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Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Oahu

There's so much to see and do on Hawaii's most populated isle. But we like to start vacations here by just relaxing on the sands. The best spot for catching the rays on the…

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10 Best Honeymoon Spots in Hawaii

The beaches, the water, the Aloha Spirit—it's hard to go wrong with a honeymoon in Hawaii. Romance is everywhere you turn. These 10 hotels and resorts are some of the most decadent and…

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The World's 10 Best Beachfront Hotels

Many hotels claim to be located on the beach or to have spectacular ocean views—but you're either beachfront or you're not. For travelers who aren't satisfied with having to cross a…

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Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands

Like many nations in Africa, Cape Verde was for centuries a colonial outpost. This volcanic archipelago lying 644km (400 miles) off the West African coast was finally granted…

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Experience Los Angeles

Adventure #1 in Los Angeles? Experience the Postmodern Curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's the home of the L.A. Philharmonic (those lucky dogs). Frank Gehry's audacious…

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Experience Maui

For your visit to Maui, take a dive on the wild side. Mother Nature's wild side, that is -- on the Kahekili Highway on the northeast coast. This back-to-nature experience will take you…

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The Best Beaches of Orange County

The Orange Coast is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets -- a string of seaside jewels that have been compared with the French Riviera or the Costa del Sol. Forty-two miles…

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Experience Puerto Rico

There's a LOT to do in Puerto Rico. But we have to start at the beach, our favorite beach to be exact. Named after the 16th-century landowner Don Gonzalo Rincón, the tiny town of…

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See Sri Lanka: 8 Reasons to Visit

Sri Lanka was called "Serendib" by the Arab traders who happened by chance upon this lovely teardrop-shaped island, floating between the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Modern…

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10 Essential Bangkok Experiences

Momentary bad times come and go, but Bangkok always seems to return to popularity. It's one of those must-see Asian cities that always crops up on travel wish lists. From visiting…

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7 Ways to Experience the Best of Colombia

From national parks such as Tayrona to cosmopolitan cities like Medellín and Cartagena, Colombia has something for every type of traveler. Whether you prefer hiking through tropical…

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Central American Islands: 11 Amazing Escapes

Central America packs more beauty and ecological diversity into its borders than some continents have in their entire landmass. Whatever charms it can't fit on the mainland it's…

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Cliff Diving and Cliff Jumping: 9 Peak Places

Cliff diving and jumping is said to have originated in 1770 when Hawaii's King Kajekili commanded his men to leap the island of Lanai's high cliffs and enter the water feet first…

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10 Extraordinary Islands

What is it about islands that makes them so intriguing? Whether it's a tropical speck in the midst of a vast ocean, or a tree-shrouded hummock in the river of a great city, it's still…

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10 Remote Island Vacations

What follows are some of the most magnificently quiet islands around the globe. Our picks span from the Atlantic waters off Rhode Island to the remote South Pacific and across the…

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6 Best Hikes in Hawaii: Molokai, Kauai and More

Here's how you can see Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, the Big Island, and Kauai's best natural sights on foot. Photo Caption: Hikers can climb 11 miles into a dormant volcano on Maui's Sliding…

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On Location: Visiting Robin Hood's Nottingham

Ridley Scott's Robin Hood gives Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett top billing, but the real starts are Britain's ancient oak forests and Wales' unspoiled beaches. Viewers inspired by…

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Best Hawaiian Hikes: 6 Fit for the Family

The most difficult part about hiking in Hawaii is deciding which trail to take. Do you head for the summit of a 13,000-foot volcano, where you may encounter snow and blooming…

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10 Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Thoug this list is not meant to be in any particular order, it's hard to top the cradle of Western civilization, our first pick. Athens, Greece was a destination for cultured tourists…

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5 Best Coastal Walks in Scotland

Our book Frommer's England and Scotland goes beyond the trails to let you discover the best of Scotland's magnificent landscapes. Here we highlight five paths that take you close to…

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Great Outdoor Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona

One thing you learn very quickly about Phoenix : these people really get what it means to live outdoors. On the first morning of a recent trip to the Valley of the Sun, I came across…

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Sicily's Best Beaches

Sicily has more sandy beaches and dramatic coastline than any other region of Italy (except for maybe Sardinia), and it's warm enough for swimming 6 months of the year (May-Oct).…

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10 Best River Cruises

Updated August 15, 2019 With all the rivers in the world, how do you know which river cruise is the best for you? Allow us to show you the difference between the Rhine and the…

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The World's Best Hot Springs

When you really need to unwind, you can book a massage at the nearest spa. Or you can seek out the therapeutic qualities of these hot springs that have drawn travelers for centuries.…

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Twenty Words Every Hawaii Visitor Should Know

Welcome to Hawaii , the linguistically rich and confusing Islands with not one but two official languages -- Hawaiian and English -- where the 12-letter alphabet has 7 consonants and 5…