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Places in early Frommer's guides that are still around today

Test of Time: Places in the Early Frommer's Guides That Are Still Open Today

By Frommer's Editors

We're not saying we had anything to do with it, but Frommer's recomended these hotels and restaurants in our earliest guide books, and despite a turbulent travel landscape, they have managed to survive a half century.

10 Cringeworthy Recommendations from the Earliest Frommer's Guidebooks

By Frommer's Editors

We dipped into the oldest Frommer's guidebooks and found these recommendations that do NOT stand the test of time. Hey, nobody's perfect.

<div>If you’re a gourmand, Napa is a dream come true. Oodles of specialty food stores, wineries, farms, and culinary institutes are here to pique your senses. There’s a farmers’ market almost every day of the week. Food and wine pairings are endless. And to top it all off, you have your choice of some of the world’s best restaurants, run by some of the world’s best chefs. So loosen your belt—we’re going on a culinary tour of Napa Valley.</div><div> </div><div><em>And for a deeper dive into California wine country, check out Frommer’s Napa and Sonoma day by day.</em></div><div> </div>

California Wine Country for Foodies

By Avital Andrews

California's Napa Valley is an epicurean playground, with endless food-and-wine pairings, daily farmers' markets, and some of the world's best restaurants. Here's how to hit the culinary highlights in a single day.

Cruise Ship Lifeguards, Bangkok's Street Food Ban, and John Wayne's Birthday Party in Iowa: Tuesday's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

Travel news from all over

What to Do in San Francisco If You Don't Have Much Time

By Avital Andrews

A whirlwind itinerary for seeing the best of the City by the Bay—from the depths of Alcatraz to the Top of the Mark—in just one, two, or three days

Trump's Impact on Travel, Royal Caribbean's New Tour Site, and Passover on the Road: Today's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

Travel news from all over

How to Have the Best Day Ever in Jackson, Mississippi

By David Landsel

Headed in this direction? Prepare to be charmed. Here's how to have a perfect first day in this underdog of the Deep South.

St. Croix Goes Back to Its Farm Roots to Appeal to Vacationing Foodies

By Alexis Flippin

The cost of food in the Caribbean can be stratospheric, but St. Croix has something its neighbors don't: plenty of arable acreage. Fresh ingredients are propelling this U.S. Virgin Island as a gourmet culinary destination.

Free Alabama Walking Tours, Summer's Cheapest Airfares, and Diamonds in Arkansas: Today's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

Travel news from all over

Reappraising (And Exploring) Chicago's Underrated South Side

By David Landsel

Everything you know about Chicago's South Side isn't wrong. But it's not the whole story, either.

The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

Travel news from all over

Rock Climbing Cliffs Closed at Zion National Park, U.S. Airports with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

Travel news from all over

The Best Day You'll Ever Spend Without a Car in... Atlanta? (Yes.)

By David Landsel

You won't really see the real Atlanta as long as you're sitting in a car. Come out from your tin shell and you'll soon learn this is actually a pretty cool town.

New Orleans' St. Claude Avenue Is the Next Big Thing in Great Food

By David Landsel

This drag in the Big Easy's Bywater neighborhood has emerged from years in limbo to become the city's most unexpected and rewarding gastronomic draws.

The West Coast's Best Chinatown is in Canada—Eat Your Way Through it For Just a Few Bucks

By David Landsel

It couldn't be easier to get to know Richmond, a once-sleepy suburb of Vancouver that can't seem to stop growing. So why does the town remain a mystery to so many?

New York City: Best Bars with Fireplaces

By Frommer's Staff

After a day of winter sightseeing, warm up at one of these quintessential New York City neighborhood bars with fireplaces and great drinks.

How to tour Chicago's gangster-related tourism sites

Vacations with Capone: Sightseeing Chicago's Gangster Years

By Erica Bray

Even after all these years, there’s still ample opportunity to explore the bullet-riddled mobster legacy of Chicago.

One of North America's Most Exciting Wine Regions is Hiding Out Just South of the Border

By David Landsel

Barely an hour from the border near San Diego and minutes from the busy port city of Ensenada, Baja California's dry and sunny Valle de Guadalupe is one of the most compelling destinations for food and wine in North America right now.

Tucson, Heart of the Southwest: A Photo Tour

With its famous dark skies, giant cacti, alternative vibe, award-winning food, and destination spas, Tucson, Arizona, is riding high.

A 24-Hour Food Tour of Valencia

By Mark Orwoll

The hometown of paella is a gastronomic stalwart of Spain. Our writer eats his way through the city in one whirlwind day.

Businesses that are at least 275 years old

10 Tourist-Friendly Businesses Open 275 Years Or Longer

By Anthony Grant

Experience authentic culture at these shops and restaurants around the world that have been trading for at least 275 years.

The Best Las Vegas Buffets Cover Photo (Desserts)

Endless Eating: The Best Las Vegas Buffets

By Tiffany Lew

No matter what you need—endless crab, an avalanche of fresh desserts, or something for the kids—these are the top Vegas buffets.

A hot air balloon over Napa Valley vineyards.

5 Things You Don't Know About Napa and Sonoma

With more travelers sojourning locally rather than long distance and more and more ambitious chefs and winery owners vying for tourist dollars, there is much ado in Northern California Wine Country these days. From a celebrity winery with a family-friendly swimming pool to a chic dog-friendly hotel DIY wine blending, here are some surprising happenings in Napa and Sonoma valleys.

Crawfish are a major component in Louisiana cuisine.

Lip-Smacking Restaurants Around Louisiana

By Holly Daniels

The food in Louisiana is like no other in the United States—in fact, it's usually better. From down-home diners to temples of gastronomy, here are top showcases for its varied, creative, and delicious cuisine.

Carnival Magic's La Cucina del Capitano.

Cruise Cuisine: Specialty Restaurants Worth the Splurge

Specialty restaurants on cruise ships are tempting alternatives to bland buffets. Don't miss these 10 great-value dining experiences on Royal Caribbean, Princess, Disney, and other cruise lines.