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Guide Article / Vermont

The Best Destinations for Serious Shoppers in Vermont

Manchester: The dozens of outlet stores clustered in this village include the usual high-fashion suspects and some notable individual shops. Head to Orvis, the maker of noted…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Fairfield County

Westport in Fairfield County

After World War II, the housing crunch had young couples scouring the metropolitan area for affordable housing along the three main routes of what is now known as the Metro North…

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 / Regions in Brief in Litchfield Hills

West Cornwall in Litchfield Hills

Not to be confused with Cornwall, 4 miles to the southeast, nor with Cornwall Bridge, 7 miles to the south, this tiny village is best known for its picturesque covered bridge, one of…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Litchfield Hills

Washington & Washington Depot in Litchfield Hills

Settled in 1734 (its name changed in 1779 to honor the first American president), Washington occupies the crown of a hill beside Route 47. Its village green, with the impressive 1802…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Litchfield Hills

New Milford in Litchfield Hills

A gateway to the Litchfield Hills, New Milford was founded in 1703 and functions as a commercial center for the smaller villages that surround it -- Roxbury, Bridgewater, Washington,…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Connecticut River Valley

Chester in Connecticut River Valley

Hardly more than a 3-block business center, the riverside hamlet of Chester still deserves savoring. Main Street offers up antiques shops, galleries, and several eateries. Ceramica, 36…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

Mystic in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

The spirit and texture of the maritime life and history of New England are captured in many ports along its indented coast, but nowhere more precisely than beside the Mystic River…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

Stonington & North Stonington in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

Not much seemed to happen in these slumbering villages, only lightly brushed by the 21st century despite all the thrashing about in heavily touristed Mystic. That suited the residents…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

Groton in Mystic and the Southeastern Coast

The future is more promising for this naval-industrial town on the opposite side of the Thames River from New London. It has long been dependent on the presence of the Electric Boat…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Central America

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Central America

Caye Caulker, Belize: The official slogan here is "Go Slow." Even going slow, you can walk from one end of this small island to the other in under 20 minutes. The fastest moving…

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 / Regions in Brief in Northern Dutch Provinces

The Waddenzee Coast in Northern Dutch Provinces

Traveling north through Friesland along the Waddenzee coast, you won't actually see much of the sea unless you walk up onto the sea dike from time to time for a better view. The Wadden…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Northern Dutch Provinces

The Eastern Ijsselmeer Shore in Northern Dutch Provinces

From the long barrier of the Afsluitdijk, the east shore of Holland's great lake curves south through a string of historic towns that shelter behind the coastal dike.Makkum30km (19…

Guide Article / Andalusía

The Best Beaches in Andalusia

If you're from a country with amazing beaches, such as Australia or the United States, you probably won't be impressed with the beaches in Spain. But here's a preview of the best…

Guide Article / Andalusía

The Most Charming Small Towns in Andalusia

Ubeda: The gem of Jaén province, Ubeda contains palaces, churches, mansions, and Plaza Vázquez de Molina, the most architecturally harmonious square in Andalusia. Its Moorish legacy…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Andalusia

For Families in Andalusia

Andalusia is called the playground of Spain, so there are many amusements here for the entire family to enjoy, including some of Europe's best beaches. Perhaps your main concern with…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Costa del Sol

In One Week in Costa del Sol

This 1-week tour is really a tour of resort towns along the fabled Sun Coast of Southern Spain where Marbella is the most elegant resort, Nerja the most charming, Málaga the most…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Los Picos de Europa

Driving Tour 3 in Los Picos de Europa: Cangas de Onis to Panes

This 56km (35 miles, 1 hour) tour travels along the relatively straight C-6312 from the western to the eastern entrance to the Picos de Europa region. A number of unusual excursions…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Grand Junction

Dinosaur National Monument in Grand Junction

This national monument, about 2 hours north of Grand Junction, is really two separate parks divided by the Utah-Colorado border. One side takes a close-up look at the world of…

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 Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Area

Curecanti National Recreation Area in Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Area

Dams on the Gunnison River, just below Gunnison, have created a series of three very different reservoirs, extending 35 miles to the mouth of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Blue…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maine

Best Dining Bets in Maine

We think the following restaurants are the very best in Maine. To read our full review, click on the name of the restaurant. * The Black BirchW (Kittery; www.theblackbirch.com…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Maine

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Maine

*York Village (Southern Maine): Maine’s oldest settlement has plenty of history and fine architecture; it’s also got a set of beaches and a coastal trail nearby. Plus people just seem…