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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…
Suggested Itineraries in Thailand
Thailand has something for everyone; it's a great place to explore, learn, or connect with a decidedly rewarding local culture. In this laid-back country, though, planned itineraries…
In Depth in Prague
It's been 20 years since the 1989 Velvet Revolution that overthrew the Communist government in power, and for Prague and the Czech Republic it's been quite a ride. Practically…
Active Pursuits in Puerto Escondido
Beaches Playa Principal, where small boats are available for fishing and tour services, and Playa Marineros, adjacent to the town center on a deep bay, are the best swimming beaches.…
Active Pursuits in Puerto Angel
The golden sands and peaceful village life of Puerto Angel and the nearby towns are all the reasons you'll need to visit. Playa Principal, the main beach, lies between the Mexican navy…
Side Trips in Papantla
The Ruins of Zempoala Headed north on Hwy. 180 toward Papantla, you'll pass by the village of Antigua, 22km (14 miles) north of the port of Veracruz. It's not very well known today,…
Active Pursuits in Isla Mujeres
Beaches & Swimming Playa Norte, which extends around the northern tip of the island, is perhaps the world's best municipal beach -- a gorgeous swath of fine white sand and calm,…
Getting Around in Playa del Carmen
Playa has two bus stations. Buses from Cancún and places along the coast, such as Tulum, arrive at the Riviera bus station at the corner of Juárez and Quinta Avenida, by the town…
Regions in Brief in Xcaret to Xel-Ha
Xcaret: Tribute to the Yucatán A billboard in distant Guadalajara's airport reads in Spanish, "And when visiting Xcaret, don't forget to enjoy the pleasures of the Riviera Maya, too."…
Regions in Brief in Majahual, Xcalak and the Chinchorro Reef
Mahahual The cruise ship pier (north of the road entering town) has given Mahahual a split personality. The port has grown into a tourist zone with a beach club, shopping mall, and…
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…
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…
Active Pursuits in Mulege
Mulegé has long been a favorite destination for adventurous travelers looking for a place to relax and enjoy the diversity of nature. Divers, sportfishermen, kayakers, history buffs,…
Regions in Brief in Pioneer Valley
HolyokeOnce an important paper-manufacturing center, Holyoke has suffered a long economic slide since World War II and is nearly all rough edges today, with abandoned factories and a…
Regions in Brief in The Berkshires
SheffieldThe first settlement of any size encountered when approaching from Connecticut on Route 7, Sheffield occupies a flood plain beside the Housatonic River, 11 miles south of…
Regions in Brief in San Juan Islands
Shaw IslandShaw Island is the least developed of the four San Juan Islands served by regular ferries. The island is home to a few hundred tranquillity-loving residents who like the…
Regions in Brief in Laurentian Mountains
St-Sauveur Only 60km (37 miles) north of Montréal, the village of St-Sauveur (pop. 9,625) can easily be a day trip. The area is flush with outlet malls and the carloads of shoppers…
Regions in Brief in Monteregie and Cantons-de-l'Est
Granby About an hour out of Montréal, north of Autoroute 10 at exit 68, this largely unassuming city (pop. 60,617) offers a few fun activities for children. First is the Zoo de Granby,…
Side Trips in Tijuana
Tecate: A Better Border Tecate is just 45km (30 miles) east of Tijuana and San Diego, but it's a world away from Tijuana's urban sprawl. This provincial border town is Baja's oldest,…
Where to Stay and Eat in the Piedmont Wine Country
As well as a few decent urban hotels, the Barolo region is the land of the agriturismo, with options to stay on wine estates in the hills of Langhe. You can find properties on…
Regions in Brief in Lake Como
Como ★★ Como’s tiny centro storico is dominated by the flamboyant Duomo ★★ (Piazza Duomo; www.cattedraledicomo.it; (tel) 031-331-2275), which combines Gothic and Renaissance…
Exploring the Area in Yosemite National Park
California's Sierra Nevada imposes rugged features on a state that many associate with sandy beaches and palm trees. It's a mountain range of great beauty hidden amid harsh wilderness,…
Regions in Brief in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Most people come to Yosemite to see this giant study in shadow and light. In spring, after the winter snow begins melting in the high country, waterfalls encircle…
Suggested Itineraries in Nova Scotia
Lights Out: The Best Of Nova Scotia In 1 Week This tour takes in lighthouses, quaint villages, a surprisingly vibrant city, and dramatic headlands plunging to the ocean. Begin in…
Active Pursuits in Fredericton
Fredericton’s trail system for walkers and bikers includes 120km (75 miles) of trails. The centerpiece is undeniably the South Riverfront a 5km (3-mile) path that follows the river…