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Active Pursuits in Jacksonville
Hitting the Beach in Jacksonville You can fish, swim, snorkel, sail, sunbathe, or stroll on the sand dunes -- at least from March to November, as winter can get downright chilly here.…
Active Pursuits in Dinard
Most visitors come to Dinard for the beach. It’s a 10-minute walk from the town’s historic core to the Pointe du Moulinet and encircles most of the old town with its haunting…
What's New in France
France held its spot as the number-one tourist destination in the world this past year, with more than 79 million foreign visitors reported in 2008. Travelers are intrigued by France's…
Active Pursuits in Apalachicola
Beaches, Parks & Wildlife Refuges in and Around ApalachicolaSome experts consider the 9 miles of beaches in the Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park (tel.…
Driving Tours in County Clare
From Shannon Airport to Ennis The 24km (15-mile) road from Shannon Airport to Ennis, a well-signposted section of the main Limerick-Galway road (N18), is a much-traveled route with the…
Suggested Itineraries in Edinburgh
Few travelers have unlimited time, and so some suggested itineraries for 3-day and weeklong visits to Edinburgh may be helpful. These ideas will also help you to plan your time if you…
Spectator Sports in Portland OR
Moda Center is home court for the Portland Trail Blazers, a stage for superstar concerts, and the main focal point of Portland’s Rose Quarter. In addition to the Moda Center, this…
Side Trips in Portland OR
Day Trips from PortlandWhy do you think everyone loves Portland so much? Of course it’s the city itself, but it’s also because of what’s just outside the city. Some of the most…
What's New in Washington State
I live in the Northwest and spend much of every year scouring Washington state in search of what's new and noteworthy: great new hotels and restaurants waiting to be discovered; new…
Getting to Know in Budapest
It never occurred to me when living in Modesto, California that someday, I would live in Budapest, Hungary or, even more incredible, be a writer for Frommer's having the opportunity to…
Regions in Brief in Pontine Islands
Mention "Pontine Islands" anywhere outside Italy, and you're likely to draw blank stares. The treasures of this archipelago -- inhabited Ponza and Ventotene plus the islands of…
Regions in Brief in Tuscan Archipelago
Remarkably lovely Elba is Italy's third largest island -- though only a pea in comparison to Sicily and Sardinia, which outrank it handily. Its name may be internationally synonymous…
In Depth in Rome
Rome, according to legend, was built on seven hills. These hills rise from the marshy lowlands of the Campagna and are mostly on the left bank of the Tiber River. They include the…
Side Trips in Crisfield
An Excursion to Smith Island Isolated, quiet, friendly Smith Island is set apart from the rest of the Eastern Shore. No bridge connects it to the mainland; residents rely on boats to…
Side Trips in Chestertown
A Side Trip to Rock Hall This sleepy little fishing village was once a major crossroads: In Colonial times, travelers had to stop here on their way to Philadelphia. George Washington,…
Spectator Sports in Wilmington, DE
Baseball The Wilmington Blue Rocks (tel. 302/888-BLUE [2583]; www.bluerocks.com), a Class A Kansas City farm team who finished in first place in their division in 2009, play at the…
Side Trips in Genoa
Two seaside retreats within the city limits are Boccadasse and, a little farther out, Nervi, both to the east of the city center and easily reached by public transportation. Take bus…
Side Trips in Jilin City
Wild China: Yanbian Koreans first fled across the border to Yanbian, a seldom-visited area of greener-than-green hills and fertile fields nestled in the northeastern corner of Jilin…
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…
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…
Side Trips in Marsala
Mozia 2km (1.2 miles) W of Marsala, 15 km (9.3 miles) SW of Trapani. For lovers of ancient art, Mozia is a delight. Located on the tiny island of San Pantaleo - one of the small…
Active Pursuits in Hawaii
If all you want is a fabulous beach and a perfectly mixed mai tai, then Hawaii has what you're looking for. But the islands' wealth of natural wonders is equally hard to resist; the…
Side Trips in Changsha
Nan Yue Heng Shan Hunan Province, 137km (85 miles) S of Changsha "Those who mix medicines, who are avoiding political turmoil, or who seek quietude in order to practice the Way, have…
Side Trips in Wuxi
A Side Trip To Yixing Located 60km (37 miles) southwest of Wuxi on the western shores of Tai Hu, Yixing is famous for its "Yixing ware" pottery, specifically small teapots and…
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…