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Active Pursuits in Lake Chelan
Fishing Fishing is one of the top recreational activities at Lake Chelan, and in this deep lake's clear waters, you'll find chinook and kokanee salmon, lake (mackinaw) trout, rainbow…
Active Pursuits in Leavenworth
If your interests tend more toward hiking than to Hummel figurines, you'll find plenty to do around Leavenworth. The town is on the valley floor at the confluence of the Wenatchee…
Active Pursuits in Villa La Angostura
Biking -- Free Bikes, at Las Fucsias and Los Notros (tel. 02944/495047; www.freebikes.com.ar), has a large selection of rental bikes for $3 (£2) per hour, $11 (£7.45) up to 6 hours,…
Active Pursuits in El Oriente, Ecuador
Calling All Ironmen & Ironwomen -- Each year, El Oriente hosts El Desafío de la Selva (The Jungle Challenge). This 5-day event is based on similar endurance races, often called…
Active Pursuits in Moosehead Lake
Boating Open daily, Northwoods Outfitters on Main Street in Greenville (tel. 866/223-1380 or 207/695-3288; www.maineoutfitter.com) can help plan a trip up the lake or into the woods…
Side Trips in Guayaquil
Playas: The Closest Beach to GuayaquilOn weekends and holidays, Guayaquileños (Guayaquil natives) flock to the beach at Playas General Villamil, known as simply Playas. Located 97km…
In Depth in Galapagos Islands
Not Your Typical Passenger: Charles Darwin & the Galápagos Islands -- Charles Darwin was only 22 years old when he set sail on an around-the-world cruise aboard the HMS Beagle in…
Active Pursuits in Isla de Margarita
In addition to the activities mentioned below, jet skis and WaveRunners are available at many beaches and resorts around the island, as are parasail flights.Amusement Parks -- Parque…
Active Pursuits in Los Roques National Park
In addition to the activities discussed below, you should be able to find a Windsurfer, Hobie Cat, or kayak to rent for a few hours or for the day. Ask at your hotel or around…
Regions in Brief in The Shetland Islands
LerwickThe capital of the Shetlands since the 17th century, Lerwick, on the eastern coast of Mainland, is sheltered by the little offshore island of Bressay. In the 19th century, it…
Regions in Brief in The Orkney Islands
KirkwallKirkwall, established by Norse invaders on the island called Mainland, has been the capital of the Orkney Islands for at least 900 years. Formerly known as Kirkjuvagr…
Regions in Brief in Mull
CraignureEven passengers who arrive with a car might want to take a 20-minute excursion on the Mull Railway, Old Pier Station, Craignure (tel. 01680/812-494; www.mullrail.co.uk), the…
Regions in Brief in Coll and Tyree
CollLying in the seemingly timeless world of the Celtic west, the island of Coll, with a population of some 130 hearty souls, is rich in history. Distances from one place to another…
Regions in Brief in Isle of Skye
KyleakinThe seaport community of Kyleakin is the site of the old ferry terminal where the boats from the Scottish mainland used to arrive before Skye became linked by a bridge. Many…
Regions in Brief in Caithness
WickThe famous old herring port of Wick, on the eastern coastline of Caithness, 462km (287 miles) northwest of Edinburgh and 203km (126 miles) northwest of Inverness, is a popular…
Side Trips in Inverness
Muir of OrdThis small town, 16km (10 miles) west of Inverness, makes a good touring center for a history-rich part of Scotland. If you stay at the hotel recommended below, you can…
Regions in Brief in Speyside
KeithKeith, 18km (11 miles) northwest of Huntly, grew because of its strategic location, where the main road and rail routes between Inverness and Aberdeen cross the River Isla. It…
Organized Tours in Iquitos
The mighty Amazon reaches widths of about 4km (2 1/2 miles) beyond Iquitos, and the river basin contains 2,000 species of fish (among them, everyone's favorite, piranhas); 4,000…
Regions in Brief in East Neuk
PittenweemIf you're at Pittenweem Monday through Saturday morning, try to get caught up in the action at the fish auction held under a large shed. The actual time depends on the…
Side Trips in Marmaris
Day Trips by Boat Lining the wharves of most medium- to large-size towns are private captains touting day trips through neighboring waters. A typical excursion tools along the…
Active Pursuits in Dalyan and Kaunos
Dalyan's accessibility, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to the mountains, waterways, and sea make it a good base for activity-filled day excursions. Kaunos Tours (tel. 0252/284-2816;…
Regions in Brief in Kintyre Peninsula
One of Scotland's Great Walks -- The newest long-distance walk in Scotland, the Kintyre Way opened in 2006. It stretches for 142km (89 miles), beginning at Tarbert in the north end of…
Side Trips in Miyazaki
Aya This is my kind of theme park! Called Shusen no Mori (Spirits Forest), 1800-19 Oaza Minamimata (tel. 0985/77-2222), and located in the town of Aya, it bills itself as a "Fine…
Side Trips in Hua Hin and Cha-Am
Phetchaburi Phetchaburi, one of the country's oldest towns, possibly dates from the same period as Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi, though it is believed to have been first settled during…
Side Trips in Surat Thani
Khao Sok National Park One of the largest unspoiled areas of rainforest in the south, Khao Sok is known for its stunning scenery, caves, and exotic wildlife. The park is a convenient…