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Guide Article / Hiking and Camping in Kauai

The Poipu Resort Area in Kauai

Three of Kauai’s best hotels—the lavish Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa , the family-friendly Sheraton Kauai Resort , and the luxury boutique Koa Kea Hotel & Resort —punctuate…

Guide Article / Hiking and Camping in Kauai

Western Kauai in Kauai

Waimea Canyon Trails On a wet island like Kauai, a dry hike is hard to find. But in the desert-dry gulch of Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific (once you get here,…

Guide Article / The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Pasadena & Environs in Los Angeles

Compared to L.A.'s behemoth shopping malls, the streets of pretty, compact Pasadena are a breeze to stroll. As a general rule, stores are open daily from about 10am, and while some…

Guide Article / The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Downtown in Los Angeles

Since the late lamented Bullock's department store closed in 1993 (its Art Deco masterpiece salons were rescued to house the Southwestern Law School's library), Downtown has become…

Guide Article / The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

The Westside & Beverly Hills in Los Angeles

Beverly Boulevard (from Robertson Blvd. to La Brea Ave.)Beverly is L.A.'s premier boulevard for mid-20th-century furnishings. Expensive showrooms line the street, but the shop that…

Guide Article / The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Santa Monica & the Beaches in Los Angeles

Main Street (between Pacific St. and Rose Ave., and Santa Monica and Venice blvds.)An excellent street for strolling, Main Street is crammed with a combination of mall standards and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Madrid

By Plane in Madrid

All flights from the U.S. and other overseas countries arrive at Madrid's international airport, Barajas, which lies 15km (9 miles) east of the center. It's usually best to allow half…

Guide Article / The New Territories in Hong Kong

Sai Kung in Hong Kong

Located on the eastern coast of the New Territories, Sai Kung is the second largest yet least populated of Hong Kong's 18 districts and boasts Hong Kong's longest coastline and its…

Guide Article / The New Territories in Hong Kong

Along the East Rail in Hong Kong

I've arranged the towns below in the order you'll reach them when traveling north from Kowloon. Be sure you have the Discover Hong Kong by Rail booklet, available at any HKTB Visitor…

Guide Article / The New Territories in Hong Kong

West New Territories in Hong Kong

If I were to choose only one quick destination in the New Territories, it would be Tsuen Wan with its excellent walled-village museum. It's easily reached by taking the MTR Tsuen Wan…

Guide Article / Australia

By Car in Australia

Australia's roads sometimes leave a bit to be desired. The taxes of 21 million people get spread pretty thin when it comes to maintaining roads across a continent. Some "highways" are…

Guide Article / Hiking in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Before tourism became the islands’ middle name, their singular attraction for visitors wasn’t the beach, but the volcano. From the world over, curious spectators gathered on the rim…

Guide Article / Past & Present in South America

Chile in South America

Chile's history as a nation began rather inconspicuously on the banks of the Mapoche River on February 12, 1541, when the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago de la…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

North Rim Wilderness Trails in Grand Canyon National Park

Clear Creek Trail Highlights: A scenic, relatively flat spur off the North Kaibab Trail (from the bottom of the canyon), with views of Zoroaster Temple, Clear Creek, and the Colorado…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

South Rim Wilderness Trails in Grand Canyon National Park

Hermit Trail Highlights: Late-afternoon sun feels good on cold days. Drawbacks: Less panoramic than other trails from the South Rim to the river. Difficulty Level: A moderate hike;…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

South Rim Corridor Trails in Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trail  Highlights: Long stretches near lush, cool creek beds. Drawbacks: During high season, you'll pass hundreds of hikers and some mules. Difficulty Level: Water…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

North Rim Corridor Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

North Kaibab Trail Highlights: Less crowded than Bright Angel Trail, it's great for a first backpack trip into the canyon. Drawbacks: At 14.4 miles and with a vertical drop of 5,850…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

South Rim Trails in Grand Canyon National Park

The Rim Trail on the South Rim extends from Hermits Rest to the South Kaibab Trailhead. It starts in Grand Canyon Village and goes both east and west along the rim, with the westbound…

Guide Article / Day Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

North Rim Trails in Grand Canyon National Park

The rim trails on the North Rim rank among the park's treasures. Start with Transept Trail or Bright Angel Point Trail, which are different sections of the same pathway. At the bottom…

Guide Article / Epcot in Walt Disney World

World Showcase in Walt Disney World

The 1.3-mile path circling the World Showcase Lagoon is home to 11 pavilions created in the idealized image of their home countries—get your picture taken in front of a miniature…

Guide Article / Side Trips in New Orleans

A Cajun Three Day Weekend

You’ll see and do a lot during this 3-day weekend, which includes options to customize the trip based on your own interests. A bit of adventurous meandering on your own will most…

Guide Article / Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Planning A Visit in New Orleans

Lodging -- During Mardi Gras, accommodations in the city and the nearby suburbs are booked solid, so make your plans well ahead and book a room as early as possible -- a year or more…

Guide Article / Switzerland

Sports in Switzerland

The destination sections in this guide are full of specific details on local ski trails, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and more. But here we’ve assembled a roundup of sports…

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

Entrance Fees and Permits to Acadia National Park

Entrance fees to the park are collected at several gates and points from May through October; the rest of the year, entrance is free—one of this nation’s great outdoor bargains either…

Shopping / Mango Tango Art Gallery

Mango Tango Art Gallery

One of the island’s largest art galleries offers both original artwork (many from Haiti) and less-expensive art prints, posters, and decorative maps. Look for Steffen Larsen’s…