8.5 billion…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Planning Your Trip to Maui The number one industry in Maui, tourism, has taken a few punches this year. First, the Molokai Ranch, which owns nearly a third of the island (and the…

Travel Writing Workshop in Sunny Key West

There are still a few spots left in the popular Key West Travel Writing Workshop run by our own Bob Fisher this coming January and February in that "Caribbean"-like outpost off the…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

Northern New England tourism is starting to catch up to the rest of the world, both in terms of both luxury and in terms of price. We're not entirely sure if this is a good thing,…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Pacific

Although most of their national currencies have risen against the depressed U.S. dollar, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga still offer good value to those of us spending…

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Family Travel

If you want to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides are for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to experience the best…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Japan

Planning Your Trip to Japan The Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) has moved its Sydney office to Level 7, 36-38 Clarence St., Sydney NSW 2000. Travelers should note, however,…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Iceland

Iceland suffered a sharp economic downturn in spring 2008. The country's bank loans had been too dependent on cheap foreign capital, which dried up after the "credit crunch" hit the…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Korea

The official website of the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) has recently been changed to www.visitkorea.or.kr (the English site is http://english.visitkorea.or.kr). The old site;…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Portugal

Planning Your Trip to Portugal Before you go you might pick up a DVD of Fados, a 2007 documentary about the soul music of the Portuguese working class. The film comes at an opportune…

Inside Secrets of Hotel Renovators

Lots of people want to stay in a new hotel, but nobody wants to get stuck in one that's renovating. Unfortunately, the two go hand in hand. On a recent trip to Charlotte, I ended up in…

Maid on a Mission: 6 Secrets for Avoiding Housekeeping Headaches

Wilma Smith was vacationing with her grandchildren in Orlando when she met a maid on a mission. When she returned from one of the theme parks one afternoon, she found the door to her…