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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in South Africa

In 10 Days in South Africa

There's nothing like a good road trip, with the freedom to stop exactly where and when you like. This drive will take you through incredible scenery from the slopes of Table Mountain…

Guide Article / In Depth in South Africa

Cuisine in South Africa

Southern Africa does not have an extensively developed cuisine to call its own, but a few signature dishes, snacks, and sweet treats are worth sampling.The most popular local cuisine…

Guide Article / South Pacific

Best Dining Bets in South Pacific

You won't be stuck eating island-style food cooked in an earth oven, for the islands have some restaurants of remarkably high caliber. Here are a few of my favorites.Nadina Authentic…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Sweden

For Families in Sweden

Sweden offers many kid-friendly attractions. Your biggest concern with having children along here is pacing yourself with enough museum time. Our suggestion is to limit Stockholm to a…

Guide Article / In Depth in Sweden

Food & Drink in Sweden

The fame of the smörgåsbord (smorgasbord) -- a buffet-style feast -- is justly deserved. Using a vast array of dishes -- everything from Baltic herring to smoked reindeer -- the…

Guide Article / North Carolina

Best Dining Bets in North Carolina

Elliotts on Linden (Pinehurst, North Carolina; tel. 910/215-0775): Its fans deem this restaurant the best in North Carolina. Its chef is English-born Mark Elliott, who carefully…

Guide Article / In Depth in North Carolina

Today in North Carolina

The late historian C. Vann Woodward once labeled the New South "the Second Reconstruction." As the millennium deepens, he noted that Yankees were coming South, rural life was…

Guide Article / New York State

Best Hotel Bets in New York State

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, 50 Central Park South (tel. 212/308-9100): The combination of a great location across from Central Park, large well-outfitted rooms, and…

Guide Article / New York State

Best Dining Bets in New York State

Aquavit (New York City; tel. 212/307-7311): The Scandinavian seafood dishes here will frequent your daydreams. The restaurant moved from its intimate town house setting, but the food…

Guide Article / New York State

The Best Family Vacations in New York State

Shelter Island: Hardly the raging party scene that exists in the nearby Hamptons, Shelter Island makes for a quiet family retreat on the eastern end of Long Island. Hike, boat, or just…

Guide Article / New York State

The Most Charming Small Towns in New York State

Greenport: This is the cutest town on Long Island's North Fork. Filled with Colonial buildings, inns, homes, and shops, the town sits right on the protected waters of Peconic Bay.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New York State

In Three Days in New York State

The Hudson River is more than 300 miles long and loaded with historical homes, museums, Victorian hamlets, and outdoor sporting opportunities, so you have a lot to choose from during a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New York State

The Finger Lakes & Western New York in 1 Week in New York State

This itinerary covers a large swath of central and western New York. It begins with the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes, a series of deep, slender bodies of water formed by glaciers…

Guide Article / Iceland

Best Dining Bets in Iceland

Dill (Reykjavík; tel. 552-1522): With elegant tasting menus that explore native products and techniques, Iceland’s first Michelin-starred restaurant has taken modern Icelandic…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Exploring the Coast in Iceland

Technically the Ring Road could be "done" in 3 days, but a week is a sensible minimum. The following whirlwind itinerary circles the country clockwise, with Reykjavík as the start and…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

In One Week in Iceland

A driving tour through south Iceland’s natural wonders—capped off by a journey to the magnificent Westman Islands—is hard to beat. This itinerary is designed for summer. Day 1:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

In Two Weeks in Iceland

With 2 weeks at your disposal, consider this epic driving tour covering the highlights of west and north Iceland, with plenty of opportunities to leave the car behind and experience…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Foodie Iceland

Historically Icelandic food was oriented toward survival rather than pleasure, but that is no longer the case. A 6-day drive along the west coast will bring you in touch with many of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Foodie Iceland

Historically Icelandic food was oriented toward survival rather than pleasure, but that is no longer the case. A 6-day drive along the west coast will bring you in touch with many of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Iceland

Art and Architecture

Art Art plays a significant role in Icelandic culture, with several dozen registered galleries in the Reykjavík area alone. Exhibitions aren’t just limited to galleries; many artists…

Guide Article / In Depth in Iceland

Fire, Ice, and Bonsai Forests

If someone added up every tourist’s wildest dream and designed a country, the result would be Iceland. Iceland is not only spectacularly beautiful, but it's also incredibly diverse,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Iceland

Eating and Drinking in Iceland

Icelandic cuisine is much improved from 20 years ago, when leaden Scandinavian comfort food was the standard. Several imaginative and exciting restaurants are leading the charge in…

Guide Article / Norway

Best Dining Bets in Norway

Bagatelle (Oslo; tel. 22-44-63-97): Owner-chef Eyvind Hellstrøm has made a grand cuisine a great cuisine with his expertise in market-fresh ingredients. He still focuses on seafood,…

Guide Article / Norway

The Best Websites in Norway

Norwegian Tourist Board, www.visitnorway.com: This is the official travel guide to Norway, welcoming you to this far-northern outpost with lots of tips on attractions and special…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Norway

For Families in Norway

Norway is loaded with attractions that the entire family can enjoy. Surveys have shown that if kids have a vote, Oslo and Bergen are their favorite stopovers. From Viking ships to…