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Side Trips in Santa Fe
Native American pueblos and ruins, a national monument and national park, Los Alamos (the A-bomb capital of the U.S.), and the scenic and fascinating High Road to Taos are all easy day…
Suggested Itineraries in Toronto
Toronto is a patchwork of neighborhoods with a remarkably vibrant downtown core. Once you're in the heart of the city, you can head in just about any direction and end up somewhere…
Side Trips in San Francisco
One of the best things about the City by the Bay is its proximity to breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant, diverse, neighboring communities. In less than 30 minutes from San…
Getting Around Northern California Wine Country
Picture the whole area as a long, uppercase U in which the two top tongs are pinched together around a light mountain range. On the “left,” or western, tong of the U is widespread…
In Depth in San Francisco
Often referred to as America’s most European city, regularly topping travel magazine favorite cities lists, and famed for its postcard-perfect vistas, San Francisco is indeed, as John…
In Depth in Cancun
A Brief History of Cancún Due to Cancún's ideal mix of elements -- its transparent turquoise sea, powdery white sand, and immense potential for growth -- a group of Mexican government…
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…
Side Trips in Playas Tamarindo and Langosta
En Route South: Playa Avellanas & Playa Negra Heading south from Tamarindo are several as-yet-undeveloped beaches, most of which are quite popular with surfers. Beyond Tamarindo…
Walking Tours in Amsterdam
The best way to discover Amsterdam is on foot. The first tour takes you to the essential cultural and architectural sights along the city's 17th-century Golden Age canals. Tours 2, 3,…
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…
In Depth in Athens
Not too long ago, Athens used to be the city Greeks loved to hate. It had a reputation as expensive, polluted, and overcrowded, with more than five million inhabitants -- over 40% of…
In Depth in Barcelona
Barcelona is dynamic, restlessly creative, constantly changing, always looking beyond Spain—into Europe or even across the Atlantic—for inspiration, yet for centuries it was scantly…
Walking Tours in Alexandria VA
Walking Tour: Old Town Alexandria Start: Ramsay House Visitor Center, King Street at Fairfax Street.Finish: Torpedo Factory, Waterfront at Cameron Street.Time: Allow approximately…
Shopping in Alexandria VA
Old Town has hundreds of boutiques, antiques stores, art galleries, and gift shops selling everything from souvenir T-shirts to 18th-century reproductions. Most of the best stores are…
Spectator Sports in Poland
Euro Cup 2012: Soccer Comes to Poland In summer 2012, both Poland and Ukraine will co-host the UEFA Euro 2012 football (soccer) championship -- the biggest event in soccer after the…
Side Trips in Dublin
Driving in or out of Dublin along the big, bland motorway, it’s easy to dismiss the region immediately surrounding the city’s urban sprawl. However, you’ll find plenty to do within an…
In Depth in Oregon
You've probably already heard the jokes: Oregonians have webbed feet and they don't tan, they rust. Even people otherwise unfamiliar with Oregon seem to know that it rains a lot here.…
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,…
Getting to Know in Key West
159 miles SW of Miami There are two schools of thought on Key West -- one is that it has become way too commercial, and the other is that it's still a place where you don't have to…
Spectator Sports in Vienna
Horse Racing -- There are three racetracks in Vienna, but by far the oldest, most venerable, and most prestigious is the Rennbahn Freudenau, at Trapprenbahnplatz on the grounds of the…
Side Trips in Zurich
Zurich is surrounded by some of the most interesting sightseeing in Switzerland. We've listed a few of exceptional interest. All these attractions can easily be reached on a short trip…
Side Trips in Auckland
Meandering in Matakana Approximately 1 hour north of Auckland is the village of Warkworth, at the heart of the Kowhai Coast. It gives access to the very pretty Sandspit/Matakana/Leigh…
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…
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…
Active Pursuits in Singapore
Beaches Besides the beach at East Coast Park and those on Sentosa Island, you can try the smaller beach at Changi Village, called Changi Point. From the shore, you have a panoramic…