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Side Trips in Seminyak
A Day in DenpasarDenpasar, the capital of Bali since 1960, was once an important trading center and the home of the rajahs of Badung before the colonial era. You'll likely pass…
Walking Tours in Stone Town
Note that you can start anywhere on this circular route, depending on where you are staying, but for ease of reference, we start off at:1. Forodhani GardensLocated on the seafront…
Regions in Brief in Derby
Buxton: A Lovely Base for Exploring the Park277km (172 miles) NW of London; 61km (38 miles) NW of Derby; 40km (25 miles) SE of ManchesterOne of the loveliest towns in Britain,…
Active Pursuits in Gili Trawangan
Boating -- Most villas can hire you a glass-bottom boat or will recommend a man to call. Otherwise, it's easy to arrange this through various outlets on the island. The boat people…
Side Trips in Okinawa
Kume Island94km (58 miles) W of Okinawa IslandI first visited Kume Island (Kumejima) in the mid-1980s, when it was still considered rather remote, but I have to say that with the…
Regions in Brief in Gujarat
Kutch/ Kuchchh/ KachchhBounded on its north and east by marshy salt flats and desert scrub known as the Greater and Little Ranns, and on the southwest by the Gulf of Kutch and the…
Side Trips in Moab to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
These attractions are located North and West of the parks. Green River Travelers heading north to Salt Lake City or west toward Nevada will undoubtedly pass through the village of…
In Depth in Southwest China
A Brief History of the Guizhou Minority PopulationsUntil the late 18th century most of southwestern Guizhou's inhabitants were non-Chinese, primarily Miao, ethnic groups. As in many…
Active Pursuits in Wellfleet
Bicycling The end (to date) of the 25-mile (and growing) Cape Cod Rail Trail (tel. 508/896-3491; www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ccrt.htm), Wellfleet is also among its more desirable…
Active Pursuits in Fort-de-France
If it's a beach you're looking for, take the ferry to Pointe du Bout. The island's only golf course is in Les Trois-Ilets, also discussed in the next section. Hiking -- Inexpensive…
Side Trips in Long Island
Ragged Island & Jumento Cays This, the most remote territory recommended in this guide, might come under the classification of "faraway places with strange-sounding names." The…
In Depth in San Salvador and Rum Cay
The Columbus Mystery In 1492, a small group of peaceful Lucayan natives (Arawaks) were going about their business on a little island they called Guanahani, where they and their…
Side Trips in Avignon
Vaison-la-Romaine50km (31 miles) NE of AvignonPart medieval village, part Roman ruins, and all crowned by a 13th-century castle, Vaison-la-Romaine sits in the fertile northern reaches…
Active Pursuits in Western Maryland
Western Maryland's gently rolling mountains are part of the Appalachians, with Backbone Mountain (elevation 3,360 ft.) marking the eastern Continental Divide. Outdoors enthusiasts can…
Active Pursuits in Galway
Bicycling To rent a bike, contact Richard Walsh Cycles, Headford Road, Woodquay (091/565710). Fishing Set beside the River Corrib, Galway City and nearby Connemara are popular fishing…
Side Trips in Galway
Galway Suburbs On the main road south (N18) of Galway you’ll pass two unremarkable small fishing villages, Clarenbridge and Kilcolgan. If you’re here at the end of September, however,…
Active Pursuits in Lewes
Cape Henlopen State Park (tel. 302/645-8983; www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen), with its 3,143 acres bordered on one side by the Atlantic and on another by Delaware Bay, offers…
Active Pursuits in Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island
Biking The flatland along Route 1 in Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island is ideal for bicycling; however, caution is advised during peak traffic season in July and August. Bethany also…
Active Pursuits in Talbot County
Hunting Season Maryland's Eastern Shore has long been considered the finest duck- and goose-hunting region on the Atlantic Flyway, with hundreds of thousands of migratory game birds…
Active Pursuits in Antietam National Battlefield
Biking & Hiking -- The wide-open fields of Antietam Battlefield beckon both hikers and bikers with 9 miles of paved roads good for bicycling. Some 10 miles of hiking trails,…
Active Pursuits in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Remember to wear sturdy shoes, so you can make the short but moderately strenuous climb farther up the stone stairs, past the lovely St. Peter's Church, to Jefferson Rock. At this…
Active Pursuits in Brisbane
Abseiling The Kangaroo Point cliffs just south of the Story Bridge are a breeze for first-time abseilers (rappellers) -- or so they say. The Riverlife Adventure Centre (tel. 07/3891…
Active Pursuits in Sandwich
Bicycling -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (tel. 508/759-5991 for hotline with weather, tides, and current info) maintains a flat, 14-mile loop along the Cape Cod Canal, equally…
Active Pursuits in Giglio
Beaches Giglio has only four main beaches; consequently, in high season, don't expect to have much peace, quiet, or room on the sand for your arsenal of magazines and sun products. In…
Active Pursuits in Southern Loop
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving -- Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is Baja's most vibrant marine sanctuary, and the northernmost living coral reef in the Americas. All the dive companies…