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Driving Tours in Worms
A Driving Tour of the German Wine Road Germany's oldest designated tourist route, the Deutsche Weinstrasse, runs south for 80km (50 miles) from Bockenheim, a small town 14km (8 1/2…
Suggested Itineraries in Salvador
If You Have 1 DayIf 1 day is all you've got, you better get moving! Exploring the historic center of Pelourinho is a must. You could spend hours here admiring the colorful colonial…
Active Pursuits in Lima
Beaches—Although Lima is perched on the Pacific coast, Río de Janeiro it’s not. Still, several beaches in Miraflores and Barranco are frequented by locals, especially surfers, in the…
Side Trips in Lima
A short drive out of Lima feels like entering a new dimension. Scenic river valleys dotted with small farming communities add a touch of green to the central coast, while to the south,…
Side Trips in Urubamba and Yucay
Salineras De Maras ★★ 10km (6 miles) NW of Urubamba Near Urubamba (in the mountains above the Sacred Valley between Urubamba and Chinchero) is the amazing sight of the Salineras de…
Suggested Itineraries in Machu Picchu
Day-by-Day: The Classic 4-Day Inca Trail Trek The following is typical of the group-organized 4-day/3-night schedule along the Inca Trail. Day 1—Trekkers arrive from Cusco, either by…
Regions in Brief in Puno and Lake Titicaca
Uros Floating Islands (Las Islas Flotantes) 5km (3 miles) N of Puno As improbable as it sounds, the Uros Indians of Lake Titicaca live on floating "islands" made by hand from totora…
Side Trips in Arequipa
Easy day trips from Arequipa include jaunts to the relaxed small towns of Paucarpata and Sabandía, in the beautiful countryside surrounding the city. But the excursions of primary…
Side Trips in Huaraz
Most folks who make it to Huaraz are understandably eager to get out into the countryside and up into the mountains. The point of a visit to Huaraz is really to explore some of the…
Side Trips in Canakkale
Bozcaada 55km (34 miles) off the west coast of Geyikli Harbor; 50km (31 miles) southwest of Çanakkale Off the northwestern coast of the Çanakkale peninsula are two idyllic island…
Active Pursuits in Cesme Peninsula
Surf, Sun & Sporting Fun Day boats lining Çesme's harbor tout excursions in the Aegean for swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing. A day usually includes stops at Donkey Island…
Side Trips in Bodrum
Bodrum is perfectly situated for 1-day trips to Ephesus (usually Wed and Sat), Pamukkale (Mon and Fri), Dalyan/Kaunos (Thurs and Sun) and Miletus/Priene/Didyma (daily). The trips are…
Side Trips in Antalya
The "Monster" at Olympos One of the highlights of a visit to the Antalya coast is the Chimaera, near the ancient city of Olympos and modern-day beachfront Çirali. It's a good idea to…
Spectator Sports in Fukuoka
Take Me Out to the BallgameIf you're in town March through September, consider seeing the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks baseball team play one of its 70-some home games in Fukuoka Yahoo!…
Side Trips in Miyazaki
Aya This is my kind of theme park! Called Shusen no Mori (Spirits Forest), 1800-19 Oaza Minamimata (tel. 0985/77-2222), and located in the town of Aya, it bills itself as a "Fine…
Side Trips in Nagasaki
Huis Ten BoschIf you're ready for some R & R from your travels in Japan but have only 1 day to spare, perhaps Huis Ten Bosch, in Sasebo (tel. 0956/27-0001;…
Walking Tours in Sapporo
One of the first things you should do in Sapporo is walk around. Starting from Sapporo Station (which contains a chic shopping and restaurant complex) take the road leading directly…
Active Pursuits in Hvar
Watersports & Excursions Away from the glamorous bars and restaurants of Hvar Town, the island of Hvar offers some fantastic back-to-nature experiences. Along the coast, a host of…
Walking Tours in Dubrovnik
Walking Tour: Dubrovnik’s StradunStart: Brsalje Square outside the Pile Gate, the west entrance to Old Town. Finish: St. Blaise Church/Luža Square. Time: Anywhere from 30 minutes to 3…
Exploring Ko Samet
Had Sai Kaew (Diamond Beach) is on the island's northeastern corner. It's the island's biggest and busiest strip of white sand lined with sun worshipers, jet-skis, open-air…
In Depth in French Polynesia
One of my editors once commented that I mention several bars and nightclubs in Papeete, French Polynesia's busy capital city, but not on Bora Bora, Moorea, and elsewhere. "Isn't there…
What's New in French Polynesia
Tahiti and French Polynesia continue to develop at a rapid pace, with more resorts and restaurants being added and renovated. Here's a recap of the major changes since the first…
Best Hotels in Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen is a busy regional convention center with many rooms available, from international chains to no-frills budget accommodations. For a truly memorable stay, book one of the…
Active Pursuits in Tongatapu
Island Excursions You will have a much wider choice of watersports activities on Vava'u. Here they are concentrated in the huge lagoon on Tongatapu's north shore, especially at resorts…
Active Pursuits in Vava'u
Boat ToursThe absolute best thing to do in Vava'u is to take a boat tour out on the fabulous fjords for a day of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring of the caves and uninhabited…