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The World’s 12 Most Breathtaking City Views
There’s nothing like finding a “Big Picture” panorama to orient yourself at the start of a visit to a new city. Or maybe you save the views for the end of your trip, so you can…
What to See in Berlin, Germany
The Brandenburg Gate stands in the heart of Berlin, an icon through good times and bad. In Berlin's pre-war heyday, the gate marked the western extremity of the "main street," Unter…
Favorite Moments in Dublin
Yes, Dublin has a more sophisticated edge than it once did, but some things don’t change, like the Croke Park crowds, love of a drink, and the cheerful cynicism of the government.…
Best of Provence and the Cote d'Azur: 19 Favorite Moments
From Provence's plush fields of lavender, Roman ruins, sundrenched olive groves, sloping vineyards, and medieval villages to the glamorous resorts, glitterati-clad beaches, gastronomic…
Fat Tuesday: 5 Parades at New Orleans' Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras -- the biggest free party thrown in North America -- always falls 46 days before Easter and is the city's most popular attraction. People love the crowds, costumes, and…
Best of Cape Cod: 15 Favorite Moments
Summertime is what Cape Cod and Islands are really all about. Sunbathing on the pristine beaches, discovering inlets by kayak, and biking some of New England's best trails are just…
Charming Towns of Northern California's Wine Country
Northern California's wine country is much more than vineyards and rambling country roads. Here's how to experience the region's most charming town squares and thriving communities,…
America's Best Swimming Holes
We've found that nature builds the best water parks. So instead of making do with the nearest swimming pool this summer, head into the great outdoors to get wet. From Arizona to Puerto…
8 Less Usual Ways to "Do" Las Vegas
Sure, you could blow your budget on a Cirque show, an evening at the crap tables and a meal at a celebrity chef’s joint that costs more than your monthly mortgage. But there are other,…
Experiencing the Very Best of San Diego
Laid back, mellow, and chill to the max, San Diegans surf before work, swim toward sunsets, and enjoy Shakespeare and Santana under moonlit skies. The choices for adventure, amusement,…
The 21 Top Ways To Enjoy San Francisco
You won't be the first to leave your heart in San Francisco and you certainly won't be the last. That's especially true if you try these 21 experiences—they introduce you to the unique…
11 Best-Kept Travel Secrets of Greece
Travelers to Greece can get so caught up in iconic sights like the Acropolis or Santorini that they tend to overlook Greek attractions and locations that are just as classic, if less…
A Tour of 12 Architecture Icons in Chicago
Considered the birthplace of the skyscraper, downtown Chicago has long been a center of architectural innovation. After much of the city was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of…
Frommer's' 15 Must-Do Experiences in Barcelona
It’s not really a shock that Barcelona has become such a hot destination. What is surprising is how long it took most of the world to discover Barcelona’s diverse charms, which draw…
7 Great Presidential Homesteads
Presidential homesteads offer visitors an opportunity to learn while they have fun and explore. Here are seven homes where giants of history lived; but seeing their surroundings…
How to See Spain in 7 Days
There is no way you can see Spain in 1 week, but you can have a memorable vacation time in Madrid and see some of the highlights of Old Castile and Andalusia if you budget your time…
Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London
Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk.…
The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016
Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…
The Museo dell'Opera is One of Florence's Best Museums
Anyone who has been to Florence knows about its spectacular Duomo complex. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, as it is officially called, dominates the city skyline with a…
Raven Trekking: Edgar Allan Poe's Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia , still feels haunted by the spirit of one of America's greatest and most misunderstood poets and horror writers, Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849). Although Poe was born…
24-Hour Tokyo: A Round-the-Clock Touring Plan
Tokyo is awake all hours of the day, offering something at every hour to its residents....and visitors. The 23 wards of the city are fragmented into several smaller districts, and from…
20 Surprising Reasons Buffalo Is Worth Visiting
Buffalo had it all. Midway through the story of America, this city on the western edge of New York State had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the country. Think of it…
Let's Stop Posting These Kinds of Travel Instagram Pics NOW
Instagram is a handy social media tool when it comes to researching, daydreaming, and humble-bragging about vacations. But come on, travelers, we can all do better. For every…
20 Ridiculous Shots of Tourists "Holding Up" Pisa's Leaning Tower
Ladies and gentlemen, this is how it's done: the classic Holding Up the Leaning Tower of Pisa shot. This one was taken in 2007. But on the day when you finally get to visit the UNESCO…
Prague Off the Beaten Path: Discover These 10 Bohemian Gems
Ah, Prague , that enchanting city of fairytale architecture, romantic riverside views, and legendary lagers. The aimless traveler can get lost in its winding cobblestone streets…and…