Tagged: tourism

5 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Greece

Philoxenia, the tradition of giving a warm and generous welcome to visitors, has a long tradition in Greece. Almost every visitor comes home with at least one story of an encounter…

How to Get Married in Hawaii

Hawaii is a great place for a wedding. Not only does the entire island exude romance and natural beauty, but after the ceremony, you're only a few steps away from the perfect…

How to Research and Book a Hotel Online

If you've never been to a certain city, what are some good online tools available to research and book your hotel? Besides this site, of course.There are so many online options out…

Top Paris Shops & Museums for Contemporary Design

For centuries, French design has set the standard for style and class. Today, that traditional elegance can be found in Paris right along with the latest, cutting-edge designs. Fans…

Park of the Week: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Washington

The name San Juan is proof enough that these islands were once coveted by Spain, Britain, and the newly founded United States. Before these nations argued over ownership, Native…

Atlantis Bahamas Resort, from $399 for Three Nights

Dreaming of somewhere warm? Want to take the kids with you? Atlantis Paradise Island's winter special offers several incentives to lure travelers now through late April. Atlantis…

Concierge Confidential: Insider Tips From 6 Ultimate Local Experts

Our friends over at the new website GloboMaestro (www.globomaestro.com) pride themselves on providing insider information for locals and visitors alike from hotel staff in some of the…

Park of the Week: Nicodemus National Historical Site, Kansas

One of the most important places in the African-American experience is the Nicodemus National Historic Site, which is the only remaining all-black town west of the Mississippi River.…

Hurricane Season: 5 Caribbean Travel Tips

September in the Caribbean is beautiful: The summer heat and rains have abated, the humidity is low, and skies are robin's-egg blue, dotted with the occasional cottony cloud. Indeed,…

Disneyland Paris: Top Tips from the Experts

Getting the most out of your Disneyland Paris experience is a science. It's an art as well, sure, but if you want lots of fun rather than sore feet, tears before lunchtime, and a head…

How to Travel with a Newborn: Look for an All-Inclusive Package

If you're up to the challenge of taking your newborn on an island vacation, consider escaping to Runaway Bay, Jamaica with an all-inclusive family travel package. The kid-friendly…

How to Do Charity in the Caribbean: Don't Send Money, Bring Crayons

Melody Wren rarely goes on a trip these days without stuffing scores of diapers, books, crayons, and Teddy bears into her luggage. Wren, a Canadian travel journalist, hand-delivers…

How To Stay Cool in New York City: 4 Indoor Ice-Skating Rinks

Once upon a time, you had to wait for ponds and lakes to freeze over to go ice-skating. Now, indoor rinks are open year-round. What better way to cool off on a hot, sultry New York…

Unofficial Guide to Maui's Golf Courses

Maui: the golfer's dream trio. Eight courses with exotic names like Kapalua, Wailea, and Kaanapali, are set like jewels by the sea, on turquoise lagoons, on the slopes of old…

10 Safety Tips for Theme Parks and Crowded Vacation Spots

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, theme park, or county fair. But before you go, arm your family with a few basic rules for staying together and safe. Here are 10…

Photo Slideshow: 5 Literary Walks Around the World

Click to view slideshowBooks set the scene for travel, and the destinations themselves are often the protagonist. Join one of these literary tours, and you can discover how these…

Nightlife in Noir et Blanc: 6 Piano Lounges in Paris

If you're looking for some rousing music and a little camaraderie, there's nothing like a good piano bar. While in Paris, it's a great way to get to know some of the locals as well…

Free Nights at Florida Hotels: Spring Savings in the Sunshine State

Whoever said "nothing in life is free" never looked for a hotel deal in Florida. Just in time for spring break, a handful of properties in the Sunshine State are giving away at least…

Photo Slideshow: 9 Top Cruise Ports for Getting in the Mood

Click to view slideshowCruises by nature can be super romantic, and while every cruise port isn't hot, there are plenty that sizzle.

Help for Haiti: Resources You Can Trust to Help

Frommer's is about vacation travel but, in a crisis, it's important to offer support to those in need. Our thoughts are with all Haitians -- in Haiti and those living in North…

Digital Travel Photography: Recommended Resources

This article offers suggestions of various websites, magazines, and books that I believe are good resources for digital photographers. I hope you will find them to be good resources as…

How to Have an Authentic Bahamas Vacation

Nassau, the pretty hillside capital city of the Bahamas, is plagued by traffic and massive cruise ships. Thousands of cruise passengers are shuttled to nearby Atlantis resort,…

Go Deep: Diving Four of the World's Top Shipwrecks

Just as mountain climbers set their sites on ascending the world's highest or most challenging peaks, so too scuba divers tend to plan their vacations around taking on key dive sites…

Spooky, Tasty & Furry: 5 Fall Festivals for Families

Nothing says a fall family getaway like a visit to working farm, a harvest festival, or a pre-Halloween haunted house or pumpkin patch. There are literally dozens of day trips or…

Taking the Kids Off the Beaten Path in NYC

Anyone who has ever tried to get any work done with young kids underfoot can only imagine what Harris Levine must have gone through -- every day of his life. The Polish immigrant…