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Active Pursuits in Tubac
The 8-mile de Anza Trail, which passes through forests and grasslands and follows the Santa Cruz River for much of its route, links Tubac with Tumacácori. This trail is part of the…
Active Pursuits in Santa Fe
Set between the granite peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the subtler volcanic Jemez Mountains, and with the Rio Grande flowing through, the Santa Fe area offers outdoor…
Side Trips in Santa Fe
Native American pueblos and ruins, a national monument and national park, Los Alamos (the A-bomb capital of the U.S.), and the scenic and fascinating High Road to Taos are all easy day…
In Depth in Barcelona
Barcelona is dynamic, restlessly creative, constantly changing, always looking beyond Spain—into Europe or even across the Atlantic—for inspiration, yet for centuries it was scantly…
Self-Guided Walking Tours in Seville
Walking Tour: The Old CityStart: At the Giralda by the cathedral.Finish: At the Hospital de los Venerables in the Barrio Santa Cruz.Time: 4 hours, including rapid visits to the…
Active Pursuits in Virgin Islands
There's no rule that says you have to confine yourself to a beach chair within arm's length of the bar while visiting the Virgin Islands (though there's no rule against it, either).…
Active Pursuits in Cozumel
Cozumel’s main tourism attraction has long been its proximity to the Great Maya Reef, the world's second-longest barrier reef. Diving and snorkeling are both excellent from the shore…
Active Pursuits in Cabo San Lucas
Although superb sportfishing is still a draw, there is more to do in Cabo than drop your line and wait for the Big One. World-class scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing are minutes away…
Active Pursuits in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit
Beaches, Activities & Excursions Travel agencies can provide information on what to see and do in Puerto Vallarta and can arrange tours, fishing trips, and other activities. Most…
A Nature Guide in Arizona
Although the very mention of Arizona may cause some people to turn the air-conditioning on full blast, this state is much more than a searing landscape of cacti and mesquite trees.…
Active Pursuits in Arizona
Thanks to the Grand Canyon—the most widely known white-water-rafting spot in the world and also one of the world’s premier backpacking destinations—Arizona is known for active,…
Regions in Brief in Arizona
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun -- This region encompasses the sprawling metropolitan Phoenix area, which covers more than 400 square miles and includes more than 20…
In Depth in California
The more you know about California, the more you're likely to enjoy and appreciate everything the state has to offer. In fact, it's California's incredible diversity and…
Active Pursuits in South Florida
Diving, boating and sailing, camping, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, golfing, tennis -- you name it, South Florida has it. The Florida Sports Foundation, 2390 Kerry Forest Pkwy., Ste.…
Active Pursuits in New Mexico
You may be pleasantly surprised at the range of outdoor fun available in this state. From the dry flatlands of the southern regions to the mountains and forests of the northcentral…
Active Pursuits in North Carolina
North Carolina presents an incredible array of landscapes and recreational offerings. The beaches are outstanding, and they're never as crowded as those on South Carolina's Grand…
A Nature Guide in US National Parks
Canyon Country Besides the plants and animals mentioned here, you might see North American elk, mountain lion, and bobcat. Coyote -- These wild dogs are midway in size between wolves…
Organized Tours in Great River Road
A plantation-house bus tour is a stress-free way to visit the River Road region from New Orleans (someone else deals with planning and transportation), though most of the tours visit…
What's New in Ecuador
Planning Your Trip to EcuadorDue to delays, the new international airport being built on the outskirts of downtown Quito is now slated to open sometime in 2010.All international…
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…
Suggested Itineraries in Venezuela
This itinerary will take you from the turquoise waters and white sands of Venezuela's Caribbean islands to the snowcapped peaks of Los Andes. In between you'll marvel at the amazing…
Walking Tours in Cusco
Organized Tours Pretty much every Cusco travel agency offers half-day city tours that take in the cathedral and other major sights (as little as $15–$20 per person). Agencies also…
Side Trips in Patzcuaro
El Estribo: A Scenic OverlookFor a good view of the town and the lake, head for the lookout at El Estribo, on the hill 3km (1 3/4 miles) west of town. Driving from the main square on…
Active Pursuits in San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos is a hotspot for active adventures, and through competitive and professional local tour operators and outfitters, it's easy to arrange hiking, Hummer off-roading, visits to…
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,…