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Guide Article / Norway

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Norway

Fredrikstad: Founded in 1567 at the mouth of the River Glomma, Fredrikstad preserved its Old Town, which had become a fortress by 1667. Today Fredrikstad (97km/60 miles south of Oslo)…

Guide Article / Norway

The Best Websites in Norway

Norwegian Tourist Board, www.visitnorway.com: This is the official travel guide to Norway, welcoming you to this far-northern outpost with lots of tips on attractions and special…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Norway

A Driving Route in One Week in Norway

The drive from Trondheim to the North Cape, along a narrow and very long strip of land, is one of the most scenic and dramatic in northern Europe. This itinerary should be undertaken…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Norway

For Families in Norway

Norway is loaded with attractions that the entire family can enjoy. Surveys have shown that if kids have a vote, Oslo and Bergen are their favorite stopovers. From Viking ships to…

Guide Article / Texas

Best Dining Bets in Texas

The French Room (Dallas; tel. 214/742-8200): This formal but not intimidating restaurant in the historic Adolphus Hotel is dreamy -- like dining at Versailles. Indulge in superb…

Guide Article / Texas

The Best Luxury Hotels in Texas

The Adolphus Hotel (Dallas; tel. 800/221-9083 or 214/742-8200): This landmark Beaux Arts hotel, built by beer baron Adolphus Busch, looks and feels like a European château. Luxuriate…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Texas

For Families in Texas

Texas is a good choice for a family vacation, but because of its sheer size, it's best to pare back the car time from your itinerary. The major cities have plenty of kid-friendly…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Petra

Other Hikes & Excursions in Petra

In addition to the hike up to the High Place of Sacrifice, a number of longer walks away from the center of Petra provide important vistas of this extraordinary place. These walks…

Guide Article / In Depth in Russia

Arts, Culture & Music in Russia

You don't have to know a word of Russian to delight in its ballets and symphonies, and its operas are worth viewing for the spectacle and drama even if the language escapes you.…

Guide Article / Vermont

The Best Natural Attractions in Vermont

The Appalachian Trail: This 2,100-mile trail from Georgia to Maine has some of the most spectacular scenery in northern New England. The trail enters the region in southwest Vermont,…

Guide Article / Vermont

The Most Intriguing Historic Homes in Vermont

Hildene (Manchester): This lavish summer home was built by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's son Robert. A prosperous businessman, the younger Lincoln built this summer retreat complete…

Guide Article / Vermont

The Best Places to Rediscover America's Past in Vermont

Plymouth: President Calvin Coolidge was born in this high, upland valley and the state has done a superb job preserving his hometown village. You not only get a good sense of the…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Litchfield Hills

Norfolk in Litchfield Hills

Founded in 1758, Norfolk (pronounced NOR-fork) was long popular as a vacation destination for industrialists who owned mills and factories along Connecticut's rivers. At the very…

Guide Article / South America

The Best Outdoor Adventures in South America

Discovering Iguazú Falls by Raft: This is a place where birds like the great dusky swift and the brilliant morpho butterfly spread color through the thick forest canopy. You can easily…

Guide Article / In Depth in South America

Recommended Books, Films & Music in South America

For a general primer on South America, Paul Theroux's Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas provides a beautifully written account of his travels throughout the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Central America

The Best Beaches in Central America

Placencia, Belize: This is the hippest little beach town in Belize. In a Caribbean country decidedly lacking in long stretches of beach, Placencia offers nearly 26km (16 miles) of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Central America

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Central America

Scuba Diving or Snorkeling on the Belize Barrier Reef (Belize): Running the entire length of the country's coastline, the Belize Barrier Reef is the second-longest continuous barrier…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Central America

The Best Websites in Central America

Below are some good Internet sources for each country, along with the recommendations on sites that cover the region in general. Each section of this guide has more country-specific…

Guide Article / In Depth in Central America

Food & Drink in Central America

Typical MealsRice and beans are the bases of most Central American meals -- all three of them. At breakfast, they're called gallo pinto and come with everything from eggs to steak to…

Guide Article / In Depth in Andalusia

History in Andalusia

In the BeginningThe Bronze Age Kingdom of Tartessus was founded sometime in the 1st millennium B.C. Establishing itself at the mouth of the Río Guadalquivir, bordering Seville and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Northern New Mexico

Today in Northern New Mexico

On rock faces throughout northern New Mexico, you'll find circular symbols carved in sandstone, the wavy mark of Avanu the river serpent, or the ubiquitous Kokopelli playing his magic…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Montrose and Gunnison National Monument

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument in Montrose and Gunnison National Monument

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, which had been a national monument since 1933, became a national park on October 21, 1999. In a statement issued after the bill-signing ceremony,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maine

The Best Active Vacations in Maine

There are a number of ways to have an active vacation in Maine, but below are some of our favorites: Mountain biking at Acadia: John D. Rockefeller, Jr., built the carriage roads of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maine

Outdoor Activities in Maine

You’ll only see a portion of the coast following this 6-day itinerary, but you’ll see it deeply. This is a trip all about minimizing time in the car and maximizing time in Maine’s…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maine

For Families in Maine

Families would be wise not to attempt the whole swath of the coast in a week of travel—that’s a too much time in the car. Instead, spend a few days wandering the cobblestones, shops,…