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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maryland

In Two Weeks in Maryland

The Best of Maryland & Delaware Annapolis is a fairly central place to start this trip -- especially for those flying into Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maryland

For Families in Maryland

Start in Baltimore with either one so the kids can see Fort McHenry, the National Aquarium, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. Then head east to the Eastern Shore and Ocean…

Guide Article / Croatia

The Best Luxury Hotels in Croatia

Hilton Imperial (Dubrovnik): This is the U.S. chain’s first foray into Croatia; rather than build a hotel from scratch, Hilton had the wisdom to restore what was salvageable from…

Guide Article / Croatia

The Best Beaches in Croatia

Baška (Krk Island): This coastal village has more than 30 beaches of varying size and a promenade that skirts most of them. The shore is a stretch of fine pebble, which gently curves…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Virginia's Southwest Highlands

National Parks & Nature Reserves in Virginia's Southwest Highlands

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Noted for its 400 miles of hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and horse trails, including part of the Appalachian Trail, Mount Rogers…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Florianopolis

Beaches in Florianopolis

Florianópolis's main attraction is the more than 100 beaches scattered across the island. Each has its own character. Starting clockwise from the northern part of the island, the most…

Guide Article / Virginia

The Best Natural Attractions in Virginia

Virginia has hundreds of thousands of acres of natural beauty preserved in national and state parks, national forests, and recreation areas. Especially in the mountains, you can find…

Guide Article / Virginia

The Best Family Vacations in Virginia

The majority of Virginia's visitors arrive by car, and most of them are families. Accordingly, the state's major attractions and resorts are well equipped to entertain and care for…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oregon Coast

The Best Museums and Historic Sites

Columbia River Maritime Museum(Astoria): The mighty Columbia River empties into the Pacific at Astoria, site of the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi. The collection of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oregon Coast

The Best Natural Wonders

The Columbia River at Astoria: The mighty Columbia is the second-longest river in the U.S. and the one most associated with Pacific Northwest history, since Lewis and Clark rafted…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Florence, OR

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in Florence, OR

The first Oregon dunes were formed between 12 and 26 million years ago by the weathering of inland mountain ranges, but it was not until about 7,000 years ago, after the massive…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Bandon

Weather Watching in Bandon

Throughout the winter, Oregon's rocky shores and haystack rocks feel the effects of storms that originate far to the north in cold polar waters. As these storms slam ashore, sometimes…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Cinque Terre

Exploring the Cinque Terre

Monterosso The Cinque Terre’s largest village seems incredibly busy compared to its sleepier neighbors, but it’s not without its charms. Monterosso is actually two towns—a bustling,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Cinque Terre

Side Trips from the Cinque Terre

Riviera Runners Up While Portofino and the Cinque Terre get their just accolades, it would be a shame to overlook some other lovely seaside destinations that also make a great base for…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ecuador

Active Vacation in Ecuador

Ecuador is an up-and-coming and under-exploited adventure-tourism destination. The following itinerary packs a lot of adventure punch into a single week. This is a basic outline; if…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ecuador

For Families in Ecuador

Ecuador is not a particularly kid-friendly destination. There are few attractions and activities that appeal to youngsters, and very few hotels here have well-developed kids' programs.…

Guide Article / A Nature Guide in Ecuador

Birds in Ecuador

Ecuador is a bird-watcher's paradise with over 1,600 identified species of resident and migrant birds. The variety of habitats and compact nature of the country make this a major…

Guide Article / In Depth in Atlantic Provinces

Fauna in Atlantic Provinces

Land Mammals Beaver -- Often considered symbolic of Canada, beavers almost became extinct in the early 1900s due to a brisk world trade in beaver pelts and the rapid development of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Atlantic Provinces

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Atlantic Provinces

Here's a "starter kit" of films, CDs, and literature that can prepare you for a rewarding visit to the Atlantic Provinces. Books Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery is a…

Guide Article / In Depth in Atlantic Provinces

Early History in Atlantic Provinces

Indigenous Peoples & Vikings The so-called Maritime Archaic Indians, primarily a hunting and fishing culture, populated parts of Atlantic Canada beginning perhaps 7,500 years ago…

Guide Article / In Depth in Atlantic Provinces

Later History in Atlantic Provinces

European Fisherman & British Loyalists The Vikings would not be the last fishermen to ply this coast. Next, historians believe, came occasional Portuguese fishermen in the 15th…

Guide Article / Southeast Asia

The Best Beaches in Southeast Asia

Chaweng Beach (Ko Samui, Thailand): Chaweng is real fun in the sun. The beach itself is gorgeous, with bungalows nestled in the trees just beyond the sand. Behind the beach lies a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cape Breton Island

National Parks in Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton Highlands National Park is one of the two crown-jewel national parks in Atlantic Canada (Gros Morne in Newfoundland is the other). Covering nearly 1,000 sq. km (370 sq.…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Boquete

Rafting & Kayaking in Boquete

The translucent rivers that pour down the Talamanca Mountain Range in the Chiriquí Highlands provide for thrilling Class III to V white-water kayaking and rafting, and gentler floats…

Guide Article / Washington State

The Best Resorts & Spas in Washington State

The Best Mountain Lodges & ResortsSun Mountain Lodge (Winthrop; tel. 800/572-0493 or 509/996-2211): Perched atop a mountain and overlooking the remote Methow Valley, this is…