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Guide Article / Redwood National and State Parks

Active Pursuits in Redwood National and State Parks

Beaches The park's beaches vary from long white-sand strands to cobblestone pocket coves. The water temperature is in the high 40s to low 50s (single digits to 10s Celsius)…

Guide Article / Helsinki

Side Trips in Helsinki

If you have only one Finnish town to visit outside Helsinki, make it Turku. Finland's former capital is its oldest town (founded about 1229), with close ties to Sweden. Swedes…

Guide Article / Lisbon

Suggested Itineraries in Lisbon

If You Have 1 DayTake a stroll through the Alfama, the most interesting district of Lisbon. Visit the 12th-century Sé (cathedral), and take in a view of the city and the river Tagus…

Guide Article / Lisbon

Active Pursuits in Lisbon

Lisbon itself has very few sports facilities. Most outdoor activities, such as watersports, fishing, and scuba diving, take place on the Costa do Sol, north of the city.If you want…

Guide Article / Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

Active Pursuits in Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

Cruises -- While most visitors head for the beach on Assateague, don't overlook the broad bays and creeks that surround Chincoteague. A good way to get out on them is with Captain…

Guide Article / Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

Side Trips in Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

A Side Trip to Onancock Plan to look around Onancock (www.onancock.com), a creekside town about 20 miles south of Chincoteague. Dating to 1680, genteel Onancock has always made its…

Guide Article / Oslo

Active Pursuits in Oslo

From spring to fall, the Oslofjord is a center of swimming, sailing, windsurfing, and angling. Daily excursions are arranged by motor launch at the harbor. Suburban forest areas await…

Guide Article / Orlando

Active Pursuits in Orlando

You will most likely burn more calories than you ever thought possible by simply strolling through the theme parks. Nevertheless, if you want some exercise other than walking the…

Guide Article / Jacksonville and Medford

Active Pursuits in Jacksonville and Medford

Rafting and fishing on the numerous fast-flowing, clear-water rivers of southern Oregon are two of the most popular sports in this region, and Medford makes a good base for doing a bit…

Guide Article / Ashland

Active Pursuits in Ashland

No visit to Ashland is complete without taking a long, leisurely stroll through beautiful Lithia Park. This 100-acre park follows the banks of Ashland Creek starting at the plaza.…

Guide Article / Santiam Pass and McKenzie Pass

Active Pursuits in Santiam Pass and McKenzie Pass

Along The Saniam Pass HighwayDetroit Lake is the summertime center of activity on this route--fishing and water-skiing are the most popular activities. North of the lake, you'll find…

Guide Article / Southern Oregon Coast

Regions in Brief in Southern Oregon Coast

The Port Orford AreaCape Blanco is now preserved as Cape Blanco State Park (tel. 541/332-6774; www.oregon.gov/oprd/parks), where you'll find miles of beaches, hiking trails through…

Guide Article / Bandon

Active Pursuits in Bandon

Head out of Bandon on Beach Loop Road, and you'll soon see why the rocks are a big draw. Wind and waves have sculpted shoreline monoliths into contorted spires and twisted shapes. The…

Guide Article / Newport OR

Active Pursuits in Newport OR

BeachesBeaches in the Newport area range from tiny rocky coves to long, wide stretches of sand perfect for kite flying. Right in town, north and west of the Yaquina Bay Bridge,…

Guide Article / Lincoln City

Active Pursuits in Lincoln City

Lincoln City's 7 1/2-mile-long beach is its main attraction. However, cold waters and constant breezes conspire to make swimming a pursuit for Polar Bear Club members only. The winds,…

Guide Article / Carlsbad and Encinitas

Side Trips in Carlsbad and Encinitas

Oceanside For decades Camp Pendleton, the huge Marine base established in 1942, defined this northernmost community in San Diego County. Now a city of 170,000, Oceanside is forging an…

Guide Article / Bay of Islands

Organized Tours in Bay of Islands

There's no need to prebook before arriving in town, as there are plenty of operators; by shopping around, you'll get better deals. The only exception is between December 23 and January…

Guide Article / Auckland

Organized Tours in Auckland

You can book several half- and full-day tours of the city and its environs at the visitor center. The half-day tours cover sightseeing highlights, while all-day tours usually include…

Guide Article / Lanai

In Depth in Lanai

Ghosts to Golf Courses Lanai hasn’t always been so welcoming. Early Hawaiians believed the island was haunted by Pahulu (the god of nightmares) and spirits so wily and vicious that no…

Guide Article / Dunedin

Exploring the Area in Dunedin

A Side Trip to Historic Oamaru Oamaru is a small town with the largest collection of Victorian heritage buildings in the country. If you’re interested in architecture, it is a…

Guide Article / Christchurch

Active Pursuits in Christchurch

Beaches Christchurch has three main beaches -- Sumner, Taylor’s Mistake, and New Brighton. Originally a quiet holiday suburb, Sumner is now favored by city dwellers on weekends. Its…

Guide Article / Hong Kong

Organized Tours in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers lots of organized tours, so if you're pressed for time this may be the best way to go. The vast majority of hotels have a tour desk where you can make bookings for…

Guide Article / Melbourne

Side Trips in Melbourne

PHILLIP ISLAND: Penguins on Parade 139 km (86 miles) S of Melbourne Phillip Island’s penguin parade, which happens every evening at dusk, is one of Australia’s most popular animal…

Guide Article / French Polynesia Tahiti

In Depth in Tahiti

Marlon's ManaThe late Marlon Brando did more than star in the remake of Mutiny on the Bounty when he came to Tahiti in 1960. He fell in love with his beautiful Tahitian co-star,…

Guide Article / Collioure

Side Trips in Collioure

Port-Vendres A 5-minute drive southeast from Collioure takes you to the bustling fishing port of Port-Vendres. You won't find the beauty of Collioure, although the houses clustering…