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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best of Sydney: 15 Favorite Moments
When it comes to having a good time in Sydney, chances are you'll be on, in or near the water. Sydney's spectacular harbour, one of the biggest on the planet, is not only one of the…
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…
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).…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Where to go in the South Pacific
For the ultimate dream trip, most people head to Tahiti or Fiji. Since few ever travel beyond those well-known destinations, dozens of remote island nations in the Pacific Ocean are…
Which Caribbean Destination Should You Choose?
More than a million square miles, more than 125 major islands, countless varieties of cultural influences—how can anyone hope to get a grasp of which Caribbean destination is for them?…
15 South American Island Escapes
South America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. So may we suggest you leave the cities behind, grab a bit of gear, and settle down on an island?…
Crowd-Free Caribbean Islands: 7 Remote Getaways
If you crave some peace and quiet, consider these under-the-radar Caribbean islands. From Puerto Rico to the Grenadines, each of these islands has just the right mix of surf and sand…
California for Families: San Diego to San Francisco
Southern California is one of the premier family destinations in the country thanks to its warm beaches and multitude of theme parks, including the one that seems to capture every…