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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…
Active Pursuits in Verbier
Skiing tops the list of attractions. The area offers 306km (190 miles) of ski runs, serviced by 47 lifts. Téléverbier, a company founded in 1950, oversees one of the biggest conveyance…
Active Pursuits in Murren
In Town -- There are miles of downhill runs in the area. Mürren, one of the finest ski resorts of Switzerland, provides access to the Schilthorn at 2,923m (9,587 ft.), the start of a…
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 Wanganui
Exploring Whanganui River & Whanganui National Park The Whanganui River has its origins high on Mount Tongariro. There the river is a mere alpine stream, but it gathers water from…
Organized Tours in Invercargill
If you haven't already explored the Catlins area, join the Catlins Coaster (tel. 03/477-9083; www.travelheadfirst.com/catlins-coaster), which offers a full-day Catlins tour, exploring…
Side Trips in Pointe des Chateaux
A Stop in Le MouleTo go back to Pointe-à-Pitre from Pointe des Châteaux, you can use an alternative route, the N5 from St-François. After a 14km (8 3/4-mile) drive, you'll reach the…
Active Pursuits in Bonaire
Birding Bonaire is home to over 200 bird species, including endemic lora parrots, pelicans, frigate birds, and one of the world's only breeding colonies of Caribbean flamingos. Bonaire…
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…
Driving Tours in Mount Baker
Wash. 20, the North Cascades Scenic Highway, is a bit slow in sharing its beauties. Though it runs along the Skagit River on the west side of the Cascades, not until the Ross Lake area…
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…
Active Pursuits in Banos
Baños is a popular and, in many ways, perfect destination for those looking to participate in outdoor adventure pursuits, especially extreme sports such as white-water rafting, bridge…
Active Pursuits in Moosehead Lake
Boating Open daily, Northwoods Outfitters on Main Street in Greenville (tel. 866/223-1380 or 207/695-3288; www.maineoutfitter.com) can help plan a trip up the lake or into the woods…
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…
Organized Tours in Galapagos Islands
Hundreds of companies offer trips through the Galápagos, and trying to sift through all the tourist brochures is daunting. First and foremost, let me warn you that you tend to get what…
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 .…
Side Trips in Isla de Margarita
Perhaps the most popular excursions from Margarita are to either Los Roques or Canaima and Angel Falls. By far the most established company making trips to both destinations is Aerotuy…
Active Pursuits in Isla de Margarita
In addition to the activities mentioned below, jet skis and WaveRunners are available at many beaches and resorts around the island, as are parasail flights.Amusement Parks -- Parque…
Side Trips in Merida, Venezuela
Mérida is surrounded by picturesque mountain towns and villages. These can be visited in a rental car or as part of guided tours. Most have quaint little posadas for overnight stays,…
Active Pursuits in Merida, Venezuela
Scores of tour agencies and adventure tour companies are in and around Mérida, with the greatest congregation around the Plaza Las Heroínas. The competition is cutthroat and you can…
In Depth in Antarctica
A Brief History -- The history of exploration and the discovery of the Antarctic continent are littered with claims, counter claims, tall tales, intrigue, and suffering. Captain James…
In Depth in Colombia
El Conflicto Armado: Who's Fighting Whom Although security conditions have improved dramatically in the last decade, Colombia can still be an unpredictable place, with flare-ups…
Active Pursuits in Waterville Valley
Impressive mountain peaks tower above Waterville Valley, making it a great area for hiking and mountain biking. As always, your best source of information is the Appalachian Mountain…
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…
Active Pursuits in Wilmington, VT
Mountain Biking -- Mount Snow was among the first resorts to foresee the widespread appeal of mountain biking, and the region remains one of the leading destinations for those whose…