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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maine

Seeing the Best of Maine In Two Weeks

Maine’s coast tends to confound hurry-up tourists—there are simply too many dead-end peninsulas to backtrack along, and too many inlets cleaving the coast; you must sometimes drive…

Guide Article / In Depth in Maine

History in Maine

Viewed from a distance, Maine’s history mirrors that of its progenitor, England. This coastline rose from a sparsely populated, inhospitable place to a place of tremendous historical…

Guide Article / In Depth in Maine

Regions in Brief in Maine

Southern Maine: From the state line at Kittery (pictured above) to, say, the Biddeford town line, Maine’s southern coast features most of the state’s best beaches and beach…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Maine

Guided Tours in Maine

Maine has a centuries-old tradition of guides leading "sports" into the backwoods for hunting and fishing, although many now have branched out to include recreational canoeing and…

Guide Article / Georgia

The Best Luxury Hotels in Georgia

Ritz-Carlton Buckhead (Atlanta; tel. 800/241-3333 or 404/237-2700; www.ritzcarlton.com): Often a discreet rendezvous for visiting celebrities, this hotel is the epitome of plushness…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Mon

Klintholm Havn in Mon

Returning to the parking lot at Møns Klint, you can continue south along a minor little road to the hamlet of Sandvej. Once here, turn right at the T-junction in the direction of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Ringkobing

Exploring Ringkobing Fjord in Ringkobing

Long, straight, sandy beaches, nature reserves, drifting North Sea sands, and heather-covered dunes create a dramatic West Jutland landscape on the narrow isthmus running south from…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Nature Guide in Mount Desert Island and 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…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Downeast Coast

Cherryfield and Columbia Falls

Cherryfield is 6 miles N of Milbridge on Rte. 1. Columbia Falls is 11 miles E of Cherryfield on Rte. 1.North of Milbridge on Route 1, you’ll pass through lovely little Cherryfield, the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Downeast Coast

Machias

The trim market town of Machias (pronounced Ma-chai-us) is the county seat of, and by far the biggest community in, Washington County—though it’s not very big at all. Its year-round…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Downeast Coast

Lubec and Eastport

Lubec is the end of the line, literally: the northeasternmost community in the United States, connected by a bridge to Canada. (Locals joke that although this isn’t the end of the…

Guide Article / Argentina

Best Hotel Bets in Argentina

The Faena Hotel and Universe: Fashionistas flock to this Philippe Starck-designed hotel in the Puerto Madero district to see and be seen. The lobby has loads of bars and the pool is in…

Guide Article / Argentina

The Most Charming Small Towns in Argentina

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: Just a short ferry trip from Buenos Aires, Colonia is Uruguay's best example of colonial life. The Old Neighborhood contains brilliant examples of…

Guide Article / Argentina

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Argentina

Best Park Walks: The Palermo park system in Buenos Aires is one of the world's most beautiful. Within the system are numerous parks, such as the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden, as…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Argentina

Lakes & Villages in Argentina

One of the world's great alpine playgrounds, the Argentina Lake District has plenty to discover. Visitors can combine adventure activities with scenic drives and other more chilled-out…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Valparaiso

Walking Tour 1 in Valparaiso

From the Port to the Heights of ValparaisoStart: Muelle Prat (Prat Pier).Finish: Ascensor Concepción or Calle Esmeralda.Time: 1 to 3 hours.Best Times: Any day except Monday,…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Castro

Parque Nacional Chiloé in Castro

Chiloé National Park, on the western coast of Chiloé, covers 43,000 hectares (106,000 acres) and is divided into three sectors: Chanquin, Middleb and North. This park's strong suit is…

Guide Article / Vietnam

The Best Beaches in Vietnam

Nha Trang: Vietnam's Ocean City is very crowded in the summertime with domestic tourists, but it's a great escape. The city has a few worthy sights -- otherwise a cluttered market town…

Guide Article / In Depth in Vietnam

The People in Vietnam

Over 90% of Vietnamese people are Viet, or Kinh, people, descendants of the indigenous race, but with the many violent and migratory incursions over the centuries, as well as the…

Guide Article / Cambodia

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Cambodia

Battambang: This is actually Cambodia's second city, but you wouldn't know it by the tranquil pace of life. While Phnom Penh is eaten by traffic and Siem Reap is defined by the…

Guide Article / Organized Tours in Zululand

Safari Expeditions in Zululand

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game ReserveEstablished in 1895, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (the first part pronounced "shloe-shloe-whee") is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and birthplace…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Madeira

Outskirts of Funchal in Madeira

Immediately east of Funchal, the Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is a beautiful spot for a stroll. The mansion is the private property of the Blandy wine family, former owners of Reid's…

Guide Article / Colombia

Best Beaches

Playa Almejal (Pacific Coast): This legendary surf beach outside of Bahía Solano takes advantage of the strong currents and large swells of the Pacific Coast. There are also calmer…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in French Polynesia

Tuamotu & Marquesas Islands in 2 Weeks in French Polynesia

Your French Polynesian experience will be much richer if you really do get off the well-worn Tahiti-Moorea-Bora Bora tourist track and visit islands even less developed than Huahine,…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Vaeroy in Lofoten Islands

Remote craggy Vaerøy, along with the even more remote island of Rost, lies to the far southwest of the Lofoten archipelago and is a bird-watcher's paradise. Vaerøy's Mount Mostadfjell…