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Guide Article / Northern Cayes and Atolls

Exploring the Area in Northern Cayes and Atolls

Two Small Cayes on the Way -- Between Belize City and the popular tourist destinations of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye lie scores of small islands and cayes. Of these, two are of…

Guide Article / Ambergris Caye

Active Pursuits in Ambergris Caye

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling So why do people bother to come here if there is no beach and you can't go swimming right off the shore? They come for the spectacular coral reef,…

Guide Article / Placencia

Active Pursuits in Placencia

You just can't help slowing down and relaxing in Placencia. Sit back, sip a seaweed shake, and forget your cares. Nobody ever seems to get up early (except maybe the fishermen), and…

Guide Article / Guatemala

What's New in Guatemala

Planning Your Trip On January 1, 2008, Guatemala began adhering to the Hague Adoption Convention, hoping to curtail corruption in the adoption process and reduce the number of abducted…

Guide Article / Southern Alberta

Regions in Brief in Southern Alberta

Medicine Hat & Cypress Hills Provincial Park Medicine Hat, 291km (180 miles) southeast of Calgary, is at the center of Alberta's vast natural-gas fields. (Rudyard Kipling famously…

Guide Article / Puerto San Jose

Active Pursuits in Puerto San Jose

The beach here is rather unappealing. In fact, the beach is separated from the town by a broad canal. Small boats will take you across the canal throughout the day for around Q5…

Guide Article / Morocco

Organized Tours in Morocco

Because many travelers have limited time and resources, organized adventure-travel packages, arranged by tour operators abroad or in Morocco, are a popular and time-efficient way to…

Guide Article / Kananaskis Country

Active Pursuits in Kananaskis Country

It's the excellent access to outdoor activities that makes Canmore and the Kananaskis such a prime destination. For the outdoors-minded, from its offices in Kananaskis Village and in…

Guide Article / Guangzhou

Side Trips in Guangzhou

The Leaning Towers of KaipingThough cleverly photo-shopped images everywhere may lead you to believe otherwise, none of the diaolou (watch-towers) in the Kaiping region 137km (85…

Guide Article / Suva

Walking Tours in Suva

Walking Tour: SuvaStart: The TriangleFinish: Government HouseTime: 2 1/2 hoursBest Time: Early morning or late afternoonWorst Time: Midday, or Saturday afternoon and Sunday,…

Guide Article / Muskoka Lakes

Active Pursuits in Muskoka Lakes

The Rocky Road for Golfers -- Muskoka attracts golfers by the droves. Many of the region's resorts offer pro-designed courses, created by the likes of Nick Faldo, Mike Weir, and Mark…

Guide Article / Talbot County

Active Pursuits in Talbot County

Hunting Season Maryland's Eastern Shore has long been considered the finest duck- and goose-hunting region on the Atlantic Flyway, with hundreds of thousands of migratory game birds…

Guide Article / North Cascades National Park

Hikes in North Cascades National Park

Day hikes do not require a hiking permit; however, a Northwest Forest Pass for vehicle parking may be required. Those going into the backcountry overnight must obtain a free permit at…

Guide Article / North Cascades National Park

Exploring the Area in North Cascades National Park

The road into the park is a beautiful drive along the banks of the Skagit River, past the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Your last connection with civilization, and the last…

Guide Article / Lassen Volcanic National Park

Hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Most visitors drive through in a day or two, see the hydrothermal hot spots, and move on. That leaves 150 miles of trails and expanses of backcountry to the few who take the time to…

Guide Article / Downeast Coast

Experiences in Downeast Coast

The best way to see this area—the only way, really—is to simply drive along U.S. Route 1 and a few associated back roads and shortcuts north from Ellsworth all the way to the Canadian…

Guide Article / Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Side Trips

One-Stop Adventure ShopHacienda Guachipelín offers up a range of adventure tour options, including horseback riding, whitewater tubing, ziplining, canyoning, rappelling, hot springs,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Glacier National Park

Hiking in Glacier National Park

With more than 700 miles of maintained trails, the park is best explored by hiking. Because most of these trails are rather short, you might also wish to check out "Exploring the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Downeast Coast

Cutler

13 miles SE of East Machias via Rte. 191The coastal scenery northeast of Cutler, known as the Bold Coast, makes for an impressive drive or hike.Bold Coast Charter Company (tel.…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Nashville

Fast Facts in Nashville

Area Codes -- The telephone area code in Nashville is 615. Automobile Organizations -- Motor clubs will supply maps, suggested routes, guidebooks, accident and bail-bond insurance, and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Nashville

History in Nashville

THE EARLIEST DAYS — Long before Europeans set foot in Middle Tennessee, Native Americans populated the rolling hills, dense forests, and grasslands. Herds of deer and buffalo made the…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Vienna

Fast Facts in Vienna

American Express -- In Vienna the office is at Kärntnerstrasse 21-23 (tel. 01/5124004), near Stock-im-Eisenplatz. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to noon.Area Codes…

Guide Article / In Depth in Fiji

The People in Fiji

Early European explorers were astounded to find the far-flung South Pacific islands inhabited by peoples who apparently had been there for thousands of years. How had these people --…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Colorado

Hiking in Colorado

Colorado is literally crisscrossed with hiking trails and dotted with mountains begging to be climbed. Rocky Mountain National Park's trails are especially beautiful, but they can be…

Guide Article / In Depth in New England

Dateline in New England

1000-15 Viking explorers land in Canada, and may or may not have sailed southward to New England. Evidence is spotty. 1497 John Cabot, seeking to establish trade for England, reaches…