Tagged: chocolate

Chocolate Overload! We Dare You to Visit All 6 of These Artisanal Shops in Zurich

Mention Switzerland, and most people think of mountains or watches—but most of all, of chocolate. Those silky-smooth milky mounds and luscious ganaches. Those perfect pralines. Those…

The World's Largest Chocolate Fountain Debuts in Switzerland

Who says nothing good has happened in 2020? Ok, that would be us—over and over and over. But now we have an exception: Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli, which has been…

Love Chocolate? Check Out Slovenia’s New Chocolate-Obsessed Lodge

A new retreat in Slovenia will put to the test any chocolate lovers who refuse to believe there can be too much of a good thing. Located near vineyards and the red-roofed city of…

Purchase History: The Oldest Shops in Paris

Paris is one of the world’s top shopping destinations. The city prides itself on its elegant boutiques dedicated to everything from high fashion to gastronomy. But few French brands…

In Japan You Can Build Your Own Kit Kat Now

Like compact cars and the band Cheap Trick, Kit Kat candy bars weren't born in Japan, but they sure went big there. The chocolate-covered wafers (a U.K. creation currently owned…

Waterbury, Vermont: Four Miles of Foodie Bliss

How did a 5,000-person rural Vermont town become a famous center for artisanal food and drink? Waterbury seemed to appear on the map in 1986 when two guys named Ben and Jerry expanded…

Belgium's Best Chocolate, Beer, Cheese and More

Spanning the fertile Meuse River valley and the forested Ardennes, Belgium's Wallonia region is decidedly slower-paced and less populated than the country's northern region of…

Anglophiles, Rejoice: Business Finds Loophole in Hershey's Chocolate Ban (Updated)

Frommer's readers recently learned, to their considerable horror, that candy maker Hershey's figured out a way to prevent businesses from importing competing British chocolate…

Bad News, Anglophiles: Hershey's Bars British Cadbury

British Cadbury bars are officially something you can only buy on vacation.Those of us who got a taste for British chocolate on our trips to the U.K. have enjoyed the ability to…

Travel Troubleshooter: Is My Cruise Refund Really Sunk?

Steven Olson wants his $200 deposit back from Princess Cruises, but the company isn't budging. The problem: he canceled the credit card through which he made the purchase. Princess…

Honeymoon 101: What You Need to Know When You're Trying to Decide Where to Go

You're engaged. Congratulations. The best part, other than the wedding day itself and your new life together, is the opportunity to start your marriage off with a special trip -- the…

Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco

The city of San Francisco is trying to give a facelift to its Japantown neighborhood, and the folks there are nervous. A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to…

Midnight Sun and Summer Fun in Finland

It may be short, but with perpetually long days and mild to warm temperatures, summer in Finland is certainly inviting. While many Finns head to their lake or seaside summer cottages,…