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Guide Article / Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches

Active Pursuits in Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches

BikingWith its flat terrain and shady streets, Rehoboth is ideal for bicycling. Bikes are allowed on the boardwalk between 5 and 10am from May 15 to September 15, and anytime…

Guide Article / Assateague Island National Seashore

Active Pursuits in Assateague Island National Seashore

Unlike any other ocean beaches in the area, campfires are allowed in the national park. They must be built below the high-tide mark. It's easiest to bring your own wood -- sometimes…

Guide Article / Cortina d'Ampezzo

Active Pursuits in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Exploring Peaks Skiers and nonskiers alike will enjoy the eye-popping scenery on a trip up the surrounding mountainsides on the funicular systems that leave right from town. The most…

Guide Article / Harbin

Side Trips in Harbin

Wu Da Lianchi Heilong Jiang Province, 340km (210 miles) NW of Harbin Wu Da Lianchi (Five Linked Lakes) is an utterly strange health retreat wedged between the Greater and Lesser…

Guide Article / Aosta

Side Trips in Aosta

Castello Di Fenis (Castle Of Fenis) Built by the Challants, viscounts of Aosta throughout much of the Middle Ages, this castle (tel. 0165-764-263), near the town of Fenis, is the most…

Guide Article / Shijiazhuang

Walking Tours in Shijiazhuang

The Pagodas Of Zhengding Getting There: Take minibus no. 201 from the enclosure between Zhan Qian Jie and the railway station; it drops you at Zhengding bus station for ¥3. Ignore…

Guide Article / Positano

Active Pursuits in Positano

Beaches & Boating Positano is blessed with four delightful beaches besides the central Spiaggia Grande by the marina: Fornillo (linked by boat service from the marina) to the west…

Guide Article / Capri

Active Pursuits in Capri

Capri's marvelous waters afford great swimming, which you can easily do from one of the small but picturesque local beaches. Most are organized by paying beach clubs (stabilimenti…

Guide Article / Troyes

Side Trips in Troyes

Essoyes 60km (37 miles) SE of Troyes This small village on the border with Burgundy is on the map thanks to its artistic connections: Essoyes was the birthplace of Aline Charigot who…

Guide Article / Lexington KY

In Depth in Lexington KY

Kentucky Celebrates Lincoln's Bicentennial: 1809-2009If you're a history or Civil War buff, you're probably already aware of the major anniversary celebrations taking place in…

Guide Article / Northern Thailand

Exploring the Area in Northern Thailand

The Mae Hong Son Loop The Mae Hong Son Loop covers over 600km (373 miles) and sweeps around almost 2,000 bends as it heads through the rugged hills northwest of Chiang Mai to the…

Guide Article / Padua

Side Trips in Padua

The Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) are at the center of a small but renowned wine industry located southwest of Padua. You can pick up a Strada dei Vini wine route map from the tourist…

Guide Article / Ischia

Active Pursuits in Ischia

Ischia's shoreline alternates between rugged cliffs and stretches of sand, to the delight of sunbathers and swimmers. The island's beautiful beaches are all the more special because…

Guide Article / Sorrento

Active Pursuits in Sorrento

Most visitors come to Sorrento for the cultural activities, but those in the know also take advantage of the many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. You'll soon realize though…

Guide Article / Naples

Organized Tours in Naples

CitySightseeing Napoli (tel. 081-5517279; www.napoli.city-sightseeing.it) offers hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus tours of the city. Buses depart from Piazza Municipio/Parco Castello…

Guide Article / Vermont

Active Pursuits in Vermont

Northern New England is a superb destination for those who don't consider it a vacation unless it takes place far, far away from buildings and cars. Hiking, canoeing, and skiing are…

Guide Article / Vermont

Regions in Brief in Vermont

The Green Mountains -- Extending the entire length of Vermont, a bony spine stretching from Massachusetts to Canada, this chain of forested hills and (mostly) low mountains allows for…

Guide Article / Ayutthaya

Side Trips in Ayutthaya

Bang Pa - InOnly 61km (38 miles) north of Bangkok, this delightful royal palace (admission 100B; 8am–4pm, last admission 3:15pm) is usually combined with Ayutthaya in most 1-day tours…

Guide Article / Patzcuaro

Side Trips in Patzcuaro

El Estribo: A Scenic OverlookFor a good view of the town and the lake, head for the lookout at El Estribo, on the hill 3km (1 3/4 miles) west of town. Driving from the main square on…

Guide Article / Oaxaca City

Side Trips in Oaxaca City

The countryside around Oaxaca is dotted with small archaeological sites and villages, and the most important are easy to reach. The landmark ruins in the region are Monte Albán (30…

Guide Article / Creel

Side Trips in Creel

Close by are several canyons, waterfalls, a lake, hot springs, Tarahumara villages and cave dwellings, and an old Jesuit mission. Ten kilometers (6 1/4 miles) north of town is an…

Guide Article / Ensenada

Active Pursuits in Ensenada

Ensenada is home to a thriving adventure subculture: Off-road racers, climbers, surfers, kayakers, and more flock to Ensenada in search of their adrenaline fix. Fishing -- Ensenada,…

Guide Article / Tennessee

Side Trips in Tennessee

GatlinburgJust 7 miles south of Pigeon Forge on U.S. 321 is Gatlinburg, which borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information, contact the Department of Tourism…

Guide Article / Virginia

Active Pursuits in Virginia

Although Virginia is best known for its multitude of historic sites, it's also home to a host of outdoor activities. In this section, I give you an overview of what I consider the best…

Guide Article / Laurentian Mountains

Active Pursuits in Laurentian Mountains

Biker's Paradise: The 4,000km Route Verte Québec is bike crazy, and it's got the goods to justify it. In summer 2007, the province officially inaugurated the new Route Verte (Green…