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For Families in Scotland
Scotland has never been known as the most kid-friendly destination in Europe. And indeed, many of its pleasures and pastimes, such as playing golf or drinking whisky, are…
A Historic Path in Scotland
The following tour is one of the most history-rich in the country. It could be called "Scotland in a nutshell" in that it leaves from Edinburgh and includes everything from beautiful…
History in Scotland
Early Scotland From the looks of it, early Scots were ardent builders. On the Orkney and Shetland islands and in the Hebrides, the ruins of farming settlements, tombs, and monuments…
Recommended Books, Films and Music in Scotland
Books Art History — Scottish Art 1460-1990, by Duncan Macmillan, is an expensive book, so many devotees will prefer to check it out of a library. But it is perhaps the definitive…
The Best National Parks in South Africa
Table Mountain National Park (Cape Town and Cape Peninsula, Western Cape): With so much natural, unfettered beauty so startlingly close to a major city, it's easy to forget that vast…
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…
The Best Romantic Hotels & Resorts in South Pacific
Honeymooning or not, the South Pacific is a marvelous place for romantic escapes. After all, romance and the islands have gone hand-in-hand since the bare-breasted young women of…
The Most Beautiful Islands in South Pacific
"In the South Seas," Rupert Brooke wrote in 1914, "the Creator seems to have laid himself out to show what He can do." How right the poet was, for all across the South Pacific lie some…
The Best of the Old South Seas in South Pacific
Many South Pacific islands are developing rapidly, with modern, fast-paced cities replacing sleepy backwater ports, such as those at Papeete in French Polynesia and Suva in Fiji.…
Tonga in South Pacific
I approach the Kingdom of Tonga as two distinct destinations. On the one hand is the flat main island of Tongatapu, with its scruffy capital of Nuku'alofa, several historic sites worth…
Today in Sweden
Sweden is one of the most paradoxical nations on earth. An essentially conservative country, it is nonetheless a leader in social welfare, prison reform, and equal opportunity for…
Biking in USA
Biking is a great way to see the country up close and personal. Except for the interstate highways, you can bike on most roads in the United States. Among the best are the Maine coast,…
Golf & Tennis in USA
You can play golf and tennis almost anywhere in the country, although the southern tier of states, where the outdoor seasons are longest, offers the best opportunities. In the…
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…
The Best Ways to Spend Time on the Water in New York State
North Fork: The protected waters of Long Island Sound (to the north of the fork) and Peconic Bay (to the south) make for the perfect place to head out with a boat. Whether it's a…
The Best Towns to Visit in New York State
Saratoga Springs: Although summer is the star season in Saratoga, this small city is also an excellent year-round destination. In warm months, the one-time "Queen of the Spas" sees…
Biking in New York State
New York State has thousands of excellent roads and mountain trails for cycling. The Hudson Valley has moderate hills, Hudson River views, farm landscapes, and the allure of historic…
Hiking in New York State
Few places on the East Coast have the variety of mountains, forest preserves, and hiking trails of New York State, making it a superb destination for anyone from hard-core trail hounds…
The Best Hikes in Iceland
Borgarfjörður Eystri: This well-rounded coastal region combines many geological marvels found in the interior—particularly rhyolite mountainsides and their marbled patterns—with an…
The Best Natural Attractions in Iceland
Askja: This staggering whorl of volcanic mountains, circling an 8km-wide (5-mile) bowl formed by collapsed magma chambers, is one of Earth’s grandest pockmarks and the most…
The Best Websites in Iceland
www.icelandreview.com: Iceland Review is an online magazine that strikes a fine balance between serious journalism and touristic concerns; the travel articles are great for scouting…
In Four Days in Iceland
Word is getting around that Iceland is great for casual 3- or 4-day escapes. The basic components of an Iceland long weekend are Reykjavík, and excursions from Reykjavík; and more…
Skiing in Iceland
No one comes to Iceland solely for downhill skiing; the slopes just aren't good enough. On the other hand, the various forms of ski touring—cross-country skiing, Telemark skiing,…
Glacier Tours in Iceland
Glaciers, which cover about 10% of Iceland's surface, are enduring objects of fascination to Icelanders. Traversing glaciers is generally done on snowmobiles, Super Jeeps, skis, dog…
Jeep Tours in Iceland
Many organized Jeep tours are in "Super Jeeps" designed to ford rivers and drive on snow. Super Jeep tours offer unmatched privacy, comfort, flexibility, and back-road access, but…