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Regions in Brief in Roatan
Coxen HoleCoxen Hole, the largest city and capital of the department of the Bay Islands, isn't the idyllic beach paradise that you might expect to find in Roatán. It's more of, well,…
Active Pursuits in Roatan
Dixon's CoveShark Diving -- For about a decade, two Italians have been operating Waihuka Adventure Diving (Dixon Cove, Las Palmas; tel. 504/2445-1283; www.sharkdiveroatan.com) at…
Active Pursuits in Lago de Yojoa
Boating, Kayaking & Fishing -- There are lots of opportunities to sail here. Honduyate Marina (right on CA 5; tel. 504/2608-3726) is the best operator to use for getting out on the…
Active Pursuits in Brus Laguna
Fishing -- While cultural and wildlife tours are on the rise, fishing has always been the game in Brus Laguna. The abundance of snook, tarpon (sometimes as large as 90kg/198 lb.), and…
In Depth in Raista & Belen
The MiskitoThe origins of the Miskito culture are not entirely clear. Most have come to agree that the dark-skinned group is a mix of escaped slaves, pirates, and an unidentified…
Active Pursuits in Zapata Peninsula and Playa Giron
You'll need a permit to enter Zapata Swamp National Park. The park station and entrance (tel. 45/98-7249; pnacionalcz@enet.cu) is located just north of Hotel Playa Larga. It is open…
Active Pursuits in Cienfuegos
On & Below the Water While Cienfuegos sits on a large and beautiful protected bay, the best (and really the only) beach is 17km (11 miles) away at Playa Rancho Luna. The beach here…
Active Pursuits in Baracoa
Baracoa's potential as an ecotourism destination has just begun to be exploited. The spectacular area around Baracoa affords excellent opportunities for treks and white-water rafting.…
Experiences in Downeast Coast
The best way to see this area—the only way, really—is to simply drive along U.S. Route 1 and a few associated back roads and shortcuts north from Ellsworth all the way to the Canadian…
Camping in Acadia National Park
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS The National Park Service maintains four campgrounds within Acadia National Park—two on MDI; another, quite new campground on the Schoodic Peninsula,…
Nature Guide in Acadia National Park
The human history of Acadia National Park is usually thought of as beginning in the early 20th century, when preservationists banded together with wealthy philanthropists to set aside…
The Best Authentic Experiences
Landing a Tarpon off Barra del Colorado: Reaching lengths of between 1.8 to 2.8m (6–8 ft.), and often weighing in at well over 200 pounds, tarpon are a hard-fighting and high-jumping…
The Best Experiences
* Hiking in Corcovado National Park: Home to one of the world’s largest lowland tropical rainforests, Corcovado provides fabulous hiking and 2- to 3-day expedition prospects, with…
Best Hikes in Downeast Coast Maine
West of Cherryfield, you may want to take a drive on Route 182, designated the Blackwoods Scenic Byway. A rugged trail system in the neighborhood of Tunk Lake weaves among some great…
Cutler
13 miles SE of East Machias via Rte. 191The coastal scenery northeast of Cutler, known as the Bold Coast, makes for an impressive drive or hike.Bold Coast Charter Company (tel.…
Regions in Brief in Passamaquoddy Bay
The Passamaquoddy Bay region is often the first point of entry for those arriving overland from the United States. The deeply indented bay is wracked by massive tides that produce…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Oslo
Enjoying Fresh Shrimp off the Boats -- In the morning, head for the harbor in front of the Rådhuset and buy a bag of freshly caught and cooked shrimp from a fisherman. Although this…
Yokohama in Tokyo
29km (18 miles) S of TokyoFew attractions in Yokohama warrant a visit if you're just in Japan for a short time. If you're in Tokyo for an extended period, however, Yokohama is a…
History in Tokyo
Early HistoryArchaeological finds show that the region was inhabited as early as 30,000 B.C., but it wasn't until the 6th century that Japan began spreading its cultural wings.…
Golf in Myrtle Beach
Golf is one of the major attractions of Myrtle Beach—indeed, this is arguably America’s greatest golf vacation destination. Golfers can tee off at more than 100 championship golf…
Religion in Bali
Though Balinese faith is not guided by any particular creed, dogma, or scripture, it literally and figuratively colors every aspect of Balinese life. Religion encapsulates both faith…
Neighborhoods in Cape Town
City CenterAs the city center tries to reinvent itself as a residential entity, there are an increasing number of smart places to stay -- bear in mind, though, that bedding down here…
The City Center & City BowlThere is simply not enough space to cover the many superb restaurants concentrated in this area, so in some cases, a simple mention will have to…
History in Fiji
Fiji's oral history goes back some 2,500 years, when the current indigenous residents' ancestors landed on Viti Levu, but the first European eyes in these parts belonged to Dutch…
Environment in Colorado
First-time visitors to Colorado are often awed by the looming wall of the Rocky Mountains, which come into sight from a good 100 miles away, soon after drivers cross the state line…