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Suggested Itineraries in Nantucket
Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard The islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are as distinct as two neighboring islands can be. This tour lets you explore both of them in a week.…
Active Pursuits
Queenstown offers an astounding number of outdoor tours, sports, and adventure activities, some of which can only be experienced here. What follows is a look at the top purveyors of…
Active Pursuits in Te Anau
The Milford Track & Other Walks Most dedicated trampers consider the famous Milford Track among the finest anywhere in the world. Four days are required to walk the 54km (33 miles)…
Active Pursuits in Dunedin
Beaches New Zealanders don’t often utter the two words "Dunedin" and "beaches" in the same breath, but the truth is, there are at least eight or nine magnificent, unspoiled, white-sand…
Active Pursuits in Invercargill
Beaches Oreti Beach, 9.5km (6 miles) west of Invercargill, out past the airport, is safe for swimming. This broad expanse of sand stretches from Omaui at the southern end right around…
Side Trips in Invercargill
A Side Trip to Bluff If time permits, take a drive to Bluff to find Tiwai Smelter Tours, NZ Aluminium Smelters Ltd. (tel. 03/218-5494). This free tour is much more interesting than you…
Active Pursuits in Stewart Island
Golf -- Don't miss New Zealand's only registered 6-hole golf course at Ringaringa Heights, overlooking Ringaringa Beach. Greens fees are NZ$10 for two people, which may well make it…
Active Pursuits in Nha Trang
BeachesWhat brings everyone to Nha Trang is the big pond out front, better known as the Pacific. The waves are more or less a tumbling beachfront break on the best of days, and sea…
Side Trips in Nha Trang
Jungle BeachBudget tourists rave about Jungle Beach. Run by a Canadian expat, the place is eco-friendly, basic living at beachside. Jungle Beach -- a quiet, rustic homestay -- is…
Active Pursuits in Tobago
Hitting the Beach On Tobago you can still feel like Robinson Crusoe in a solitary sandy cove -- at least until Saturday, when the Trinidadians fly over for a weekend on the…
Active Pursuits in Nevis
Beaches There are several fabulous public beaches on the island as well. The best one -- in fact, one of the best in the Caribbean -- is the reef-protected Pinney's Beach, which has…
Active Pursuits in Anguilla
Although sailing, fishing, and watersports are integral parts of the Anguillan culture, some water-borne playthings are not -- namely jet skis, which are not allowed on the island.…
Regions in Brief in Basse-Terre
Ste-RoseFrom Lamentin, you can drive for 10km (6 1/4 miles) to Ste-Rose, where you'll find several good beaches. On your left, a small road leads in a few minutes to Sofaia, from…
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…
Regions in Brief in Grande-Terre
Port LouisContinuing northwest along the coast from Petit Canal, you come to Port Louis, well known for its beautiful beach, Anse du Souffleur, which lacks facilities. We like it…
Active Pursuits in Grenada
BeachesThe best of Grenada's 45 beaches are in the southwestern part of the island. The granddaddy of them all is Grand Anse Beach, 3km (2 miles) of sugar-white sand fronting a…
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…
Active Pursuits in Little Cayman
Visit Little Cayman for the diving, fishing, and beaches, not for the sightseeing, although there are a few sights to see. Little Cayman has long been popular with birders and anglers,…
Active Pursuits in Cayman Brac
Come to Cayman Brac for spectacular outdoor activities rather than man-made attractions. Scuba divers flock here in droves, and everyone -- from singles to families -- loves the…
Active Pursuits in Pumalin Park
Once the park reopens, you will discover a magic kingdom that you have all to yourself. The fjords that plunge into the sea rival Norway's and are simply magnificent, and the remote,…
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…
Active Pursuits in Grays Harbor
The stretch of coast known as North Beach begins in the vacation and retirement community of Ocean Shores and stretches north for 30 miles to Taholah, on the Quinault Indian…
Active Pursuits in Long Beach Peninsula
Area Activities: Kite Flying, Bird-Watching & ClammingActive vacations are the norm here on the Long Beach Peninsula, with plenty of activities to keep you busy. However, you…
Driving Tours in Long Beach Peninsula
Up the Columbia RiverBetween the Long Beach Peninsula and I-5 at Longview lies one of the state's most enjoyable and little-known scenic drives. Wash. 4 passes through several small…
Active Pursuits in Winthrop
If you're here for the outdoors, then sooner or later you're going to need the Mazama Store, 50 Lost River Rd. (tel. 509/996-2855), a general store for the multi-sport crowd. Not only…