Tagged: tourism

Lower Silesia: How to Get Down in Old Europe

It's no wonder Americans don't know Lower Silesia from Upper Silesia, or even where either Silesia is located. Now in Poland, it was for centuries part of the German nation or more…

Frommers.com's Best Family Destinations

If you've done Disney to death and the nearby beach isn't making anyone happy these days, broaden your horizons and set out for one of these eight destinations around the world. Some…

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

Nassau At last New Providence Island has a gourmet B&B, A Stone's Throw Away, Tropical Garden Rd. and West Bay St., in Gambier (tel. 242/327-7030). As conceived by its French and…

Keep Up with the Plucky Survivors' Midwest Roadtrip

Six days into it and we are already over halfway through our 2,300 mile journey. We posed for a portrait in replica costume in front of the American Gothic house and realized that…

Leaf Peeping Beyond New England: The Country is Bursting with Fall Foliage

Traditionally, we think of New England and the northeast when we think of fall, but the seasons change throughout the country, albeit less dramatically in some parts of the United…

Sticking Around NYC for a While? Where to House the Family

Having moved abroad to Singapore last year, my family and I headed back to our homeland of Manhattan this summer for three weeks of recharging, reconnecting, and drying out from all…

On the Waterfront: The Best Spots for 4th of July Fireworks

Once again, Discover Boating (www.discoverboating.com), a public awareness initiative of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, has put together its top spots for viewing…

Puerto Escondido's Experiment in Sustainable Tourism

The coast of Oaxaca State, Mexico, is blessed. Puerto Escondido's Playa Zicatela is known as the third best surfing spot in the world; the stretch of shoreline to the north of Puerto…

Sardinia: Steeped in History and Sensational Culinary Experiences

Definitely one of the sexiest destinations in Italy, Sardinia has a bit of a split personality. On one hand it's a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous-type exclusive location with…

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (and Golf Course, Too)

Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training camps all over Florida and Arizona this week, meaning golf courses and sports bars all over both states are about to experience busy…