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Active Pursuits in Vico Equense
Vico is a good base from which to explore the area's natural attractions of sea, beaches, and mountains. Across from the Municipio in the center of town, you can take Via Castello…
Active Pursuits in Santa Fe
Set between the granite peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the subtler volcanic Jemez Mountains, and with the Rio Grande flowing through, the Santa Fe area offers outdoor…
Side Trips in Savannah
Savannah makes an excellent base for journeys further along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts, returning to your lodging after local excursions, or transferring from the city to…
Spectator Sports in Toronto
Auto Racing The Honda Indy (formerly the Molson Indy; tel. 416/588-7223; 888-476-6251 for tickets) takes place in July at the Exhibition Place Street circuit. Baseball Rogers Centre…
Active Pursuits in San Francisco
San Francisco is surprisingly nature-filled for a city, and thanks to the year-round mild weather, residents are all about soaking up the great outdoors. So don some layers, grab your…
Organized Tours in San Francisco
The 49-Mile Scene Drive This self-guided drive is an easy way to orient yourself and to grasp the beauty of San Francisco and its extraordinary location. Beginning in the city, it…
Organized Tours in Merida, Mexico
Ecotours & Adventure Trips The Yucatán Peninsula has many companies that organize nature and adventure tours. One well-established outfit with a great track record is Ecoturismo…
Side Trips in Merida, Mexico
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón What started out as one man's hobby has grown into one of the best living museums you'll ever see. The owner didn't just restore the buildings, he put the…
Organized Tours in Amsterdam
BUS TOURS — We think that Amsterdam’s unique alternative to the bus tour—canal boat cruises—are by far the best way to get an overview of the city. But for those who don’t like boats,…
Side Trips in Athens
Although there are a number of tempting excursions from Athens, getting in and out of the city is so unpleasant that we suggest you visit most of the following places as you head off…
Regions in Brief in The Hunt Country
Leesburg Founded in 1758, Leesburg is the largest town in the Hunt Country and a good base for exploring the region. Although not as picturesque as Middleburg, it has considerable…
Side Trips in Alexandria VA
Arlington National Cemetery It's an easy excursion from Old Town to the famous Arlington National Cemetery, a cherished shrine commemorating the lives given by members of the U.S.…
Organized Tours in Dublin
Bus Tours Convenient, comfortable, and—remember this when the heavens open in June—relatively immune to inclement weather, bus tours are a great way to pack a lot of sightseeing into a…
Active Pursuits in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Hiking is the quintessential Acadia experience, and it should be experienced by everyone at least once. The park has 120 miles of hiking trails in all, plus 57 miles of carriage roads,…
Active Pursuits in Point Reyes National Seashore
BikingAs most ardent Bay Area mountain bikers know, Point Reyes National Seashore has some of the finest mountain-bike trails in the region -- narrow dirt paths winding through densely…
Suggested Itineraries in Point Reyes National Seashore
First, stop at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and pick up the free Point Reyes map, which lists all the trails and roads open to cars, bikes, horses, and hikers. While you're here,…
Hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore
There's a little of everything for hikers here -- 32,000 acres, crisscrossed by 70 miles of trails, set aside as wilderness where no motor vehicles or bicycles are allowed. The…
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)…
Active Pursuits in Oregon
The abundance of outdoor recreational activities is one of the main reasons people choose to live in and visit Oregon. With both mountains and beaches within a 90-minute drive of the…
Organized Tours in New York City
Arguably, the top attractions in New York City are its bustling, historic, fascinating streets, neighborhoods and skyline. The companies listed below offer different types of…
5 Days with the Family
This itinerary is designed for a family staying in Reykjavík for 5 days, exploring the city and going on a few day-trip adventures farther afield. Depending on the ages of your…
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…
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…
What's a Virtual Line? in Islands of Adventure
Simple: Some mid-level Universal attractions manage crowds by allowing people to sign up for times for their whole party using the official app. If an attraction has a virtual line…
Active Pursuits in Bend and Sunriver
If downhill skiing is your passion, you probably already know about the fabulous skiing conditions and myriad runs of Mount Bachelor (tel. 800/829-2442 or 541/382-7888 for snow report;…