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Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Colorado

Skiing & Snowboarding in Colorado

The most popular winter sport in Colorado is, of course, downhill skiing. Since the state's first resort (Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs) opened in 1915, Colorado has been…

Guide Article / Denmark

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Denmark

Dragør: At the doorstep of Copenhagen, this old seafaring town once flourished as a bustling herring port on the Baltic. Time, however, has passed it by, and for that we can be…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Denmark

Island Tour in Denmark

We've already visited the two major islands of Denmark, both Funen and Zealand, even the peninsula of Jutland. The two tours above have covered all the highlights of the island, even…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Denmark

In One Week in Denmark

Use the following itinerary to make the most out of a week in Denmark, but feel free to drop a place or two to save a day to relax. One week provides just enough time to take in the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Denmark

In Two Weeks in Denmark

After having driven through the highlights of the islands of Zealand and Funen, we tackle the largest landmass of Denmark, the peninsula of Jutland linking Denmark with the continent…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Denmark

For Families in Denmark

Denmark offers many attractions that kids enjoy, none more notable than the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Perhaps your main concern with having children along is pacing yourself with…

Guide Article / Israel

The Best Luxury Hotels in Israel

David Citadel Hotel (Jerusalem): Rival to the luxurious King David, this hotel is architecturally engaging and lively and offers a state-of-the-art spa along with excellent food…

Guide Article / Israel

Best Hotel Bets

Waldorf Astoria (Jerusalem): Built as the Palace Hotel in 1928-29, this iconic Jerusalem structure is now a modern bastion of luxury with Ottoman-inspired interiors and a stellar level…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Israel

Scuba Diving in Israel

Eilat is a world-class diving destination. Note: If you want to scuba dive, you must bring your certification from abroad or obtain a license in Israel.

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Italy

For Families in Italy

Italy is probably the friendliest family vacation destination in all Europe. Practically, it presents few challenges. But if you’re traveling by rental car with young children, be sure…

Guide Article / New England

The Best Places to Rediscover America's Past in New England

The Best Colonial SitesPlymouth (Plymouth, MA): Okay, Plymouth Rock is a fraction of its original size and looks like something you might find in your garden. Nevertheless, it makes…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New England

Boston and Vicinity in One Week in New England

Basing yourself in Boston or Cambridge allows you to take a hub-and-spoke approach to seeing Massachusetts highlights without packing up luggage each night. On this itinerary, you’ll…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New England

A Week by the Sea in New England

A family can easily spend a pleasant week or so exploring the beaches, boats, cobblestones, shops, museums, and attractions of coastal Maine and New Hampshire.Days 1 & 2:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New England

Two Weeks by the Sea in New England

Spend your first week in New Hampshire and Maine, as described above, then head south. The water off Massachusetts and Rhode Island is warmer than the northern New England surf (though…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New England

One Week: Vermont in New England

You can enjoy a good taste of Vermont in less than a week. This trip involves about 2 or 3 hours of driving daily, if you don't linger (though I wholeheartedly recommend it). You can…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New England

For History Buffs

The New England region is rich in history—and luckily, a lot of that history has been beautifully preserved. This 6-day tour, which begins and ends in Boston, visits a handful of sites…

Guide Article / In Depth in New England

Today in New England

Traditionally, people in New England lived off the land. They might have fished for cod, harvested timber, managed gravel pits, or worked in general stores. Or they labored in New…

Guide Article / In Depth in New England

History in New England

Viewed from a distance, New England's history mirrors that of its namesake, England. The region rose from nowhere to gain tremendous historical prominence, captured a good deal of…

Guide Article / In Depth in New England

Architecture in New England

You can often trace the evolution of a town by its architecture, as styles evolve from basic structures to elaborate Victorian mansions. The primer below should aid with basic…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Mexico

Today in New Mexico

Growing PainsNew Mexico is experiencing a reconquest of sorts, as the Anglo population soars and outside money and values again make their way in. The process continues to transform…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Mexico

History in New Mexico

In The BeginningArchaeologists say that humans first migrated to the Southwest, moving southward from the Bering Land Bridge, around 12,000 B.C. Sites such as Sandia Cave and Folsom…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Mexico

Food & Drink in New Mexico

You know you're in a food-conscious place when the local newspaper uses chiles (and onions) to rate movies, as does Santa Fe's New Mexican. A large part of that city's cachet as a chic…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in New Mexico

Hiking in New Mexico

Everywhere you go in New Mexico you'll find opportunities for hiking adventures. The terrain and climate vary from the heat and flatness of the desert plains to the cold, forested…

Guide Article / In Depth in Portugal

Today in Portugal

Portugal is moving deeper into the 21st century in more ways than one as it struggles to take its place among the leading capitalist economies of western Europe. Portugal today is a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Scotland

In Two Weeks in Scotland

With 2 weeks to explore Scotland, you have a bit more breathing time, and you can take in some of the more esoteric destinations, such as the Isle of Skye, the most mystical and…