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Active Pursuits in Placencia
You just can't help slowing down and relaxing in Placencia. Sit back, sip a seaweed shake, and forget your cares. Nobody ever seems to get up early (except maybe the fishermen), and…
Suggested Itineraries in Guatemala
From the natural beauty of Lake Atitlán and the country's colorful markets to the perfectly preserved architecture of Tikal and the thundering drums and dances of the Garífuna people,…
Exploring the Area in Wisconsin
MadisonFor a small city, Madison has a lot of flair. Credit the presence of 41,000 university students, or perhaps the city's designation as Wisconsin's state capitol, or maybe its…
Regions in Brief in Northeastern Highlands Loop
Ba Be Lake and Cho Ra Town270km (168 miles) north of HanoiAbout a 6-hour ride past the Hanoi airport north on Route 3, and north of Thai Nguyen, you'll pass through some areas of…
Active Pursuits in Con Dao Archipelago
DivingRainbow Divers (tel. 09/0557-7671; www.divevietnam.com), with an office on the main street right next to the Con Dao Museum, is a franchise of the same popular dive operator in…
In Depth in Mekong Delta
King Rice -- Space isn't wasted in the densely populated Mekong Delta -- any empty plot is used for farming, mostly of lowland "wet rice," which is grown in flooded paddies separated…
Active Pursuits in County Mayo
Fishing The waters of the River Moy and loughs Carrowmore, Conn, and Cullin are renowned fishing destinations, particularly for salmon and trout. To arrange a day’s fishing, contact…
In Depth in Croatia
“The Mediterranean As It Once Was,” “Europe’s Summer Home,” “Ethnic Battlefield,” “War-Torn Nation.” Croatia has been labeled all these things, but which identity is correct, and is…
Side Trips in Rovinj
Vrsar (Orsera) & Environs Vrsar is a beautiful fishing village just north of the mouth of the Limska Draga Fjord, 10km (6 1/4 miles) south of Porec and 25km (16 miles) north of…
Side Trips in Zadar
Zadar is truly the center of activity for northern Dalmatia and also a point of departure for many other destinations. The medieval city of Nin is just a short drive north of Zadar. It…
Organized Tours in Killarney
If you’re not confident in hiring a car and driving yourself around County Kerry’s tourist-clogged roads, plenty of companies will take you to see the major sights on organized bus…
Driving Tours in Lincoln and North Woodstock
The Kancamagus Highway -- sometimes called "the Kanc" by locals -- is among the White Mountains' most spectacular drives. Officially designated a National Scenic Byway by the U.S.…
Active Pursuits in Netanya
Beaches & Watersports The main attraction in Netanya is, of course, the lovely beach, and you'll have perfect beach weather here more than 75% of the year. Elevators now take you…
Side Trips in The Dead Sea and the Negev
Side Trips to SinaiSinai is a wild, awe-inspiring triangle of land that's mysterious and unforgettable. Its mountains are fringed with beaches and the crystal-clear waters of the Red…
Suggested Itineraries in St. Barts
It's become incredibly easy to get to these islands from North America. A number of major carriers fly direct routes from North American hubs into Dutch St. Maarten's Princess Juliana…
Active Pursuits in Panama City
Soccer never cast its spell over Panama as it has with the rest of Latin America -- here baseball is king, yet stadium crowds and big-league games are not common. Games are mostly by…
Regions in Brief in Archipielago de las Perlas
Isla ContadoraIsla Contadora is one of Panama's most underrated vacation destinations; it's a relatively tiny island with a dozen white-sand beaches including Panama's only nude…
Active Pursuits in Boquete
Hiking & Bird-watching Outfitters/GuidesThe following tour outfitters and local guides offer hiking, bird-watching, and other general excursions to destinations and attractions…
Driving Tours in Southern California Desert
En Route to the Palm Springs Resorts If you're making the drive from Los Angeles via I-10, you'll spend your first hour or so extricating yourself from the L.A. sprawl. But soon…
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…
Side Trips in Antigua, Guatemala
Volcanoes near AntiguaThere are a handful of both dormant and active volcanoes close to Antigua. You can see several of them from almost any vantage point in the city. A couple are…
Side Trips in Huehuetenango
Todos Santos ChuchumatánTodos Santos Chuchumatán is a beautiful and remote mountain town that remains a major Mam Maya center. Todos Santos suffered some serious atrocities during…
Active Pursuits in Puerto San Jose
The beach here is rather unappealing. In fact, the beach is separated from the town by a broad canal. Small boats will take you across the canal throughout the day for around Q5…
Side Trips in Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu serves as an excellent gateway to the following attractions. Alternately, you can visit any of these as a day trip out of Quetzaltenango, or as part of a route connecting…
Side Trips in Sofia
The Village of Koprivshtitsa -- The most popular day trip from Sofia is Rila Monastery but an equally rewarding destination lies 110km (68 miles) east from Sofia: the architectural…