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Guide Article / Driving Tours in Alaskan Interior

The Dalton Highway in Alaskan Interior

The original purpose of the Dalton Highway was utilitarian: to haul equipment north from Fairbanks for the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, which runs from Prudhoe Bay, on the Arctic Ocean,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Fairbanks

Winter Sports in Fairbanks

Fairbanks has real Jack London winters. The visitor bureau guarantees it. For the growing number of visitors who want to experience real cold, see the aurora borealis, and ride a dog…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

The Towns in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Chitina -- Chitina lost its reason to exist in 1938, when the last train ran on the Copper River line, but it lives on with 125 residents supporting themselves largely with salmon from…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Alaska

The Best Cruises in Alaska

Cruise lines are in the business of giving their guests a good time, so they've all got something going for them. Here are our picks for Alaska's best, in a few different…

Guide Article / In Depth in Alaska

The Natural Landscape in Alaska

Glaciers In 1986, Hubbard Glacier, north of Yakutat, suddenly decided to surge forward, cutting off Russell Fjord from the rest of the Pacific Ocean. A group of warmhearted but…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Beaches in Oahu

Waikiki Beach: This famous stretch of sand is the spot that originally put Hawaii on the tourist map. No beach anywhere is so widely known or so universally sought as this narrow, 1…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

Shopping A-Z in Oahu

Aloha Wear One of Hawaii's lasting afflictions is the penchant tourists have for wearing loud, matching aloha shirts and muumuus. We applaud such visitors' good intentions, but no…

Guide Article / In Depth in Oahu

Food and Drink in Oahu

Hawaii Regional Cuisine Hawaii regional cuisine (HRC) was established in the mid-1980s in a culinary revolution that catapulted Hawaii into the global epicurean arena. The…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Oahu

Walking Tour 3 in Oahu

Kapiolani Park Getting There: From Waikiki, walk toward Diamond Head on Kalakaua Avenue. If you're coming by car, the cheapest parking is metered street parking on Kalakaua Avenue…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Oahu

Hiking in Oahu

People are often surprised to discover that the great outdoors is often minutes from downtown Honolulu. The island’s major hiking trails traverse razor-thin ridgebacks, deep waterfall…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Santa Fe

Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Santa Fe

A combination of a stunning setting and well-preserved ruins makes the long drive to Chaco Culture National Historic Park, often referred to as Chaco Canyon, worth the trip. Whether…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Santa Fe

Walking Tour 2 in Santa Fe

Barrio de Analco & Canyon RoadStart: Don Gaspar Avenue and East de Vargas Street.Finish: Any of the quaint restaurants on Canyon Road.Time: 1 to 3 hours, depending on how…

Guide Article / Caribbean

The Best Beaches in Caribbean

Good beaches with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters, and fragrant sea air can be found on virtually every island of the Caribbean, with the possible exceptions of Saba (which has…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Lake Tahoe

Hiking in Lake Tahoe

Hiking trails for all levels of experience crisscross the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. Before setting out, you may wish to contact the local visitor centers or sporting-goods…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Gold Country

The Northern Gold Country in Gold Country

About 60 miles northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City and Grass Valley are far and away the top tourist destinations of the northern Gold Country.These two historic towns were at the…

Guide Article / In Depth in California

History in California

European Discovery & Colonization Although very little remains to mark the existence of West Coast Native Americans, anthropologists estimate that as many as half a million…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in California

The Pacific Coast Highway in 1 Week in California

If you've ever wondered why it's outrageously expensive to buy a home in California, this seaside journey by car will resolve the mystery: Superlatives don't do justice to the views…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in California

Lake Tahoe & Yosemite in 1 Week in California

This weeklong excursion covers two of my favorite places on the planet: Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. I've visited both these mountain regions countless times, yet each time…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Budapest

Orientation in Budapest

To really appreciate the city and the layout, you will need a short history lesson. The city of Budapest came into being in 1873, making it relatively young in its present form. It is…

Guide Article / In Depth in Budapest

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Budapest

Here is a riddle. What do Budapest and Hollywood have in common? Okay, close to Budapest then. Just 26km (16 miles) from Budapest, in a village called Etyek with a population of 3,700,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Anguilla

Beaches in Anguilla

We love Anguilla's limestone and scrub interior, its roaming goats, salt ponds teeming with birds, and the wildflowers that spring up after rain showers. Still, let's face it, it's the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Bonaire

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Bonaire

Bonaire has 86 marked dive sites and a rich marine ecosystem that includes brain, elkhorn, staghorn, mountainous star, and soft corals; anemones, sea cucumbers, and sea sponges;…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

Arikok National Park in Aruba

Arikok National Park (tel. 297/585-1234), Aruba's showcase ecological preserve, sprawls across nearly 20% of the island. Rock outcrops, boulders, and crevices create microclimates that…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Grand Cayman

Driving Tour 2 in Grand Cayman

Driving Tour 2: George Town to West Bay Start: George Town. Finish: Batabano. Time: 2 1/2 hours. Best Time: Daily between 10am and 4pm (traffic is less heavy during these hours). Worst…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Juan

Museums in San Juan

Many of the museums in Old San Juan close for lunch between 11:45am and 2pm, so schedule your activities accordingly if you intend to museum-hop. The Best Places to See Puerto Rican…