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Guide Article / Walt Disney World

Active Pursuits in Walt Disney World

You will most likely burn more calories than you ever thought possible by simply strolling through the theme parks. Nevertheless, if you want some exercise other than walking the…

Guide Article / Walt Disney World

Suggested Itineraries in Walt Disney World

My suggested itineraries will allow you to cover most of the ground in each park as efficiently as possible. Note, though, that using FASTPASS may require you to double back to a land…

Guide Article / Reims

Active Pursuits in Reims

Whether for hiking or for biking, the Montagne de Reims or Route de Champagne is the best place to experience the beauty of this vineyard-studded region. Montagne de Reims is a…

Guide Article / Universal Studios Florida

What’s a Virtual Line? in Universal Studios Florida

Simple: Some mid-level Universal attractions manage crowds by allowing people to sign up for times for their whole party using the official app. If an attraction has a virtual line…

Guide Article / North Cascades National Park

Hikes in North Cascades National Park

Day hikes do not require a hiking permit; however, a Northwest Forest Pass for vehicle parking may be required. Those going into the backcountry overnight must obtain a free permit at…

Guide Article / Saguaro National Park

Exploring the Backcountry in Saguaro National Park

All the park's backcountry hiking and camping opportunities are in the Rincon Mountain District (the eastern section), which includes the 59,930-acre Rincon Mountain Wilderness.…

Guide Article / Olympic National Park

Hikes in Olympic National Park

The park has a vast number of trails, and they all seem to connect somewhere. Consequently, it's possible to tie several trails together to create your own route. It's also easy to get…

Guide Article / Petrified Forest National Park

Hikes in Petrified Forest National Park

Agate House An enjoyable walk takes you to Agate House, a pueblo that archaeologists believe was briefly occupied around A.D. 1100. (Archaeologists suspect a brief occupation because…

Guide Article / Saguaro National Park

Hikes in Saguaro National Park

Desert hiking can be a killer, literally. Those planning to do any serious hiking at Saguaro National Park are strongly advised to talk with rangers about their plans before setting…

Guide Article / Michigan

Exploring the Area in Michigan

West Michigan BeachesStrung along the entire West Michigan shoreline, from Mackinaw City in the north to the Warren Dunes in the south, is a solid strip of sandy white beaches, the…

Guide Article / Sault Ste. Marie

Side Trips in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie is well situated as a started point for many Canadian excursions, the most popular one perhaps being the Agawa Canyon Tour Train, 129 Bay St. (tel. 800/242-9287,…

Guide Article / The Harwiches

Best Dining Bets

28 Atlantic (New American) The wow factor starts when you enter the dining room at 28 Atlantic to see a 180-degree view of Pleasant Bay through a wall of 8-foot-tall windows.…

Guide Article / Venice

In Depth in Venice

As barbarian hordes washed back and forth across the Alps during the decline of the Roman Empire (starting in the 4th c.), inhabitants of the Veneto flatlands grew tired of being…

Guide Article / Suwalki Lake District

Active Pursuits in Suwalki Lake District

Canoeing & Kayaking The paddling season is from May to September, peaking in July and August. The best time to paddle on the Biebrza River is in late spring. In the summer, the…

Guide Article / Jelenia Gora

Active Pursuits in Jelenia Gora

Biking, hiking, and skiing are the three most popular sporting activities here, but there are lots of other more adventurous pursuits, such as bouldering, mountain climbing, and…

Guide Article / Kazimierz Dolny

Active Pursuits in Kazimierz Dolny

Hiking -- Kazimierz Dolny is a walker's paradise. The tourist information office has put together four comfortable day walks, suitable for families, that leave from the center. One of…

Guide Article / Warsaw

Organized Tours in Warsaw

Guided Tours You can hire guides fluent in almost any language from the tourist information offices. The going rate is about 500 z for 4 hours, with every subsequent hour an additional…

Guide Article / Wieliczka Salt Mine

Active Pursuits in Wieliczka Salt Mine

Walking/Hiking A great walk in the green that will take a good hour at a leisurely pace is simply to stroll the length of the Planty, making a full circle around Kraków's Old Town.…

Guide Article / Zakopane

Active Pursuits in Zakopane

Hiking Zakopane has plenty of hikes for walkers of all abilities and fitness levels. Many of the trails lead off just a short distance from the center of town. The trails are clearly…

Guide Article / Hokitika

Side Trips in Hokitika

Exploring Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve This beautiful nature reserve, centered on one of the South Island's largest lakes, is just 18km (11 miles) from Hokitika. If you don't have time…

Guide Article / Ste-Maxime

Active Pursuits in Ste-Maxime

Bicycling -- A great way to explore Ste-Maxime is on two wheels with some wind in your hair. Consider visiting Rent Bike, 13 rue Magali (tel. 04-94-43-98-07), which rents bikes and…

Guide Article / St-Raphael

Active Pursuits in St-Raphael

Beaches -- Of course, most visitors come to St-Raphaël for its beaches. The best ones (some rock, some sand) are located between the Vieux Port and Santa Lucia. Here you’ll find plenty…

Guide Article / La Napoule-Plage

Driving Tours in La Napoule-Plage

Following La Route NapoleonOn March 1, 1815, having escaped from a Senate-imposed exile on Elba that began in April 1814, Napoleon, accompanied by a small band of followers, landed…

Guide Article / La Mosquitia

Regions in Brief in La Mosquitia

BatallaWhile it has always played second fiddle to nearby Palacios on the other side of Bacalar Lagoon, safety concerns and lack of tour opportunities there have finally given this…

Guide Article / Zagreb

Side Trips in Zagreb

Most visitors to Croatia know something about its sophisticated capital, Zagreb, and the country’s stunning Adriatic coastal scenery, but they know little about what lies beyond. There…