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Guide Article / Things To Do in Madeira

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Madeira

Riding a Toboggan. -- Madeira's most fabled activity is taking a carro de cesto ride in a wicker-sided sled from the high-altitude suburb of Monte to Funchal. Two drivers run…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Madeira

Santana & Central Madeira in Madeira

For a final look at Madeira, you can cut through the center of the island, heading north from Funchal. This route takes you to such scenic highlights as Pico do Arieiro and Santana,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Yakima

Wineries in Yakima

On the same latitude as France's main wine regions, the Yakima Valley is Washington's premier wine region. The valley sees sunshine on about 300 days of the year, which, combined with…

Guide Article / French Polynesia

The Best Scuba Diving in French Polynesia

All the islands have excellent scuba diving and snorkeling, and all but a few of the resorts have their own dive operations or can easily make arrangements with a local company.The…

Guide Article / In Depth in French Polynesia

Language in French Polynesia

Tahitian, the indigenous language originally of Tahiti and the other Society Islands, is widely spoken by the local Polynesians. Many residents of the Tuamotu Archipelago also speak…

Guide Article / In Depth in French Polynesia

Recommended Books & Films in French Polynesia

Tahiti and her islands have supplied inspiration for bestselling books since shortly after the first European explorers reported the islands' existence. The number of writers who have…

Guide Article / In Depth in French Polynesia

Food & Drink in French Polynesia

French Polynesia has a plethora of excellent restaurants. I'm not fabricating when I say I've seldom had a really bad meal here. You are in for a special treat when ordering tomatoes…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Svolvaer in Lofoten Islands

This bustling modern port town lies on the island of Austvågøy, the northernmost in the archipelago. Most of the Lofoten cultural attractions are within an easy reach if you decide to…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in North Holland Province

Zandvoort in North Holland Province

24km (15 miles) W of Amsterdam; 7km (4 1/2 miles) W of HaarlemIf you feel like drawing a breath of fresh sea air and you don't have much time for it, do what most Amsterdammers do:…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Flevoland

Lelystad in Flevoland

41km (25 miles) NE of Amsterdam; 30km (19 miles) W of KampenThis ultramodern town (pop. 74,000) and capital of Holland's newest province, Flevoland, has little -- nothing, really --…

Guide Article / Side Trips in St. Petersburg, Russia

Peterhof (Petrodvorets) in St. Petersburg, Russia

30km (19 miles) W of St. PetersburgUnquestionably the number-one day trip from St. Petersburg, Peterhof lures visitors with its Versailles-inspired palace, which overlooks a cascade…

Guide Article / Side Trips in St. Petersburg, Russia

Kronshtadt in St. Petersburg, Russia

30km (19 miles) SW of St. PetersburgFor a place that was closed to outsiders just a decade ago, this island is remarkably accessible today, and is perhaps the easiest day trip…

Guide Article / Side Trips in St. Petersburg, Russia

Vyborg in St. Petersburg, Russia

130km (81 miles) NW of St. PetersburgFor a journey into an entirely different era and mind-set from St. Petersburg and the imperial estates on its outskirts, head to Vyborg. This…

Guide Article / Things To Do in St. Petersburg, Russia

Parks & Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia

Island PursuitsFor a taste of nature within St. Petersburg that few foreign tourists seem to know about, venture out to the three island-parks north of the Neva. The nobility used…

Guide Article / Belize

The Best Websites in Belize

Latin American Network Information Center (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/belize): Hosted by the University of Texas Latin American Studies Department, this site houses a vast…

Guide Article / Belize

The Best Luxury Hotels in Belize

Victoria House (Ambergris Caye): Casual elegance and attentive service await you at this Ambergris Caye resort. A varied collection of rooms, suites, and villas is spread around…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Belize

In One Week in Belize

The timing is tight, but this itinerary packs a trio of Belize's best destinations into 1 week. It allows for a chance to visit a major Maya ruin, snorkel on the barrier reef, ride an…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Belize

For Families in Belize

Belize doesn't have any large resorts with well-staffed children's programs. Nor will you find many activities or attractions specifically geared for the very young. Still, this…

Guide Article / In Depth in Belize

Food & Drink in Belize

While it is hard to pin down any truly distinctive Belizean cuisine, what you will find in Belize is a mix of Caribbean, Mexican, African, Spanish, and Mayan culinary influences.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Delhi

South Delhi in Delhi

Delhi's sprawling suburbs keep expanding southward, impervious of the remnants of the ancient cities they surround. Die-hard historians may feel impelled to visit the ruins of Siri…

Guide Article / In Depth in Bulgaria

The People in Bulgaria

Bulgarians can be both insufferably rude and unbelievably charming. According to World Value Surveys (WVS), the Bulgarian culture is "collectivist," meaning that good service and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Slovakia

Cuisine in Slovakia

As with culture, it's difficult to pinpoint Slovak cuisine with any certainty. If you had to generalize you'd be safe in saying it's similar to Czech and Austrian cooking, but spicier,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Slovakia

Language in Slovakia

Slovak is a western Slavic language, closely related to Czech. The two are mutually comprehensible. For centuries Hungarian was the official language in much of the territory of…

Guide Article / Guatemala

The Best Hotel Bargains in Guatemala

Xamanek Student Inn (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel. 502/2360-8345; www.mayaworld.net): This place has finally given true budget travelers a very respectable option in the heart of the…

Guide Article / Guatemala

The Best Luxury Hotels in Guatemala

Real InterContinental (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel. 502/2379-4446; www.interconti.com): There are a host of high-end business-class hotels in Guatemala City, but this one tops them…