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Active Pursuits in Burlington, CO
As soon as the winter snows are gone, the folks in Burlington and other eastern Colorado communities head to the beach, and that means Bonny Lake State Park, 23 miles north of…
Side Trips in Cardamom Hills
Munnar: Home of Tea & TahrsMunnar town itself is rather unpleasant and increasingly clogged by impulsive development; thankfully, the region's real attractions lie on its…
Active Pursuits in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh are exceptional destinations for adventurous travelers. The area has a phenomenal array of trekking routes, and numerous tour operators offer anything from…
Suggested Itineraries in Kinnaur and Spiti
This itinerary is designed for a slightly more leisurely journey through the Kinnaur and Spiti valleys than you may have time for. This is not an area to be covered in a hurry --…
Side Trips in Dharamsala
The Kangra ValleyIf you have the time and want to veer slightly off the beaten track, definitely head southeast of Dharamsala toward the gently undulating tea-covered hills of Kangra…
Suggested Itineraries in Bulgaria
The following tour covers the best of Bulgaria, but at a cracking pace. If you want to relax along the way, extend it by 3 days, with 2 nights each in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Veliko…
Active Pursuits in Belize City
Due to the crime, chaos, and often oppressive heat and humidity, you'll probably want to get out of the city, or on to the water, before undertaking anything too strenuous. But if you…
Exploring the Area in Northern Cayes and Atolls
Two Small Cayes on the Way -- Between Belize City and the popular tourist destinations of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye lie scores of small islands and cayes. Of these, two are of…
Active Pursuits in Ambergris Caye
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling So why do people bother to come here if there is no beach and you can't go swimming right off the shore? They come for the spectacular coral reef,…
Active Pursuits in Caye Caulker
Scuba Diving & SnorkelingThere's excellent diving and snorkeling close to Caye Caulker. Within a 5- to 20-minute boat ride from the pier lie some world-class dive sites,…
In Depth in Southern Belize
Throughout the 18th century, escaped and shipwrecked slaves intermarried and blended in with the native Carib Indian populations on several islands in the Lesser Antilles, but…
Active Pursuits in Hopkins Village and Sittee River Village
Snorkeling & Diving Snorkeling and scuba diving are stellar all along the Belize Barrier Reef. The Tobacco Caye range lies just offshore from Hopkins Village, a simple 30- to…
Active Pursuits in Placencia
You just can't help slowing down and relaxing in Placencia. Sit back, sip a seaweed shake, and forget your cares. Nobody ever seems to get up early (except maybe the fishermen), and…
Active Pursuits in Punta Gorda
Places for a Dip Mayan culture, past and present, may be the main attraction of Punta Gorda, but it also boasts plenty of natural attractions. In the forested hills south of San…
Active Pursuits in Australia's Northwest Cape
Swimming with Whale Sharks Whale sharks are sharks, not whales, and are the world's biggest fish, reaching a railway engine size of 12 to 18m (39-58 ft.) in length. Their gigantic…
A Driving Tour Through Spain's Famed Pueblos Blancos
The brilliantly whitewashed villages and towns of inland Andalusia are called Pueblos Blancos. These are archetypal towns and villages that dot the steep slopes of the mountains, which…
Exploring the Area in Wisconsin
MadisonFor a small city, Madison has a lot of flair. Credit the presence of 41,000 university students, or perhaps the city's designation as Wisconsin's state capitol, or maybe its…
Side Trips in Townsville and Magnetic Island
Day Trips to the Reef Most boats visiting the Reef from Townsville are live-aboard vessels that make trips of 2 or more days, designed for serious divers. Adrenalin Dive ( tel.…
Active Pursuits in Port Aransas
Beachcombing -- Okay, so maybe you want a beach that's completely free of cars and all signs of human settlement, where you can walk along in perfect communion with nature. If so, the…
Active Pursuits in Narooma
A must if you're visiting the area is a boat tour with Narooma Charters (tel. 0407/909 111 mobile; www.naroomacharters.com.au). It offers spectacular tours of the coast on the lookout…
Active Pursuits in Bateman's Bay
If you fancy some serious fishing, contact OB1 Charters, Marina, Beach Road, Batemans Bay (tel. 02/4471 2738, or 0416/241 586 mobile; www.southcoast.com.au/ob1). The company runs…
Active Pursuits in Fermanagh Lakelands
Bird-Watching These lakelands are prime bird-watching territory. You’ll find hooper swans, great-crested grebes, golden plovers, curlews, corncrakes, kingfishers, herons, merlins,…
Active Pursuits in Sperrin Mountains
Bird-Watching The Sperrins are home to golden plovers, peregrines, ravens, grouse, and hen harriers. Sawel Mountain, the highest of the Sperrins, is a great place to take out your…
Active Pursuits in Mourne Mountains
Bicycling The Mourne roads are narrow and often bordered by 1.7m-high (5 1/2-ft.) dry-stone walls. The foothills of the Mournes around Castlewellan are ideal for cycling, with…
Active Pursuits in Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim
Adventure Sports The Ardclinis Activity Centre, High Street, Cushendall, County Antrim (www.ardclinis.com; tel. 028/2177-1340), offers a range of year-round outdoor programs and…