Food and Drink

View of Pienza and Surrounding Countryside Hills in Tuscany

How to See the Best of Tuscany—Beyond Florence—in One Week

By Stephen Brewer & Donald Strachan, Photo Editing Margaret Daly

Florence may be a must-see Italian gem, but the hill towns of Tuscany, rich in culture and history, promise equally unforgettable Italian experiences. Explore these Tuscan treasures one Piazza at a time with this thrilling week-long itinerary that includes museum touring, wine tasting, and of course, window shopping through mazes of medieval cobblestone streets.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade turkey and pilgrims

Where to Go for Thanksgiving This Year

By Ashley DuBois

When the traditional Thanksgiving at home feels too routine—and this year you aren't feeling like spending forever cooking a turkey—we've found the perfect escapes for that long weekend. Some are cheap, some perfect for large gatherings, and some are just the ultimate Turkey Day destinations.

What to Do in Fort Lauderdale (That Isn't the Beach)

By Jason Cochran

When you're passing through South Florida for the cruise port or on a vacation, there's a lot more to do in Fort Lauderdale besides the beach.

American food road trips are a growing trend.

10 Great American Food Trail Road Trips

By Amber Nolan

Chart a road trip through the bounty of the United States. These 10 delicious food vacation trails wind through the regions producing the best of America's flavors, including wine, bourbon, cheese, barbecue, and ice cream.

Experiencing the Very Best of San Diego

By Maribeth Mellin

Are there many other American cities as fun to visit as San Diego? We don't think so. With its beachy setting, its powerful history, and its thriving arts and culinary scene, San Diego offers some potent lures to the vacationer.

Twins in a diner in San Francisco, California

The 21 Top Ways To Enjoy San Francisco

By Erika Lenkert

San Francisco is a town that has to be experienced to be believed. From its straight up and down topography to its wonderfully varied (and often delightfully unusal populace) it is a city like no other. Here are our 21 favorite ways to get the most our of a visit to the City by the Bay.

See The Best Of California In Two Weeks

By Mark Hiss and Garth Mueller

Our authors' whirlwind tour of the Golden State's golden sights. Buckle your seatbelt!

Airports are becoming fun places to hang out

These 11 Airports Give You a Reason to Miss Your Flight

By Anthony Grant

If you have to be delayed or endure a layover, all airports are not created equally. These are the best international airports to spend a few hours before you next flight takes off.

What to see in San Antonio, Texas, if you have 3 days or less

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

By Janis Turk

San Antonio is one of the most fascinating cities in the United States, with a quaint Old World sensibility that’s vaguely Spanish, decidedly Mexican, and truly Texan. Here's what you must see—and what you should eat—on a visit.

Lively nighttime street scene around Dublin's famous Temple Bar

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

By Christi Daugherty and Jack Jewers

A whirlwind itinerary for fitting the best of Dublin into one, two, or three days

In Los Angeles, Party on Pan Am Airways Like It's 1973

By Jason Cochran

The Pan Am Experience is a lavish airplane-set dinner party that serves to remind you how sumptuous the high life was nearly a half century ago.

20 Surprising Reasons Buffalo Is Worth Visiting

By Jason Cochran

Wealth and power built Buffalo. Now that the city in New York State has redefined itself on new terms, should you still bypass it, too?

A vineyard in Sonoma County, California, in summer

Where to Find Romance in Sonoma Wine Country

By Avital Andrews

The vineyards, byways, tasting rooms, and restaurants best suited for lovebirds in California's Sonoma County

24-Hour Tokyo: A Round-the-Clock Touring Plan

By Charlotte B. Hu

Tokyo is alive every minute of the day or night. Use our hour-by-hour guide to experience its many personalities.

Eat Like a Local: The Best Cheap Food in Honolulu, Oahu

By Jason Cochran

Waikiki is full of crummy tourist food and chain restaurants, but if you know where to go, you can eat like the locals do—fresh ahi tuna, decadent one-of-a-kind pastries, and heaping portions of the famous Hawaiian "plate lunch" are all within easy reach of the beach.

10 of America's Best Summer Food Festivals

By Elizabeth Bacharach

There's no better way to spend the longer sunshine-filled days than visiting one of the United States' many summer food festivals.

Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: Presents Mostly Under $100

By Jason Cochran

No matter your budget, we've got the travel gift for you—everything will make your trips smarter, cheaper, easier, or more fun.

joey chestnut eating alongside sonya thomas at the buffalo wing competition

10 Extreme Eating Contests Across the United States

By Ashley DuBois

The next time you travel, check out the professional eaters at festivals and restaurants across the USA. From Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island to The Acme Oyster Eating World Championship in New Orleans, these exhilarating contests are best witnessed live in action.