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Side Trips in Cusco
Many visitors “do” Machu Picchu in a single day, taking a morning train out and a late-afternoon train back to Cusco. For possibly the most impressive creation of humanity you might…
Hikes in Machu Picchu
The Inca TrailAt its most basic, the Inca Trail (Camino del Inca) was a footpath through the Andes leading directly to the gates of Machu Picchu. Contrary to its image as a lone, lost,…
Regions in Brief in Amazon Basin
The Southern Amazon Easily accessible from Cusco, the southern jungle boasts some of Peru's finest and least spoiled Amazon rainforest. The area has been less penetrated by man than…
Active Pursuits in Cordillera Blanca
The Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain chain in the world, is one of South America's most impressive ranges. Its glorious and imposing mountain peaks proclaim their…
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…
Active Pursuits in Okayama
For some rural R & R, head west from Okayama city to the historic Kibiji District, once home to the ancient Kibi kingdom and known today for its huge burial mounds, temples,…
Side Trips in Takamatsu
If you're spending more than a day in Takamatsu, these major attractions are worth the trek.KotohiraIf you have 4 hours to spare, one of the best historical side trips you can take…
Active Pursuits in Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Swimming & Cycling at Lake Tazawa Just 20km (13 miles) in circumference, Lake Tazawa is popular for its small swimming beach a couple minutes' walk from Tazawakokohan bus stop.…
Active Pursuits in Koh Samui
Scuba & Snorkeling Local dive shops can offer advice on sites around Samui, and, more important, know local prevailing conditions (the open water around Samui can be notoriously…
Active Pursuits in French Polynesia
Although outdoor activities take first place in the islands, you can also spend your time learning a new craft, exploring the reefs as part of a conservation project, and whale- and…
Active Pursuits in Rangiroa
Scuba Diving & SnorklingRangiroa is one of the world's top diving destinations, with an extraordinary array of sea life. Hurricanes have damaged the coral here, so come to see…
Suggested Itineraries in Tonga
A Week in TongaI approach the Kingdom of Tonga as two distinct destinations. On the one hand is the flat main island of Tongatapu, with its scruffy capital of Nuku'alofa, several…
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…
Active Pursuits in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Canoeing & Dog SleddingIf you want to see the land as early explorers and Dene did, try exploring the North via these two traditional methods. The following outfitters usually…
Active Pursuits in Whitehorse
Northern Tales (P.O. Box 31178, Whitehorse; tel. 867/667-6054; www.northerntales.ca) offers year-round outdoor adventures. Aurora-watching packages in the winter start at C$125 and run…
Active Pursuits in Morro de Sao Paulo
Marlins, Rua da Prainha s/n (tel. 075/3652-1242), the island's main tour operator, offers a number of trips. The most popular is the 8-hour boat trip around the island with plenty of…
Side Trips in Fortaleza
233km (145 miles) NW of FortalezaThe pearl on the Ceará coast, Jericoacoara's attraction is partially its isolation. Visitors can only arrive by 4WD, preferably driven by someone who…
Side Trips in Klagenfurt
St. Veit An Der GlanThe capital of Carinthia from 1170 until 1518, St. Veit an der Glan was where the dukes of Carinthia held power when the province was an imperial duchy. In the…
Active Pursuits in Mayrhofen
For decades, Mayrhofen has drawn summer holiday crowds with its endless opportunities for mountaineering, hang gliding, shooting, tennis, fishing, swimming in a heated outdoor pool,…
Active Pursuits in Seefeld
The slopes are served by one cable car railway, two cable cars, three chairlifts, and 14 drag lifts. The beginner slopes lie directly in the village center, and the base stations for…
Side Trips
Diving Trips to Isla del CocoThis little island in the middle of the ocean, located some 480km (300 miles) off the Pacific coast, was a prime pirate hideout and refueling station in…
Active Pursuits in Dominical
Exploring the Beaches South of Dominical & Ballena Marine National Park The open ocean waters just in front of town and toward the river mouth are often too rough for swimming.…
Best Side Trips
As a straight shot, it only takes just over two hours to drive from Auckland to Whangārei. But if you’re more about journeys rather than destinations, there are countless spots to stop…