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Guide Article / Costa Rica

The Best Authentic Experiences in Costa Rica

Taking a Night Tour in a Tropical Forest: Most neotropical forest dwellers are nocturnal, so nighttime tours are offerred at rainforest and cloud-forest destinations throughout the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Recommended Books, Films and Music in Costa Rica

Books Though Costa Rica’s literary output is sparsely translated and little known outside the country’s borders, there are some notable authors to look for, especially if you can read…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Food and Drink in Costa Rica

Although Costa Rican cooking can be fairly simple and plain, creative chefs have livened up the dining scene in San José and at most of the major tourist destinations. Outside of the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Costa Rica

The Best of San José and the Central Valley in Costa Rica

While most tourists opt to get out of San José quickly for greener pastures, Costa Rica’s vibrant capital and the surrounding Central Valley offer plenty to see and do. If you have…

Guide Article / Hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica

Neighborhoods in San Jose, Costa Rica

Downtown San José/Barrio Amón The urban center of San José is the city’s heart and soul, with a wide range of hotels and restaurants and easy access to museums and attractions. It has…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Auckland

Doing Devonport in Auckland

Taking the Ferry -- Catching the Fullers Ferry to Devonport is one of the nicest day's outings you can have in Auckland. Make your way to Pier 1, Ferry Terminal at 99 Quay St. (tel.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Waiheke Island

Vineyards in Waiheke Island

To the surprise of many, more than 40 vineyards operate on Waiheke Island, where the Mediterranean-style climate is perfect for growing grapes (and olives). Some of the country's best…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawkes Bay

Wineries in Hawkes Bay

Hawke's Bay is home to New Zealand's oldest winemaking establishments, and with over 40 wineries to choose from, you're bound to find a glass of something pleasing. The conditions are…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawkes Bay

Architectural Highlights in Hawkes Bay

An Art Deco Amble -- The city of Napier is virtually a museum of Art Deco and Spanish mission architecture, built from 1931 to 1933, after the earthquake. Some 80 years later, the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Picton and Blenheim

Neighborhoods in Picton and Blenheim

In Picton Picton eateries come and go, but one enduring favorite is Le Café, London Quay (tel. 03/573-5588)—casual, friendly, reliable, and open daily. If you’d like a special dining…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Picton and Blenheim

Wineries in Picton and Blenheim

It doesn’t matter what time of year you visit Marlborough, because the weather is invariably balmy (with a few frosty winter mornings), and there’s always wine to drink if all else…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka

Wineries in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka

The Moutere Hills Wineries Most of Nelson's 25 wineries are scattered along the rolling Moutere Hills and the alluvial Waimea Plains. The wines - Riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc,…

Guide Article / New Zealand

Best Dining Bets in New Zealand

The French Café (Auckland; tel. 09/377-1911): This is posh-plush (in an elegant, understated kind of way) and professionalism-plus. Consistently rated one of Auckland's best and most…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Zealand

Food and Drink in New Zealand

Dining Customs New Zealand has not "grown up" with a long tradition of service in restaurants, so there will be times when you wonder if we even know what the word "service" means. For…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Zealand

10 Days in the North in New Zealand

Ten Days in the Subtropical North It always astounds me that so many overseas visitors arrive in Auckland and immediately drive or fly south - or that they avoid the North Island…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Zealand

For Food and Wine Lovers in New Zealand

A Wine Lover's Tour of New Zealand New Zealand has come of age as a producer of internationally acclaimed wines, and the great thing about the country's six major grape-growing regions…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Zealand

In Two Weeks in New Zealand

Two weeks in New Zealand gives you an opportunity to drive between many destinations and take in the color of the provinces. Still, don’t underestimate the time your journey will take.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New Zealand

In One Week in New Zealand

Seeing New Zealand in 1 week is possible, but it will require early starts and long days. Personally, I'd ditch the car idea and fly between four major stops - Auckland, Wellington,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Wellington

Local Favorites in Wellington

The Fab Four of Fine Dining For the very best culinary experience in Wellington, consider one of these four outstanding restaurants: Boulcott Street Bistro, Logan Brown, the White…

Guide Article / France

Best for Families

Climbing the Heights of Mont-St-Michel (Normandy): Straddling the tidal flats between Normandy and Brittany, this Gothic marvel is the most spectacular fortress in northern Europe.…

Guide Article / France

Best Dining Bets in France

Le Grand Véfour (Paris): There aren’t many restaurants where you can both savor an exquisite meal and eat it in a room where Napoléon Bonaparte once dined. Tucked under an arcade at…

Guide Article / In Depth in France

Food and Drink in France

As any French person will tell you, French food is the best in the world. That's as true today as it was during the 19th-century heyday of the master chef Escoffier. A demanding…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in France

An Art Lover's Tour of France

From contemporary art in Paris to modern masters along the southern coast, France is a country infused with art. Aficionados can experience an unforgettable trip taking in Paris (2…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in France

In One Week in France

If you budget your days carefully, one week provides enough time to visit the major attractions of Paris, such as the Musée du Louvre (the world’s greatest art gallery), the Eiffel…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in France

For Families in France

France offers many attractions for kids. Our suggestion is to limit the bustle of Paris to two days, and then spend a day wandering the spectacular grounds and glittering interiors of…