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Guide Article / Organized Tours in Boston

Specialty Tours in Boston

Two excellent resources to investigate before you leave home are the Boston Center for Adult Education (tel. 617/267-4430; www.bcae.org) and the Cambridge Center for Adult Education…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Boston

Walking Tour 2 in Boston

The Waterfront Start: Old State House Museum (T: Orange or Blue Line to State). Finish: John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse. Time: 2-5 hours, depending on how much time you spend in…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Boston

In One Day in Boston

A single day in Boston affords the opportunity to sample some experiences unique to the city. You won't have time for full immersion, but you can touch on several singular attractions…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Boston

In Two Days

You can easily extend the suggestions for our 1-day itinerary to fill more of your time, but you'll probably want to branch out. Today you head for Cambridge, Dorchester, or both. This…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Boston

In Two Days in Boston

Now that you have a feel for the city, it's time to explore beyond downtown and investigate subjects other than history. The Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and other destinations contrast…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New Orleans

Especially for Kids in New Orleans

If you plan to give the kids a lifelong complex for confining you to your hotel room when you know all that clubbing and fooding is going on outside, then perhaps New Orleans is better…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New Orleans

Getting Married in New Orleans

While it is true that Vegas remains the top place for weddings -- as well it should, with no waiting period and a ceremony perhaps as short as 10 minutes from start (obtaining license)…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New Orleans

The French Quarter in New Orleans

Those who have been to Disneyland might be forgiven if they experience some déjà vu upon first seeing the French Quarter. The same might be said for those who have visited Paris. It’s…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New Orleans

The Club & Music Scene in New Orleans

A Night on the Town If you only have a night or two in New Orleans, you should try your best to hear some incredible live local music. How to choose? Here is a guide to some of the…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Orleans

A Cultural Primer in New Orleans

Meet the Cajuns The Cajun history is a sad one, but it produced a people and a culture well worth getting to know. The Acadian Odyssey -- In the early 1600s, colonists from France…

Guide Article / Festivals in New Orleans

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

What began in 1969 as a small gathering in Congo Square to celebrate the music of New Orleans now ranks as one of the best attended, most respected, and most musically comprehensive…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Jerusalem

Getting There in Jerusalem

Arriving BY PLANE-Ben-Gurion Airport is the country’s international arrivals center. It’s a 45-minute drive west of Jerusalem and a 25-minute drive in the opposite direction to Tel…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Jerusalem

Getting Around in Jerusalem

By BusAll buses in Israel require a RavKav smartcard for payment. You can typically buy one and add money to it at any small kiosk or super market (makolet in Hebrew), or you can …

Guide Article / In Depth in Jerusalem

History in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. It was in existence long before it was first mentioned in Pharaonic records of the 2nd millennium B.C., or in the…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Juneau and Southeast Alaska

Alaska Marine Highway in Juneau and Southeast Alaska

The state-run Alaska Marine Highway System (tel. 800/642-0066 or 907/465-3941; www.ferryalaska.com) is a subsidized fleet of big, blue-hulled ferries connecting many of Alaska's…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Alaskan Interior

Dawson City & Eagle in Alaskan Interior

Instead of taking the Alaska Highway directly from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Tok, consider driving north on the Klondike Highway (Yukon Hwy. 2) to Dawson City, then west and south over the…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Alaskan Interior

The Alaska Highway in Alaskan Interior

Detailed coverage of the entire 2,400-mile drive to Alaska is beyond our scope. Here I've covered the Alaska portion of the road, the 200 miles of the Alaska Highway that run from the…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in Alaskan Interior

The Steese Highway in Alaskan Interior

Driving the Steese Highway north from Fairbanks is like following a river upstream as it diminishes into its headwaters. First it's a four-lane freeway, then a two-lane highway, then…

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 / In Depth in Alaska

Food & Drink in Alaska

Alaska will probably never be a food destination, but you'll find some excellent restaurants and many opportunities to dine on fresh Alaska seafood, primarily salmon and…

Guide Article / Cruises in Alaska

Choosing the Right Cruise for You in Alaska

Your three main questions in choosing a cruise in Alaska are "When should I go?," "Where do I want to go?," and "How big a ship?" When to Go Alaska is very much a seasonal, as opposed…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Alaska

In Two Weeks in Alaska

This driving loop includes much of the best of the Interior, Prince William Sound, Anchorage, and Denali National Park. It allows you to end up where you started, saving money on plane…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Activities for Families in Oahu

If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Websites in Oahu

Veteran travelers usually carry some essential items to make their trips easier. Following is a selection of handy online tools to bookmark and use.Airplane Food…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Oahu

The Best Authentic Experiences in Oahu

Oahu isn't just any other beach destination. It has a wonderfully rich, ancient history and culture, and people who are worth getting to know. If you want to meet the "local" folks who…