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Driving Tours in Franschhoek
The Franschhoek Wine RouteFrom Stellenbosch, the R310 heads over the scenic Helshoogte Pass, linking it with Franschhoek and Paarl, both of which lie some 30 minutes from the center…
Active Pursuits in Kusadasi
Area Beaches Although Kusadasi built itself up around the idea of a beach resort, it wasn't until 2001 that the city took it upon itself to create an actual waterfront and beach.…
Active Pursuits in Chiclayo
Nearby Beaches: Pimentel & Santa Rosa Pimentel is a beach resort 14km (8 3/4 miles) west of Chiclayo, with a nice enough beach that's very popular in summer and a small fishing…
Side Trips in Pittsburgh
The Laurel Highlands, 60 miles to the southeast, boasts historic sites and a wealth of outdoor activities, all set in some of Pennsylvania's loveliest countryside. The Laurel Highlands…
Side Trips in La Paz, Bolivia
TiwanakuA visit to Tiwanaku will take you back in time to an impressive city built by an extremely technologically advanced pre-Inca society. The Tiwanaku culture is believed to have…
Exploring the Area in Chianti
First stop for wine lovers is the Castello di Verrazzano (tel. 055-854-243 or 055-290-684; www.verrazzano.com), the 12th-century seat of the Verrazzano family; it’s only about 20km (12…
Side Trips in Coimbra
An Excursion to the Roman Town of Conímbriga One of Europe's great Roman archaeological finds, Conímbriga is 16km (10 miles) southwest of Coimbra. If you don't have a car, you can take…
Side Trips in Faro
Some of the most interesting towns in the Algarve surround the capital. Exploring any one takes a half-day.LouléThis market town 15km (9 1/3 miles) north of Faro lies in the heart…
Active Pursuits in Quarteira
Sports are a main attraction here. There are 18-hole golf courses, watersports, tennis courts, a riding center, and yachting. Shops and other tourist facilities, including restaurants…
Side Trips in Interlaken
By making the mountains of the Bernese Oberland accessible by train and cable car, Swiss engineers paved the way for visitors to this popular region to explore some of the most scenic…
Side Trips in Oudtshoorn and the Klein Karoo
Prince AlbertThis is arguably the Cape's most charming Karoo dorpie (little village), with wonderfully preserved Cape frontier architecture; it can be reached as a day trip from…
Suggested Itineraries in Nantucket
Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard The islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are as distinct as two neighboring islands can be. This tour lets you explore both of them in a week.…
Walking Tours in Quanzhou
A Walk Around The Walls of ChongwuA little over 50km (30 miles) from Quanzhou, Chongwu has one of the best-preserved city walls in China. Measuring 2.5km (1 1/2 miles) long and…
Side Trips in Anguilla
A Trip to an Offshore Cay As beautiful as Anguilla's beaches are, there's something about boating off to a desert island that is both exhilarating and liberating. (Cruising along in…
Regions in Brief in Grande-Terre
Port LouisContinuing northwest along the coast from Petit Canal, you come to Port Louis, well known for its beautiful beach, Anse du Souffleur, which lacks facilities. We like it…
Side Trips in Castro
Excursions Beyond CastroFew Chilean towns surpass the entrancing beauty of Dalcahue, Achao, and Curaco de Vélez, the latter two located on the Isla Quinchao. The towns and the…
Side Trips in Villa La Angostura
Driving to ChileVilla la Angostura is the last stop before you head over the Andes and on to Chile via Paso Cardenal Samore, also known as Paso Puyehue. The border itself is 64km (39…
Suggested Itineraries in Quito
Surrounded by towering Andean peaks and volcanoes, Quito is a compact and accessible city with a host of interesting sights, as well as great dining and shopping opportunities. Three…
Side Trips in Quito
The legion of Quito-based tour agencies and just about every hotel desk can arrange any number of tour options, such as trips to Cotopaxi National Park. The most popular day trips out…
Side Trips in Guayaquil
Playas: The Closest Beach to GuayaquilOn weekends and holidays, Guayaquileños (Guayaquil natives) flock to the beach at Playas General Villamil, known as simply Playas. Located 97km…
Side Trips in Caracas
Caracas-based tour companies offer a host of tour options, from guided city tours and adventure activities to longer excursions to destinations such as Los Roques and Angel Falls .…
Active Pursuits in Caracas
Hiking -- The place to go for hiking around Caracas is Parque Nacional El Avila, located on the northern edge of the city and encompassing some 82 hectares (203 acres) of the coastal…
Regions in Brief in Colombia
Colombia is a country with much to offer the adventurous tourist. Whether you want to enjoy the sophisticated city atmosphere of Bogotá or swim in the clear Caribbean waters of San…
Regions in Brief in Lake Winnipesaukee Region
MeredithThe village of Meredith sits at the northwestern facet of the (roughly diamond-shaped) jewel that is Winnipesaukee. There are good views across a nice bay from almost…
Driving Tours in The Northeast Kingdom
Start: HardwickFinish: St. JohnsburyTime: One full dayStart your tour at Hardwick, which is at the intersection of routes 14 and 15, about 23 miles northwest of St. Johnsbury and…