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In Depth in Zeeland
Living Traditions -- As you explore Zeeland, keep an eye out for the local costume: a long, simple black dress with a blue pinafore, still worn on occasion in Walcheren and…
Driving Tours in Carretera Austral
Driving the Carretera AustralAlthough it is possible to reach most destinations in this region by ferry, bus, or plane, road improvements and an expansion of services mean an…
Active Pursuits in Coyhaique
Tour operators plan day trips, multiday trips, and full expeditions to areas as far as the Southern Ice Field. Adventure Expeditions Patagonia, Riquelme 372 (tel. 67/219894;…
Side Trips in Puerto Natales
Excursions near Puerto NatalesCueva de Milodon -- In 1896, explorer Hermann Eberhard found a scrap of hairy skin and a few bones in a large cave near his property north of Puerto…
Side Trips in Ushuaia
One of the most intriguing destinations around Ushuaia is the Estancia Harberton, the first ranch founded in Tierra del Fuego. Now run as a museum, it affords a fascinating glimpse…
Organized Tours in Ushuaia
One of the better agencies in town, All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo, Juana Fadul 60 (tel. 2901/433622; www.allpatagonia.com), is the local American Express travel representative. It…
Active Pursuits in Grand Cayman
The irresistible combination of almost-guaranteed sunshine, one of the world's most beautiful beaches, and the Caribbean's best scuba diving and snorkeling has permanently anchored…
Driving Tours in Grand Cayman
Since getting around Grand Cayman can be difficult, even if you have a car, many visitors opt for an organized tour. These tours are especially helpful if you want to see more than…
Active Pursuits in Narvik
The Narvik tourist office has a wealth of information about outdoor activities in the city's hinterlands.One of the great golf courses in north Norway is the Narvik Golfklubb at…
Active Pursuits in Dominica
Beaches If you really want a great beach, you should choose another island. Dominica has some of the worst beaches in the Caribbean; most are rocky and have gray-black volcanic sand.…
Active Pursuits in Guadeloupe
Deep-Sea FishingBlue marlin, wahoo (known locally as thazar), and yellowfin tuna can be fished throughout the year; the season for dorado (mahimahi) is limited to November to May.…
Side Trips in Trondheim
Unlike Oslo or Bergen, Trondheim isn't surrounded by a lot of "must-see" satellite attractions. But all true Norwegians, or Norwegian-Americans, head for Stiklestad.Stiklestad Lying…
Active Pursuits in Geilo
Geilo is both a summer and a winter destination, although its claim to fame is as a skiing resort, the main season lasting from January to March. If you plan on doing a lot of skiing,…
Active Pursuits in Akanko
BoatingFor Japanese visitors, one of the most popular activities in Akanko Onsen is a boat cruise of Lake Akan, which provides a close-up view of the mountains, islands, and…
Active Pursuits in Laos
For those who enjoy the pleasures of nature and the outdoors, Laos is a place to really stretch yourself in the most pristine and interesting of surroundings. For cycling, Laos is…
Regions in Brief in Lombok
West LombokWest Lombok is the most developed area of the island for tourism. Just as in Bali, tourists in Lombok generally do not stay in the cities and instead head straight for the…
Side Trips in Moscow
Venturing outside Moscow demonstrates how deeply the capital differs from the rest of the sprawling country it represents. Beyond the clogged beltway that marks the city limits, the…
Active Pursuits in South Africa's Big Game Country
Principal among the activities on offer within the game reserves are game drives; these safaris typically last 3 to 4 hours and take place in the early morning and evening. If you are…
Exploring the Area in Kruger National Park
SANParks officials make no bones about the fact that their main concern is wildlife; Homo sapiens are a necessary nuisance. Although an effort is made to service visitors' needs, such…
Suggested Itineraries in Escarpment and Panorama Route
DullstroomMany travelers compare a visit to Dullstroom with a stint in the Scottish Highlands; the promise of landing a 6- to 7-pounder in the well-stocked dams and streams of the…
Driving Tours in Western Cape
Route 62: The Best Road Trip in South AfricaTo reach the Garden Route from Cape Town, it's worth considering an alternative route, highly recommended for its empty roads, spectacular…
Regions in Brief in The Whale Coast
After some 20 dusty, corrugated kilometers (12 miles) on dirt roads, soon after Gansbaai, the shark-cage diving capital, you will reach a minute speck on the map called…
Active Pursuits in KwaZulu-Natal
Bird-WatchingThree of South Africa's best bird-watching destinations -- St Lucia/iSimangaliso, and the Mkhuze and Ndumo reserves -- are located here. The ever popular Zululand…
Side Trips in Milwaukee
One hour north of Milwaukee is the planned garden community of Kohler, its centerpiece the luxurious American Club, Highland Drive (tel. 800/344-2838; www.destinationkohler.com). Built…
Side Trips in Cuenca, Ecuador
Hualambari Tours (tel. 07/2830-037; www.hualambari.com), TerraDiversa (tel. 07/2823-782; www.terradiversa.com), and Metropolitan Touring (tel. 07/2837-000;…