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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Los Cabos and Baja California

The North Coast in Los Cabos and Baja California

The destinations in this itinerary have taken a huge tourism hit from Mexico's drug war, even though the violence remains removed from tourist areas. But things are looking up:…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in La Paz, Mexico

Scuba Diving in La Paz, Mexico

Scuba diving conditions are best from July through October, when visibility is excellent and the water is warm. (Winter water is cold, sometimes down to 20°C/68°F or colder, and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Cabo San Lucas

Golf in Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos has become the golf capital of Mexico. The master plan for Los Cabos golf calls for a future total of 207 holes. Fees listed below are for 18 holes, including golf cart,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Cabo San Lucas

Water Sports in Cabo San Lucas

Tío Sports (tel. 624/143-3399; www.tiosports.com) on Playa Médano arranges a variety of land- and water-based adventure and nature tours; stand-up paddleboarding; parasailing; and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Best Dining Bets in Toronto

Actinolite: Chef Justin Cournoyer is not just a perfectionist. He’s also a zealot, and an obsessive. His commitment to representing Ontario’s terroir on the plate knows no comparison…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Toronto

Local Favorites in Toronto

Plant Powered Dining Vegetarians and vegans are well looked after by Toronto’s many veg-friendly restaurants. Here are seven of my favorite spots that serve innovative, flavor-packed…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Toronto

Tips on Dining in Toronto

Toronto delivers an enticing array of good places to eat, whatever pleases your palette. There's authentic Thai and Ethiopian, French bistros, an emerging Canadiana cuisine with a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Bars and Clubs in Toronto

A few hints before you head out for the evening.The drinking age in Ontario is currently 19, and most establishments enforce the law. Bars and pubs are open daily from 11am to 2am.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Major Shopping Areas in Toronto

The quaint, sometimes junky shops of Yonge Street deal in touristy trinkets, antiques, and local book chains like Book City, while Kensington Market is all vintage racks, most of them…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

History in Toronto

Early Settlement in "Muddy York" Over the past 15 millennia, the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River have farmed,…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Toronto

Walking Tour 5 in Toronto

Walking Tour: The Financial District Start: The CN Tower, near the corner of John and Front streets. Finish: University Avenue and Queen Street. Time: 2 to 4 hours. Best Time: Weekdays…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Toronto

Walking Tour 2 in Toronto

Walking Tour: Wychwood Start: Dupont subway station. Finish: Pain Perdu on St. Clair West. Time: 2 to 4 hours. Best Time: Weekdays during business hours or Saturday mornings. Worst…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Toronto

Walking Tour 3 in Toronto

Walking Tour: St. Lawrence & Downtown East Start: Union Station. Finish: King subway station. Time: 2 to 3 hours. Best Time: Saturday, when the St. Lawrence Market is in full…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Toronto

In Four Days in Toronto

After following our 3-day itinerary, top things off with this exploration of the best that Toronto's east end has to offer. This tour will take you through some of the oldest areas,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Toronto

In Three Days in Toronto

This tour for your third day in Toronto focuses on downtown west and includes the city’s top art gallery—the AGO. Then you'll hit some of the city's hippest neighborhoods, where you’ll…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

Best Free Things to Do in Boston

Picnic by the Water: Head for the harbor or river, relax on a park bench or patch of grass, turn off your phone, and enjoy the spectacular scene. Whether it's sailboats or ocean…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

The Best Family Experiences in Boston

A Visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Street performers, crowds from all over the world, the food court, restaurants, bars, and shops make Faneuil Hall Marketplace (you'll also hear it…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Boston

A Ride Across the Harbor: The ferry that connects Long Wharf and the Charlestown Navy Yard is a treasure concealed in plain sight.An Island Excursion: The Boston Harbor Islands…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

The Best Museums in Boston

Concord Museum: Always informative, never overwhelming, this thoughtfully organized museum shows and tells visitors enough about the town's history to help them make the most of a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

The Best Luxury Hotels in Boston

Boston Harbor Hotel (Waterfront): Dazzling architecture, a great location between the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and maniacal attention to detail add up to pampering on…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Boston

Neighborhoods in Brief

The North End Boston's Italian-American enclave has dozens of restaurants; many are tiny and don't serve dessert and coffee. Hit the caffès for an espresso or cappuccino and fresh…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

Especially for Kids in Boston

Not only is Boston a great “college town,” given the 150,000 or so students who attend its 50-plus colleges and universities each year, but it’s also a great city for children.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Boston

Boston is a city of neighborhoods, some of which are described in the section on the Freedom Trail, and under walking tours.  Here are several other areas that are fun to explore.  …

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

The Club and Music Scene in Boston

The Boston-area club scene is multifaceted and constantly changing. As a rule, live music is more compelling than the dance-club scene by several orders of magnitude, but somewhere out…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Boston

Shopping A-Z in Boston

Here and in the listings, we've singled out establishments that we especially like and neighborhoods that suit shoppers interested in particular types of merchandise. Addresses are in…