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In Depth in Marquesas Islands
Known in French as Isles Marquises and in the local dialects as Te Henua Enata and Te Henua Enana (literally, Land of Men), the Marquesas Islands are a 350km-long (214-mile) chain…
Active Pursuits in Palm Springs
The Coachella Valley Desert is a sunny playground, and what follows is but a sampling of outdoor pastimes for visitors. Tip: The abundant sunshine and dry air that are so appealing can…
Active Pursuits in Isla Colon
Scuba Diving & SnorkelingScuba diving and snorkeling are among the most popular activities in Bocas del Toro, owing to well-preserved displays of hard and soft coral, mangrove…
Regions in Brief in Northern Dutch Provinces
A Heritage Trail -- The engaging Aldfaers Erf (Forefathers' Heritage) Route passes through a trail of restored antique buildings -- a grocery, schoolhouse, bakery (which serves Frisian…
Active Pursuits in Santa Barbara
Biking & Surrey Cycling A relatively flat, palm-lined 2-mile coastal pathway, perfect for biking, runs along the beach. More adventurous riders can pedal through town (where…
Side Trips in Veliko Tarnovo
With the exception the Madara Horseman and Zheravna, which can be seen en route to Varna or on a day trip from Ruse, most of the following can be combined into 1 day trip (though…
Side Trips in Varna
NessebarA rocky "island" connected to the mainland by a short isthmus, Nessebar boasts the finest collection of 19th-century timber homes on the coast, as well as the largest…
Active Pursuits in Mazurian Lake District
Sailing The beauty of sailing in the Mazurian Lake District is that the interconnecting waterways allow you the freedom to waltz from one lake to another. In summer, however, it gets…
Active Pursuits in Zilina
Malá Fatra National Park -- Though they lack the natural drama of the High Tatras to the east, the Malá Fatra highlands feel more rustic and relaxed. The pristine park is one of the…
Active Pursuits in The High Tatras
A Good WalkAlthough the High Tatras attract many serious hikers, there are trails for walkers of all abilities, and some of the most beautiful walks require only an intermediate…
Active Pursuits in Barbados
Golf Open to all is the Tom Fazio 18-hole championship golf course of Sandy Lane Hotel, St. James (tel. 246/444-2000), on the west coast. Greens fees for 18 holes are $235 for…
In Depth in Rio San Juan
The Rama tribe lived here before the Spanish arrived, and some remain in Indio-Maíz reserve and on a small island in Bluefields Bay. From 16th-century Granada, the Europeans sent down…
Regions in Brief in Sierra National Forest and the Central Valley
FresnoThe running joke in California is that Fresno is the "gateway to Bakersfield." For most visitors, Fresno, 185 miles southeast of San Francisco, is just a place to pass through…
Active Pursuits in Mammoth Lakes
At the heart of several wilderness areas, Mammoth Lakes is cut through by the San Joaquin and Owens rivers. Mammoth Mountain overlooks the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area to the west and…
Side Trips in Latacunga
You'll know you've reached San Miguel de Salcedo when you see the large sculpture of one of the locally produced ice-cream sticks, or helados de sabores. These homemade conical treats…
Regions in Brief in Mount Shasta and the Cascades
The Republic of California En route to Mount Shasta from the south, you may want to stop near Red Bluff at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Rd. (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Arcata
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, at the foot of South I Street (tel. 707/826-2359), is a thought-provoking excursion. The 154- acre sanctuary -- which doubles as Arcata's…
Active Pursuits on Santa Catalina Island
Diving, Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking Snorkeling, scuba diving, and sea kayaking are among the main reasons mainlanders head to Catalina. Catalina Island's naturally clean water and…
Side Trips in Puerto Madryn
Península ValdésMost visitors to the peninsula come for the day on guided excursions, aboard small nine-passenger vans. There is enough here, however, to keep you busy for 3 or 4…
Side Trips in Putre
Aymara & Colonial VillagesEven little Putre dwarfs the tiny villages of the area, but these, too, deserve a visit. They are also very much off the beaten track. In fact, much of…
Side Trips in Siete Lagos
Lican Ray This tiny resort town hugs the shore of Lago Calafquén, offering toasty beaches made of black volcanic sand and a forested peninsula for a leisurely drive or stroll. The lake…
Organized Tours in Chile's Wine Country
Touring the Wine Country & The Rural Heartland Be sure to pick up Turiscom's excellent English-language Guía de Vinos wine guide series sold at bookstores and wine shops (also sold…
Walking Tours in Kinsale
Effectively a miniscule suburb across the harbor from Kinsale, the village of Scilly—yes, pronounced “silly”—clings to a strong sense of its own identity. Its unusual name is thought…
Active Pursuits in Connemara
Bicycling Bicycles can be rented year-round from Mannion Cycles, Bridge Street, Clifden, County Galway (095/21160). The rate for a regular touring bike in high season starts at around…
Active Pursuits in County Wicklow and County Carlow
Cycling -- To hire a mountain bike, go to Wicklow Adventures, Hidden Valley Holiday Park, in Rathdrum (www.wicklowadventures.ie; 086/727-2872). Rentals are €15 per day, including…