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Normandy Towns for Magnifique Side Trips from Paris

In Normandy , climate is destiny. Okay, maybe that’s true of every region on earth. But the fortunes of northwestern France seem to have been especially shaped by its strong winds,…

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The Dishes You Can't Miss in Buenos Aires, And the Best Places to Find Them

Buenos Aires is famous for its grass-fed beef and its intense Malbec wine. Most visitors to the so-called “Paris of South America” have no problem finding those, setting aside at least…

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What to Expect at L.A.'s New, First-of-Its-Kind Cannabis Cafe

The USA's first restaurant where guests can openly consume cannabis debuts in Los Angeles this week. Operating under a new type of license issued by West Hollywood, Lowell Cafe lets…

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Tequila Tourism and Beyond: Get to Know Mezcal in Mexico

Wanna see how tequila and mezcal are made? A leading agave evangelist shows us how to let the spirits lead in Mexico.

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Spit Take! Study Says Don't Drink the Water on Planes

You should probably stick to bottled water in the skies. That's the conclusion of a new study measuring airline water safety, conducted by Hunter College's New York City Food Policy…

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Near the Taj Mahal, A Cafe by Acid Attack Survivors That Shares Beauty with Tourists

In parts of rural India, disfiguring violence turns many women into reclusive outcasts. But at this cafe that serves visitors to the Taj Mahal, survivors are thriving.

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Liquor and Spirits: San Diego to Get a Cemetery Speakeasy

San Diego's El Campo Santo cemetery was established in the city's historic Old Town in 1849, and according to ghost hunters, the spirits residing there have been riled up almost ever…

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Yelp Listings Are Replacing Restaurants' Real Phone Numbers with Fee-Charging Numbers

Businesses' real phone numbers are being swapped with ones run by the app's partners, so be careful if you use Yelp to research dining options and call for reservations.

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10 Best California Wineries with a View

Updated August 12, 2019 Whether it's fog-laced redwoods on the Sonoma Coast , manicured gardens near Santa Barbara , or one of the best views of Los Angeles , you'll find plenty to ooh…

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A Nantucket Vacation: Making it Affordable and Easy, From Hotels to the Best Beaches

There once was a man from Nantucket…and because he was a local, he knew exactly what to see and do on the island. For the rest of us, Nantucket is trickier. Not only is it one of the…

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Living the Good Life (Affordably) In and Around Traverse City, Michigan

In some ways, the Inn at Black Star Farms recalls Tara from Gone with the Wind. Guests are greeted in a marble-floored lobby embedded with a black star (hence the name) in front of a…

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Brooklyn al Fresco: The Borough's Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

Visiting New York City during the summer can be a blast. It can also be hot and stressful, especially if you don't venture beyond the most tourist-clogged areas of Manhattan. The…

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Invading Dairyland: The Perfect 3-Day Wisconsin Cheese-a-Palooza Tour

Wisconsin loves dairy so much that there, wearing foam cheddar wedge-shaped hats is considered "normal behavior." But Wisconsinites have a good reason to boast: Theirs is the…

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Best Places to Propose in New York City

In New York City , you don’t need to hire a flash mob to make sure your proposal lands. The city abounds with ultraromantic spots, perfect for nabbing that lifetime commitment. Here…

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How to See Chile When You Have Less Than a Week

How much does the average person know about Chile ? Culinary enthusiasts will smack their lips while describing Chilean sea bass and Colchagua Valley wines. History buffs may describe…

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14 Top Girlfriend Getaways

Gather up those college roommates or far-flung female family members for a long-overdue girlfriend getaway of pampering and togetherness. From renting a farmhouse in Tuscany to taking…

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This Year is A Great Year for Memphis. Our Frommer's Guide Writer Explains

When we come out with a new guidebook at Frommer’s, we tap the best local journalists to write it. One such pro is Ashley Brantley, a native of Nashville who grew up in Memphis (and…

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Los Angeles without a Car: 9 Superb Attractions

Los Angeles has changed. Nearly 90 miles of light rail and subway now connect the diverse neighborhoods of the City of Angels, freeing locals and visitors alike from bumper-to-bumper…

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Cool Columbus: What to Do in the Midwest's Hippest City

“Don’t call it a hidden gem,” one resident of Columbus, Ohio , warned us when she found out we were poking around town for this story. She shouldn’t have worried—not because the city…

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McEmbassy? Every Austrian McDonald’s Now Offering Travel Help for Americans

Thanks to a unique and, for those concerned about commerce meddling in government, somewhat unsettling partnership between McDonald's Austria and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, all 194 of…

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Learn About NYC's LGBTQ History—and Drink Beer!—on This New Walking Tour

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion of June 1969, when gay and transgender bargoers resisted a police raid on the Stonewall Inn of New York City's…

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You're Eating Where?! The World's Weirdest Restaurants

Some restaurants take the idea of unique table settings to a whole other level, setting their tables in treetops, on the ocean floor, and everywhere in between—caves, cliffs, igloos,…

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Travel Podcasts: Food Worth Traveling For

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC-770AM in New York and our…

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Kid-Friendly Ninja Museum Opens at Historic Japanese Castle

A new museum in Japan shines a light on the shadowy history of ninjas, and, via kid-friendly interactive exhibits, gives visitors a chance to hone their own ninja skills. Opening April…

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The Most Eye-Popping Art Nouveau Cafes in Paris

There are scores of attractive restaurants in Paris , a city that values beauty more than most others, but few places to eat can outrank the beauty of the Art Nouveau cafes created…