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Active Pursuits in Crisfield
The 515-slip Somers Cove Marina, 715 Broadway (tel. 800/967-3474 or 410/968-0925), is one of the largest marinas in Maryland. It's able to accommodate both sailboats and motor yachts…
Side Trips in Cambridge, MD
A Visit to a Natural Refuge Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, just 12 miles south of Cambridge, gives waterfowl a place to land, provides a safe haven for bald eagles and endangered…
Active Pursuits in Cambridge, MD
Biking The 5-mile wildlife drive is an easy ride on flat, mostly quiet roads. If you plan to bike from Cambridge (about 10 miles) or Vienna (about 15 miles), bring water -- there…
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,…
Active Pursuits in St. Mary's County
Point Lookout State Park At the tip of St. Mary's County, at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, Point Lookout State Park (tel. 301/872-5688) offers visitors a…
Active Pursuits in Solomons and Calvert County
Charter Fishing Fishing is one of Calvert County's biggest draws. And for good reason: The bay waters here are filled seasonally with rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, Spanish…
Active Pursuits in Dover, DE
Silver Lake & Killens Pond State Park Dover's beautiful Silver Lake is the core of a 182-acre recreation area in the heart of the city. Biking, swimming, and picnicking draw most…
Active Pursuits in Wilmington, DE
Golf The rolling hills around Wilmington make for challenging golf. The following courses welcome visitors. The Delcastle Golf Course & Restaurant, 801 McKennan's Church Rd. (tel.…
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…
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…
Regions in Brief in Lake Balaton
Keszthely 187km (117 miles) SW of Budapest Keszthely (pronounced Kest-hay), which sits at the western edge of Lake Balaton, is one of the largest towns on the lake, and is easily…
Active Pursuits in Cilento
The best of the many hiking trails in the park ascend Monte Cervati (1,898m/6,227 ft.), and Monte Alburno (1,742m/5,715 ft.). Monte Alburno is nicknamed Mount Panorama for the sweeping…
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…
Organized Tours in Everglades National Park
Airboat Tours in Everglades National Park Shallow-draft, fan-powered airboats were invented in the Everglades by frog hunters who were tired of poling through the brushes. Airboats cut…
Active Pursuits in Everglades National Park
Biking in Everglades National Park The relatively flat, 38-mile paved Main Park Road is great for biking, not just because there are no hills, but because you are often shaded by a…
Active Pursuits in Biscayne National Park
Canoeing, Paddleboarding and Kayaking in Biscayne National Park Biscayne National Park has excellent paddling, both along the coast and across the open water to nearby mangroves and…
Active Pursuits in Branson
Fisherfolk favor Table Rock Lake for bass and Lake Taneycomo for trout. State Park Marina, on Hwy. 165 inside Table Rock State Park (tel. 417/334-BOAT [334-2628];…
Active Pursuits in Ecuador
Ecuador's varied landscapes, biodiversity, culture, and natural beauty combine to make it a world-class destination for everything from bird-watching to sport fishing, from scuba…
Regions in Brief in Venezuela
Lying between 1° and 12° north latitude and rising from sea level to 5,007m (16,443 ft.), Venezuela has everything from steamy Equatorial jungles to perennially snowcapped mountains.…
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…
Organized Tours in Puerto Escondido
Ecotours & Other Adventurous Explorations An excellent provider of ecologically oriented tour services is Rutas de Aventura, Hotel Santa Fe (tel. 954/582-0170;…
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…
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,…
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."…