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Guide Article / Things To Do in Munich

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Munich

Starnberger See: This beautiful lake is where many a Münchner goes for a holiday. It's only 27km (17 miles) to the southwest of Munich. Centering around the town of Berg, the…

Guide Article / Australia

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Australia

Central Tilba (NSW): Just inland from Narooma on the south coast, this historic hamlet is one of the cutest you'll see, complete with blacksmiths and leatherwork outlets. The ABC…

Guide Article / Australia

The Best Luxury Hotels in Australia

Park Hyatt Sydney (NSW; tel. 800/633-7313 in the U.S. and Canada, or 02/9256 1234 in Australia): You'll have to book well in advance to snag a room at Sydney's best-situated property,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Australia

Off the Beaten Track in Australia

A Few Days in Margaret River Getting to see more of Australia than its most famous icons and the east-coast beaches is not always easy. But if you have the time, there are many…

Guide Article / India

The Best Outdoor Adventures in India

Watch Cows Sunbathing with Tourists on the Beach (Goa): While there's plenty of marijuana doing the rounds in Goa, you don't have to smoke a thing to be amused by the mellow cows that…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in India

A Leisurely Southern Sojourn in India

South India is perfect for a slow-paced 2-week vacation that's more unhurried escape than hectic vacation filled with must-see sights. This itinerary does explore a few tourist sites,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in India

The South in 2 Weeks in India

South India is where the great Dravidian kingdoms were established, and anyone interested in ancient history and grand temples must visit Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. Here we've included…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Amsterdam

Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike) in Amsterdam

62km (38 miles) N of Amsterdam; 30km (19 miles) NW of Enkhuizen It's hard to grasp what a monumental work the great barrier that separates the salty Waddenzee from the freshwater…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Amsterdam

Enkhuizen in Amsterdam

44km (27 miles) NE of Amsterdam; 15km (9 miles) NE of Hoorn A 400-boat herring fleet once sailed out of Enkhuizen. Then in 1932 came the Enclosing Dike , closing off the North Sea.…

Guide Article / Honduras

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Honduras

Miami (the North Coast): This Miami is about as far away from South Beach as you can imagine. Set on a narrow sandbar between the Caribbean and the Los Micos lagoon in Parque Nacional…

Guide Article / In Depth in Honduras

Environment in Honduras

Geologically, Honduras is one of the most interesting places in Central America. Even within specific regions the types of landscapes can vary drastically. Tracts of forests and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Honduras

Fauna in Honduras

Honduras is one of the most biodiverse countries in Latin America. With more than 45% of the country covered in forest, by far the highest amount in all of Central America, much of the…

Guide Article / Hotels in Atlanta

Family-Friendly Hotels in Atlanta

Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park -- Kids will love this location, just yards away from Centennial Park, which is home to festivals, art markets, and concerts -- plus fountains…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Atlanta

Parks in Atlanta

Grant ParkNamed for Confederate Capt. Lemuel P. Grant, who helped build Atlanta's defense line, Grant Park (bordered by Sydney St., Atlanta Ave., Boulevard, and Cherokee Ave.) still…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Kauai

The Best Beaches in Kauai

Kalapaki Beach: Kalapaki is the best beach not only in Lihue but also on the entire east coast. Any town would pay a fortune to have a beach like Kalapaki, one of Kauai's best, in its…

Guide Article / Hotels in Kauai

Family-Friendly Hotels in Kauai

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa -- It's the collection of swimming pools here -- freshwater and salt, with slides, waterfalls, and secret lagoons -- that makes this oceanfront Hyatt…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Kauai

The Coconut Coast in Kauai

As you make your way from Lihue to the North Shore, you'll pass Bambulei (tel. 808/823-8641), bordering the cane field in Wailua next to Caffè Coco. Bambulei houses a charming…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Kauai

Water Sports in Kauai

Several outfitters on Kauai not only offer equipment rentals and tours, but also dispense expert information on weather forecasts, sea and trail conditions, and other important…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Kauai

Beaches in Kauai

Kauai’s nearly 70 beaches include some of the most beautiful in the world, and all are open to the public, as required by state law. They are also in the middle of the vast, powerful…

Guide Article / Cuba

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Cuba

Landing a Marlin or Sailfish: If you really want to emulate Ernest Hemingway, you'll head out to sea to fish. The waters off Cuba's coast are excellent for sportfishing year-round. Big…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Negril

Beaches in Negril

Beloved by the hippies of the 1960s, Seven Mile Beach is still as beautiful as ever, but it's no longer the idyllic retreat it once was. Resorts now line this beach, attracting an…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Port Antonio

West Of Port Antonio in Port Antonio

With far fewer attractions than the east of Port Antonio, the western coastline is worth a day of your time if you can spare it.As you leave Port Antonio heading west along Route A4,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Port Antonio

East Of Port Antonio in Port Antonio

The coast east of Port Antonio wins our beauty contest for one of the most beautiful shorelines in the Caribbean, and most definitely in Jamaica. There's a nostalgic aura to it, too,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Jamaica

Famous People in Jamaica

Nicknamed for a Marijuana Cigarette When the great reggae king, Bob Marley, died of cancer in 1981, his son, David Nesta Marley, born in 1968, was only 12 years old. His father had…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Jamaica

The South Coast in Jamaica

The tour outlined above is the pathway for mainstream tourism to the island, embracing the resorts that most visitors want to see. Except for Negril, which attracts thousands of…