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Side Trips in North Lombok
Climbing Rinjani: Lombok's Sacred VolcanoLocated on the north of the island, Gunung Rinjani soars 3,726m (12,224 ft.) above sea level and is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia.…
Side Trips in Okinawa
Kume Island94km (58 miles) W of Okinawa IslandI first visited Kume Island (Kumejima) in the mid-1980s, when it was still considered rather remote, but I have to say that with the…
Side Trips in Moab to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
These attractions are located North and West of the parks. Green River Travelers heading north to Salt Lake City or west toward Nevada will undoubtedly pass through the village of…
Active Pursuits in Aosta
Most visitors to the Valle d’Aosta come here for the outdoor activities rather than to sightsee; the region has some of Italy’s best hiking trails. In summer climbers, cyclists, and…
Active Pursuits in Wellfleet
Bicycling The end (to date) of the 25-mile (and growing) Cape Cod Rail Trail (tel. 508/896-3491; www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ccrt.htm), Wellfleet is also among its more desirable…
Active Pursuits in Kuta, Bali
Bowling & Snooker Paradiso Bowling & Billiard Center (tel. 0361/758882), on Jalan Kartika Plaza, has an 18-lane bowling alley and a spacious billiard center with 38 snooker…
Regions in Brief in The South Loop
Anses-d'Arlets The scenery is beautiful here. Brightly painted fishing boats known as gommiers draw up on the white-sand beach, and the nets are spread out to dry in the sun. Children…
Getting to Know in Vieques
Long the best-kept secret of local travelers and a few in-the-know visitors, largely from the East Coast, Puerto Rico's island municipalities Vieques and Culebra are finally getting…
Active Pursuits in Rincon
Surfing & Other Outdoor Pursuits There are 8 miles (13km) of beachfront in Rincón, and each little spot seems to have its own name: Las Maria's, Indicator, Domes, the Point,…
Side Trips in Mayaguez
Mona Island: The galápagos of Puerto Rico Off Mayagüez, the unique Isla Mona teems with giant iguanas, three species of endangered sea turtles, red-footed boobies, and countless other…
Side Trips in Fajardo
South of Fajardo is Ceiba, the site of the former Roosevelt Roads Navy base, and the seaside fishing town of Naguabo. Once dominated by the Navy presence, which set sail in 2004, the…
Active Pursuits in South Coast
Bluefields & Belmont Bluefields Bay stretches for 10km (6 1/4 miles) along the coast and is broken up by a number of little coves. Here you'll find a string of sandy beaches…
Active Pursuits in San Salvador and Rum Cay
If you prefer finding a stretch of sand where the only footprints are your own, rent a car or bike at Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina , or call a taxi. Empty beaches are…
Side Trips in Phuket
Khao Lak Travel Tip: The best time to visit the islands in this section is December to May. In recent years, the Thai government has completely shut down the Ko Smilan National Marine…
Active Pursuits in Phuket
You can spend a lot of time on Phuket and still not do everything. Thanks to years of resort growth, a host of activities are on hand, appealing mostly to those who like a bit of…
Active Pursuits in Annapolis
With the Chesapeake Bay and Severn River at its doorstep, Annapolis is the pleasure-boating capital of the eastern U.S. The city offers many opportunities to enjoy sailing and…
Side Trips in Bath
Lacock: An 18th-Century VillageFrom Bath, take the A4 about 19km (12 miles) to the A350, and then head south to Lacock, a National Trust village showcasing English architecture from…
Regions in Brief in Talbot County
Easton Visitors to the Eastern Shore usually start at Easton. Called the "Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore," this town values its visitors. Route 50 is filled with reasonably…
Active Pursuits in Talbot County
Hunting Season Maryland's Eastern Shore has long been considered the finest duck- and goose-hunting region on the Atlantic Flyway, with hundreds of thousands of migratory game birds…
Organized Tours in Baltimore
A series of guided tours takes tourists around and away from the Inner Harbor, offering a bit of history and culture. The Heritage Walk guides tourists through Baltimore's oldest…
Regions in Brief in Tremiti Islands
The Tremiti consist of three main islands, two of which are inhabited: San Domino and San Nicola. The smaller boat trip destination of Caprara, where only wild rabbits live, is at the…
Active Pursuits in Capraia
Diving Capraia Diving Service, Via Assunzione 100 (tel. 0586/905137; www.capraiadiving.it), will rent you equipment and take you out for guided dives to several excellent sites along…
Active Pursuits in Ponza
Beaches & Coves Accessible by Land Boating is a way of life on Ponza, but if you don't feel like bobbing your way around the island, not to worry: Some of Ponza's coolest swimming…
Side Trips in Salem, MA
A Detour to Essex If you approach or leave Cape Ann on Route 128, head west on Route 133 to Essex. It's a beautiful little town known for Essex clams, salt marshes, a long tradition of…
Regions in Brief in Napa Valley
Napa 55 miles N of San Francisco The city of Napa serves as the commercial center of the Wine Country and the gateway to Napa Valley -- hence the high-speed freeway that whips you…