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Active Pursuits in Koh Samui
Scuba & Snorkeling Local dive shops can offer advice on sites around Samui, and, more important, know local prevailing conditions (the open water around Samui can be notoriously…
Active Pursuits in French Polynesia
Although outdoor activities take first place in the islands, you can also spend your time learning a new craft, exploring the reefs as part of a conservation project, and whale- and…
Active Pursuits in Ribe
You can evoke yesteryear by riding a horse-drawn carriage through the cobblestone streets of Ribe. In summer, you can hire a carriage in Torvet, the central market square. The cost is…
Active Pursuits in Bora Bora
Every hotel has some water toys for its guests to use, and hotel activities desks can arrange fishing, diving, and other watersports. You don't have to stay at the Novotel Bora Bora…
Active Pursuits in Huahine
FishingFor lagoon or deep-sea fishing, contact Huahine Marine Transports (tel. 68.84.02; hua.mar.trans@mail.pf), owned by American expatriate Rich Shamel, who has lived on Huahine…
Active Pursuits in Samoa
Most watersports are headquartered at Aggie Grey's Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa near the airport; on the south coast at Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa and Coconuts Beach Club &…
Active Pursuits in Vava'u
Boat ToursThe absolute best thing to do in Vava'u is to take a boat tour out on the fabulous fjords for a day of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring of the caves and uninhabited…
Side Trips in Ronne
From Rønne to NexøFrom Rønne, drive east along the island's modern highway, A38, following the signs toward Nexø. Stop in Nylars (about 5km/3 miles from Rønne), a town that's known…
Active Pursuits in Yellowknife
The town is ringed by hiking trails: some gentle, some pretty rugged. Most convenient for a short hike or a jog is the 9km (5.6-mile) trail around Frame Lake, accessible from the…
Active Pursuits in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Canoeing & Dog SleddingIf you want to see the land as early explorers and Dene did, try exploring the North via these two traditional methods. The following outfitters usually…
Active Pursuits in Whitehorse
Northern Tales (P.O. Box 31178, Whitehorse; tel. 867/667-6054; www.northerntales.ca) offers year-round outdoor adventures. Aurora-watching packages in the winter start at C$125 and run…
Side Trips in Morro de Sao Paulo
Although most people visit Boipeba on a day trip from Morro de São Paulo, the island is worth a longer stay. A half-hour boat trip south of Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba is often…
Side Trips in Fortaleza
233km (145 miles) NW of FortalezaThe pearl on the Ceará coast, Jericoacoara's attraction is partially its isolation. Visitors can only arrive by 4WD, preferably driven by someone who…
Organized Tours in Fernando de Noronha
Tour Operators -- Formerly just a buggy rental company, LocBuggy (tel. 081/3619-1490; www.locbuggy.com.br) is evolving into a full-service tour agency, currently offering a variety of…
Active Pursuits in Fernando de Noronha
Diving Walk into any dive shop throughout Brazil and they'll have a poster of Fernando de Noronha. It's the best place for diving in Brazil, and one of the better spots in the world.…
Active Pursuits in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
You can enjoy the scenery without getting out of your car. From Marion on I-81, take Va. 16 south 16 miles to the country store at Troutdale. Turn right on S.R. 603 and drive 13 miles…
Active Pursuits in Mariazell
Mariazell is a winter vacation center for the whole family. Here you'll find all the components of a modern winter-sports and recreation center: avalanche-controlled grounds for skiers…
Organized Tours in Natal
The best way to access the terrain north and south of Natal is by buggy, but if you'd prefer to travel by more comfortable 4*4, contact Cariri Ecotours (tel. 084/3206-4949;…
Side Trips in Natal
The Natal-to-Fortaleza Buggy AdventureIf you can't get enough of the coast, consider the 800km (500-mile) adventure trip from Natal north along the beach to Fortaleza. On the way…
Active Pursuits in Mayrhofen
For decades, Mayrhofen has drawn summer holiday crowds with its endless opportunities for mountaineering, hang gliding, shooting, tennis, fishing, swimming in a heated outdoor pool,…
Active Pursuits in St. Anton am Arlberg
Skiing & MoreThe snow in this area is perfect for skiers, and the total lack of trees on the slopes makes the situation ideal. The ski fields of St. Anton stretch over some 16…
Active Pursuits in Jekyll Island
If you have a car, take the South Jekyll Loop to survey the scene before concentrating on specifics. Drive south on North Beachview Drive to view some of the island’s 10 miles of…
Active Pursuits in St. Simons Island
St. Simons not only attracts families looking for a beach, but it’s also heaven for golfers. Jet-skiing, charter fishing, scuba diving, and cruising can also be arranged at Morning…
Active Pursuits in Callaway Gardens
Beach Resort -- Robin Lake Beach, on a 65-acre lake, is the largest inland man-made white-sand beach anywhere in the world. It offers a center for children with a large outdoor…
Regions in Brief in Rabun County
Tallulah Falls & GorgeThis land of waterfalls and gorges was a fashionable resort with several upmarket hotels until 1913. But the construction of the Georgia Power Hydroelectric…