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In Depth in Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans are intensely proud of their culture, a rich brew of Taíno Indian, Spanish, African, and American influence, and most relish showing off the best of it. Yet visitors will…
Walking Tours in St. Thomas, USVI
Charlotte Amalie Start: King’s Wharf. Finish: Waterfront. Time: 2[bf]1/2 hours. Best Time: Before 10am to avoid cruise-ship passengers. Worst…
Side Trips in Granada
The snowcapped peaks of the Sierra Nevada surround the city of Granada, and a number of intriguing excursions exist in several directions. From the top of the highest peak, you can see…
Organized Tours in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Every seasoned sea salt seemingly ends up on St. Maarten at some point, if only to compete in the many renowned regattas. Needless to say, the island offers everything from booze…
Active Pursuits in Cape Town
For one-stop adrenaline activity shopping, contact Downhill Adventures (tel. 021/422-0388; www.downhilladventures.com), which offers everything from its own surf school to helicopter…
Driving Tours in Cape Town
Peninsula Driving TourStart: Take the M3 out of town; this follows the eastern flank of the mountain, providing access to the southern suburbs.Finish: Kloof Nek roundabout in…
In Depth in Cape Town
The 2010 World Cup in Cape TownThe year 2010 has been much anticipated by South Africans, bringing with it the coveted FIFA World Cup Soccer Championships. Some 500,000 additional…
In Depth in Johannesburg
Touring the City Within a CityDispossessed of their land during the 1800s and further reduced to virtual slavery by taxation, thousands of black men were forced to find work in the…
In Depth in Turks and Caicos
It seems only yesterday that public awareness of this island archipelago was more or less "Turks and Caicos who?" For years, these islands were little more than a breathtakingly…
In Depth in Italy
Many of the stereotypes you have heard about this charming country are accurate. Children are fussed over wherever they go; food and soccer are treated like religion; the north–south…
Walking Tours in New Providence
Historic Nassau Start: Rawson Square. Finish: Prince George Wharf. Time: 2 hours. Best Times: Monday through Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Worst Times: Sunday, when many places are…
Side Trips in Botswana
Zambia: The New Eden?Like Botswana, Zambia is a vast country, sparsely populated and politically stable. It encompasses four huge national parks with game concentrations that rival…
Organized Tours in Botswana
You'll have no trouble finding safari operators or packages. They run the gamut to suit a range of interests and pockets, from fly-in safaris to luxurious lodges, to…
Active Pursuits in Key West
Beaches in Key West Unlike the rest of the Keys, Key West actually has a few small beaches, although they don't compare with the state's wide natural wonders up the coast; the Keys'…
Active Pursuits in Ecuador
Ecuador's varied landscapes, biodiversity, culture, and natural beauty combine to make it a world-class destination for everything from bird-watching to sport fishing, from scuba…
A Nature Guide in South America
The 10 South American countries that we cover in this book comprise an enormous landmass with an incredibly varied terrain. Details on each country's specific ecosystems can be found…
In Depth in Andalusia
The sea brought the cultures of the East to Andalusia long before civilization had come to other parts of Spain. Empires from the East came and went, none more notable than the Moors,…
Regions in Brief in Brazil
Brazil's 190 million citizens inhabit the fifth-largest country in the world, a nation about 10% larger than the continental United States. The Amazon dominates the northern third of…
In Depth in Houston and East Texas
Race Relations in East Texas -- Travelers to East Texas might well wonder about visiting here. In the last dozen years there have been several news stories about racially motivated…
Regions in Brief in Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights
Upper GalileeNorth of the Sea of Galilee are Israel's northern panhandle and a small area along the Golan border dense with natural beauty and tranquillity -- at least off season…
Regions in Brief in Central Andes and Central Valley
Isla Negra 125km (78 miles) W of Santiago Isla Negra is mostly known as "the place where Pablo lived" -- Pablo Neruda, that is. His third -- and favorite -- home is here, perched high…
Exploring the Area in Kruger National Park
SANParks officials make no bones about the fact that their main concern is wildlife; Homo sapiens are a necessary nuisance. Although an effort is made to service visitors' needs, such…
Suggested Itineraries in Escarpment and Panorama Route
DullstroomMany travelers compare a visit to Dullstroom with a stint in the Scottish Highlands; the promise of landing a 6- to 7-pounder in the well-stocked dams and streams of the…
Driving Tours in Escarpment and Panorama Route
Driving the Panorama RouteThis drive takes you past the Blyde River Canyon, the largest canyon in the country, as well as the sheer 1,600m (5,248-ft.) drop from the Escarpment to the…
Getting to Know in The Winelands
This is a large, mountainous area, and you're best off exploring it by car so that you can choose your own estates and pace. Don't try to cover the entire Winelands in a day; tackle no…