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Active Pursuits in Portugal
Fishing -- The northern section of Portugal receives abundant rainfall and contains rugged hills and some of the best-stocked streams in Iberia. Most noteworthy are the Rio Minho, the…
Side Trips in Beziers
The Agde Triangle An ancient market town, a seaside fishing port, and the world's largest nudist colony -- these three distinctly different entities make up the towns of Agde, Le Grau…
Exploring the Area in Provence and the Riviera
Mont Ventoux: King of the Mountains The formidable summit of Mont Ventoux can be visible all over the valleys of the Rhône, Durance, and Luberon. Its 1,912m (6,273ft) peak makes it the…
Active Pursuits in Provence and the Riviera
Adventure Trips Bicycling -- Numerous companies in the U.S. and the U.K. run cycling tours in France. California-based Backroads (www.backroads.com) organizes tours of Provence and…
Active Pursuits in Aitutaki
Boating You can rent kayaks at Samade on the Beach (tel. 31-526), on the lagoon north of the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, for NZ$10 (US$8/£4) per hour to NZ$20 (US$16/£8) per day.…
Active Pursuits in South Pacific
The South Pacific islands are a dream if you're an active traveler, and especially if you're into diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating, and other watersports. You can also play golf…
What's New in Southeast Asia
Much of what's so fascinating to travelers in Southeast Asia is the ephemeral: that friendly shopkeeper who invites you to sample something new, a hole-in-the-wall antiques store, a…
In Depth in Sweden
Roughly the size of California, Sweden has some 280,000 sq. km (108,109 sq. miles) of landmass, bordering Finland to its northeast and Norway to its west. As the northern end creeps…
Active Pursuits in Sweden
Biking -- Much of Sweden is flat, which makes it ideal for cycling tours. Bicycles can be rented all over the country, and country hotels sometimes make them available free of charge.…
Special-Interest Vacations in Switzerland
Here we've assembled a roundup of sports highlights -- some of the very best ways to get outdoors and enjoy Switzerland's magnificent scenery. Most activities can be enjoyed…
Active Pursuits in North Carolina
North Carolina presents an incredible array of landscapes and recreational offerings. The beaches are outstanding, and they're never as crowded as those on South Carolina's Grand…
A Nature Guide in US National Parks
Canyon Country Besides the plants and animals mentioned here, you might see North American elk, mountain lion, and bobcat. Coyote -- These wild dogs are midway in size between wolves…
Active Pursuits in St George
In addition to the outdoor opportunities that Snow Canyon State Park offers, great hiking, biking, and fishing can be enjoyed in the Dixie National Forest and on nearby lands…
Active Pursuits in Dixie and the Southwest Corner
This is Utah's playground, a year-round mecca for hikers, mountain bikers, golfers, boaters, anglers, and anybody else who just wants to get outdoors. Among the top spots for…
Active Pursuits in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Biking -- A number of mountain-biking trails provide splendid views of the recreation area's scenery, especially in the Utah section. Bikes are permitted in most of Flaming Gorge and…
Active Pursuits in Provo
One of the top spots for fishing, boating, and swimming in this area is Utah Lake State Park, 4400 W. Center St. (tel. 801/375-0731; www.stateparks.utah.gov), Utah's largest freshwater…
Active Pursuits in Sundance Resort and Institute
Skiing Sundance Sundance is known for its quiet, intimate setting and lack of lift lines. It offers runs for all levels -- some quite challenging -- including several delightfully long…
Active Pursuits in Park City
Cross-Country Skiing -- White Pine Nordic Center (tel. 435/649-6249; www.whitepinetouring.com), operates Park City's cross-country ski center, with more than 20km of groomed trails on…
Side Trips in Park City
The southern Wasatch Front isn't just about skiing. The wonderful lakes and parks near Park City are still some of Utah's best-kept secrets, but they're getting more and more popular…
Active Pursuits in Paradise Island
Visitors interested in more than lazing on the beach have only to ask hotel staff to make the necessary arrangements. Guests at Atlantis, for example, have access to a surprising…
Active Pursuits in New Providence
One of the great sports centers of the world, New Providence and the islands that surround it are marvelous places for swimming, sunning, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating,…
In Depth in Grand Bahama
Fabulous beaches and relatively affordable prices continue to make Grand Bahama Island a year-round destination. Weather also enhances its continued popularity. Even though the island…
Active Pursuits in Grand Bahama
Biking A guided bike trip is an ideal way to see parts of Grand Bahama that most visitors miss. You'll start at Barbary Beach and pedal a mountain bike along the southern coast…
Active Pursuits in New York State
Perhaps because New York City is -- despite the giant green oasis of Central Park -- the ultimate in asphalt adventure, New York State doesn't quite get its due as an outdoors…
Active Pursuits in Lake Tahoe
Ballooning See the lake and mountains from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above, with Lake Tahoe Balloons (tel. 800/872-9294 or 530/544-1221; www.laketahoeballoons.com) in South Lake Tahoe. A…