ARTICLES AND TIPS ABOUT COOK: Family Vacations and Trips to Cook with Your Kids
HISTORICAL TRAVEL: LEGEND OF THE BLARNEY CASTLE - The Blarney castle is an interesting, mystical place located in Blarney Village. Beautiful sights surround the castle.
SANTA'S VILLAGE, ONTARIO - Nestled in the Muskoka Highlands is a little village that delights both the young and young at heart. It is Santa's Village located in Bracebridge, Ontario.
BUCKSKIN JOE VILLAGE - Buckskin Joes Village, Cano? City, Colorado, offers an authentic look at the old west, including gunfights, hangings, restored log buildings, and home to classic western films.
HENRY FORD MUSEUM AND GREENFIELD VILLAGE - A look at Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Michigan.
THE YORKSHIRE VILLAGE OF FEWSTON - The resevoir North of Yorkshire Village at Fewston is a hidden place in the countryside. This gem is six miles west of Harrogate.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governors Lighthouse in Light Keepers Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
RUGBY, TENNESSEE: A GLIMPSE OF VICTORIAN ENGLAND - Rugby, Tennessee is a village of historic Victorian buildings including an Episcopal church, library, museum, schoolhouse, and bed and breafast inn.
PLAN A TRIP TO CASSEVILLE, WISCONSIN - Plan a trip to Casseville, Wisconsin. Town of the Great River Road and close to Potosi. Sites available to see their like lead mines, Stonefield Village and caves.
THE YORKSHIRE VILLAGE OF FEWSTON - The resevoir North of Yorkshire Village at Fewston is a hidden place in the countryside. This gem is six miles west of Harrogate.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governors Lighthouse in Light Keepers Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
PLAN A TRIP TO CASSEVILLE, WISCONSIN - Plan a trip to Casseville, Wisconsin. Town of the Great River Road and close to Potosi. Sites available to see their like lead mines, Stonefield Village and caves.
ENCHANTED FOREST: TRAVEL BRIEF - Visit a world of fantasy where storybook characters come alive in a mysterious forest setting. Go back in time to the Old World Village and meet the spirits of the Haunted House, voted the best walk-through Haunted House in the United States. Adults can ride the thrilling Ice Mountain Bobsleds and the Big Timber Log Ride, while kids can stick with the Ferris wheel and bumper boats. The whole family can finish their day with a dazzling water-light show.
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA: TRAVEL BRIEF - National parks and national preserves boast some of the most beautiful land in the country, and the Delaware Water Gap is no exception. This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through a scenic water gap in the Appalachian Mountains. The park also includes historic Millbrook Village and several environmental education centers.
SIX FLAGS ENCHANTED VILLAGE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Whether it's a day trip or a long weekend, visiting Six Flags Enchanted Village involves lots of fun and excitement. It has scary (and not-so-scary) rides for kids and adults of all ages. Be prepared for a lot of screaming!
NEW YORK: TRAVEL BRIEF - New York is as big as it gets. Everything from the population to the buildings is huge and there is certainly not a shortage of things to do in New York; it has historical sites, museums, theaters, and buildings offering fabulous views. Visit the bustling business districts, the hip residential areas of Greenwich Village and Chelsea, the department stores on Fifth Avenue, or the shining lights of Times Square. Whether it's the tourist attractions or the classic neighborhoods that you want to see, you can stay busy for days in New York.
WORTHINGTON, OHIO - At noon on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, visitors to Worthington and residents alike crowd downtown. They stay to visit shops and eateries during the merchants' Holiday Open House and to light the Christmas tree on the village green at dusk.
MICHIGAN'S MACKINAC ISLAND - The new morning sun casts a rosy glow across the whitewashed harbor village on Mackinac Island. For centuries, this little, wave-buffeted island has been a summer way station in the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. Ferries bringing this early June day's first visitors won't arrive for a few hours. The bustling summer vacation season doesn't begin for at least a couple of weeks. For now, you have the island and the lands along the straits mostly to yourself.
LOVE OF MIDWEST LAKES - Dancing waves emerge amid fields of corn on the central Illinois prairie. You might think you see a mirage, considering Carlyle Lake was farmland just 30 years ago, before the Corps of Engineers created this huge reservoir (50 miles east of St. Louis). The 18-by-5 mile lake, surrounded by public lands, draws mariners and landlubbers alike. Sun-drenched swimming beaches and marinas where you can rent pontoons or houseboats join forested nature trails to make this one of the state's best-kept-secrets. Bird-watching ranks high on Karen Sandheinrich's to-do list. The resident of Belleville, Illinois, just east of St. Louis sets up camp along the shore with her family at least six times a year. "There's a hummingbird!" Karen exclaims, making a quick grab for her binoculars. She's also spotted great egrets and blue herons. You can rent cozy, modern cottages along the water or stay in brand-new hotel rooms and cottages at Mariner's Village Resort. Whichever accommodations you choose, you almost always get a view of rainbow-colored sailboats bobbing on the lake. The wide-open water, prairie landscape and strong winds make Carlyle excellent for sailing. In fact the only time you may find a crowd is on sunny summer Sundays, when spectators line the shore to watch sailing regattas, some of them Olympic-sanctioned events. Anglers fish for bass, bluegill and channel catfish on the open water or below Carlyle Lake Dam at the south end of the lake. Strollers and bicyclists like to venture across the top of the dam. Just west, you can grab a bite in the county-seat town of Carlyle or golf at Governor's Run, a 36-hole course north of town. But soon, lake breezes that feel almost tropical call you back to the shore.
OLD PORT - Old Port, Portland Waterfront area dating back to the 1800s. Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Historic walking area; Neighborhood; Historic village
WIGHT, GOD'S LITTLE ISLAND - Stuart Buchanan Macwatt, The Travelsleuth, contemplates retirement on the Isle of Wight and looks forward to chronicling the rural pleasures and unhurried village life at his country cottage down Rosemary Lane; brewing country wines, tending his cottage garden and walking the turfy downs with his dog Achilles at his heel.
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, PART 2 - Besides the area of lower Manhattan called Little Italy, New York has other pockets of Italian culture. Remnants of the Italian community in Greenwich Village (in New York, its just called The Village) can still be found, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 25 Carmine St., Faicco Pork Stores, 260 Bleecker
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF D쓓ELDORF, THE FWS CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN HUNGARY - Hungary as a new member of the EU, wants to provide a high, European level public transport system for everyone, living even in a small village or a large city.
ESCAPE FROM THE JUNGLE (PART TWO) - The cyclists are very keen to take us way past the nearest village. They know a short cut, apparently, to a town I have never heard of. They assure us it is our best choice if we are heading for Kisumu, which we are. It sounds like a long way to
INDIANA AUTUMN - Suite 101.com's Hoosier Hannah waxes lyrical about Fall in her native Indiana as the Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes fly south to Florida and the Canadian Geese clean the soy bean and corn fields after harvest. She takes us to the annual Fall Festivals at Billy Creek Village and Nashville to
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
CAN A COMMUNITY RUN A TOURISM BUSINESS? - Can a community run a tourism business? An indigenous village in Bolivia creates an ecolodge and an international reputation.
DETOUR: ICE BOUND - Detour: Ice Bound For a closer look at the Meili peaks, head to the village of Mingyong
NO WORRIES IN WHISTLER, BC - No Worries In Whistler, BC With a successful bid for the 2010 Olympics, much attention is now being paid to the city of Vancouver and especially to the nearby resort village of Whistler.
BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa If Borgata, which means village in Italian, had opened in Las Vegas rather than Atlantic City, the press might have applauded it as the newest of the best or the best of the newest casino hotels. In Atlantic City it's an absolute standout.
CUNDY'S HARBOR, MAINE - Cundy's Harbor, Maine Lobstering village serves up central-coast delights
DUENDE VISTA - Duende Vista Every year, I wander to Mexico in search of crashing waves, cilantro-tinged ceviche, and people whose first priority is to play. Last January, I found all three 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in Sayulita, a sleepy fishing village slowly being swallowed up by yoga retreats and surf camps.
DIVERS' PARADISE - Divers' Paradise Diving in Harbour Village, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, The Caribbean
VICTORIAN SEAPORT SERVES UP THE ARTS AND PUGET SOUND - Victorian Seaport Serves Up the Arts and Puget Sound If you've been searching for a friendly village or town, surrounded by commanding mountain and sea views, offering an unbeatable selection of performing arts festivals and workshops, then look no further. Port Townsend, Washington has it all.
THE FANTASY VILLAGE OF PORTMEIRION - The Fantasy Village of Portmeirion After visiting Wales' fairytale Castell Coch, top off your trip with a stop in this quirky fantasy village.
NORTHERN ITALY PHOTO ESSAY - Northern Italy Photo Essay Domodossola's Eurossola Hotel and Piazza Mercato... A small hamlet above Pragelato... The Village of Inferiore's Fort Fenestrelle... etc.
ARKANSAS: LAKE CHICOT STATE PARK INSIDER INFORMATION. - Lake Village in the southeast corner of Arkansas lies a prominent though under appreciated natural wonder: North Americas largest ox-bow lake. Shaped like a C, it is 20 miles long and at some places just shy of a mile wide. The park has lately been undergoing a face-lift of substantial proportions and the result is ideal for families.
VIRGINIA: WILLIAMSBURG, LIVING THE HISTORY. - It was almost dark. The air cold and the village street nearly deserted we narrowed our resolve to meet the locals.
CONNECTICUT'S MYSTIC SEAPORT THEMED VILLAGE - Visit this historic coastal village for hands-on history lessons
CARSON CITY RENDEZVOUS IN NEVADA - Visit the Old West, an Indian village and a mountain-man encampment
OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, MA: A THRESHOLD TO 'THE WAY WE WERE' -
WORLD GOLF VILLAGE, FLORIDA: HAVEN FOR GOLFERS, VACATION HAVEN FOR FAMILIES -
SIX FLAGS ENCHANTED VILLAGE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Six Flags Enchanted Village: Travel Brief
WINTER IN THE SNOW; CROSS-COUNTRY CENTRAL - DRIVING into the calendar-perfect village of Craftsbury Common in Vermont on a chill ...
VILLAGE IN TIPPERARY IS CASHING IN ON RONALD REAGAN'S ROOTS - This agreeable little village in the hills of County Tipperary is happily cashing in ...
FOR NATIVE ALASKANS, TRADITION IS YIELDING TO MODERN CUSTOMS - When it became clear that the elders in this isolated Eskimo village on St. Lawrence ...
ON FIRE ISLAND, FAMILY HAVEN FROM CITY LIFE - Most of the time, this Fire Island village serves as a haven from the furies of ...
ISLANDS OF ROCKS AND MYSTERY - IN how many places can you visit a 5,000-year-old village, walk into a great tomb of ...
HAVENS: BACK FOR THE MEMORIES AT ATLANTIC BEACH - FAMILY ties are tight in Atlantic Beach, a seaside village on Long Island just 22 ...
GOING UPTOWN DOWN THE SHORE - GWEN PASTORELLI was thrilled to sell Cynthia Hartwig on this once-sleepy village in ...
THE OUTSIDER; CAMPING AND FISHING ON THE BEACH IN MONTAUK - Hither Hills State Park in Montauk is a dozen miles past the village of East Hampton ...
HAVENS: WEEKENDER | JIM THORPE, PA. - JIM THORPE, a picturesque Lehigh River village at the base of steep mountains, is a ...
HAVENS: WEEKENDER | JIM THORPE, PA. - JIM THORPE, a picturesque Lehigh River village at the base of steep mountains, is a ...
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF D쓓ELDORF, THE FWS CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN HUNGARY - Hungary as a new member of the EU, wants to provide a high, European level public transport system for everyone, living even in a small village or a large city.
ESCAPE FROM THE JUNGLE (PART TWO) - The cyclists are very keen to take us way past the nearest village. They know a short cut, apparently, to a town I have never heard of. They assure us it is our best choice if we are heading for Kisumu, which we are. It sounds like a long way to
INDIANA AUTUMN - Suite 101.com's Hoosier Hannah waxes lyrical about Fall in her native Indiana as the Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes fly south to Florida and the Canadian Geese clean the soy bean and corn fields after harvest. She takes us to the annual Fall Festivals at Billy Creek Village and Nashville to
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
WIGHT, GOD'S LITTLE ISLAND - Stuart Buchanan Macwatt, The Travelsleuth, contemplates retirement on the Isle of Wight and looks forward to chronicling the rural pleasures and unhurried village life at his country cottage down Rosemary Lane; brewing country wines, tending his cottage garden and walking the turfy downs with his dog Achilles at his heel.
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, PART 2 - Besides the area of lower Manhattan called Little Italy, New York has other pockets of Italian culture. Remnants of the Italian community in Greenwich Village (in New York, its just called The Village) can still be found, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 25 Carmine St., Faicco Pork Stores, 260 Bleecker
MY SUMMER IN SWEDEN - My Summer in Sweden by Madeleine VandenHeuvel. This is the account of our 11-year-old daughter Madeleines CISV Village experience this summer in Bastad,
ROSCOE VILLAGE, OHIO - Roscoe Village, Ohio. by Christina Lynn Mayer (11th grade, New London, Ohio). On July 21, my family and I went to Roscoe Village.
ARKANSAS: DEGRAY LAKE, WHAT LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE. - Yoo hoo. You in the tent, the ranger at DeGray Lake Resort State Park called to my friends and me. He told us we had to register for our campsite by 10 a.m. We checked our watches: it was 9:35. After a trip to the visitors center, we knew we were lucky to get one of the parks last vacant sites.
LODGING WITH SCENIC VIEWS OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY - Activities at this lodge include hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking and ranger programs
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RANGER PROGRAMS - Seriously, these are both fun and educational, and cool for all ages beyond infants. No, really, even for that smirking pre-teen I see rolling his eyes at the monitor next to you Mom.
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RANGER PROGRAMS - Seriously, these are both fun and educational, and cool for all ages beyond infants. No, really, even for that smirking pre-teen I see rolling his eyes at the monitor next to you Mom.
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RANGER PROGRAMS - Seriously, these are both fun and educational, and cool for all ages beyond infants. No, really, even for that smirking pre-teen I see rolling his eyes at the monitor next to you Mom.
MEETING THE PILGRIMS - PLYMOUTH, Mass. -- Every Thanksgiving season, Holly and Irving Puffer take their four kids farther from home than any parents in America to have dinner with a relative -- back 378 years, across the ocean to England. The kids, who range from 4 to 13, look forward to their annual time travel. ``The food's really good,'' offers 11-year-old Jake Puffer.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina smashed into a heavily populated part of the USA, specifically the city of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana. The city was ruined. Over 1,100 people died. Known as the "Crescent City", the city of New Orleans, in the US s...
PRAGUE CITY BREAKS - For an alternative summer travel destination, look to the beautiful city of Prague known as the city of a hundred spires, Prague contains a number of architecturally important buildings remarkably unscathed by war or conflict. (
SAN FRANCISCO - The updated edition of the free Access San Francisco guide for travelers with disabilities is now available. The 34-page book offers detailed information about 150 city venues and travel services. (
GOTHIC AND MODERN BARCELONA - When you decide to visit Spain, Barcelona should be on the top of the list of the cities worth visiting. Its the most unusual and the least Spanish city in the whole country. (
MILAN THE CAPITAL OF THE NORTHERN ITALY - Milan is the second largest city in Italy and the most flourishing one. Its a capital of Italian business, finance, fashion and mass media. Milan is the main road junction in Italy, its airport is the biggest airport in Italy. (
THE NORTHERN VENICE - The Northern Venice, the Northern Palmira both these nicknames belong to the second biggest city in Russia and its former capital Saint Petersburg. (
LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND HOTELS - London is a world class city that has a long and prosperous history. It is a city which is known for its entertainment and attractions (
FRENCH RIVIERA TOURISM -THE CARNIVAL OF NICE - The French Riviera is known throughout the world for its glitz and glamour. But its not only the jetsetters and tourists who arrive during the summer months who get to sample its delights. Nice is a year-round city and its famous carnival takes place in (
SEE NAPLES AND DIE..! - There is a saying in Italy that goes 'vedi Napoli e poi muori'. Translated, this means 'see Naples and die'. The actual meaning of this refers to being overwhelmed by what a beautiful and an incredible city Naples is.... (
AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING AND HOTELS - Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, and is one of the largest historic cities in Europe. The city lies near two bodies of water, the Amstel river and the IJ bay. For many tourists, Amsterdam is a city which is well known and praised for its (
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Southend-on-Sea is Essexs largest town and its close proximity to London makes it a popular tourist destination year after year. Better still, it is located in the south east of the country in an area widely regarded as the driest part of Britain. (
SOUTHAMPTON CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Introduction: Set on the coast of Hampshire, south of Winchester, this is a place that abounds with a fascinating heritage. The Romans, who established it as a seaport, founded Southampton approximately 2,000 years ago. (
SHEFFIELD CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Sheffield is a city that is steeped with the history of steelmaking in England. Take a look at any knife and fork and see the inevitable Made in Sheffield sign. (
PORTSMOUTH CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Introduction: Portsmouth is located on the south coast of the scenic county of Hampshire. The city has a long established historic naval presence. (
SCARBOROUGH CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Scarborough is one of Britains favourite seaside resorts and has been for more than four centuries. (
BRUGES HOTEL GUIDE - Bruges is the capital of West Flanders, which is a region of Belgium. The city has been nicknamed "the Venice of the north" due to the many waterways that cross through the city. Bruges is a historic city and has been a world heritage site since the year (
ATHENS HOTEL GUIDE - Athens is a city which arguably has one of the richest histories in the world. It was the home and center of the world empire of Greece, and is still the capital of the country today. If you are looking for a lively city rich in culture and history, there (
BARCELONA HOTEL GUIDE - Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia, Spain, and is a city with a rich history. If you are looking for a city which has a beautiful Mediterranean feel, Barcelona is the city for you. (
BERLIN HOTEL GUIDE - Berlin is the capital city of Germany, and is its largest city. Because the western and eastern parts of Berlin were separated from 1949 until 1989, Berlin is one of the most diverse cities in the European Union. (
ANTWERP HOTEL GUIDE - Antwerp is a city in Belgium, which is a center of commerce. It has a population of just under half a million people and is the capital of Antwerpen province, one of the three areas of Belgium. The city is situated on the right side of the Scheldt River. (
VENICE HOTEL GUIDE - Venice is a prominent city which is the capital of Veneto, which is part of a province located in Italy. Next to Rome and Milan, Venice is one of the most well known cities in the country. It has a population of just over 270,000 people, and is a historic (
FRANKFURT HOTEL GUIDE - Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and is an important financial center of the country. It lies on the Main river and the metropolitan area has a population of five million people. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the European Union. (
MUNICH HOTEL GUIDE - When it comes to touring the most popular cities in Germany, Munich is second only to Berlin. It is the largest city in the German state of Bavaria, and is one of the most prosperous cities in Europe. It has a population of just over 1 million people. (
DARTMOOR: ENGLAND'S LAST GREAT WILDERNESS - Given National Park status in 1951, Dartmoor sits in the south of county Devon, southwest England, and covers an area of 365 square miles. Almost half the park is swampland, a haven for wildlife and those wishing to escape the rigours of city life. (
CRUISE TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND SEE ITS MOST SPECTACULAR ATTRACTION - STINGRAY CITY - The Cayman Islands have many attractions to enjoy. None is more fun and interactive than Stingray City. Mary Hanna has done this tour several times and plans to do it again on her next cruise to Grand Cayman. (
FRANCE: ON THE ROAD - Paris, the city of love and a thousand other clich?s, still holds a certain mystic. (
VENICE: THE FLOATING CITY - For a millennium, Venice has provided inspiration for artists and writers. This coveted city is made up of 118 islands linked by 453 bridges. (
GREAT PLACES TO VISIT: PRAGUE CAFES AND CASTLES - Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is an extraordinarily beautiful city. Standing on the banks of the river Vltava (the locals generally use the German name for it the Moldau). (
COVENTRY CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING COVENTRY HOTELS - Coventry is a city with a thousand years of history that has plenty to offer the visiting tourist. (
CARDIFF CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING CARDIFF HOTELS - Introduction: The Welsh capital, Cardiff, is really a city on the move. Home to over 350, 000 people, this city underwent a tremendous and progressive development over a period of time. (
EDINBURGH CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING EDINBURGH HOTELS - Introduction: Edinburgh is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the fastest growing place on the planet and there are a lot of reasons as to why this festival city is one of the most sought-after places for tourists to visit. (
LISBON: PORTRAIT OF PORTUGAL - Lisbon is a relaxed city, full of friendly folk who make the effort to stop and talk. But their city was falling into decay and renovation became a priority. Recent years has seen Lisbon begin to clean up its act. (
10 WAYS TO IDENTIFY IF YOUR MOVER IS RIGHT FOR YOU - If you manage to find the right mover then half the battle is won. One of the greatest challenges of moving from one city to another, to the countryside, or abroad is locating an efficient and honest mover. (
VIENNA: CITY OF THE ARTS - On the banks of the Danube, Vienna and its population of over 2 million people bask proudly in their cultural heritage. Viennas love affair with the arts stretches back centuries and helped make it today, Austrias number one tourist attraction. (
CHARMING NICE - Nice is the biggest city of the French Azure Coast with its population of about 340 thousands. Nice airport is on of the largest in the whole France. (
THINGS TO DO AND FOOD TO EAT IN FUKUOKA, JAPAN - Fukuoka isn't that small of a place. Actual numbers bring the population to about the 5 million mark, with the city having roughly 1.3 million people. With that amount of people around, you know there has got to be something to do. (
VIENNA A CITY OF WALTZ AND PARKS - A capital of Austria beautiful city of Vienna carefully keeps its traditions and cultural treasures. The city has managed to safe a lot of its ancient appearance and unique ambiance. (
UTAH OFFERS YEAR ROUND FUN AND ADVENTURE - It is home to the nation's second largest silver strike and has more than 1,200 miles of tunnels running under the city. (
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS. - Southend-on-Sea is Essexs largest town and its close proximity to London makes it a popular tourist destination year after year. Better still, it is located in the south east of the country in an area widely regarded as the driest part of Britain. (
BANK CITY - Zurich, with its population of about 400 000 is the biggest city in Switzerland. This charming city combines old districts with the carefully restored historical buildings and contemporary office structures. (
COVENTRY CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Coventry is a city with a thousand years of history that has plenty to offer the visiting tourist. Located in the heart of Warwickshire, which is well-known as Shakespeares county, there are easy transport links to historic Warwick. (
CARDIFF CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - The Welsh capital, Cardiff, is really a city on the move. Home to over 350, 000 people, this city underwent a tremendous and progressive development over a period of time. (
THE ANCIENT SITES OF ROME - For 3,000 years Rome has stood at the forefront of civilisation. The might of the Roman Empire brought great wealth and prosperity to the city and its allies. Rome became a treasure trove of extravagant architecture and monuments. (
DERBY CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING DERBY HOTELS - Introduction: Derby holds a great appeal for those visitors in search of unspoilt tradition and character. (
BIRMINGHAM CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM HOTELS - Britains second biggest city after London is Birmingham. Birmingham is the cultural centre of the West Midlands and offers the casual visitor an enormous range of exciting opportunities and things to do. (
CAMBRIDGE CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING CAMBRIDGE HOTELS - Cambridge combines the best of traditional and modern life in one city. The towers, quadrangles and gardens of its 31 colleges create the Cambridges spectacular landscape. (
CHESTER CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING CHESTER HOTELS - Introduction: Visit Chester and discover a delightful cultural mix that evolves when a 21st century city has been shaped by 2,000 years of history. (
CITY BREAK DESTINATION - LISBON - This article is all about my recent city breaks to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, situated on the west of the country on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It was a seven-day visit to one of the most beautiful cities of the Europe. (
DERBY CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Derby holds a great appeal for those visitors in search of unspoilt tradition and character. In the shadow of the ornate Cathedral tower lies a great multi-cultural city bursting with a wealth of entertainment venues, attractions, parks and shops. (
CAMBRIDGE CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Cambridge combines the best of traditional and modern life in one city. The towers, quadrangles and gardens of its 31 colleges create the Cambridges spectacular landscape. At the same time, visitors enjoy the best in theatre. (
BIRMINGHAM CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Britains second biggest city after London is Birmingham. Birmingham is the cultural centre of the West Midlands and offers the casual visitor an enormous range of exciting opportunities and things to do. (
A NIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO - When traveling to most cities of the world, finding discount accommodations when arriving to your destination is always a possibility. Not so in the diverse and complex city of San Francisco. (
TRAVEL IN DUBLIN IRELAND - Dublin, the fair city, capital of the Republic of Ireland is situated on the eastern side of the emerald isle and offers the many facilities as any large European city while still maintaining the most traditional of Irish culture and hospitality. (
TWELVE SAILS TO THE WIND IN VALENCIA SPAIN - Before, the city of Valencia Spain used to be synonymous to Valencia Fallas and to the great city within a city called The City of Arts and Science built by the famous and very innovative Santiago Calatrava. (
TRANSFORM YOUR FAMILY'S FLORIDA VACATION WITH YOUR OWN VACATION RENTAL - Little speaks of vacation as well as the Sunshine State of Florida. With its interesting and eclectic mix of city, beach and country, it's a vacation-lover's paradise. You could keep a hotel as home base, but why would you, when there are so many Florid (
VICTORIA CANADA GARDEN CITY, BY MARGARET CADWALADR - Victoria is special in many ways but especially for those who love to walk and who enjoy gardens. The best know of all its gardens is Butchart Gardens which is open every day of the year (
GREECE VACATION IN MOLYVOS - Greece vacation in Molyvos, a stylish city in the north part of Lesbos with its panoramic view, its Castle, its beautiful restaurants and bars.
TRAVEL TO MAASTRICHT, HOLLAND - Maastricht belongs to Holland, but it's an unDutch city, due to it's unique location.
TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: VACATION IN DUBLIN, IRELAND - A guide to the attractions in Ireland's capital city, which will make your trip to the Emerald Isle more entertaining.
ASTI, ITALY: A BRIEF GUIDE - This is a guide to an undiscovered jewel of a city, the city of Asti in Italy's Piedmont region, a great vacation destination.
SORRENTO, ITALY - Perched on a high plateau, Sorrento is the Italy of our imagination. Here's some background on this lovely coastal city.
TRAVEL TO VENICE, ITALY - An essay about Venice, Italy, discussing things to do, eat, and where to stay during your visit to the aquatic city.
BURSA, TURKEY: FOURTH LARGEST CITY - Bursa, Turkey, the first capital of the Ottoman empire, contains a rich historical legacy including the mausoleum of the founder of the Ottoman empire Osman Bey.
STOCKHOLM: A GUIDE TO THE CITY OF BRIDGES - Stockholm, a guide to the capital of Sweden, founded by Birger Jarl is sometimes called the City of Bridges.
EDINBURGH CASTLE HISTORY - Edinburgh Castle is the most popular tourist attraction in a city filled with historic buildings. When in Scotland, don't miss this castle.
NOTTINGHAM TOURIST INFORMATION: SIGHTSEEING - Recommended sightseeing in Nottingham, UK. This beautiful city has a lot more to offer other than Robin Hood - it has the oldest pub in Great Britain, a rich history in lace production, and some stunning architecture.
DESTINATION INFORMATION: INTRODUCTION TO VARANASI - Varanasi is a place sacred to hindus. It is a city of temples and the holy ganga. Information about sights, location, events and culture.
LUXURY HOTELS IN KUALA LUMPUR - Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. For tourists who want to feel pampered while visiting, choose from this list of ten luxury hotels.
DESTINATION INFORMATION: INTRODUCTION TO VARANASI - Varanasi is a place sacred to hindus. It is a city of temples and the holy ganga. Information about sights, location, events and culture.
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
A TOURIST TRIP TO TIJUANA - Tourists trips to Tijuana crowd the border as if they are to burst through to California. Tourists throng the historic city, and the Night life is noisy and uninhibited.
ART, MUMMIES AND HISTORY IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO - Guanajuato city in the highlands of Mexico is a great travel destination. Visit a mummy museum, historical buildings of archealogical interest, art galleries and threatre.
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
NEW ORLEANS AND ITS GHOSTS - New Orleans has a well-earned reputation as one of the most interesting and colorful tourist destinations in the United States. It is also known as the "most haunted city in the United States".
THE CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA: A WALKING TOUR OF ITS FOUNTAINS - a walking tour of the fountains found in the dity of Tempe, Arizona.
TRAVEL ARKANSAS-CAVE CITY WATERMELON FESTIVAL - Every year the little town of Cave City, Arkansas comes alive with the Cave City Watermelon Festival.
MUSEUMS IN THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO: FREE OR REDUCED PRICES - San Francisco's major museums have days, usually once a month, when admission is free or discounted. Special passes, for visitors, and membership, for residents, are also ways to save money on admission costs.
SAN DIEGO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Information on various historical sites and attractions for tourists in the city of San Diego. Including landmarks and museums of interest.
SUDBURY, ONTARIO, HOME OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST NICKEL - ?Rare is the highway traveller who passes the city of Sudbury in northern Ontario and fails tonotice that nickel has significance for this community.
INFORMATION ON NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO, CANADA - Inform yourself on Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world. It is a city teeming with activities for all ages!
THE QUEBEC CITY WINTER CARNIVAL - Canada's Quebec Winter Carnival is a prime winter destination and a major world ice festival. Join Bonhomme, Carnival King and mascot, in the fun!
VISIT HISTORIC NORTH VANCOUVER - When visiting Vancouver BC you must take the short jaunt over the bridge to visit Historic North Vancouver. This city is Rich in History.
BUCKSKIN JOE VILLAGE - Buckskin Joes Village, Cano? City, Colorado, offers an authentic look at the old west, including gunfights, hangings, restored log buildings, and home to classic western films.
TOUR THE CITY OF TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - What are some sights you don't want to miss in Tallahassee, Florida? What makes them unique?
VACATION ATTRACTIONS: TOUR THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE IN FLORIDA - What are some sights you won't want to miss in Gainesville, Florida? What makes them unique?
FLORIDA DESTINATION TRAVEL GUIDES: THINGS TO DO IN CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA - What are some sights you don't want to miss in the City of Coral Gables, Florida?
FLORIDA DESTINATION TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO IN FORT LAUDERDALE CITY, FLORIDA - Visiting Fort Lauderdale City, there are some attraction you should know about...
THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - What are some sights you don't want to miss in the city of West Palm Beach, Florida? What makes them unique?
DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS: A TRAVEL GUIDE TO ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, FL - A review of the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine Beach, and all the sights and activities that it offers.
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: TOURISM IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY - Savannah, Georgia tourism. Thinking of vacationing in Savannah, here are some of the interesting places to enjoy there.
INFORMATION ON OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND - "Where can I find information on Ocean City, Maryland?" Look no further...Whether on or off-season, a vacation to Ocean City, Maryland can be anything from a romantic getaway to a family fun trip.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TRAVEL GUIDE - Boston, Massachusetts - a traveler's guide to the best sites and tourist attractions in this historical city that is America's birthplace.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: MORE THAN THE MOTOR CITY - Detroit, Michigan is more than the motor city, learn about the city's finer attractions.
EXPLORING MACKINAW ISLAND - Traveling Michigan would not be complete without a visit to Mackinaw. The island, bridge, and city abound with activity for tourists.
SKY CITY: ACOMA, NEW MEXICO - Sky City is an interesting place to visit, one of the oldest inhabited places in the United States. You might like to have information so you can consider visiting this wonderful place on your next vacation in New Mexico
FUN IN THE SHAWANGUNK MOUNTAINS - Close to New York City lies the Shawangunk Mountains, an outdoor person's paradise with the added benefits of superlative cuisine and a marketplace for fresh food.
THING TO DO IN NEW YORK ON A BUDGET - There are so many things to do in New York City on a budget.
NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK: ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Wall Street financial district, St. Paul's was the church where President George Washington worshipped when New York was the first Capital of the United States. Its history, architectural design, and graveyard.
NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN NEW YORK CITY - City guide about New York travel. In a couple of days you can get the most out of your time?
HISTORICAL PHILADELPHIA - Information on various historical sites and attractions for tourists in the city of Philadelphia.
CITY HALL OF PHILADELPHIA - Now considered one of America's architectural treasures, only the cost of knocking it down once saved Philadelphia's City Hall, celebrating a Centennial anniversary in 2001.
VISITING ROCK CITY AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE - Visit the area of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The first stop, Rock City.
ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS: TRAVEL ACTIVITIES IN MEMPHIS - Tips to help you plan your vacation to the great city of Memphis. Advice for a quick overnight trip or a long extended vacation, Memphis is a great destination for the entire family.
THE EAST TEXAS OIL MUSEUM - Once 1200 oil wells were producing inside the city limits of Kilgore, Texas; that oil legacy is preserved in the East Texas Oil Museum.
MERRILL, WISCONSIN - When you want to run away somewhere quiet and escape the hustle and bustle, head to Merrill, Wisconsin, a small city of 10,000 located in north central Wisconsin, on the northern end of farm country and the lower edge of the great Wisconsin northwoods.
INFORMATION ON OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND - "Where can I find information on Ocean City, Maryland?" Look no further...Whether on or off-season, a vacation to Ocean City, Maryland can be anything from a romantic getaway to a family fun trip.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: MORE THAN THE MOTOR CITY - Detroit, Michigan is more than the motor city, learn about the city's finer attractions.
EXPLORING MACKINAW ISLAND - Traveling Michigan would not be complete without a visit to Mackinaw. The island, bridge, and city abound with activity for tourists.
SKY CITY: ACOMA, NEW MEXICO - Sky City is an interesting place to visit, one of the oldest inhabited places in the United States. You might like to have information so you can consider visiting this wonderful place on your next vacation in New Mexico
THING TO DO IN NEW YORK ON A BUDGET - There are so many things to do in New York City on a budget.
NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK: ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Wall Street financial district, St. Paul's was the church where President George Washington worshipped when New York was the first Capital of the United States. Its history, architectural design, and graveyard.
NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN NEW YORK CITY - City guide about New York travel. In a couple of days you can get the most out of your time?
HISTORICAL PHILADELPHIA - Information on various historical sites and attractions for tourists in the city of Philadelphia.
CITY HALL OF PHILADELPHIA - Now considered one of America's architectural treasures, only the cost of knocking it down once saved Philadelphia's City Hall, celebrating a Centennial anniversary in 2001.
VISITING ROCK CITY AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE - Visit the area of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The first stop, Rock City.
ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS: TRAVEL ACTIVITIES IN MEMPHIS - Tips to help you plan your vacation to the great city of Memphis. Advice for a quick overnight trip or a long extended vacation, Memphis is a great destination for the entire family.
THE EAST TEXAS OIL MUSEUM - Once 1200 oil wells were producing inside the city limits of Kilgore, Texas; that oil legacy is preserved in the East Texas Oil Museum.
THE HISTORY OF JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - History of the largest city in Southern Africa - that is Johannesburg.
NEW YORK CITY COOL MUSEUMS FOR KIDS - NEW YORK CITY -- The view was spectacular, the one the astronauts get from the space shuttle. The kids were craning their necks upward watching the faraway Earth slowly turn, oceans giving way to mountains.
TEEN TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY - NEW YORK CITY -- We didn't go to the top of the Empire State Building. We didn't climb the Statue of Liberty or visit Ellis Island. We didn't go near the much-touted, brand-new Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History.
BALTIMORE: WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN IN BUSTLING PORT CITY - Fell's Point, a colonial maritime community founded by William Fell in 1730, has survived progress, urban renewal and development to become Baltimore's oldest and architecturally most historically significant district. Just as it has for more than two centuries, it bustles with activity at night, with tourists as well as locals flocking to cafes, restaurants and saloons, just as the merchant sailors did in Colonial times. But there is something special about waking up as day is dawning and watch the cobblestone streets light with the sun, the harbor fill with orange glow. When you stay at the Admiral Fell Inn, which dates from 1892 as the Anchorage Hotel and was more recently named for the district's founder, you feel like a resident of the district and its storied past.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: HEARTLAND CITY'S ATTRACTIONS ARE BIG HIT WITH FAMILIES - A city best known for the "Run for the Roses"--the Kentucky Derby--is a city on the move, with blossoming art, science, culture and history literally popping up from the pavement. Louisville, Kentucky, in America's heartland, is pulsing with excitement with an incredible diversity of attractions, some totally unique, that prove a big hit with families.
NEW YORK CITY FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - New York is unlike any other city in the world! It is a great place for a family vacation. The museums, theaters, restaurants and the holiday season are kid-friendly attractions. It is a good idea to plan your trip ahead to get the most out of it.
SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - San Francisco ... there's no other city like it. If you plan well and come well prepared, San Francisco is a surprisingly kid-friendly town and a family favorite. There are a handful of sites and attractions unique to San Francisco that should be on every family's list of must-do activities. Because the sightseeing opportunities are so diverse (indoor/outdoor, walking/riding, etc.), planning is key. Before diving into our material, take note of these general recommendations for getting around the city.
TAMPA FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - Tampa is a family-friendly city with lots to see and do. In fact, this abundance of activities and sights can often be overwhelming. Do take the time to plan your trip and resist the urge to cram too many experiences and sights into too short a period of time.
VANCOUVER FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - Vancouver is a gorgeous city, surrounded by water and ringed by tall snow-capped mountain peaks that seem close enough to touch. This young city enjoys some of the most temperate weather in the world and a staggering amount of natural beauty. You'll find lots to do here, including great indoor attractions such as museums and aquariums, theme parks, shopping, a huge array of dining options, sports, and outdoor activities.
NEW YORK CITY - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to New York City, NY.
WASHINGTON D.C.: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you want to give your child a great lesson in U.S. history, consider visiting our nation's capital. Tour the White House, the Capitol, the Library of Congress, or the U.S. Supreme Court, and you'll be surprised how much you learn. As the world's first planned national capital, this city is full of majestic buildings, monuments to former presidents, and memorials to those who died for their country. And unlike other large cities, Washington isn't dominated by skyscrapers; the governmental buildings are surrounded by museums, parks, and gardens.
FLINTSTONES BEDROCK CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - If your child loves Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, and Dino, then the Flintstones Bedrock City might be the right destination for your family outing. Bedrock comes alive in this modern Stone-Age setting of fun-filled buildings and play areas. You can tour Fred's Bedrock City, ride the Flintmobile and Iron Horse Train, see Mt. Rockmore, and enjoy the new Flintstone Trio Show. Even the park's food includes Brontoburgers and Dino Dogs.
SEATTLE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Seattle has only recently developed into a metropolitan hub, with a diversified population and growing suburbs. As well as being a major city, Seattle is now known as the home of grunge bands, Starbucks, and Microsoft. Accompanying Seattle's continually growing population are professional sports teams, convention centers, museums, and theater companies. Seattle prides itself on urban sophistication, evident in the fancy restaurants, sophisticated architecture, fashion design, coffee houses, and ethnic diversity. The beauty of Seattle also lives in its sparkling waters, rolling hills, and rich forests.
SEATTLE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Seattle has only recently developed into a metropolitan hub, with a diversified population and growing suburbs. As well as being a major city, Seattle is now known as the home of grunge bands, Starbucks, and Microsoft. Accompanying Seattle's continually growing population are professional sports teams, convention centers, museums, and theater companies. Seattle prides itself on urban sophistication, evident in the fancy restaurants, sophisticated architecture, fashion design, coffee houses, and ethnic diversity. The beauty of Seattle also lives in its sparkling waters, rolling hills, and rich forests.
SAN FRANCISCO: TRAVEL BRIEF - San Francisco is one of the top -- and most exciting -- tourist destinations in the world. In addition to Fisherman's Wharf and its famous streetcar rides, San Francisco offers fine dining, shopping, the arts, and historic neighborhoods, such as the Castro District, Haight-Ashbury, and Japantown. The rolling hills and San Francisco Bay provide the city with breathtaking views. In touch with its rich history, San Francisco has spared many older buildings from demolition, opting instead to convert them into modern offices and shops.
PHILADELPHIA: TRAVEL BRIEF - Philadelphia, the fifth-largest city in the United States, is an interesting blend of modern culture and rich history. It is constantly growing and changing while remaining true to its roots. Philadelphia offers posh new restaurants, world-famous art museums, historical sites (such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall), and the hometown cooking of Philly Cheesesteaks, hoagies, and soft pretzels.
ORLANDO: TRAVEL BRIEF - Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Its surrounding area includes world famous theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. But the city of Orlando has other things to offer. Downtown Orlando includes beautiful skyscrapers, museums, and bustling shops. Just outside the city are the attractions for nature lovers, such as Ocala National Forest and the Florida Audubon Society's Center for Birds of Prey.
OCEAN CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - If it's time for some fun in the sun, Ocean City might be the choice for you. This popular tourist destination offers night activities to complement the afternoons in the sand. You can also participate in any of the water sports the beach has to offer -- or none at all!
NEW ORLEANS: TRAVEL BRIEF - New Orleans may be large in population, but it hasn't lost its small-town feel. Many families have lived there for generations and pride themselves on the city's classic neighborhoods, Cajun history, and Dixieland jazz. Its most popular tourist attractions, such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and the Mississippi River, are must-sees, but to get a feel for the heart of the city it is also highly recommended that you visit the jazz clubs and taverns where locals congregate.
NASHVILLE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Nashville, sometimes known as "Music City, USA" and the country-music capital of the world, is also filled with art galleries, universities, and historical districts. Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South, and it now boasts professional sports teams and its three-block-long Gaylor Entertainment Center, offering a variety of concerts, family shows, and sporting events.
TAOS, NEW MEXICO: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for a vacation full of nature, history, and culture, then Taos might be the right destination for you. Taos is actually a blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures that provides visitors with a variety of experiences. It includes museums, old adobe buildings, Native American villages, and the arts. The city of Taos is surrounded by mountain trails and rivers with year-round recreational activities.
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL: TRAVEL BRIEF - Located on opposite sides of on the Mississippi River, Minneapolis and St. Paul were settled in the 19th century. Minneapolis is a major city with a blend of architecture and the city skyline, while St. Paul has preserved much of its Victorian architecture. Popular cultural destinations in Minneapolis include the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis Planetarium, and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. St. Paul offers the Minnesota Historical Society, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Children's Museum. Due to the cold winters, these cities have extensive skyway systems that allow people to spend a day in town without ever stepping outdoors.
MIAMI: TRAVEL BRIEF - Miami is a modern, multicultural city with a distinctly Latin flavor. It's best known for its beaches, but it also boasts sports teams, shopping, the arts, and exciting nightlife. Miami also has an eclectic blend of neighborhoods. South Beach -- one the city's trendy and chic areas -- has become a popular shooting location for films, music videos, television shows, and fashion spreads.
LOS ANGELES: TRAVEL BRIEF - Los Angeles is a collection of cities within a city. Some of the neighborhoods that make up Los Angeles have strong Hispanic or Asian influences. It is best known as the heart of the film and television industry and attracts many tourists looking to meet the rich and famous -- or to find fame and fortune themselves! In addition to the beautiful weather and the sandy beaches, Los Angeles boasts international cuisines, 50-plus major museums, hundreds of theaters and performance spaces, acres of state parks, and a downtown business district.
LAS VEGAS: TRAVEL BRIEF - Las Vegas is a continually growing and changing city, with mega-hotels and casinos popping up all the time. But Las Vegas isn't just for gambling. It's quite kid friendly as well, with attractions such as museums, libraries, parks, shops, and historical sites.
DENVER: TRAVEL BRIEF - Called the "mile high" city because of its altitude, Denver boasts one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. It blends a downtown business district and other neighborhood cultural attractions, such as the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver Art Museum, and Denver Botanic Gardens. Denver also offers fine dining, science museums, shopping, and sports. In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it has sunny weather 300 days of the year.
DALLAS: TRAVEL BRIEF - Dallas was once known as the town "where the West begins." Today, it's a modern and glitzy city with a strong business base, but it's still in touch with its Texas roots. In Dallas, go to a museum, take in an opera, revel in a rodeo, go to a barbecue, or unwind in a honky-tonk. Just don't forget your cowboy boots!
CHICAGO: TRAVEL BRIEF - Once known as a gangster's paradise and the nation's "second city" after New York, Chicago offers an eclectic collection of arts and cultures. The people of Chicago pride themselves on their museums, theaters, orchestras, and sports teams. But what makes Chicago unique are its thriving neighborhoods of different cultures and ethnicities, and its famous downtown architecture. Be sure not to miss Wrigley Field, the Sears Tower, or the buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright.
BOSTON: TRAVEL BRIEF - Boston, also known as "Beantown," is a city full of history and culture. One of the first major cities in the United States, it was also the first to have a public library, public schools, and a subway system. Its narrow streets and acres of parkland makes Boston a very walkable city. It would only take a day or two to see the historical sites and find today's cozy hangouts.
ATLANTA: TRAVEL BRIEF - Atlanta, long known as the "Capital of the New South," has undergone a renaissance in the last 30 years. It's now the world headquarters for CNN, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Holiday Inn Worldwide, and United Parcel Service, and home to a variety of arts and culture, such as the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Academy Theater Company, and the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center. While most of the city is now a metropolis, there are offbeat neighborhoods and old-fashioned towns nearby that still have the look and feel of the old South.
SKIING IN TRAVERSE CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for an active and exciting winter vacation -- and don't mind the cold -- skiing in Traverse City might be the right choice for your family. The town is full of slope-side resorts and hotels, which offer everything from a studio room to cottages, suites, and vacation homes. The area also has snowmobile trails connecting visitors with the restaurants, arts, and entertainment in Traverse City.
PLANNING FAMILY DAY TRIPS - Your own backyard and beyond are full of possibilities for family fun. No matter where you live -- big city, small town, out in the country -- there's plenty to explore. Firsthand experiences nourish your child's imagination and intelligence. Give your kids hands-on travel and exposure to adventures and you'll equip them with curious, bright minds for life.
RETURN TO THE WILD WEST IN ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI - Why spend winter weekends holed up at home? St. Joseph's indoor attractions won't freeze your finances or your fingertips. From cowboys and bandits to fine art and antiques, this former trading post turned boomtown on the banks of the Missouri offers low-key fun for families. The city is small and manageable, perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
WEEKEND GETAWAY TO KANSAS CITY, MO. - Your hotel suite adjacent to Kansas City's landmark Country Club Plaza looks out on a twilight scene: red tile roofs, graceful stucco-and-stone buildings and ornate ironwork. Glowing in the fading light, the 1920s-era shopping mecca resembles a Spanish villa.
COSI COLUMBUS, COLUMBUS, OHIO - For parents, the problem with the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) is it spoils children for more conventional museums. The COSI (pronounced COSE-eye) in Ohio's capital city makes everything that came before seem old-fashioned. The two-story structure is a combination multimedia playground, time machine and computer fantasyland.
MISSOURI'S GRAND GULF STATE PARK - It's not unusual for visitors to Grand Gulf State Park to gasp in amazement when they step to the edge of this gorge, plunging deep into southern Missouri's Ozark foothills. Gently rolling countryside on the 6-mile drive west from the small, hilly town of Thayer (75 miles west of Poplar Bluff) doesn't prepare you for the 130-foot drop into the buff-colored canyon beyond a forest of maples, oaks and sycamores.
BIG BEND, TX - Big Bend is one of those hidden jewels in the national park system. Very hidden. Tucked in a far corner of southwest Texas, it's more than 100 miles from the nearest interstate, and at least 200 miles from the closest city.
MEMPHIS, TN - Yes, Elvis is still alive in this proud southern city. You can't go anywhere around town without seeing -- or hearing -- the King. (He has even appeared in concert here, albeit posthumously on video.) From Graceland to hotels and restaurants that bear his name, expect to eat and breathe Elvis in Memphis -- the "Birthplace of Rock and Roll" (and home of the blues, too).
WEEKEND GETAWAY TO KANSAS CITY, MO. - Your hotel suite adjacent to Kansas City's landmark Country Club Plaza looks out on a twilight scene: red tile roofs, graceful stucco-and-stone buildings and ornate ironwork. Glowing in the fading light, the 1920s-era shopping mecca resembles a Spanish villa.
BIG BEND, TX - Big Bend is one of those hidden jewels in the national park system. Very hidden. Tucked in a far corner of southwest Texas, it's more than 100 miles from the nearest interstate, and at least 200 miles from the closest city.
LOESS HILLS, IOWA - The Loess Hills, which the wind sculpted from silt deposits as glaciers retreated eons ago, dominate a narrow section of western Iowa in the Big Sioux and Missouri River valleys. The region stretches from Akron (about 25 miles north of Sioux City) south through the Council Bluffs area to Hamburg, just north of the Missouri state line. While the silty loess (pronounced "luss") soil is common, it's accumulated in such proportions in only a few places (Germany, China and Iowa).
BACK COVE TRAIL - Back Cove Trail, Portland Portland's most popular and well-known trail offers view of the city skyline. Attraction type: Hiking trail; Scenic/historic walking area; Trail
THE CRYSTAL CITY: VISITING WATERFORD - It is the age old tradition of glass blowing that has moved Waterford City from a nondescript town in southern Ireland to a world famous name associated with some of the finest quality cut glass in the world. There are few who would not recognise the name Waterford Crystal but there
VISITING LIMERICK - Limerick's reputation has suffered some extreme lows and great highs over the years. From once being the inspiration for the song, "Limerick, You're a Lady," to irreverently being referred to as "Stab City," Limerick has bounced back once again to a vibrant and lively city. It is the third largest city
7/7 THE LONDON BOMBINGS. UPDATE. - The people who did this should know they have failed. They have picked the wrong city to pick on. London will go on."
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, PART 2 - Besides the area of lower Manhattan called Little Italy, New York has other pockets of Italian culture. Remnants of the Italian community in Greenwich Village (in New York, its just called The Village) can still be found, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 25 Carmine St., Faicco Pork Stores, 260 Bleecker
SAPPORO -- JAPAN'S NORTHERN VACATION WONDERLAND - Sapporo. To non-Japanese, it bring to mind only "Olympics." To some, it might be just a brand of Japanese beer. But to the Japanese, the city of Sapporo -- located on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido -- is one of their favorite tourist destinations for lots of reasons, but especially because
CEBU GOES CULINARY 2004! - With this year's theme "Cebu: Window to the World!", the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) once again highlighted the art of food and beverage preparation in its biennial event dubbed "Cebu Goes Culinary 2004" at the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu city Hotel and Casino on July
INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - After all the fuss has died down the newly opened Incheon International Airport, dubbed The Winged City, is proving to be what the exhausted Kimpo was not; a contemporary, efficiently run facility which should more than adequately handle the huge influx of visitors that Korea is expecting for the 2002 World
JAIPUR, THE PINK CITY - In most of the books or sites on Tourism in India, Golden Triangle finds special mention. The triangle includes Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. We will discuss more on Agra, the seat of the beautiful marble structure Taj Mahal, in the coming session while discussing on Delhi, the national capital. Well connected
CITY OF PALACES - MYSORE - The city of palaces, the once-princely city of Mysore is worth a visit whatever the month or season. Mysore never has lets down its visitors and has emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone-carved sculptures.
WILLIAMS LAKE - THE STAMPEDE CITY - Located in British Columbia's interior, this beautiful city is the hub and service centre for the ranches in the Cariboo and Chilcotin region. Even in modern times, Williams Lake still retains a frontier town appearance. It is home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, which is one of the largest shows
TORONTO THE GOOD - The city has been called the carrying place, Muddy York and most recently the Megacity, but one of the most enduring names for Canadas largest current metropolis was Toronto the Good.
MONTREAL THE UNKNOWN CITY: BOOK REVIEW - Title: Montreal The Unknown City
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN MONTREAL-PART ONE - Now that Winter is upon us in Montreal many of you readers may be asking the question where can I find some good cross country trails in and around the city?
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF D쓓ELDORF, THE FWS CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN HUNGARY - Hungary as a new member of the EU, wants to provide a high, European level public transport system for everyone, living even in a small village or a large city.
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
A TIP FOR A TRIP - In the north of Slovakia there is the smallest region of my country, where I was born, called Kysuce. The center of this region is the city Cadca, 34 km north of Zilina. It is situated at the boundary of the highlands Turzovska vrchovina, Javorniky, Kysucka vrchovina and Kysucke Beskydy. The
VESTIGES OF A FORGOTTEN TIME - Aliyosha was a landmark in Plovdiv. A gigantic monument of a soldier erected on one of the seven hills overlooking the Thracian Valley and still seemingly ready to protect the city from foreign occupation after all these years. The monument was dedicated to the hundreds of unknown Russian soldiers who died
SUMMER IN THE CITY--CHICAGO STYLE - Chicago turns inside out when summers sizzle slides into the Windy City.
CHICAGO BLOOMS IN SPRING - The green of St Pattys Day turns to the multi-colors of spring in April. Its a coming out, all over the city. Its Chicago blooming.
CHICAGO WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL - Chicago extends the holiday season into the new year with a selection of winter activities that lead up to Spring and the St. Patricks Day parade in early March. But the greening of Chicago will have to wait, while the snowy white, along with lots of cold, blankets the city.
AMAZING MICHIGAN AUTUMN - Michigan's blossoms, horticulture and maple syrups make for Springtime fun. The lakes, forests and golf courses offer endless Summer recreation options. In Winter, rustic lodges, groomed snow trails and world-class skiing facilities come in play. But for many residents and visitors, there is just nothing like those few magical weeks between
TO HAVE AND HOLD - The subject might seem funny, and for some, a bit inappropriate for an article, but the truth of the matter is, when on vacation one eventually will have to go to the bathroom. And where is always the question, especially in the Big Apple. One would think a major city like
THE CITY THAT FINALLY SLEEPS: PART II - There truly is no lack of accommodations in New York, which is surprising for such an expensive city. And, while there are a decent amount of hostels spread out among the five boroughs, there are also a fine number of establishments less interested in separating you from your money, and more
SWEET MOTHER NATURE - PART TWO - Off and on since mid February, Mother Nature has been doing her part to bring warmer days and cold nights to our area. These are the perfect conditions for sap to flow freely within the trunks of sugar maple trees. Nature begins the process of making maple syrup, but man's efforts
FINE DINING FOR A BARGAIN DURING RESTAURANT WEEK 2005 - One event that has brightened away the post-holiday doldrums in Washington D.C. has been Restaurant Week, which kicks off again today and runs through January 16. For seven days, nearly 100 of the citys top restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus featuring some of their signature dishes. Its a
SCHREINER'S IRIS GARDENS: A SPRING TRADITION - [IrisMacro.gif]Family rituals offer so much anticipation and togetherness for my wife Joyce and me. For example, every year we look forward to the opening of the Farmer's Market in the small city of Beaverton, Oregon where we live.
SLIDELL - THE BUILDING OF A RAILROAD - THE BUILDING OF A CITY - Preamble
PLAY ME SOME...ALABAMA MUSIC! - What do Bobby Goldsboro, Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, and Hank Williams have in common? If you visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, youll find out that they all come from Alabama. Youll find a lot more at the museum in the northwest Alabama city of Tuscumbia.
MOBILE--ALABAMA'S CITY BY THE BAY - Most of us think of New Orleans when we think of Mardi Gras. But did you know that Mobile, Alabama, celebrates Mardi Gras too? Some claim, in fact, that Mobile has been celebrating the famous festival longer than New Orleans, placing the earliest Mobile celebration in 1704, sixty-two years before New
INSIDE BALBOA PARK - Take a walk along the Prado first and simply observe the ambience, lest you find Balboa Park overwhelming. Only ten miles inland from the beaches and the city, Balboa Park is the first stop on any local or tourist's recommended list on places to check out and savor.
A ROOF OF YOUR OWN - Amidst the steel and concrete canyons of downtown San Francisco, serene green spaces await. Hidden rooftop gardens dot the avenues, offering choice views, peaceful respite, or quiet places to contemplate the citys wild historical ride.
FAMED THEME PARK GOING STRONG - Any vacation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area should include a day or two set aside to visit the states most famous theme park, Six Flags Over Texas. Located in Arlington, a city midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Six Flags Over Texas has entertained multiple generations of visitors. The park celebrated
INSIDE BALBOA PARK - Take a walk along the Prado first and simply observe the ambience, lest you find Balboa Park overwhelming. Only ten miles inland from the beaches and the city, Balboa Park is the first stop on any local or tourist's recommended list on places to check out and savor.
A ROOF OF YOUR OWN - Amidst the steel and concrete canyons of downtown San Francisco, serene green spaces await. Hidden rooftop gardens dot the avenues, offering choice views, peaceful respite, or quiet places to contemplate the citys wild historical ride.
FAMED THEME PARK GOING STRONG - Any vacation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area should include a day or two set aside to visit the states most famous theme park, Six Flags Over Texas. Located in Arlington, a city midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Six Flags Over Texas has entertained multiple generations of visitors. The park celebrated
LIFE WITH DAD - A WALK ON SACRED GROUND - Life With Dad - A Walk On Sacred Ground There are two thoughts that remain after our visit: First, that the 168 people who died in that mass murder should never be forgotten. Second, though the Oklahoma City National Memorial honors all who were killed, what struck me is the presence, if only in spirit, of the children.
PRAGUE IS MORE THAN DUMPLINGS AND BEER - Prague Is More Than Dumplings and Beer Central Europe's most beautiful city can be exotic as well
PARIS KALEIDOSCOPE - Paris Kaleidoscope The "City of Light" glitters in all its facets. Sites to see in Paris.
NEW YORK CITY: CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - New York City: Capital of the World It ain't cheap, but it never sleeps. A profile of the city for business travelers...
HONG KONG HAVENS - Hong Kong Havens Where those in the know go to find calm and cuisine in Asia's busiest city...
PILGRIMAGES TO THE PAST - Pilgrimages to the Past Bonn's a modern city, encircled by a medieval landscape of woods and ruins...
TOP 10: CASINO VACATION IDEAS - Top 10: Casino Vacation Ideas If you've been too busy working and haven't had the time to burn your hard earned fortune, why leave it to the wife and kids? Instead, book a trip to go gambling. Whether you like cold weather or hot, city life or beach side, the following list has something for everyone...
CHICAGO: LIVING LARGE - Chicago: Living Large From its architecture to its outlook, this city does everything big...
MEXICO CITY: MARVELOUS AND MISUNDERSTOOD - Mexico City: Marvelous and Misunderstood Travelers often view Mexico City as a launching pad from which to take off on their way to other parts of the country. But the city is more than just a hub for reaching Gaudalajara, Acapulco and Merida. It is also a hub for Mexico's arts, finance, history and politics...
URBAN RETREATS FOR STRESSED-OUT SEOULS - Urban Retreats for Stressed-Out Seouls If Seoul has a song, it is played on that ubiquitous instrument of sonic torture, the jackhammer. Home to 10.8 million people, which by some estimates makes it the world's fifth largest city, Seoul could scarcely be called a haven of serenity. Or could it?
SAN FRANCISO - San Franciso San Francisco is a sculpture of tiered hills wrapped by a commanding bay. It is fog, a famous red-gold bridge--- Golden Gate---and a city of surprises and secrets...
TRAVEL LOG - Travel Log Fleeing Jakarta for a break? Surabaya, Indonesia's second city, is an 80-minute flight away. With more than 2 million people and a port and industrial area, it's not a deserted island. But if you play it right, Surabaya can cool you out...
NEW YORK BY MOUSE - New York by Mouse DizzyCity, a New York City-based Internet venture, wants to create website tours of the world's great cities...
TOP 10: SAFARI & WILDLIFE DESTINATIONS - Top 10: Safari & Wildlife Destinations Life getting boring and mundane? Tired of leaving the big city for another city full of pollution and high-rises? Why not embrace a challenge and hit the sights for something different?
ALL YOU CATS: BEIJING IS THE BRAND NEW THING - All You Cats: Beijing Is the Brand New Thing There is a rave on the Great Wall every summer, and Starbucks opened in the Forbidden City last October. But how do you separate the merely new from the truly hip? Here's our guide...
THE NEWS MIGHT BE BAD, BUT WHAT A DEAL - The News Might Be Bad, but What a Deal One of the buys of the decade is on offer at Kathmandu's Dwarika's Hotel. For $200 two people get three nights in an award-winning boutique room (which normally costs $185 a day), three breakfasts, a half-day city tour and a farewell traditional six-course banquet...
PITY POOR FARGO - Pity Poor Fargo North Dakota's largest city is more than a movie...
THE WINDY CITY FROM A TO Z - The Windy City From A to Z With its soaring skyscrapers, attractively landscaped parks, and numerous works of public art, downtown Chicago is a great walking city...
SAMPLE THE SUDS IN BANGALORE - Sample the Suds in Bangalore Bangalore's hip young population has made it the fastest-growing city in India -- and earned it the nickname 'Pub City'...
MORE THAN A MOTOWN - More Than a Motown Though known for its auto industry, Turin is still at heart a city fit for kings...
STOCKHOLM -- "CITY OF ISLANDS" - Stockholm -- "City of Islands" The Scandinavian capital sports its old town, royalty, and heritage...
3 DAYS IN SPAIN'S GREATEST CITY - BARCELONA - 3 Days In Spain's Greatest City - Barcelona Barcelona isn't at the tip of everyone's "must-visit" list, but it should be. It is a place that combines the past with the future, art and culture with modern style, France and Spain, commerce and leisure...
LONDON: CELEBRATING HER MAJESTY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE - London: Celebrating Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee Did you know that Americans traveling abroad head for London more than any other destination? And with good reason. It's a city that grows more vibrant every time we visit -- new attractions, a burgeoning restaurant scene, great hotels and on and on
PHILADELPHIA: THE CITY THAT LOVES YOU BACK - Philadelphia: The City that Loves You Back Where to stay... Newest cultural attraction... Where to eat... etc.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: CULTURE IN THE SUNSHINE - Sarasota, Florida: Culture in the Sunshine The city gracefully balances vibrant cultural attractions with luxurious beach resorts. Average temperatures range from the 70s to the 80s. Not only is this glittering, tropical town a place to physically relax, but it is a setting that stimulates the intellect
IN SEARCH OF ST. PETERSBURG - In Search of St. Petersburg Exploring the modern-day version of Russia's Crown Jewel City -- both polished and tarnished...
THE WORLD CUP CITIES OF SEOUL AND PARIS - The World Cup cities of Seoul and Paris The author travels to Seoul and Paris, the present and former World Cup host city, and concludes they are worthwhile destinations for the summer 2002 traveller...
STRANGELY SYMMETRICAL - Strangely Symmetrical Switzerland's biggest city confirms and confounds every preconception.
NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMB MUSEUM - Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Like Hiroshima, its sister city in nuclear Armageddon, Nagasaki has made the preservation of the event's memory its legacy. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, a brick building of contemporary architecture, documents the bombing and its aftermath.
DETOUR - Detour The longest city wall in China
PRIDE OF THE CLYDE - Pride of the Clyde Brimming with style and culture, Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow, is a revelation.
THE ISLAND CITY - The Island City Wroclaw's charming spires and bridges frame a wealth of historical pride.
WHERE TO STAY IN VENICE - Where To Stay In Venice Venetians have a total sense of involvement with their city, placing the public good over individual interests. This discipline -- what is called particolare -- has given the hospitality business here a solid foundation.
VENICE INFORMATION - Venice Information While standing on line to purchase a Venice card, you'll probably be thinking, "Why am I wasting time?" However, in this most crowded of cities, the card issued by the City Council will help shorten a good many other lines and save a good deal of money, too.
TOP 10: LANDMARK RESTAURANTS OF THE WORLD - Top 10: Landmark Restaurants Of The World The list presented here represents the cream of the crop of high-class restaurants that have left an indelible mark on the industry and city they are in.
PLAYING WITH HISTORY IN LONDON - Playing With History in London A City Where the Past is Present: It was an historic day in ways I never anticipated.
THIS LITTLE CITY WENT TO MARKET - This Little City Went to Market Toulouse: An architectural gem on the banks of the Garonne offers a marche to satisfy every taste
HOLIDAY TIME IN A FAVORITE CITY - Holiday Time in a Favorite City On the Saturday before Christmas, the busiest shopping day of the year, San Francisco's retail district, anchored by Union Square, was overrun with customers
MAKING MAGIC IN MADRID - Making Magic In Madrid In a country known for its beautiful beaches, art and vibrant culture, its biggest city often gets overlooked. Why should that be? With an internationally recognized nightlife and amazing Spanish cuisine, Madrid is a free-spirited metropolis.
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN DUBLIN - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Dublin If there was ever a reason to visit the booming European city of Dublin, Ireland, then the festival of St. Patrick's Day is it.
DAY-TRIPPING TO ANNAPOLIS - Day-Tripping to Annapolis Maryland's capital city is the crown jewel of Chesapeake Bay
UNSPOILED VIETNAM - Unspoiled Vietnam The thrill of getting there first: Located 200 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet lured us with the promise of culture, beach and comfort, an idyllic mix that seems to be vanishing from other destinations on the Asian travel circuit.
DOWN SOUTH WHERE I AM FREE - Down south where I am free The author explores Dunedin, both the city and its surroundings, and concludes that the real New Zealand -- a feeling of freedom and self-definition -- can be found there.
8 BENEFITS OF TRAVELING - 8 Benefits Of Traveling Even if you live in a vibrant city and have an exciting job and active social life, nothing can replace the unique experiences traveling offers.
THE CITY OF NEON LIGHTS - The City of Neon Lights Things to do and see in Las Vegas
EXPLORE THE JOIE DE VIVRE OF MONTREAL - Explore The Joie De Vivre Of Montreal Thanks to legendary festivals, a wild nightlife and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, this Canadian island city has emerged as one of the world's most exciting. With its French predominance and Old World charm, it offers a taste of Europe on North America's East Coast.
SHORE THING - Shore Thing In the new Boston Harbor Islands national park area, city dwellers can escape the madding crowds.
NO WORRIES IN WHISTLER, BC - No Worries In Whistler, BC With a successful bid for the 2010 Olympics, much attention is now being paid to the city of Vancouver and especially to the nearby resort village of Whistler.
BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa If Borgata, which means village in Italian, had opened in Las Vegas rather than Atlantic City, the press might have applauded it as the newest of the best or the best of the newest casino hotels. In Atlantic City it's an absolute standout.
VOLCANIC WONDERS AND MINERAL BATHS IN ST. LUCIA, WEST INDIES - Volcanic Wonders and Mineral Baths in St. Lucia, West Indies The smell may be a bit stifling, but the attraction is singular. The world's only drive-in volcano (it's dormant) is just outside Soufriere, St. Lucia's second largest city.
THE CITY THAT GLOWS: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - The City That Glows: San Antonio, Texas San Antonio has been throwing a Christmas party for years. It gets bigger every winter. The town starts twinkling right after Thanksgiving and sparkles until the New Year. The pinnacle of the celebration is a candlelight procession, Las Posadas.
CANAL PLUS - Canal Plus The narrowband way to take in the British countryside Over the past 15 years, more than $935 million has been invested in canal restoration, so today visitors can rediscover the joys of a bygone pace of life in city and countryside alike.
WALKING IN MEMPHIS - Walking In Memphis Memphis continues to undergo a reawakening, a face lift of sorts, with a revamped downtown, a new basketball arena (for the Grizzlies) and other parts of the city getting a much-needed injection of life.
VAUNTED VANCOUVER - Vaunted Vancouver Set between the Pacific Ocean and a coastal mountain range, the British Columbia city-with a rain forest in its midst-may be the ultimate urban playground.
DELTA LAUNCHES SKYMILES GIFT CARD - Delta Launches SkyMiles Gift Card Not sure what to get the SkyMiles member who has everything? Delta is now offering gift cards, in various mileage denominations, at all Atlanta-area city ticket offices. The gift cards will be sold in additional retail outlets later this year.
TOURING TOKYO - Touring Tokyo Although Tokyo has traditionally been known as a place of business, a recent recession has made the city an economically viable tourist destination.
THE MARITIME CITY - The Maritime City Gig Harbor, Washington was born to host boaters.
MEXICO CITY GETS A FACE-LIFT - Mexico City Gets A Face-Lift As the capital spiffs up its historic center, visitors are discovering its cultural treasures
ENJOYING MEXICO CITY'S REVIVAL - Enjoying Mexico City's Revival From what to read to which taxis are safe, here are some tips to help make the most of your stay
BELIEVING LAS VEGAS - Believing Las Vegas Sin City is growing a conscience. Pity that. While the glitz, glamour, and gluttony of Las Vegas is now being pitched as the ultimate decadent destination for adults, it may be a mistake for casino operators to neglect the family market that it once coveted.
PETRA: AN ERODING ANCIENT CITY - Petra: An Eroding Ancient City Petra is an ancient city in Jordan, where carved stone facades cover red sandstone walls. Tourism has taken its toll... Preserving an Afghan landmark... Conservation changes...
TRAIN STORMING - Train Storming Want to avoid steep cab fares and/or traffic delays from the airport to the city? Rapid transit systems are adding stops inside airports, making the trip a cinch.
TACOMA'S TIME HAS COME - Tacoma's Time Has Come Washington's `city of destiny' finally becomes boater friendly.
TOP 10: MUST-SEE LOCALES IN GREECE - Top 10: Must-See Locales In Greece The 2004 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in the timeless city of Athens. In honor of the host, here are the 10 best places to visit in Greece, a country known not only for its historical wealth, but also for its culture of festivity and celebration.
UNWIND IN SAO PAULO - Unwind In Sao Paulo This year, the business capital of Latin America and its most culturally diverse city celebrates its 450th anniversary. In honor of this occasion, I made the ultimate three-day guide to Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest and most exciting city, a true mecca for the culture vulture.
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON (POPULATION 69,800) - Bellingham, Washington (Population 69,800) A sleeper of a city set between the Cascades and the Pacific Ocean, Bellingham is the jumping-off point for two domestic must-dos: Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands.
SCOPING SYDNEY - Scoping Sydney Welcome to Sydney, the cosmopolitan capital of the southern hemisphere. In the past few years, this beautiful city has snuck up on the world to become a tourist hotspot.
ALBUQUERQUE: THIN SKINS JUMP SHIP - Albuquerque: Thin Skins Jump Ship Under the blue skies of New Mexico, this city offers it all: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center... Historic Old Town... The National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico... Performing Arts... Rio Grande Nature Center... etc.
THINKING ABOUT PARIS - Thinking about Paris Reflections on a week in the City of Lights.
GO BEYOND IN BANGKOK - Go Beyond In Bangkok Bangkok is both the capital of Thailand and the world's unofficial capital of sin, sizzle and spice. The city is hot, the food is hotter and the women are hottest of them all.
ONLINE CITY GUIDES - Online City Guides Having a native friend to guide you in your travels would be ideal, but chances are you'll hit the Web in advance for advice. Here are a few of our favorite local sites.
THE PLAYA SAND CASTLE: ASHLAND'S ENTRY INTO BURNING MAN - The Playa Sand Castle: Ashland's Entry into Burning Man Officially recognized as an "Art Vehicle," the mobile sand castle could be driven anywhere throughout the event, a temporary art city in the desert that swells to 35,000 denizens before completely disappearing again.
ACROSS CANADA ON AMERICAN ORIENT EXPRESS - Across Canada on American Orient Express The legendary Grand Trans-Canada Rail Journey begins at the Pacific coast in Vancouver, British Columbia, traverses the Canadian Rockies, across the vast prairies and ends in the wonderfully European city of Montreal.
A SMALL-TOWN SPA ALTERNATIVE IN NEVADA - A Small-Town Spa Alternative in Nevada Situated between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, and only 90 minutes from Las Vegas, Mesquite, NV is a convenient overnight stop or short get-away for many. This prosperous town's casino resorts provide gambling, entertainment, golf and spa options at a less than frenetic pace.
BEYOND THE BOWL - Beyond the Bowl Thankfully, most Super Bowl spectators will depart the next day, leaving behind an ocean-side city with 65-degree winter days and fast access to sporting pursuits that don't involve 350-pound men in tight pants. Here's our Jacksonville playbook.
BIG CITY BUCKAROO - Big City Buckaroo Strugglin' with the boots: the author alarms cafe patrons in Paisley, Oregon.
QUENCH YOUR TASTE IN PORTO - Quench Your Taste in Porto A visit to Porto is still about port, the sweet red wine fortified with brandy that made Portugal's second-largest city famous. But this charming coastal city has a lot to offer beyond the fine sweet wine named after it.
RIDE, CAPTAIN RIDE - Ride, Captain Ride By switching to VHF Channel 16 you will be on the monitoring channel for the San Francisco Harbors and ready to navigate into one of six marinas open to guest docking within the city limits.
NYC: DROP $70,000 IN 3 DAYS - NYC: Drop $70,000 In 3 Days While an expensive city to visit by any measuring stick, New York City remains the Mecca of tourism in America. And if you have the means, it's always fun to live it up -- especially in a millionaire-filled city like New York.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS - Local Knowledge - Salem, Massachusetts Several marinas welcome visiting boaters, and the city itself is a happening port of call.
AUSTINTATIOUS AUSTIN - Austintatious Austin There's more than one way to enjoy Austin, a city deep in the heart, and heat and humidity, of Texas. Live music played at more than 100 venues. The coming out of 1-1/2 million Mexican free-tailed bats. The LBJ 10 presidential library. Barbecue to die for.
THE MIRACLES OF SPOKANE - The Miracles of Spokane Spokane, Washington is a somewhat anonymous American city experiencing a resurgence of travelers who want to escape the overdone cities of the East, the smog and traffic of L.A., the excessive glitz of Las Vegas and the problems of many American inner cities.
CYBERTAXIS - Cybertaxis New York City will load its fleet of 13,000 taxis with wireless Web access later this year, offering riders credit card payment options and restaurant suggestions.
TICKET TO RIDE - Ticket to Ride Flying to New York City is a breeze compared to the hassle of journeying from any of its three airports to Manhattan. Here's some advice and options on getting downtown in a jiffy.
AMAZING MALL OF AMERICA - Amazing Mall of America If I were Kansas' Dorothy my yellow brick road would be Interstate 35 and I'd be headed to Bloomington, Minnesota instead of the Emerald City. I'd be looking for the Mall of America, though, and not for the Wizard of Oz.
VISIT AUGSBURG WHEN IN SOUTHERN GERMANY - Visit Augsburg When in Southern Germany A history of the city of Augsburg as well as interesting sightseeing tours.
FOR THE VEGETARIAN TRAVELER - For the Vegetarian Traveler The Veg Out series offers vegetarian diners a handbook focusing on a major metro area, including Southern California, Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle and Portland. Every book contains detailed yet succinct restaurant reviews.
TOP 10: INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE ROUTES - Top 10: International Motorcycle Routes You don't have to limit yourself to city driving on a Saturday in order to feel some release on your motorcycle. These international adventures will challenge your riding abilities and stimulate your senses.
VISITING SKAGGGGGGG-WAY - Visiting Skaggggggg-way Skagway, the southeastern Alaska city best known for its roll during the Klondike Gold Rush, is a town full of character -- and characters.
MIAMI: DROP $30,000 IN 3 DAYS - Miami: Drop $30,000 In 3 Days Beautiful in so many ways, Miami attracts visitors with its beaches, great weather, incredible nightlife, and cultural diversity. So what can a $30,000 budget bring in a city where heat, honeys and "hola!" are all commonplace?
GREAT INSIDER TIPS FOR VISITING BUDAPEST - Great Insider Tips for Visiting Budapest The capital city of Hungary - the "Paris of Eastern Europe" - will fascinate and delight those who once associated the proud and rich culture with communist rule.
MUNICH FOR OCTOBERFEST, WORLD CUP SOCCER 2006, OR ANYTIME - Munich for Octoberfest, World Cup Soccer 2006, or Anytime Although many tourists come to Munich on tourbuses for an overnight, this is a fascinating city you'll want to visit for as long as possible.
CHATTANOOGA CHOO-CHOO, WON'T YOU CHOO-CHOO- ME HOME! - Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Won't You Choo-Choo- me Home! Today's Chattanooga is a vibrant city, alive with the spirit of its caring citizens willing to make an investment in where they live. It's a lesson from which we all could learn.
HOME AND AWAY - Home And Away Books from the Armchair Traveller: Venice for Lovers... Damascus: Taste of a City... etc.
OCTOBER 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED NATIONS - October 60th Anniversary of United Nations Established after World War II, October 24th marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations and its historic achievements. So if you are in New York City, this is a tour you should not miss.
10 GREAT ESCAPES - 10 Great Escapes Weary of boating in the same old places? Try a bareboat power charter in any one of these unique locales: Australia; Great Barrier Reef... Italy; The City of Venice... Greece; Corfu and the Ionian Islands... etc.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - CITY BY THE SEA - Local Knowledge - City by the Sea Ft. Lauderdale shed its image as a hot spot for college kids long ago, and now reigns as the yacht capital in the U.S. with plenty to do and see by boat.
LOVING `THE NOW' IN NANAIMO - Loving `the Now' in Nanaimo Aptly nicknamed The Harbour City, Nanaimo, British Columbia, has one of the loveliest natural and man-made harbors in the Northwest -- one that offers boaters multiple first-class moorage choices and excellent anchorage as well.
HOUSTON: HOUSTONIAN HOTEL CLUB AND SPA - Houston: Houstonian Hotel Club and Spa Healthy perks include: Seclusion in the city, Good-for-you cafe, Texas-size fitness center
ETERNAL BEAUTY - Eternal Beauty A trip to the Yemeni capital of Sana'a isn't for the timid. However, for the intrepid traveler, this city is virtually untouched by time and delights the senses.
DISCOVERING ST. AUGUSTINE AMERICA'S OLDEST EUROPEAN CITY - Discovering St. Augustine America's Oldest European City During week-long sessions at a summer workshop for teachers, scholars specializing in St. Augustine's history and archaeology addressed participants and led walking tours of the city's historic quarter in an effort to develop more comprehensive school curricula.
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRADITION - Traverse City, MI, Christmas Light Tradition The holiday decorations of hundreds of Traverse City homes in this Lake Michigan community make it a popular destination for after-dark excursions.
LETS BE FRANK ABOUT FRANKFURT - Lets Be Frank About Frankfurt Learn the true ups and downs of this popular tourist city in Germany.
MSN'S MOTOR CITY CONNECTION - MSN's Motor City Connection MSN is showcasing Windows Live Local with a special Super Bowl mash-up combining mapping with information on local attractions in Detroit.
CZECH REPUBLIC: TAKING THE KIDS. - European cities provide storybook scenes and marvelous experiences to share with kids. From freshly baked sweets and hand dipped chocolates to funiculars and river boats Prague does not disappoint. Many American movies and television shows were shot in Prague. Episodes of Mission Impossible and Alias as well as Spy Game, Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Known for celebrating music in a grand style, 2006 is reserved for Mozart. Go for the music and enjoy the city. ?
FLORIDA: MIAMI, TAKING THE KIDS. - Commonly known for its fabulous restaurants and lively nightclubs, the city also has a softer side for families. Our action list includes the fun stuff for families. Think about sunshine and shopping, Cuban coffee and luscious pastels, theatre and dance and all things on the water including fishing, sailing, wave running and skiing. Discover parrots, pirates, and monkeys. Wiggle your toes in the sand at Crandon Park. Sign up for salsa lessons or kick back and relax. Urban and definitely tropical, Miami has fun stuff to do with the kids.
MARYLAND: BALTIMORE, TAKING THE KIDS. - The city of Baltimore is ideal for exploring with children. World-class museums, fun eateries and friendly people, plus transportation that is easy to use combine to make a stress free city adventure. From the National Aquarium and the Port of Discovery to the Chanel ducks (not feathered) and the U.S.S. Constellation, discoveries are waiting to be made. The city is filled with fun stuff.
FRANCE: PARIS, TAKING THE KIDS. - Paris may be known as the romantic heart of Europe, but its appeal is multigenerational. From the Eiffel Tower to the Lourve the city is a feast for the senses of both the young and the young at heart --think Beauty and the Beast and Hunchback of Notre Dame. It is a place to ride a pony in the park; sample scrumptious pastries, cheese, fresh bread, and wine. From Astrix, kid-cinemas and cirques to biking and in-line skating. Paris is magical for young children; for teens it is MTV time ten; for families it is fun.
FINLAND: HELSINKI, TAKING THE KIDS. - Helsinki offers plenty of options for families that wish to enjoy a city by the sea. The public transportation system is very efficient allowing access to dozens of parks and museums. Easy paced and friendly, residents enjoy showing off their Artic gem.
QUEBEC: QUEBEC CITY, ENJOYING SNOW EXTEMES. - Quebec City as a snow vacation for families is perfect. It is made even more perfect when the annual winter carnival is in progress. The party atmosphere is prevalent everywhere. No one is concerned about snow or ice slowing down activities. Larger than life ice sculptures line the park walk just outside the walls of the old city. The festival mascot Bon Homme oversees the festivities. ?Anytime after mid-day festival goers, those not on the ski slopes, will begin to hear the bleating of horns. The sound may originate from the middle of any group on the street. The odd thing is that for sure there will be an answer and usually more than one. Tourists buy these horns and eagerly begin moose calling on their own. Normal looking business folk appear in public places wearing red elf hats and every one is happy.
PENNSYLVANIA: PITTSBURGH, NOT YOUR PARENTS CITY. - Someone switched cities while I wasn't looking. Don't worry - the city of three rivers is still the familiar Steeltown of the Penguins, Pirates and Steelers. The new version of the city is also cultural and recreational Mecca for families.
ILLINOIS: CHICAGO, TAKING THE KIDS. - From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. Best of all Chicago has traditional neighborhoods easy for visitors to find and to enjoy. Street fairs in the warmer months seem to run continuously; all of them free.?Imagine unending possibilities for fun. Trying a new pizza place every night could take months. The city offers a true glimpse of the creative energy found in the heartland of America.
MINNESOTA: MINNEAPOLIS, TAKING THE KIDS TO THE CITY. - A remarkable city for a family holiday, winter in Minneapolis is primetime. From marvelous theatrical productions and inspiring museum programs to dreamy snow covered parks and tempting hot chocolate stops, the city shines. ?
NEW YORK: NYC, APPLE CORE'S LA QUINTA, A FAMILY DELIGHT. - From the lobby steps the city view is energizing. Vertical neon signs frame both sides of 32nd Street and the striking Korean translations create an exotic feeling. Only steps to the subway the hotel is a secret find and ideal for a NYC family adventure.
NEW YORK: NEW YORK CITYPASS, TAKING THE KIDS. - Buy the pass and do the city, its as easy as that. The pocket-sized NYC coupon book makes the deciding effortless and provides a productive starting point for a family vacation in NYC. Whats included? The American Museum of Natural History, The Empire State Building Observatory, the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, Guggenheim Museum, the newly expanded Museum of Modern Art, a Circle Line Harbor Cruise and a discount coupon for Bloomingdales.
MARYLAND: BALTIMORE, TAKING THE KIDS. - Bright colored flowers line parkways; street vendors sell luscious crab cakes and lemon tea. Baltimore is an energizing city with dozens of family vacation options, no matter the season.
NEW YORK: NYC, OUTDOOR MARKETS CELEBRATE SUMMER. - New York City shopping experiences take to the streets this summer with a variety of unique outdoor markets. Throughout the city, outdoor flea markets offer just about everything from exquisite antiques and collectibles to costume jewelry and vintage clothing, while greenmarkets provide a great selection of fresh produce, pastries, flowers, and other goodies. Heres the scoop on some of the best bazaars in the Big Apple.
TENNESSEE: MEMPHIS, TAKING THE KIDS. - An urban holiday with oodles of discoveries from Pandas and being in the Pink to giant stuffed polar bears and bright red fire engines. Memphis delivers for families plenty of fun stuff. Comfortable and family friendly, the city presents entertainment and history with zest. Where else can you hear the sounds of Beale Street or engage in the drama of Elvis? We have assembled a family vacation action list so you may create your own urban adventure in Memphis.
ENGLAND: LONDON 10 WAYS TO SAVE AND STILL HAVE FUN. - Modern, quirky and loads of fun, London is a terrific city adventure destination for families. For some, to do it and not break the bank is the challenge. Ideas, details, and the latest information on how to save money may be found at a new website visitlondon.com.
USA: SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS MEAN FAMILY FUN 2005. - This is the good stuff, enjoy your summer and "listen to the music."?Music festivals and festivals with music make for great family vacation times. Whether it is perform in a city park or an amphitheatre on a mountainside, relaxing and letting the music take hold is the whole idea.?We've assembled an action list which includes good vibrations from Grant Park in Chicago, Barefoot Landing in North of Myrtle Beach, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and the list goes on. Our Events Directory has oodles more,?sorted by location on the planet.
VIRGINIA: ALEXANDRIA, TAKING THE KIDS. - The family friendly atmosphere makes the city an ideal base for a? vacation in the area or a business trip with kids included. The access to DC is easy with a metro stop in the shadow of Shouters Hill. And not far to the south is Mount Vernon with an extensive list of seasonal activities created with families in mind. But Alexandria itself has plenty to occupy vacation days and walking is the best way to enjoy the city.
NETHERLANDS: TIME TO CELEBRATE! - Amsterdam is a family friendly city with oodles of delightful places to visit. It is certainly an option for those parents that have abandon Paris as a family vacation option. Laced with canals and dotted with parks the city is easy to navigate on foot or by public transit. Basically all one must do is locate the central train station and the rest is simple.
TEXAS: SAN ANTONIO, TAKING THE KIDS. - Texas: San Antonio, Taking the Kids. The city is really a vacation playground for families. From beautiful Brackenridge Park with the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Zoo to the lively city center with the energizing River Walk and the historic Alamo, the city is spunky and fun.
DELAWARE: WILMINGTON, FAMILY EXPLORATIONS. - Basically families looking for great vacation experience dont really care that Wilmington is the original site of the Du Pont mills, founded in 1802, nor do they care that it is a city with a vibrant commercial economy. Whats there to do on vacation? What is fun? In my research I discovered plenty of cool things to do no matter the age of your family.
UTAH: PARK CITY, SNOW DREAMING - World-class and wonderful, Park City is the place of dreams for all ages. From riding The Polar Express out of Heber or chasing bunny tracks over the Park City Golf Course to a first-time bobsled run or virtual reality skiing, its snow dreaming.
ADVICE: MUSEUMS, ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAMS. - Visiting a science museum in a new city the near future? Dont forget to take your local museum pass along. If you are a member of a science center that participates in the ASTC Passport Program, you and your family can receive free admission to over 200 science centers and museums around the world.
USA: GIVE ONE CITY OR GIVE ALL NINE. - For the family that has everything Go USA Card has the answer a city pass. The new card pass offers a choice of nine major US cities for one low price. So it is possible to give Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
USA/CANADA: LIGHTS, CAMERA, AND A CITYPASS. - If you've seen the movie then see the city. Visiting North Americas movie locations is a wrap with a pocket-sized vacation pass created to make a vacation easier to handle once its underway.
USA/CANADA: CITYPASS OFFERS THE A LIST TO FAMILIES. - Planning a city holiday for a family can be a hassle. Too many choices and too many opinions often slow and confuse the process. There is an easy way to proceed with planning. Guaranteed good and worth the vacation time, CityPass offers the best cities and the best attractions and museums for less. Using the pass makes a city vacation affordable and easy. Destinations include: New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California CityPass, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
TODDLER IN TOW: ROAD TRIP LESSONS LEARNED. - Travel with children anywhere can be a challenge, but packing up a toddler for a trip to the big city can be a true adventure. How can you prepare you little one? How do you prepare yourself?
ADVICE: MUSEUMS, ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAMS. - Visiting a science museum in a new city the near future? Dont forget to take your local museum pass along. If you are a member of a science center that participates in the ASTC Passport Program, you and your family can receive free admission to over 200 science centers and museums around the world.
USA: GIVE ONE CITY OR GIVE ALL NINE. - For the family that has everything Go USA Card has the answer a city pass. The new card pass offers a choice of nine major US cities for one low price. So it is possible to give Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
USA/CANADA: LIGHTS, CAMERA, AND A CITYPASS. - If you've seen the movie then see the city. Visiting North Americas movie locations is a wrap with a pocket-sized vacation pass created to make a vacation easier to handle once its underway.
USA/CANADA: CITYPASS OFFERS THE A LIST TO FAMILIES. - Planning a city holiday for a family can be a hassle. Too many choices and too many opinions often slow and confuse the process. There is an easy way to proceed with planning. Guaranteed good and worth the vacation time, CityPass offers the best cities and the best attractions and museums for less. Using the pass makes a city vacation affordable and easy. Destinations include: New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California CityPass, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
TODDLER IN TOW: ROAD TRIP LESSONS LEARNED. - Travel with children anywhere can be a challenge, but packing up a toddler for a trip to the big city can be a true adventure. How can you prepare you little one? How do you prepare yourself?
ONTARIO: SUDBURY, GREAT SCIENCE NORTH. - Northern Ontario, is the image fuzzy? Then zero in on the city of Sudbury. This city is the home to one of the best science experiences on the planet. Science North is an entertainment experience that includes the Science Centre, an IMAX theater, a simulator adventure ride, the F. Jean MacLeod butterfly gallery, a restaurant and an array of family friendly programs.
NEW YORK: BRONX, TAKING THE KIDS. - The New York City area is filled with a lifetime of places to explore; sticking to U.S. Route 1 in the Bronx two places, the New York Botanical Gardens and the Bronx Zoo stand out and are definitely worth the traffic.
ILLINOIS: CHICAGO, SUMMER IN THE CITY. - We have driven around Chicago on the way to Wisconsin countless times. Last summer we decided to spend some time in the Windy City instead of passing it by one more time. With a City Pass for Chicago we had a plan and an easy way to follow it.
USA: NORTHEAST, SPRING BREAK FAMILY VACATION IDEAS. - Get away for the fun of it. Looking for one more escape to the snow country before it melts? Whatever your familys passion, we have spring break vacation ideas to fit the quest. Think ski school at Smuggs in Vermont; maple sugaring in New Hampshire. Try shopping in New York City; consider a family field trip to Boston; celebrate with Ben Franklin in Philadelphia; tumble down a waterslide. The fun stuff is waiting. Have we missed something? Our Vacation Directory has at least 101 more ideas for the perfect spring break.
GEORGIA: ATLANTA, VACATION WITH THE KIDS SOUTHERN CITY-STYLE. - The family fun-to-do list for Atlanta is extensive. From stargazing and time-travel to talking with Willie B. Junior and laughing with the caterpillars, memories are waiting to be collected. Kids pick up on the positive energy created by experiencing the city. Included are some one-of-a-kind family vacation ideas.
TOURS: USA , BASEBALL BEHIND THE SCENES. - A new American vacation experience that allows families to enjoy the game of baseball in a whole new way has been created Generations Touring CompanySM (GTC). Beginning in New York City, the 7-day tour continues to Boston, Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Cooperstown, NY, before returning to New York City.
NEW YORK: NYC, THE RITZ-CARLTON BATTERY PARK, SISTERHOOD - THE REAL THING. - To celebrate and commemorate lifelong friendships The Ritz-Carlton New York & Warner Brothers Pictures invite young women to document their Sisterhoods in the city.In the spirit of the best-selling novel by Ann Brashares and the new film from Warner Bros. Pictures, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants which opened June 3rd,2005.
SOUTH CAROLINA: CHARLESTON, PLANTERS INN. - An old world tradition of refined elegance the Planters Inn provides a deluxe resting place in one of Americas most romantic of cities. Located in the heart of the historic district The Planters Inn anchors the northeast corner of Charlestons City Market, at the intersection of Meeting and Market Streets.
DENMARK: COPENHAGEN, FREE CITY BIKES. - The city with fairy tale connections, Copenhagen is a delight to explore with kids. For more than 100 years, the beloved stories of Hans Christian Andersen have transported readers young and old to magical worlds of the imagination.
QUEBEC: LAURENTIANS, FAMILY FUN NORTH OF MONTREAL. - The Laurentians are magnificent in the winter, thick with snow and stripped with bark shadows. Maple sugaring and marvelous French Canadian music make this resort appealing even if the snow is gone.
FAVORITE FAMILY VACATION SPOT IN MARYLAND - Experience the Old West and a great beach town all in the same trip by visiting Ocean City, Maryland
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A FAMILY VACATION IN TORONTO, ONTARIO - Discover 17-century clogs worn by French peasants and a variety of museums in the modern, bustling city of Toronto, Ontario.
THE INTREPID SEA-AIR-SPACE MUSEUM IN NEW YORK - Explore the floating Intrepid aircraft carrier museum in New York City
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MICHIGAN'S CEREAL CITY, U.S.A. - Tour Kellogg's Cereal City, U.S.A., for an in-depth look at the company's history and manufacturing process
CHICAGO: GREAT PLACES TO EAT WHEN IN THE WINDY CITY - Chicago has many delicious places to eat for the whole family.
EXPLORE AUSTIN, TEXAS WITH YOUR KIDS - In Austin you'll discover super parks, swimming holes and a city that revels in its role as the rowdy little sibling among Texas towns
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8 REASONS WE LOVE OCEAN CITY - Take a family-friendly beach vacation in Ocean City, New Jersey.
A WINTER WEEKEND IN SAN JOSE - San Jose, California is a family-friendly city with fascinating technology museums and unusual architectural structures.
VISIT NEW YORK'S MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - Kids will love this huge museum in the heart of New York City which features the largest display of dinosaur bones in the world
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TOUR THE NBC STUDIO IN NEW YORK CITY - Take your family on a behind-the-scenes look at New York's NBC studios
TOUR THE HALLMARK CARD FACTORY IN MISSOURI - Watch cards being made at the Hallmark greeting card factory in Kansas City, Missouri
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VISIT LIONS, TIGERS, AND OTHER BIG CATS AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO - At this zoo, just an inch and a half of glass separates visitors from regal lions, tigers, and other big cats
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NEW YORK'S THRILLING CENTRAL PARK WILDLIFE CENTER - The Central Park Wildlife Center is an exotic oasis smack in the middle of America's busiest city and the place in Manhattan to let kids cut loose.
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DESTINATIONS: KYOTO - Kyoto has a subway and some trains, but they are mostly designed for commuters coming in/out from the suburbs and are not very useful for getting around within the city.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Ecuador I dont have many nice things to say about this city, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Its a dirty, hot, crowded city with great airline deals when compared to Quito (which is beautiful, friendly and just plain nice). This will also give a good starting point for minor culture shock. They do have a nice waterfront area called Malecon 2000 and La Rotonda, (not beach or swimming) with a monument to the person who founded the city and a big park that is nice during the day. Its a bit nerve racking with very mobile little ones, because of the water, but still a nice day trip.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII - Waikiki is very safe by any standard and amazingly safe by the typical U.S. city standard. Weve walked around with jet lag at 2am without incident.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Ecuador Ah, Quito. Great city- valley (city) altitude: over 9,000 feet above sea level. (watch for altitude sickness in kids-if it does occur, load them up on carbs or start high carbs the day before to avoid it-I know, carbs=sugar
But would you prefer a wound up kid or a nauseous kid bound to hurl at the most inappropriate moment?) There are hundreds of hotels. Here are some that are kid friendly and my opinion on some others:
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Not many travelers find there way here but it is a fairly large city (by Ecuadorian standards) and is one of the only large city stops near the southern coastal/beach areas. They have a decent size airport and a main bus terminal. (which is very dangerous late at night-as they all are).
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO - The first time I fell in love with a city was the second time I visited Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : THE ROCKS - Despite giving me a huge headache because I kept humming the stupid Neil Diamond song Love on the Rocks the whole time, the area of Sydney called The Rocks is a pleasant diversion from the rest of the city. The Rocks used to be a real place, one of the earliest locations settled in what is now Sydney, and is loaded with history. It has been transformed into a trendy tourist area that might not be to all tastes, but despite the darn song in my head and my intent to hate the place simply because it is obvious everyone is Supposed to Have a Good Time There or Else, the Rocks is worth a visit for you and your kids.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital B on Bus, because thats how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you cant get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : GETTING AROUND IN BANGKOK - You can walk in many places but often sidewalks are crowded and shell-pocked, with tired dogs and hyped vendors leaving only a thread-thin path down the pavement. Add in the heat, humidity and pollution, and you can conclude Bangkok is not a good walking city.
DESTINATIONS TOKYO - Japan is a great place to travel with your kids, and Tokyo is a safe, clean and interesting city to explore.
DESTINATIONS KAMAKURA - Kamakura is a very nice one hour day trip outside of Tokyo, and makes a nice part of a trip that otherwise keeps you in the urban sprawl of Tokyo. Kamakura is only an hour away by direct train, but gives you a chance to see a bit of the suburbs and a tiny flash of countryside, as well as many interesting temples and of course, the Great Buddha statue. The city was once the political and cultural capital of the Shogunate, from 1192 to 1333, so there is some history to absorb as well.
DESTINATIONS SEOUL - Seoul is a safe, fairly compact city, and is easy to navigate via subway or taxi. With a map and some general directions, you can get around without speaking too much Korean, and can have a good time with the kids without spending too much money.
DESTINATIONS KYOTO - Kyoto may not be Japans best known city (almost certainly Tokyo). Heck, its not even second in size (thats Yokohama). It is, however, one of the better cities to visit:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : KID UNFRIENDLY STUFF - Sorry to start with the negative things, but Bangkok is not a completely kid-friendly city. Here are some things to watch out for:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : BANGKOK: SOME GOOD NEWS - Despite all the sleaze and scum, Bangkok impressed us as a relatively safe city. Even passing through less-good parts of town and riding taxis alone at night, no one ever hassled us; in fact, everyone went out of the way to be kind and helpful. The Thai people love children, and you will see folks out with their kids everywhere.
DESTINATIONS KUALA-LUMPUR - Kuala Lumpur (KL) is an excellent city to visit with kids, though not quite up to the theme park-like levels youll enjoy in nearby Singapore. Unlike such garden spots such as Jakarta, sleazy Manila or even sleazier Bangkok, KL is clean, safe, modern but with nice older touches and, with just a little advice from us, a good spot for an enjoyable visit.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: TOKYO CITY HALL V. TOKYO TOWER - Youll continue to indulge me, as I really like going to the top of tall buildings and looking out at the city we will/just have explored. With such an interest, can you beat a place thats high, enclosed, has nice maps AND (wait for this
) is FREE?
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: CENTRAL PARK - Sometimes you just get a decision right, really nailing it. Thats what happened 150 years ago in New York when somebody decided to take the 843 acres of swamp in what was then the farther reaches of Manhattan and turn it into one of the best things in the City. Forward-thinking and green space is not a feature of all of our great cities, so it is especially wonderful that somebody thought about it for New York.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LOWER MANHATTAN - For many visitors, Lower Manhattan, the southern tip of the island, is a place to pass through enroute to the ferries to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Well get to those attractions a bit later, but while youre in the area there are also some interesting things to see and do apart from waiting for the boat.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: RIDING THE SUBWAY - New York Leaving aside some concerns about smaller kids, the subway is the best way to get around the city, certainly for longer distances and especially for going up or down town. It is quite safe, pretty cheap and with some practice, easy to navigate. While these may not be your first thoughts when in the cars, the alternatives of buses or taxis still make the subway look like a great deal.
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO : ADVANCED KYOTO: RYOANJI AND KINKAKUJI - The area north of the central city is lush and green, full of stands of bamboo and open views of the mountains that surround Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: THE GOOD NEWS - The New York of today is not your fathers New York. We spent 10 days walking and crawling all over the city, day and night, on buses and the subway, and never experienced any crime, harassment or other big city unpleasantness. In fact, quite the opposite. Despite everything youve heard, every single person we ran into ranged from pretty nice to really helpful. We didnt believe it either, but thats what happened.
DESTINATIONS AND NEW YORK CITY - New York. My goodness, I dont even know where to start.
DESTINATIONS: HONG KONG : THINGS TO DO IN HONG KONG - You are not going to run out of things to do in this city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: MIDTOWN - This area of Manhattan is, by some measures, the center of the world.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: EMPIRE STATE BUILDING - While it may not be the worlds tallest building, it once was, and in at least in terms of spirit, maybe still is. Even if youre not into the drama of it all, this is a great place. See the whole city and on a clear day, neighboring states. Look up at the mast, designed originally to be a mooring site for zeppelins, with the observation platform originally intended to be used as a passenger assembly point. Remember the movies set here-King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, you know them (a complete list is here).
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHERE TO STAY IN NEW YORK - First things first. Unless youre going for that homeless look so chic in some parts of Manhattan, we suggest a hotel. Like everything else thats expensive, it is all about location, location and the location.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : WHERE TO STAY IN KUALA LUMPUR - We did not see a whole lot of in-between places to stay, though they may exist somewhere in the city. Choices seemed to jump from low-end shared dorm room like places scattered all over Chinatown to upscale western hotels. That said, prices at all but the tip-top top end for hotel rooms were less than for the same room in other major cities albeit not for the budget traveler. Shop around for prices.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: A WALK THROUGH BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is another of those iconic New York places that we have all heard of and maybe even think we know about from so many film and literary references. I just finished re-reading Sophies Choice, quite purposely set in Brooklyn, and we have all seen the old war movies and Saving Private Ryan with the required kid from Brooklyn character (add in your own accent).
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : SYDNEY HARBOR, NEUTRAL BAY AND THE FERRY - Sydney was born when folks came ashore nearby, and the city has always been centered, commercially and literally, on its beautiful harbor. It makes a great place to start your visit. And yes, Nemo swam through it. Officially the harbor is called Port Jackson harbor but nobody cool ever calls it that.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LITTLE ITALY AND CHINA TOWN - I subtitle this section cheap stuff and good eats but wanted to clarify that the good eats are not necessarily all that cheap. Also, the term China Town is a bit misleading because so many of the residents there are actually from Vietnam, Korea and other parts of Asia.
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: PARKS - Namsan Mountain and Seoul Tower are both pleasant breaks from a noisy city. The Tower is open all days and most evenings and, for a small admission charge, gives you a way-cool view of the whole city. There is also a bland restaurant up there.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY WHAT TO DO: STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND - And speaking of icons, it is hard to find two more well-known than the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can visit them both, with a nice ferry ride and a skyline view thrown in, in one day. The trip is a nice mix of basic tourism (skyline view), history (Ellis), and park-like settings in the clean harbor air after all that taxi and bus fuming in the City.
NEW YORK CITY FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - New York is unlike any other city in the world! It is a great place for a family vacation. The museums, theaters, restaurants and the holiday season are kid-friendly attractions. It is a good idea to plan your trip ahead to get the most out of it.
SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - San Francisco ... there's no other city like it. If you plan well and come well prepared, San Francisco is a surprisingly kid-friendly town and a family favorite. There are a handful of sites and attractions unique to San Francisco that should be on every family's list of must-do activities. Because the sightseeing opportunities are so diverse (indoor/outdoor, walking/riding, etc.), planning is key. Before diving into our material, take note of these general recommendations for getting around the city.
TAMPA FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - Tampa is a family-friendly city with lots to see and do. In fact, this abundance of activities and sights can often be overwhelming. Do take the time to plan your trip and resist the urge to cram too many experiences and sights into too short a period of time.
VANCOUVER FAMILY VACATION GUIDES - Vancouver is a gorgeous city, surrounded by water and ringed by tall snow-capped mountain peaks that seem close enough to touch. This young city enjoys some of the most temperate weather in the world and a staggering amount of natural beauty. You'll find lots to do here, including great indoor attractions such as museums and aquariums, theme parks, shopping, a huge array of dining options, sports, and outdoor activities.
SALEM: AMERICA'S SPELLBINDING SEAPORT CITY WHERE YOU COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH HISTORY -
ST. AUGUSTINE: 500-YEAR HISTORY COMES ALIVE FOR FAMILIES IN AMERICA'S OLDEST CITY -
TEEN TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY - Teen Tour of New York City
TEEN TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY - Teen Tour of New York City
TEEN TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY - Teen Tour of New York City
FAMILY VACATION GUIDE: NEW YORK CITY - New York is unlike any other city in the world! It is a great place for a family vacation. The museums, theaters, restaurants and the holiday season are kid-friendly attractions. It is a good idea to plan your trip ahead to get the most out of it.
FAMILY VACATION GUIDE: SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco ... there's no other city like it. If you plan well and come well prepared, San Francisco is a surprisingly kid-friendly town and a family favorite. There are a handful of sites and attractions unique to San Francisco that should be on every family's list of must-do activities. Because the sightseeing opportunities are so diverse (indoor/outdoor, walking/riding, etc.), planning is key. Before diving into our material, take note of these general recommendations for getting around the city.
FAMILY VACATION GUIDE: TAMPA - Tampa is a family-friendly city with lots to see and do. In fact, this abundance of activities and sights can often be overwhelming. Do take the time to plan your trip and resist the urge to cram too many experiences and sights into too short a period of time.
FAMILY VACATION GUIDE: VANCOUVER - Vancouver is a gorgeous city, surrounded by water and ringed by tall snow-capped mountain peaks that seem close enough to touch. This young city enjoys some of the most temperate weather in the world and a staggering amount of natural beauty. You'll find lots to do here, including great indoor attractions such as museums and aquariums, theme parks, shopping, a huge array of dining options, sports, and outdoor activities.
FLINTSTONES BEDROCK CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - Flintstones Bedrock City: Travel Brief
OCEAN CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - Ocean City: Travel Brief
SKIING IN TRAVERSE CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - Skiing in Traverse City: Travel Brief
FLINTSTONES BEDROCK CITY: TRAVEL BRIEF - Flintstones Bedrock City: Travel Brief
NEW YORK CITY - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to New York City, NY.
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: AVIGNON; DANCING AND LEARNING IN THE OTHER CITY OF POPES - ''SUR le pont d'Avignon, l'on y danse, l'on y danse'' -- the lyric from the ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: PARIS; THE CITY OF LIGHT, THIS TIME FOR THE BABAR BUNCH - THOUGH known as a city for lovers, Paris is also an idyllic -- even romantic -- ...
DOWNTIME; WASHINGTON WITH KIDS: FIRST THE MUSEUMS, THEN THE CITY - LIKE many major tourist destinations, the nation's capital has two faces: there's ...
DOWNTIME; WASHINGTON WITH KIDS: FIRST THE MUSEUMS, THEN THE CITY - LIKE many major tourist destinations, the nation's capital has two faces: there's ...
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: FAMILY STRATEGY FOR SAN DIEGO - FOR visitors and San Diegans alike, the city offers some great attractions: the San ...
SHORT STORIES BY WRITERS WHO GOT AWAY; OKLAHOMA CITY WAS O.K. - My husband grew up in Oklahoma City and he recently persuaded me to accompany him on ...
Q AND A - Cooperstown Without a Car Q. I will be visiting New York City and would like to ...
JERSEY CITY - FORGET stuffy dioramas and dimly lighted, pedantic exhibits. Children these days will ...
THE MELLOWING OF THE QUINTESSENTIALLY CRABBY CITY - If a city of seven million people can be said to have moods, which for the sake of ...
THE BIG CITY ON THE BEACH - LEAD: A FRIEND stopping off in Miami to break up a New York to Buenos Aires trip ...
THE TRAIN TO THE CITY, A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE - Armed with a subway map, the Michelin guide and less cash than many Manhattanites ...
DAY CAMPS TAP RESOURCES OF CITY TO LIVEN SUMMER - Wearing shorts and T-shirts and carrying small knapsacks and towels, ''the Fives'' were ...
NEW YORK DAY BY DAY - For Starters, A Trip to the City C lutching their straw cowboy hats, 10 Houston ...
FRESH AIR FUND TO BEGIN ITS 106TH DRIVE TOMORROW - For 105 summers, the Fresh Air Fund has provided New York City children with two-week ...
GIFTS TO FRESH AIR FUND SET $1.3 MILLION RECORD - They contributed for many reasons. Some because as city children they had longed to ...
FRESH AIR HOSTS BROADEN FAMILY TIES - Most of the thousands of New York City children who have enjoyed summer vacations ...
AROUND THE NATION; KANSAS CITY UNIT CUTS TIES WITH 'STOP CHILD MURDERS' - A Missouri group offering summer vacations to poor children from Atlanta has cut its ...
FARMLAND IS UTOPIA FOR A CITY BOY OF 7; A RESTORED HOUSE IS BEGINNING TO LOOK MORE LIKE A SECOND HOME FOR BENEFICIARY OF FRESH AIR PROJECT - GLEN GARDNER ROLLING farmland surrounding this Hunterdon County community is only about ...
FRESH AIR FUND OPENING DRIVE FOR 105TH YEAR - The Fresh Air Fund has been sending New York City children to the country for 104 ...
SURVIVING A GUILT TRIP IN THE CITY - A FAMILY phenomenon has crept onto the scene virtually unnoticed by those faceless ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: OXFORD; ACADEME'S QUADS AND GARGOYLES FOR THE PRECOLLEGE SET - OXFORD is a city of dreaming spires and dedicated scholars, with the romance of a ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: BOSTON; FUN IF BY LAND AND FUN IF BY SEA - BOSTON is a city that's easy for everyone to love. There's history in Paul Revere's ...
A PLACE TO INDULGE THE BUDDING ARTIST OR DOLL COLLECTOR - IS there an American city with more nicknames than Chicago? It's the Windy City, the ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: COPENHAGEN; SOMETHING FOR THE DUCKLINGS (AND THE SWANS) - If Copenhagen is not the most family-friendly city in Europe, it has to be among the ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: SAN FRANCISCO; A MOST ADULT CITY HAS PLENTY OF APPEAL FOR THE YOUNG, TOO - SAN FRANCISCO already invites sneaker-footed adult tourists to act childlike: Ride a ...
WEEKEND WITH THE KIDS: PHILADELPHIA; CULTURE, HISTORY AND A WEALTH OF PLACES TO PLAY - IT'S hardly surprising that William Penn, Philadelphia's multitalented city planner, had ...
BANGKOK JOURNAL; AT 10 P.M., THAIS BETTER KNOW WHERE THEIR CHILDREN ARE - Imagine a city where bars, nightclubs and even movie theaters shut down early, where ...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: CORRESPONDENT'S REPORT: RIO'S POLLUTED BEACHES POSE A CHALLENGE - FOR the past decade, irate residents of this city have been complaining of a mounting ...
IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS OR IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, HOW TO GO LOCAL; IN RIO, SHED THOSE INHIBITIONS - You are eagerly anticipating a trip to one of the world's great cities, but dreading ...
NEW YORKERS & CO.; MARGARITAS AT 10 A.M.: CITY KIDS ON BREAK PICK NEW PARTY SPOTS - DAVID KWON, a Columbia College senior on his first spring-break vacation, recently ...
BUILDING ON THE ARTS: A SPECIAL REPORT.; CITIES ARE FOSTERING THE ARTS AS A WAY TO SAVE DOWNTOWN - In this city in the heart of Silicon Valley, where the rise in property values (and ...
VIRGINIA BEACH - To see Virginia Beach as a resort city is to miss much of its attraction. It is ...
ON FIRE ISLAND, FAMILY HAVEN FROM CITY LIFE - Most of the time, this Fire Island village serves as a haven from the furies of ...
WEATHER OR NOT, MANY FLEE CITY FOR WEEKEND - With enthusiasm, desperation and little regard for the elements, New Yorkers scattered ...
POSTCARDS FROM; ATLANTIC CITY HAS AN OCEAN ... - SOME time before World War II, blacks from at least a tank-of-gas away used to flock ...
WHAT'S DOING IN: MIAMI - For many vacationers, Miami means Miami Beach -- a separate and sizable city ...
FLORIDA HOPES SPRING BRINGS A REBOUND - Free tattoos in Panama City Beach, discount Disney tickets in Orlando and breakfast in ...
WEEKENDER | OCEAN CITY, N.J. - FROM its beginnings as a 19th-century Methodist retreat, Ocean City has strived to ...
HANOVER'S SNOWY PLAYGROUND - I WASN'T even in Hanover yet, and I already felt I had escaped New York City. A ...
CITY FOLKS IN AMISH COUNTRY - I AM a city kid; my husband spent childhood weekends on his grandparents' farm. To ...
BIKING THE ADIRONDACKS - RAIN sounds much softer in the country than in the city, so when I awoke on the ...
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: SUBWAY TACTICS FOR BICYCLISTS - LEAD: IT'S not unusual for a tourist to see a city by bicycle or subway, but few ...
BIKING THE ADIRONDACKS - RAIN sounds much softer in the country than in the city, so when I awoke on the ...
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: SUBWAY TACTICS FOR BICYCLISTS - LEAD: IT'S not unusual for a tourist to see a city by bicycle or subway, but few ...
SAPPORO -- JAPAN'S NORTHERN VACATION WONDERLAND - Sapporo. To non-Japanese, it bring to mind only "Olympics." To some, it might be just a brand of Japanese beer. But to the Japanese, the city of Sapporo -- located on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido -- is one of their favorite tourist destinations for lots of reasons, but especially because
CEBU GOES CULINARY 2004! - With this year's theme "Cebu: Window to the World!", the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) once again highlighted the art of food and beverage preparation in its biennial event dubbed "Cebu Goes Culinary 2004" at the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu city Hotel and Casino on July
INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - After all the fuss has died down the newly opened Incheon International Airport, dubbed The Winged City, is proving to be what the exhausted Kimpo was not; a contemporary, efficiently run facility which should more than adequately handle the huge influx of visitors that Korea is expecting for the 2002 World
JAIPUR, THE PINK CITY - In most of the books or sites on Tourism in India, Golden Triangle finds special mention. The triangle includes Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. We will discuss more on Agra, the seat of the beautiful marble structure Taj Mahal, in the coming session while discussing on Delhi, the national capital. Well connected
CITY OF PALACES - MYSORE - The city of palaces, the once-princely city of Mysore is worth a visit whatever the month or season. Mysore never has lets down its visitors and has emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone-carved sculptures.
WILLIAMS LAKE - THE STAMPEDE CITY - Located in British Columbia's interior, this beautiful city is the hub and service centre for the ranches in the Cariboo and Chilcotin region. Even in modern times, Williams Lake still retains a frontier town appearance. It is home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, which is one of the largest shows
TORONTO THE GOOD - The city has been called the carrying place, Muddy York and most recently the Megacity, but one of the most enduring names for Canadas largest current metropolis was Toronto the Good.
MONTREAL THE UNKNOWN CITY: BOOK REVIEW - Over the past several years there have been a multitude of guidebooks concerning Montr顬. However, there are very few that would not only interest the tourist but also the native Montr顬er.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN MONTREAL-PART ONE - Now that Winter is upon us in Montreal many of you readers may be asking the question where can I find some good cross country trails in and around the city?
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF D쓓ELDORF, THE FWS CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN HUNGARY - Hungary as a new member of the EU, wants to provide a high, European level public transport system for everyone, living even in a small village or a large city.
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
A TIP FOR A TRIP - In the north of Slovakia there is the smallest region of my country, where I was born, called Kysuce. The center of this region is the city Cadca, 34 km north of Zilina. It is situated at the boundary of the highlands Turzovska vrchovina, Javorniky, Kysucka vrchovina and Kysucke Beskydy. The
VESTIGES OF A FORGOTTEN TIME - Aliyosha was a landmark in Plovdiv. A gigantic monument of a soldier erected on one of the seven hills overlooking the Thracian Valley and still seemingly ready to protect the city from foreign occupation after all these years. The monument was dedicated to the hundreds of unknown Russian soldiers who died
SUMMER IN THE CITY--CHICAGO STYLE - Chicago turns inside out when summers sizzle slides into the Windy City.
CHICAGO BLOOMS IN SPRING - The green of St Pattys Day turns to the multi-colors of spring in April. Its a coming out, all over the city. Its Chicago blooming.
CHICAGO WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL - Chicago extends the holiday season into the new year with a selection of winter activities that lead up to Spring and the St. Patricks Day parade in early March. But the greening of Chicago will have to wait, while the snowy white, along with lots of cold, blankets the city.
AMAZING MICHIGAN AUTUMN - Michigan's blossoms, horticulture and maple syrups make for Springtime fun. The lakes, forests and golf courses offer endless Summer recreation options. In Winter, rustic lodges, groomed snow trails and world-class skiing facilities come in play. But for many residents and visitors, there is just nothing like those few magical weeks between
TO HAVE AND HOLD - The subject might seem funny, and for some, a bit inappropriate for an article, but the truth of the matter is, when on vacation one eventually will have to go to the bathroom. And where is always the question, especially in the Big Apple. One would think a major city like
THE CITY THAT FINALLY SLEEPS: PART II - There truly is no lack of accommodations in New York, which is surprising for such an expensive city. And, while there are a decent amount of hostels spread out among the five boroughs, there are also a fine number of establishments less interested in separating you from your money, and more
SWEET MOTHER NATURE - PART TWO - Off and on since mid February, Mother Nature has been doing her part to bring warmer days and cold nights to our area. These are the perfect conditions for sap to flow freely within the trunks of sugar maple trees. Nature begins the process of making maple syrup, but man's efforts
FINE DINING FOR A BARGAIN DURING RESTAURANT WEEK 2005 - One event that has brightened away the post-holiday doldrums in Washington D.C. has been Restaurant Week, which kicks off again today and runs through January 16. For seven days, nearly 100 of the citys top restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus featuring some of their signature dishes. Its a
SCHREINER'S IRIS GARDENS: A SPRING TRADITION - [IrisMacro.gif]Family rituals offer so much anticipation and togetherness for my wife Joyce and me. For example, every year we look forward to the opening of the Farmer's Market in the small city of Beaverton, Oregon where we live.
SLIDELL - THE BUILDING OF A RAILROAD - THE BUILDING OF A CITY - Slidell - The Building of a Railroad - The Building of a City
PLAY ME SOME...ALABAMA MUSIC! - What do Bobby Goldsboro, Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, and Hank Williams have in common? If you visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, youll find out that they all come from Alabama. Youll find a lot more at the museum in the northwest Alabama city of Tuscumbia.
MOBILE--ALABAMA'S CITY BY THE BAY - Most of us think of New Orleans when we think of Mardi Gras. But did you know that Mobile, Alabama, celebrates Mardi Gras too? Some claim, in fact, that Mobile has been celebrating the famous festival longer than New Orleans, placing the earliest Mobile celebration in 1704, sixty-two years before New
SCHREINER'S IRIS GARDENS: A SPRING TRADITION - [IrisMacro.gif]Family rituals offer so much anticipation and togetherness for my wife Joyce and me. For example, every year we look forward to the opening of the Farmer's Market in the small city of Beaverton, Oregon where we live.
SLIDELL - THE BUILDING OF A RAILROAD - THE BUILDING OF A CITY - Slidell - The Building of a Railroad - The Building of a City
PLAY ME SOME...ALABAMA MUSIC! - What do Bobby Goldsboro, Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, and Hank Williams have in common? If you visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, youll find out that they all come from Alabama. Youll find a lot more at the museum in the northwest Alabama city of Tuscumbia.
MOBILE--ALABAMA'S CITY BY THE BAY - Most of us think of New Orleans when we think of Mardi Gras. But did you know that Mobile, Alabama, celebrates Mardi Gras too? Some claim, in fact, that Mobile has been celebrating the famous festival longer than New Orleans, placing the earliest Mobile celebration in 1704, sixty-two years before New
INSIDE BALBOA PARK - Take a walk along the Prado first and simply observe the ambience, lest you find Balboa Park overwhelming. Only ten miles inland from the beaches and the city, Balboa Park is the first stop on any local or tourist's recommended list on places to check out and savor.
A ROOF OF YOUR OWN - Amidst the steel and concrete canyons of downtown San Francisco, serene green spaces await. Hidden rooftop gardens dot the avenues, offering choice views, peaceful respite, or quiet places to contemplate the citys wild historical ride.
FAMED THEME PARK GOING STRONG - Any vacation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area should include a day or two set aside to visit the states most famous theme park, Six Flags Over Texas. Located in Arlington, a city midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Six Flags Over Texas has entertained multiple generations of visitors. The park celebrated
THE CRYSTAL CITY: VISITING WATERFORD - It is the age old tradition of glass blowing that has moved Waterford City from a nondescript town in southern Ireland to a world famous name associated with some of the finest quality cut glass in the world. There are few who would not recognise the name Waterford Crystal but there
VISITING LIMERICK - Limerick's reputation has suffered some extreme lows and great highs over the years. From once being the inspiration for the song, "Limerick, You're a Lady," to irreverently being referred to as "Stab City," Limerick has bounced back once again to a vibrant and lively city. It is the third largest city
7/7 THE LONDON BOMBINGS. UPDATE. - The people who did this should know they have failed. They have picked the wrong city to pick on. London will go on."
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, PART 2 - Besides the area of lower Manhattan called Little Italy, New York has other pockets of Italian culture. Remnants of the Italian community in Greenwich Village (in New York, its just called The Village) can still be found, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 25 Carmine St., Faicco Pork Stores, 260 Bleecker
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO - Kyoto has a subway and some trains, but they are mostly designed for commuters coming in/out from the suburbs and are not very useful for getting around within the city.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Ecuador I dont have many nice things to say about this city, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Its a dirty, hot, crowded city with great airline deals when compared to Quito (which is beautiful, friendly and just plain nice). This will also give a good starting point for minor culture shock. They do have a nice waterfront area called Malecon 2000 and La Rotonda, (not beach or swimming) with a monument to the person who founded the city and a big park that is nice during the day. Its a bit nerve racking with very mobile little ones, because of the water, but still a nice day trip.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII - Waikiki is very safe by any standard and amazingly safe by the typical U.S. city standard. Weve walked around with jet lag at 2am without incident.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Ecuador Ah, Quito. Great city- valley (city) altitude: over 9,000 feet above sea level. (watch for altitude sickness in kids-if it does occur, load them up on carbs or start high carbs the day before to avoid it-I know, carbs=sugar
But would you prefer a wound up kid or a nauseous kid bound to hurl at the most inappropriate moment?) There are hundreds of hotels. Here are some that are kid friendly and my opinion on some others:
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR - Not many travelers find there way here but it is a fairly large city (by Ecuadorian standards) and is one of the only large city stops near the southern coastal/beach areas. They have a decent size airport and a main bus terminal. (which is very dangerous late at night-as they all are).
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO - The first time I fell in love with a city was the second time I visited Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : THE ROCKS - Despite giving me a huge headache because I kept humming the stupid Neil Diamond song Love on the Rocks the whole time, the area of Sydney called The Rocks is a pleasant diversion from the rest of the city. The Rocks used to be a real place, one of the earliest locations settled in what is now Sydney, and is loaded with history. It has been transformed into a trendy tourist area that might not be to all tastes, but despite the darn song in my head and my intent to hate the place simply because it is obvious everyone is Supposed to Have a Good Time There or Else, the Rocks is worth a visit for you and your kids.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital B on Bus, because thats how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you cant get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : GETTING AROUND IN BANGKOK - You can walk in many places but often sidewalks are crowded and shell-pocked, with tired dogs and hyped vendors leaving only a thread-thin path down the pavement. Add in the heat, humidity and pollution, and you can conclude Bangkok is not a good walking city.
DESTINATIONS TOKYO - Japan is a great place to travel with your kids, and Tokyo is a safe, clean and interesting city to explore.
DESTINATIONS KAMAKURA - Kamakura is a very nice one hour day trip outside of Tokyo, and makes a nice part of a trip that otherwise keeps you in the urban sprawl of Tokyo. Kamakura is only an hour away by direct train, but gives you a chance to see a bit of the suburbs and a tiny flash of countryside, as well as many interesting temples and of course, the Great Buddha statue. The city was once the political and cultural capital of the Shogunate, from 1192 to 1333, so there is some history to absorb as well.
DESTINATIONS SEOUL - Seoul is a safe, fairly compact city, and is easy to navigate via subway or taxi. With a map and some general directions, you can get around without speaking too much Korean, and can have a good time with the kids without spending too much money.
DESTINATIONS KYOTO - Kyoto may not be Japans best known city (almost certainly Tokyo). Heck, its not even second in size (thats Yokohama). It is, however, one of the better cities to visit:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : KID UNFRIENDLY STUFF - Sorry to start with the negative things, but Bangkok is not a completely kid-friendly city. Here are some things to watch out for:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : BANGKOK: SOME GOOD NEWS - Despite all the sleaze and scum, Bangkok impressed us as a relatively safe city. Even passing through less-good parts of town and riding taxis alone at night, no one ever hassled us; in fact, everyone went out of the way to be kind and helpful. The Thai people love children, and you will see folks out with their kids everywhere.
DESTINATIONS KUALA-LUMPUR - Kuala Lumpur (KL) is an excellent city to visit with kids, though not quite up to the theme park-like levels youll enjoy in nearby Singapore. Unlike such garden spots such as Jakarta, sleazy Manila or even sleazier Bangkok, KL is clean, safe, modern but with nice older touches and, with just a little advice from us, a good spot for an enjoyable visit.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: TOKYO CITY HALL V. TOKYO TOWER - Youll continue to indulge me, as I really like going to the top of tall buildings and looking out at the city we will/just have explored. With such an interest, can you beat a place thats high, enclosed, has nice maps AND (wait for this
) is FREE?
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: CENTRAL PARK - Sometimes you just get a decision right, really nailing it. Thats what happened 150 years ago in New York when somebody decided to take the 843 acres of swamp in what was then the farther reaches of Manhattan and turn it into one of the best things in the City. Forward-thinking and green space is not a feature of all of our great cities, so it is especially wonderful that somebody thought about it for New York.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LOWER MANHATTAN - For many visitors, Lower Manhattan, the southern tip of the island, is a place to pass through enroute to the ferries to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Well get to those attractions a bit later, but while youre in the area there are also some interesting things to see and do apart from waiting for the boat.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: RIDING THE SUBWAY - New York Leaving aside some concerns about smaller kids, the subway is the best way to get around the city, certainly for longer distances and especially for going up or down town. It is quite safe, pretty cheap and with some practice, easy to navigate. While these may not be your first thoughts when in the cars, the alternatives of buses or taxis still make the subway look like a great deal.
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO : ADVANCED KYOTO: RYOANJI AND KINKAKUJI - The area north of the central city is lush and green, full of stands of bamboo and open views of the mountains that surround Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: THE GOOD NEWS - The New York of today is not your fathers New York. We spent 10 days walking and crawling all over the city, day and night, on buses and the subway, and never experienced any crime, harassment or other big city unpleasantness. In fact, quite the opposite. Despite everything youve heard, every single person we ran into ranged from pretty nice to really helpful. We didnt believe it either, but thats what happened.
DESTINATIONS AND NEW YORK CITY - New York. My goodness, I dont even know where to start.
DESTINATIONS: HONG KONG : THINGS TO DO IN HONG KONG - You are not going to run out of things to do in this city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: MIDTOWN - This area of Manhattan is, by some measures, the center of the world.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: EMPIRE STATE BUILDING - While it may not be the worlds tallest building, it once was, and in at least in terms of spirit, maybe still is. Even if youre not into the drama of it all, this is a great place. See the whole city and on a clear day, neighboring states. Look up at the mast, designed originally to be a mooring site for zeppelins, with the observation platform originally intended to be used as a passenger assembly point. Remember the movies set here-King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, you know them (a complete list is here).
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHERE TO STAY IN NEW YORK - First things first. Unless youre going for that homeless look so chic in some parts of Manhattan, we suggest a hotel. Like everything else thats expensive, it is all about location, location and the location.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : WHERE TO STAY IN KUALA LUMPUR - We did not see a whole lot of in-between places to stay, though they may exist somewhere in the city. Choices seemed to jump from low-end shared dorm room like places scattered all over Chinatown to upscale western hotels. That said, prices at all but the tip-top top end for hotel rooms were less than for the same room in other major cities albeit not for the budget traveler. Shop around for prices.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: A WALK THROUGH BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is another of those iconic New York places that we have all heard of and maybe even think we know about from so many film and literary references. I just finished re-reading Sophies Choice, quite purposely set in Brooklyn, and we have all seen the old war movies and Saving Private Ryan with the required kid from Brooklyn character (add in your own accent).
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : SYDNEY HARBOR, NEUTRAL BAY AND THE FERRY - Sydney was born when folks came ashore nearby, and the city has always been centered, commercially and literally, on its beautiful harbor. It makes a great place to start your visit. And yes, Nemo swam through it. Officially the harbor is called Port Jackson harbor but nobody cool ever calls it that.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LITTLE ITALY AND CHINA TOWN - I subtitle this section cheap stuff and good eats but wanted to clarify that the good eats are not necessarily all that cheap. Also, the term China Town is a bit misleading because so many of the residents there are actually from Vietnam, Korea and other parts of Asia.
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: PARKS - Namsan Mountain and Seoul Tower are both pleasant breaks from a noisy city. The Tower is open all days and most evenings and, for a small admission charge, gives you a way-cool view of the whole city. There is also a bland restaurant up there.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY WHAT TO DO: STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND - And speaking of icons, it is hard to find two more well-known than the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can visit them both, with a nice ferry ride and a skyline view thrown in, in one day. The trip is a nice mix of basic tourism (skyline view), history (Ellis), and park-like settings in the clean harbor air after all that taxi and bus fuming in the City.
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO TRANSPORATION - Kyoto has a subway and some trains, but they are mostly designed for commuters coming in/out from the suburbs and are not very useful for getting around within the city.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR GUAYAQUIL - Ecuador I dont have many nice things to say about this city, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Its a dirty, hot, crowded city with great airline deals when compared to Quito (which is beautiful, friendly and just plain nice). This will also give a good starting point for minor culture shock. They do have a nice waterfront area called Malecon 2000 and La Rotonda, (not beach or swimming) with a monument to the person who founded the city and a big park that is nice during the day. Its a bit nerve racking with very mobile little ones, because of the water, but still a nice day trip.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII SAFETY - Waikiki is very safe by any standard and amazingly safe by the typical U.S. city standard. Weve walked around with jet lag at 2am without incident.
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR QUITO - Ecuador Ah, Quito. Great city- valley (city) altitude: over 9,000 feet above sea level. (watch for altitude sickness in kids-if it does occur, load them up on carbs or start high carbs the day before to avoid it-I know, carbs=sugar
But would you prefer a wound up kid or a nauseous kid bound to hurl at the most inappropriate moment?) There are hundreds of hotels. Here are some that are kid friendly and my opinion on some others:
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR PORTOVIEJO - Not many travelers find there way here but it is a fairly large city (by Ecuadorian standards) and is one of the only large city stops near the southern coastal/beach areas. They have a decent size airport and a main bus terminal. (which is very dangerous late at night-as they all are).
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO - The first time I fell in love with a city was the second time I visited Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : THE ROCKS - Despite giving me a huge headache because I kept humming the stupid Neil Diamond song Love on the Rocks the whole time, the area of Sydney called The Rocks is a pleasant diversion from the rest of the city. The Rocks used to be a real place, one of the earliest locations settled in what is now Sydney, and is loaded with history. It has been transformed into a trendy tourist area that might not be to all tastes, but despite the darn song in my head and my intent to hate the place simply because it is obvious everyone is Supposed to Have a Good Time There or Else, the Rocks is worth a visit for you and your kids.
DESTINATIONS: HAWAII : WAIKIKI: THE BUS - Note the capital B on Bus, because thats how they spell it all over Hawaii. There is really no place you would want to go on the island of Oahu that you cant get to by regular city bus. Adults pay $1.75 and kids 75 cents (exact change only, paper bills accepted). The buses (or perhaps, The Buses) stop all over the main streets in Waikiki, and many have explanatory signs that say stuff like Jefferson Street via Pearl Harbor.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : GETTING AROUND IN BANGKOK - You can walk in many places but often sidewalks are crowded and shell-pocked, with tired dogs and hyped vendors leaving only a thread-thin path down the pavement. Add in the heat, humidity and pollution, and you can conclude Bangkok is not a good walking city.
DESTINATIONS TOKYO - Japan is a great place to travel with your kids, and Tokyo is a safe, clean and interesting city to explore.
DESTINATIONS KAMAKURA - Kamakura is a very nice one hour day trip outside of Tokyo, and makes a nice part of a trip that otherwise keeps you in the urban sprawl of Tokyo. Kamakura is only an hour away by direct train, but gives you a chance to see a bit of the suburbs and a tiny flash of countryside, as well as many interesting temples and of course, the Great Buddha statue. The city was once the political and cultural capital of the Shogunate, from 1192 to 1333, so there is some history to absorb as well.
DESTINATIONS SEOUL - Seoul is a safe, fairly compact city, and is easy to navigate via subway or taxi. With a map and some general directions, you can get around without speaking too much Korean, and can have a good time with the kids without spending too much money.
DESTINATIONS KYOTO - Kyoto may not be Japans best known city (almost certainly Tokyo). Heck, its not even second in size (thats Yokohama). It is, however, one of the better cities to visit:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : KID UNFRIENDLY STUFF - Sorry to start with the negative things, but Bangkok is not a completely kid-friendly city. Here are some things to watch out for:
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK : BANGKOK: SOME GOOD NEWS - Despite all the sleaze and scum, Bangkok impressed us as a relatively safe city. Even passing through less-good parts of town and riding taxis alone at night, no one ever hassled us; in fact, everyone went out of the way to be kind and helpful. The Thai people love children, and you will see folks out with their kids everywhere.
DESTINATIONS KUALA-LUMPUR - Kuala Lumpur (KL) is an excellent city to visit with kids, though not quite up to the theme park-like levels youll enjoy in nearby Singapore. Unlike such garden spots such as Jakarta, sleazy Manila or even sleazier Bangkok, KL is clean, safe, modern but with nice older touches and, with just a little advice from us, a good spot for an enjoyable visit.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: TOKYO CITY HALL V. TOKYO TOWER - Youll continue to indulge me, as I really like going to the top of tall buildings and looking out at the city we will/just have explored. With such an interest, can you beat a place thats high, enclosed, has nice maps AND (wait for this
) is FREE?
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: CENTRAL PARK - Sometimes you just get a decision right, really nailing it. Thats what happened 150 years ago in New York when somebody decided to take the 843 acres of swamp in what was then the farther reaches of Manhattan and turn it into one of the best things in the City. Forward-thinking and green space is not a feature of all of our great cities, so it is especially wonderful that somebody thought about it for New York.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LOWER MANHATTAN - For many visitors, Lower Manhattan, the southern tip of the island, is a place to pass through enroute to the ferries to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Well get to those attractions a bit later, but while youre in the area there are also some interesting things to see and do apart from waiting for the boat.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: RIDING THE SUBWAY - New York Leaving aside some concerns about smaller kids, the subway is the best way to get around the city, certainly for longer distances and especially for going up or down town. It is quite safe, pretty cheap and with some practice, easy to navigate. While these may not be your first thoughts when in the cars, the alternatives of buses or taxis still make the subway look like a great deal.
DESTINATIONS: KYOTO : ADVANCED KYOTO: RYOANJI AND KINKAKUJI - The area north of the central city is lush and green, full of stands of bamboo and open views of the mountains that surround Kyoto.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : NEW YORK: THE GOOD NEWS - The New York of today is not your fathers New York. We spent 10 days walking and crawling all over the city, day and night, on buses and the subway, and never experienced any crime, harassment or other big city unpleasantness. In fact, quite the opposite. Despite everything youve heard, every single person we ran into ranged from pretty nice to really helpful. We didnt believe it either, but thats what happened.
DESTINATIONS AND NEW YORK CITY - New York. My goodness, I dont even know where to start.
DESTINATIONS: HONG KONG : THINGS TO DO IN HONG KONG - You are not going to run out of things to do in this city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: MIDTOWN - This area of Manhattan is, by some measures, the center of the world.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: EMPIRE STATE BUILDING - While it may not be the worlds tallest building, it once was, and in at least in terms of spirit, maybe still is. Even if youre not into the drama of it all, this is a great place. See the whole city and on a clear day, neighboring states. Look up at the mast, designed originally to be a mooring site for zeppelins, with the observation platform originally intended to be used as a passenger assembly point. Remember the movies set here-King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, you know them (a complete list is here).
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHERE TO STAY IN NEW YORK - First things first. Unless youre going for that homeless look so chic in some parts of Manhattan, we suggest a hotel. Like everything else thats expensive, it is all about location, location and the location.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : WHERE TO STAY IN KUALA LUMPUR - We did not see a whole lot of in-between places to stay, though they may exist somewhere in the city. Choices seemed to jump from low-end shared dorm room like places scattered all over Chinatown to upscale western hotels. That said, prices at all but the tip-top top end for hotel rooms were less than for the same room in other major cities albeit not for the budget traveler. Shop around for prices.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: A WALK THROUGH BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is another of those iconic New York places that we have all heard of and maybe even think we know about from so many film and literary references. I just finished re-reading Sophies Choice, quite purposely set in Brooklyn, and we have all seen the old war movies and Saving Private Ryan with the required kid from Brooklyn character (add in your own accent).
DESTINATIONS: SYDNEY : SYDNEY HARBOR, NEUTRAL BAY AND THE FERRY - Sydney was born when folks came ashore nearby, and the city has always been centered, commercially and literally, on its beautiful harbor. It makes a great place to start your visit. And yes, Nemo swam through it. Officially the harbor is called Port Jackson harbor but nobody cool ever calls it that.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY : WHAT TO DO: LITTLE ITALY AND CHINA TOWN - I subtitle this section cheap stuff and good eats but wanted to clarify that the good eats are not necessarily all that cheap. Also, the term China Town is a bit misleading because so many of the residents there are actually from Vietnam, Korea and other parts of Asia.
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
DESTINATIONS: SEOUL PLACES TO SEE WITH THE KIDS: PARKS - Namsan Mountain and Seoul Tower are both pleasant breaks from a noisy city. The Tower is open all days and most evenings and, for a small admission charge, gives you a way-cool view of the whole city. There is also a bland restaurant up there.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
DESTINATIONS: NEW YORK CITY WHAT TO DO: STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND - And speaking of icons, it is hard to find two more well-known than the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can visit them both, with a nice ferry ride and a skyline view thrown in, in one day. The trip is a nice mix of basic tourism (skyline view), history (Ellis), and park-like settings in the clean harbor air after all that taxi and bus fuming in the City.
FAMILY TRAVEL SUMMER IN QU邅C CITY: TWO LIVELY FAMILY FESTIVALS - Its not often that adults get to play dress up, but when they do, oh boy, is it fun! At the Les F괥s de la Nouvelle-France (New France Festival) in Qu颥c City each summer, thats just what residents and visitors do, along with their kids. Many people rent or make costumes for this five-day, activity-packed celebration of the 17th century in early August. And if you plan your visit to coincide with Les Grands Feux Loto-Qu颥c, an international musical fireworks competition held around the same time, you have a no-fail recipe for a great family vacation.
NEW YORK CITY WITH TEENS - New York City with Teens
TO GRANDMA'S HOUSE WE GO! - You can also contact the local tourist and visitors bureau. These organizations typically stock brochures and often publish directories and maps. Make the requests in your kids names so they will have the excitement of receiving the mail. If youre going to a major city, you can also search bookstores for a specialized childrens guide. The excellent Kidding Around series covers most major metropolitan areas.
A SHOWER OF GOOD WISHES - There's no sweeter celebration of friendship than a baby shower. Whether the guest of honor is expecting her first, second, or even third child, a shower is a wonderful way for friends to express their joy before the baby is born. Recently, the women of Big Production, a New York City-based publicity firm, gathered for a luncheon in honor of their company's expectant co-founder, Cindy Krupp.
RAISING A GOOD READER - These days, you can't escape the daily news reports filled with concerns about literacy, President Bush's reading initiative, and the push for standardized testing. It's enough to make any parent want to rush out and buy all the software, flash cards, and workbooks she can to ensure her children don't fall behind in the race to read. Before you go broke buying learning aids, however, consider this advice from Lucy Calkins, Ph.D., founding director of the Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University's Teachers College in New York City: "Life itself can teach kids all they need to know about reading." Calkins and other experts want to offer reassurance that there are many simple, fun things parents can do daily to raise language-loving children who'll be ready to read when the time comes.
HANDWRITING: A LOST ART - Danette Lipten talks excitedly about the great lined paper -- it has clouds on the top line and flowers on the bottom -- she found for teaching her first-graders how to form their letters. But some weeks, Lipten uses the paper only for general classwork because she can't fit handwriting into the schedule. Some of her students at the Bank Street School for Children in New York City come into class with bad habits, like forming their uppercase letters from bottom to top or holding their pencil the wrong way. But, says Lipten, "I work only on lowercase letters because that's all I have time for. There are so many things to teach, and it's tricky trying to break bad habits."
CHILD MAGAZINE'S 2005 CHILDREN'S CHAMPION AWARDS: A SALUTE TO SIX HEROES - It was a night to be inspired and uplifted. On November 9, 2005, Child magazine hosted its third annual Children's Champion Awards, celebrating the accomplishments of six incredible individuals who have truly made a difference in children's lives. The honorees -- Linda Ellerbee, producer, writer, and host of Nick News; G. Denman Hammond, M.D., founding president of CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation; Francisco J. N걥z, founder and artistic director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City; Samuel B. Ross Jr., Ph.D., founder and executive director emeritus of Green Chimneys Children's Services; Marlo Thomas, national outreach director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; and Joe Torre, founder and chairman of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation -- were a diverse group of individuals with one common bond: a deep commitment to make the world better for kids.
2005 CHILDREN'S CHAMPION AWARDS: A SALUTE TO SIX HEROES - It was a night to be inspired and uplifted. On November 9, 2005, Child magazine hosted its third annual Children's Champion Awards, celebrating the accomplishments of six incredible individuals who have truly made a difference in children's lives. The honorees -- Linda Ellerbee, producer, writer, and host of Nick News; G. Denman Hammond, M.D., founding president of CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation; Francisco J. N걥z, founder and artistic director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City; Samuel B. Ross Jr., Ph.D., founder and executive director emeritus of Green Chimneys Children's Services; Marlo Thomas, national outreach director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; and Joe Torre, founder and chairman of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation -- were a diverse group of individuals with one common bond: a deep commitment to make the world better for kids.
WHAT'S FUN FOR KIDS IN BOSTON? - This great city offers The Freedom Trail, frappes, and more.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARIS? OUI! - A mom and her daughter discover the charms of the City of Lights.
WHAT'S FUN FOR KIDS IN CHICAGO? - Our picks of the top spots for food, fitness, and fun in the Windy City.
WHERE TO STAY IN SAN FRANCISCO - Ready to explore the city by the Bay? Check out these family-friendly hotels in a variety of price ranges.
WHERE TO STAY IN PHILADELPHIA - In this history-filled city, check out these hotels in a variety of price ranges.
WHAT'S FUN FOR KIDS IN SAN FRANCISCO - Top spots for families in this bustling city by the bay.
CHILD MAGAZINE'S BEST TOY AWARDS 2004 - To select the 50 best toys of the year, we first sent hundreds of toys to four of the finest children's museums in the country -- Baltimore's Port Discovery Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose -- so kids could play with and evaluate the newest playthings on the market. Those that passed the test were then examined by a panel of top experts at our offices: Helen Boehm, Ph.D., a children's media and play expert and author of Fearless Parenting for the New Millennium and The Right Toys; Judy Ellis, founder and chairwoman of the toy design department at the Fashion Institute of Technology; Dana Levy, infant and toddler early intervention specialist/special educator at the Bank Street Family Center; Tanya Chin Ross, senior public policy associate for the National Safe Kids Campaign; and Diana Rudman, owner of DiDi's Children's Boutique in New York City.
WHAT'S FUN FOR KIDS IN CHICAGO? - Our picks of the top spots for food, fitness, and fun in the Windy City.
WHAT'S FUN FOR KIDS IN BOSTON? - This great city offers The Freedom Trail, frappes, and more.
WHERE TO STAY IN SAN FRANCISCO - Ready to explore the city by the Bay? Check out these family-friendly hotels in a variety of price ranges.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARIS? OUI! - A mom and her daughter discover the charms of the City of Lights.
ITS NOT OFTEN THAT ADULTS GET TO PLAY DRESS UP, BUT WHEN THEY DO, OH BOY, IS IT FUN! AT THE LES FꔅS DE LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE (NEW FRANCE FESTIVAL) IN QU邅C CITY EACH SUMMER, THATS JUST WHAT RESIDENTS AND VISITORS DO, ALONG WITH THEIR KIDS. MANY PEOPLE RENT OR MAKE COSTUMES FOR THIS FIVE-DAY, ACTIVITY-PACKED CELEBRATION OF THE 17TH CENTURY IN EARLY AUGUST. AND IF YOU PLAN YOUR VISIT TO COINCIDE WITH LES GRANDS FEUX LOTO-QU邅C, AN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION HELD AROUND THE SAME TIME, YOU HAVE A NO-FAIL RECIPE FOR A GREAT FAMILY VACATION. - Family Travel Summer in Qu颥c City: Two Lively Family Festivals
NEW YORK CITY WITH TEENS - New York City with Teens
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT THE LOCAL TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU. THESE ORGANIZATIONS TYPICALLY STOCK BROCHURES AND OFTEN PUBLISH DIRECTORIES AND MAPS. MAKE THE REQUESTS IN YOUR KIDS NAMES SO THEY WILL HAVE THE EXCITEMENT OF RECEIVING THE MAIL. IF YOURE GOING TO A MAJOR CITY, YOU CAN ALSO SEARCH BOOKSTORES FOR A SPECIALIZED CHILDRENS GUIDE. THE EXCELLENT KIDDING AROUND SERIES COVERS MOST MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS. - To Grandma's House We Go!
TEENS LOVE NEW YORK - Teens New York Four Friends Discover Whats Hot, Whats Not. By Jennifer Poe. The city that never sleeps is the perfect place for teens to visit.
MY SKI TRIP TO BRECKENRIDGE AND KEYSTONE, COLORADO - My Ski Trip to Breckenridge and Keystone, Colorado By Luca Waldman, age 14, N ew York City. First, I would like to thank my friends parents for inviting me
A HAUNTED WEEKEND IN PENNSYLVANIA - A Haunted Weekend in Pennsylvania By Regan Bozman, age 12, New York City. Last October my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend.
KIDSCORNER DISNEYWORLD: RATING THE RIDES 1-10 - Kids Corner. DisneyWorld: Rating The Rides 1-10. by Kara Feigeles, age 11, New York City. At MGM Studios in Disney World there is a new ride called The
JESSE'S SCUBA CLASS - KIDS CORNER My SCUBA Class. by Jesse Spielman, age 13, New York City. SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (and a great time as
CANADA WEEKEND AT MONT TREMBLANT - Canada Weekend at Mont Tremblant By Regan Bozman, New York City, age 13. Mont Tremblant in Canada was one of the most fun places I have ever been to.
FLORIDA, ORLANDO: GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS - The 11 Best Things for Grandparents to Do with their Grandkids in Orlando. By Regan Bozman. A++ Eat at NBA City. NBA City is located right next to City Walk
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA - Window Rock is in the heart of the Navajo Nation. If you plan a visit to Arizona you'll want to pass through and spend a day in this area.
CATHEDRAL ROCK AT MOUNT CHARLESTON - Mount Charleston is located 45 minutes from Las Vegas. This cooler, wooded retreat offers picnicking facilities and hiking trails. Water and bathrooms are provided.
EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT, NEW MEXICO - At El Morro National Monument you will find the fame Inscription Rock with names of dates of travelers dating back to 1605.
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CLEVELAND - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. If you haven't been to Cleveland in the past 10 years, You're missing out on a lot.
TOURIST GUIDE: MUSEUMS OF NORTH EAST OHIO - NE Ohio offers a listing of museums like the University Circle, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Metropark Zoo, Great Lakes Science Center, Bridge of Fire, Omnimax Theater.
VISITING ROCK CITY AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE - Visit the area of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The first stop, Rock City.
EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT, NEW MEXICO - At El Morro National Monument you will find the fame Inscription Rock with names of dates of travelers dating back to 1605.
TOURIST GUIDE: MUSEUMS OF NORTH EAST OHIO - NE Ohio offers a listing of museums like the University Circle, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Metropark Zoo, Great Lakes Science Center, Bridge of Fire, Omnimax Theater.
VISITING ROCK CITY AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE - Visit the area of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The first stop, Rock City.
A ROARING GOOD TIME AT DISNEY WORLD'S ANIMAL KINGDOM - ORLANDO -- The big rock didn't look like much.
OCEAN EDGE, CAPE COD OFFERS SUMMER PLEASURE YEAR-ROUND - I can really see how after spending a week at Ocean Edge, on Cape Cod Bay, you could come away saying "I feel like a new person." You feel the beginning of the metamorphosis take hold as you settle into the soft sand and watch as the tide slips away, exposing the rippled pattern in the smooth sand it leaves behind. The tidal pools become a source of endless delight over the simplest things: a patch of seagrass, a small sand crab, a tiny fish-the beginning of the ecological chain of life-a speckled rock, a perfectly formed delicate shell that has not yet cracked or chipped in any way.
GRAND COULEE DAM: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for a vacation full of nature, science, and history, the Grand Coulee Dam might be the right destination for you. The dam was created in 1933 as the greatest engineering endeavor of its time. In addition to recreation, the dam provides hydropower, flood control, and irrigation, and houses fish and wildlife. The area offers numerous year-round outdoor activities in the dam's surrounding lakes, forests, and rock formations.
MEMPHIS, TN - Yes, Elvis is still alive in this proud southern city. You can't go anywhere around town without seeing -- or hearing -- the King. (He has even appeared in concert here, albeit posthumously on video.) From Graceland to hotels and restaurants that bear his name, expect to eat and breathe Elvis in Memphis -- the "Birthplace of Rock and Roll" (and home of the blues, too).
GREAT SCIENCE, GREAT ART = GREAT TIMES - From the outside, The Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is a little deceptive. The physical structure is almost dwarfed by the new Cleveland Browns Stadium, and a bit outclassed by the snazzy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Inside, however, it always offers big fun.A recent trip to see the
SOUTHERN ROCK WITH A MESSAGE - Webster's Creed. "A brief statement of religious belief; confession of faith, a specific statement of this kind, accepted as authoritative by a church, a statement of belief, principles, or opinions on any subject, the Creed, the Apostles' Creed."
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
THIS CANYON ROCKS - This Canyon Rocks Savvy out-of-towners make a point to escape the fetid air of the casinos and the convention halls by touring the Red Rock Canyon, a swath of craggy sandstone just 10 miles west of the flashing neon Vegas strip.
ON WALKABOUT IN AUSTRALIA'S WILD EDEN - On Walkabout in Australia's Wild Eden Kakadu is Australia's largest---and most famous---national park. Kakadu includes one of the finest and most extensive collections of rock art and embraces some spectacular scenery.
ASK THE PILOT - Ask the pilot Why are pilots so scruffy? What happened to the mile-high hanky-panky of yesteryear? Plus: More entries for the rock 'n' roll jetliner hall of fame.
AN ADVENTURER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND - An Adventurer's Guide To New Zealand For the nature lover, thrill seeker or energetic adventurer, there is simply no place on Earth that can rival New Zealand. Offering the world's geography in one compact country, this group of islands boasts an incredible number of world-class spots to ski, sail, rock climb and scuba-dive.
FLAT-OUT WINNERS - Flat-Out Winners Airlines are luring business-class travelers with seats that convert to real beds.
SLEEP WELL -- IN COACH - Sleep Well -- In Coach The 1st Class Sleeper, an oversize pillow for those of us stuck in coach, is a wedge-shaped pillow takes up the back half of your seat cushion, letting you stretch out almost flat, albeit at a 45-degree angle.
FLOATING GEORGIA O'KEEFFE'S RED ROCK WEST - Floating Georgia O'Keeffe's Red Rock West One of New Mexico's best rafting trips--the three-day journey down the Rio Chama--begins atop a high plateau, in dense forest.
RED ROCK COUNTRY - Red Rock Country Gorgeous red sandstone adorns much of the West, but arguably, none is as magnificent as that in Sedona, Arizona. The varying topography, temperate climate and captivating scenery make the Sedona area a haven for outdoor activity.
A MIDWEST GLACIAL RETREAT - A Midwest Glacial Retreat Giant potholes carved by glacial melt during the last ice age, basalt flows from the mid-continental rift and deep chasms from glaciers offer a great lesson in geology during a hike, rock-climb or canoe trip in Minnesota and Wisconsin Interstate State Parks.
THE MYSTERIES OF LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - The Mysteries of Lalibela, Ethiopia The following is a personal geologic travelogue recounting a recent trip to Lalibela, Ethiopia where 11 churches were intricately sculpted out of rock and interconnected by a series of tunnels and trenches..
THE RED ROCK ROUTE - The Red Rock Route Information about touring Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park.
THE RED ROCK ROLL - The Red Rock Roll Explore Utah's crowd-free canyonlands with this road-trip map, itinerary, and playlist.
MASSACHUSETTS: BOSTON, TAKING THE KIDS. - Walk the Freedom Trail or ride with the swans; gaze at the stars or climb a rock wall; talk with a Pilgrim or touch a sea star; a family vacation in Massachusetts is like taking a premium field trip. Our favorite vacation stops may help in planning your own perfect vacation.
MISSISSIPPI: TUPELO, TAKING THE KIDS. - Mississippi: Tupelo, Taking the Kids. Southern charm, soft-spoken friendly folks and fresh-squeezed lemon tea await visitors looking for the birthplace of The King of Rock & Roll. Tupelo is Elvis and more but first on any visit is his birthplace.
NEW ZEALAND: QUEENSTOWN, LOOKING FOR MIDDLE EARTH? - The magnificent Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand, much of it near Queenstown. For fans the chance to see the location of Middle Earth itself, surrounded by the misty mountains, rock-laden streams and fern grottoes reminiscent of the films is almost too tempting.
WEST VIRGINIA: OAK HILL, ROCK AND REPEL WITH ACE ADVENTURE. - Staring out over the New River Valley Gorge, adrenaline pumping through my system and rain soaking everything I should have been miserable or scared. Strangely, I was neither. Thats saying something for someone thats as terrified of heights as I am. Sitting there, looking out at such an incredibly beautiful view, I felt such an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
EXPLORE ILLINOIS' STARVED ROCK STATE PARK - Stay in a rustic log cabin at Illinois' Starved Rock State Park Lodge
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALBUQUERQUE - From Indian pueblos to ancient rock drawings, Albuquerque, New Mexico boasts a rich, cultural heritage and many outdoor activities.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOSTEL IN CALIFORNIA - Get a picture-book view of rock-strewn beaches at the Redwood National Park Hostel in Klamath, California
MOUNT RUSHMORE: THE FOUR MOST FAMOUS GUYS IN ROCK - A salute to patriotism and history, Mount Rushmore is a grand monument of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least thats how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
RUGGED FACEOFF BETWEEN ROCK AND SEA - THE land and the sea are said to be eternally at war, but in Newfoundland it's more ...
VIEW FROM THE SADDLE - WHAT, I wonder, must Butch be thinking? At the moment, I am lying flat on my back ...
CONCERTS ROCK THE TINY KINGDOM OF SKULLBONIA; A MUSIC PARK IN RURAL TENNESSEE DRAWS THE STARS, LIQUOR AND WHITE SUPREMACISTS - Touring rock bands are listing a new stop on their itineraries, along with more ...
FINDING SATISFACTION AT THE TOP - IN rock climbing, the belay rope is your umbilical cord. If you lose your balance, ...
RUGGED FACEOFF BETWEEN ROCK AND SEA - THE land and the sea are said to be eternally at war, but in Newfoundland it's more ...
THE OUTSIDER; WHERE THE POOLS ARE NEVER CROWDED, AND WATER SLIDES ARE NATURE'S OWN - The pool in the hard rock of the Bouquet riverbed was filled with dark and ...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: BEDS AND BEACH IN BALI, GIMME SHELTER STYLE - The hotel pool has rock music piped in so Mick or the Spice Girls can serenade ...
WINTER IN THE SUN: PLENTY OF FINS, FEW FOOTPRINTS - I NEVER saw the shark coming. Wading waist deep on a seemingly endless tidal flat, ...
HOW FAR AWAY? FAR ENOUGH! - YOU don't need to be a rock star on a honeymoon to want to get as far away as ...
FLAT AMSTERDAM IS A BIKER'S NIRVANA - AS Dutch as tulips and considerably more fun, bicycles -- or fietsen, as they're ...
FLAT AMSTERDAM IS A BIKER'S NIRVANA - AS Dutch as tulips and considerably more fun, bicycles -- or fietsen, as they're ...
GREAT SCIENCE, GREAT ART = GREAT TIMES - From the outside, The Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is a little deceptive. The physical structure is almost dwarfed by the new Cleveland Browns Stadium, and a bit outclassed by the snazzy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Inside, however, it always offers big fun.A recent trip to see the
SOUTHERN ROCK WITH A MESSAGE - Webster's Creed. "A brief statement of religious belief; confession of faith, a specific statement of this kind, accepted as authoritative by a church, a statement of belief, principles, or opinions on any subject, the Creed, the Apostles' Creed."
SOUTHERN ROCK WITH A MESSAGE - Webster's Creed. "A brief statement of religious belief; confession of faith, a specific statement of this kind, accepted as authoritative by a church, a statement of belief, principles, or opinions on any subject, the Creed, the Apostles' Creed."
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least thats how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least thats how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE THINGS TO DO: A WALK DOWN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD - Find your way onto North Bridge Road and head away from Raffles Hotel. Watch the street names and youll see more British influences-Mayfair City, Stamford Street, High Street Centre and more. The sidewalks are wide and flat, with no stroller problems. We didnt see any toilets or water fountains, so be sure to tank up/down at Raffles.
LA'S TEEN SCENE - LA's TEENscene. Author Maerov uses her Free Press contacts to go behind-the-scenes in LA's Rock n' Roll world, then reveals how teens can find it, live it,
ONCE A PENAL COLONY, SAKHALIN STILL CAPTIVATES ITS VISITORS - Once A Penal Colony, Sakhalin Still Captivates Its Visitors The isolated island is changing -- albeit very slowly - from a once closed and alienated enclave into a travel and business destination
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
GOING TO: BERMUDA - WHY GO NOW -- In its prime, Bermuda, a British colony 774 miles southeast of New ...
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
DESTINATIONS: KUALA LUMPUR : KUALA LUMPUR: A HISTORICAL SORT-OF WALKING TOUR - Kuala Lumpur is not an old city by any means, having only been first settled in the 1800s by tin miners, so its historical sites are limited. It does have a few interesting buildings left over from its days as a British colony, and the sites are fairly close together and make a nice afternoons visit.
MALAYSIA HILL RESORTS - Malaysian Hill Resorts: suburbanites to drive to Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands or Frasiers Hill just for a weekend getaway.
DEALS AT FANCY SKI AREAS - VAIL, Colo. -- Kids can't have all the fun. We adults yelled the loudest flying down the hill in the giant yellow inner tubes, arms linked in the dark, snow in our faces. We collapsed at the bottom, giggling and breathless, grinning stupidly at each other.
STAND-OUT NATIONAL PARK MOMENTS - Luke DeKoster could almost feel the hail of Union Army bullets and the smoke in his eyes as he charged up the steep hill to Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg on a sunny, hot day.
NAINITAL, THE ENCHANTRESS - Nainital, the enchanting hill station of the state of Uttaranchal is one of the most sought-after summer resort of India. Set around the famous and charming Naini lake the waters of which are considered sacred, the small town is sewn with dreamy, lush green mountains. Despite commercialization, Nainital is a place
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
THE IMPROV IS D.C.'S SPOT FOR COMEDY - Theres plenty of funny stuff happening in Washington D.C., and its not all happening on Capitol Hill. Some of the nations funniest comedians and comediennes take their funny business to the stage at the D.C. Improv, part of the comedy club chain that stretches from Hollywood to Miami. From Margaret Cho
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
OUT OF HER TREE - Out of her tree Julia Butterfly Hill sat in a giant redwood for two years, then kicked the big boys' butts. Now her book's a bestseller and she's talking about a movie deal.
CONFRONTING FEAR & OTHER THINGS IN THE WILDERNESS : PART 3 - Confronting Fear & Other Things In the Wilderness : Part 3 A description of a trail ride at Beaver Hill Campground.
COLORADO: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, TAKING THE KIDS TO SNOW. - Known by many as Ski Town USA, community maintains old-fashioned charm and conveys a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More than 40 Olympians call Steamboat home and smile at the mention of Howelsen Hill, their in-town ski hill. Steamboat Ski area is the second largest ski area in Colorado and receives more than 300 inches of snow on average, and has plenty of room and terrain for skiers and riders of all levels. A free shuttle service transports visitors from town to the base of the mountain. In addition to being one of the top family ski destinations in the U.S.A. providing great skiing and boarding for all ages, there are plenty of other reasons for families to select Steamboat Springs for a winter holiday.
VIRGINIA: ALEXANDRIA, TAKING THE KIDS. - The family friendly atmosphere makes the city an ideal base for a? vacation in the area or a business trip with kids included. The access to DC is easy with a metro stop in the shadow of Shouters Hill. And not far to the south is Mount Vernon with an extensive list of seasonal activities created with families in mind. But Alexandria itself has plenty to occupy vacation days and walking is the best way to enjoy the city.
WEST VIRGINIA: OAK HILL, ROCK AND REPEL WITH ACE ADVENTURE. - Staring out over the New River Valley Gorge, adrenaline pumping through my system and rain soaking everything I should have been miserable or scared. Strangely, I was neither. Thats saying something for someone thats as terrified of heights as I am. Sitting there, looking out at such an incredibly beautiful view, I felt such an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
WEST VIRGINIA: OAK HILL, ACE ADVENTURE CENTER, SURFING THE RIVER. - I could hear the screams of delight; bodies of all shapes and sizes were bounced about as each raft navigated the first rapid on the New River. Soaked by the first rapid and my heart pounding, I could see more whitewater and more fun ahead. I knew it was going to be a vacation to remember.
THE INN AT EAST HILL FARM, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Your family is sure to love spending a winter break at this charming New England resort
TEXAS: AUSTIN HILL COUNTRY HOTELS LODGINGS VACATION TRAVEL FAMILY DESTINATION... - Kid-friendly places to stay when taking a vacation in Texas.
THE SKI REPORT; FRENETIC FUN, SUNUP TO BEYOND SUNDOWN - It must have been during the fourth or fifth rollicking slide down the tubing hill, ...
A CHUNK OF LAVA IN THE SEA - LEAD: ON the east end of one of Iceland's neighboring islands there is a vast hill. ...
FORAGING: PUTNEY, VT.: BICYCLES AND SKIS - Viewed from a distance, the West Hill Shop, a specialty store that sells high-end ...
FORAGING: PUTNEY, VT.: BICYCLES AND SKIS - Viewed from a distance, the West Hill Shop, a specialty store that sells high-end ...
NAINITAL, THE ENCHANTRESS - Nainital, the enchanting hill station of the state of Uttaranchal is one of the most sought-after summer resort of India. Set around the famous and charming Naini lake the waters of which are considered sacred, the small town is sewn with dreamy, lush green mountains. Despite commercialization, Nainital is a place
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
THE IMPROV IS D.C.'S SPOT FOR COMEDY - Theres plenty of funny stuff happening in Washington D.C., and its not all happening on Capitol Hill. Some of the nations funniest comedians and comediennes take their funny business to the stage at the D.C. Improv, part of the comedy club chain that stretches from Hollywood to Miami. From Margaret Cho
SF ON LOCATION - Robin Williams housekeeping a Pacific Heights mansion in grandmotherly drag; Clint Eastwood chipping away at the Rock; Steve McQueen ripping his Mustang around Russian Hill like he owned the joint.
THE BEST HILL COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFASTS FOR FAMILIES - The Best Hill Country Bed and Breakfasts for Families
THE BEST HILL COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFASTS FOR FAMILIES - The Best Hill Country Bed and Breakfasts for Families
VACATION IDEAS: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS & MUSEUMS - These sites honor those who fought in the Civil War Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Travel tips for history and civil war buffs.
RUBY FALLS IN CHATTANOOGA - Ruby Falls in Chattanooga is a breathtaking underground waterfall that everyone should see!
VISITING CHATTANOOGA - National Military Park, United States, Tennessee, Civil War, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Georgia, Battle of Lookout Mountain, Aquarium, Craven's House,
RUBY FALLS IN CHATTANOOGA - Ruby Falls in Chattanooga is a breathtaking underground waterfall that everyone should see!
VISITING CHATTANOOGA - National Military Park, United States, Tennessee, Civil War, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Georgia, Battle of Lookout Mountain, Aquarium, Craven's House,
CHATTANOOGA CHOO-CHOO, WON'T YOU CHOO-CHOO- ME HOME! - Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Won't You Choo-Choo- me Home! Today's Chattanooga is a vibrant city, alive with the spirit of its caring citizens willing to make an investment in where they live. It's a lesson from which we all could learn.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHATTANOOGA - Experience Chattanooga, a southern riverfront splendor known for Moon Pies and miniature golf
CHECK OUT THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM IN CHATTANOOGA - Explore the world's largest collection of freshwater turtles
ALTEA, THE DOME OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - As you approach Altea, Alicante either from the south coming from Benidorm or from the north from Calpe or Denia, the blue mosaic domes of the church are its landmark telling you that you have arrived at one of the most beautifully landscaped tourist area (
THE FRENCH RIVIERA - TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN AND AROUND NICE - When you think about the south of France, what image does that conjure up? Beaches, the jet set, non-stop sun, sand and you-know-what? Well, theres some truth to that, but theres more to the French Riviera than meets the eye. (
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Southend-on-Sea is Essexs largest town and its close proximity to London makes it a popular tourist destination year after year. Better still, it is located in the south east of the country in an area widely regarded as the driest part of Britain. (
SOUTHAMPTON CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Introduction: Set on the coast of Hampshire, south of Winchester, this is a place that abounds with a fascinating heritage. The Romans, who established it as a seaport, founded Southampton approximately 2,000 years ago. (
PORTSMOUTH CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS - Introduction: Portsmouth is located on the south coast of the scenic county of Hampshire. The city has a long established historic naval presence. (
THE SPANISH REGION OF CATALONIA - A look at Catalonia or Catalunya, the autonomous region in north east Spain. Including it's four provinces - Girona in the north, Barcelona to the east, in the south Tarragona and landlocked Lleida in the western part of the region. (
DARTMOOR: ENGLAND'S LAST GREAT WILDERNESS - Given National Park status in 1951, Dartmoor sits in the south of county Devon, southwest England, and covers an area of 365 square miles. Almost half the park is swampland, a haven for wildlife and those wishing to escape the rigours of city life. (
DOS AND DONTS TO KEEP YOU SAFE IF YOU TRAVEL TO BRAZIL - A nation that is rich in sights and attractions, Brazil is one of the best destination choices when you fly south of America. Brazil is the 5th largest and 5th most populous country in the world. (
TRAVEL ARGENTINA AND SEE THE MARVEL OF THE SOUTH - If you love Hollywood, you surely would associate Argentina with Madonnas portrayal in Evita. If you know your history and geography, you would recognize Argentina as the passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific. (
HORSEBACK RIDING HOLIDAYS- RIDINGHOLIDAYS.COM - Riding holidays invites you to join us on your horseback riding vacation, tour, Horse Riding safari in Africa, the Americas, Tour to Asia, horse riding in England, horseback riding in Spain, France, Italy, riding in Brazil, Pantanal, South America. (
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY GUIDE, INCLUDING HOTELS. - Southend-on-Sea is Essexs largest town and its close proximity to London makes it a popular tourist destination year after year. Better still, it is located in the south east of the country in an area widely regarded as the driest part of Britain. (
GET INTIMATE WITH ASIA: TRAVEL TO KOREA - South Korea is one of the smaller nations in Asia, with a size comparable to the state of Indiana. What it lacks in size it makes up for in abundant culture, turbulent history, exquisite cuisine and a generous and welcoming society. (
PART 2: DEEP INSIDE COLOMBIA- CROSSING THE ANDES WITH A SURFBOARD - This article is part two of a five part series about an adventurous experience the author had traveling all over Colombia, South America by way of taxis and busses with a surfboard in tow. It is a detailed description of what it is like to travel on a bud (
SOUTH AMERICAN TRAVEL AND DESTINATIONS - The continuous innovations in modes of travel and the growth of global awareness have incited an increase in the travel and tourist activities all over the world. (
SOUTH DAKOTA HIKING - Home to the Black Hills, one of the highest peaks on this side of the rockies and a trail haunted by spirits, South Dakota hiking is not without enjoyable and unique trails and pathways.
WALES CASTLES - A selection of interesting castles in South and West Wales that would appeal to the tourist. Some are set in stunning scenery.
THINGS TO DO IN JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA - Activites to do, as well as places to see in Johannesburg (Gauteng), South Africa. What to avoid as well as what you must see to make it the perfect holiday.
NATIONAL PARK RESERVES SOUTH AFRICA - This is a list of the park reserves in South Africa.
ALL ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA: CANGO CAVES IN OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA - All about South Africa's cango caves in oudtshoorn. The Cango Caves: one of the great natural wonders of the world. Find out more about this spectacular cave system.
OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA: HISTORY AND INFORMATION - Oudtshoorn is the main centre of the region called the Little Karoo (in the Western Cape of South Africa) and is also known as the ostrich feather capital of the world.
THE SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL PARK - A list of South Africa's National Parks; this excludes GAME RESERVES of which there are plenty in South Africa.
TABLE MOUNTAIN IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - The majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - Soaking up the sun on one of Durban's beautiful beaches is a popular pastime for many of the South Africa s visitors. Alternatively, you can tour sites of cultural and historical interest.
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
DESTINATION ATTRACTIONS: TIPS FOR TRAVEL IN SOUTH AFRICA - Precautions, currency information, language advice for travel to South Africa. Also a guide to famous sights in the region.
OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA: HISTORY AND INFORMATION - Oudtshoorn is the main centre of the region called the Little Karoo (in the Western Cape of South Africa) and is also known as the ostrich feather capital of the world.
THE SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL PARK - A list of South Africa's National Parks; this excludes GAME RESERVES of which there are plenty in South Africa.
TABLE MOUNTAIN IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - The majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - Soaking up the sun on one of Durban's beautiful beaches is a popular pastime for many of the South Africa s visitors. Alternatively, you can tour sites of cultural and historical interest.
CAPE TOWN, THE JEWEL OF SOUTH AFRICA - Sitting near the tip of South Africa, nestled at the foot of the flat-topped Table mountain is Cape Town, a city known as the Jewel of Africa.
DESTINATION ATTRACTIONS: TIPS FOR TRAVEL IN SOUTH AFRICA - Precautions, currency information, language advice for travel to South Africa. Also a guide to famous sights in the region.
THE BEACHES OF SOUTH FLORIDA - South Florida beaches are world-renowned for their beauty and picture-perfect settings, but a lot of them far exceed their expectations while others really aren't worth going to.
ATTRACTIONS IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA - Key West is a small island 160 miles south-southwest of Miami.
SOUTH BEACH, FL - South Beach, FL is a lovely place to vacation. Learn the attractions and what makes them unique.
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - Though a small town, there is plenty to do in South Bend, Indiana if you happen to be in the area for the day. Here are a few ideas.
WHERE IS THE BIBLE BELT? - We all know the phrase, but where exactly is The Bible Belt? It is a geographical region in the South and midsection of the United States. Learn about why and how it came to be called this...
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI INFORMATION - Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was born here, wars were fought here and the best civil war sites in the south can all be seen from this little southern town.
HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATIONS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND - What are some upscale places to stay on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina? What makes these places unique? How much does it cost to stay there?
SOUTH CAROLINA: NORTH ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE ON WINYAH BAY - The North Island Lighthouse on Winyah Bay is twelve miles from Georgetown, South Carolina. It was established in 1795 and known as the Georgetown Lighthouse.
SOUTH CAROLINA: THE MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE - South Carolina bought a light house for only $1? Well that's just what the State of South Carolina did when it bought the Morris Island Lighthouse.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: SULLIVAN'S ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE - Want to visit a lighthouse but just cant climb one more staircase? Then take the elevator to the top of Sullivan's Island light house near Charleston.
LIGHT HOUSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA: HARBOURTOWN LIGHTHOUSE - South Carolina's Harbourtown Lighthouse was built to symbolize the Sea Pines Plantation at Hilton Head, SC., and its beacon guides sailors safely to shore nightly.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governors Lighthouse in Light Keepers Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: CAPE ROMAIN LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse, located on Lighthouse Island near McClellanville, South Carolina, sits on Raccoon Key, 10 from the entrance to the Santee River.
THE HISTORIC CAMDEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITE - The British headquarters used in South Carolina for a year during the American Revolution has been reconstructed as the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site.
VISITING COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD - During the American Revolution the Continental Congress awarded only 14 medals and three were given for heroism at Cowpens near Chesnee, South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SITES - Information on various historical sites and attractions for tourists in the state of South Carolina.
SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPING AND OUTDOOR AREAS - Go camping in historic South Dakota this year! Visit the Dakotas and pull up stop for a night in one of the many picture postcard perfect campgrounds.
GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS - Gatlinburg, Tennessee has been called the Honeymoon Capital of the South. Find out what is so alluring about this area!
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: SULLIVAN'S ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE - Want to visit a lighthouse but just cant climb one more staircase? Then take the elevator to the top of Sullivan's Island light house near Charleston.
LIGHT HOUSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA: HARBOURTOWN LIGHTHOUSE - South Carolina's Harbourtown Lighthouse was built to symbolize the Sea Pines Plantation at Hilton Head, SC., and its beacon guides sailors safely to shore nightly.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governors Lighthouse in Light Keepers Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: CAPE ROMAIN LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse, located on Lighthouse Island near McClellanville, South Carolina, sits on Raccoon Key, 10 from the entrance to the Santee River.
THE HISTORIC CAMDEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITE - The British headquarters used in South Carolina for a year during the American Revolution has been reconstructed as the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site.
VISITING COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD - During the American Revolution the Continental Congress awarded only 14 medals and three were given for heroism at Cowpens near Chesnee, South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SITES - Information on various historical sites and attractions for tourists in the state of South Carolina.
GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS - Gatlinburg, Tennessee has been called the Honeymoon Capital of the South. Find out what is so alluring about this area!
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - Kangaroo Valley to Berry and Wollongong is picturesque and full of early history. The South Coast of Australia's Illawarra area is beautifully unique.
THE HISTORY OF JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - History of the largest city in Southern Africa - that is Johannesburg.
CAPE ELIZABETH, MAINE: INN BY THE SEA OFFERS TRANQUIL RETREAT ANYTIME OF YEAR - In a quiet space beside the sea, we found an idyllic, unpretentious retreat. Inn By The Sea, in historic Cape Elizabeth just south of Portland, Maine, is uncommonly comfortable, yet refined. Indeed, as we climbed the steps to our two-story villa and opened the door, we were overwhelmed with the sense of having finally found the cottage by the sea we had always dreamed of.
NSW SOUTH COAST - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to NSW South Coast.
SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for an outing that's both fun and educational, the San Diego Wild Animal Park might be the right choice for your family. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is a unique adventure -- a zoo unlike traditional zoos -- in which animals roam in entire herds and flocks, in enclosures measured in acres rather than feet. It is a facility designed first for the animals, and second for the people who come to observe them. Herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and antelope are among the hundreds of animals you can see roaming the scenic rolling landscape of East and North Africa, the Asian plains, an Asian waterhole, South Africa, and the Mongolian steppe.
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA: TRAVEL BRIEF - National parks and national preserves boast some of the most beautiful land in the country, and the Delaware Water Gap is no exception. This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through a scenic water gap in the Appalachian Mountains. The park also includes historic Millbrook Village and several environmental education centers.
NASHVILLE: TRAVEL BRIEF - Nashville, sometimes known as "Music City, USA" and the country-music capital of the world, is also filled with art galleries, universities, and historical districts. Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South, and it now boasts professional sports teams and its three-block-long Gaylor Entertainment Center, offering a variety of concerts, family shows, and sporting events.
MIAMI: TRAVEL BRIEF - Miami is a modern, multicultural city with a distinctly Latin flavor. It's best known for its beaches, but it also boasts sports teams, shopping, the arts, and exciting nightlife. Miami also has an eclectic blend of neighborhoods. South Beach -- one the city's trendy and chic areas -- has become a popular shooting location for films, music videos, television shows, and fashion spreads.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK: TRAVEL BRIEF - National parks and national preserves boast some of the most beautiful land in the country, and Big Bend National Park is no exception. The park, which covers more than 801,000 acres of west Texas, is a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a place where countries and cultures meet. It is also a place that merges natural environments, from desert to mountains. It is a place where south meets north and east meets west, creating a great diversity of plants and animals.
ATLANTA: TRAVEL BRIEF - Atlanta, long known as the "Capital of the New South," has undergone a renaissance in the last 30 years. It's now the world headquarters for CNN, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Holiday Inn Worldwide, and United Parcel Service, and home to a variety of arts and culture, such as the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Academy Theater Company, and the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center. While most of the city is now a metropolis, there are offbeat neighborhoods and old-fashioned towns nearby that still have the look and feel of the old South.
THE SURPRISING BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA - From the rocky perch atop Buzzard's Roost, Spearfish Canyon looks like my private oasis. I'd hiked for almost an hour along the steepest of the three trails from Spearfish Canyon Lodge into the Black Hills, through forests redolent of fern and birch, having no idea that such a dramatic vista would be my reward. If I had any breath left, this view would take it away. A thousand feet below me lies the bed of the canyon, waterfalls coursing down its limestone walls, against an expansive backdrop of Black Hills extending as far as my eyes can see. Less than 50 miles north of Mount Rushmore, I feel as if I'm worlds removed from the bustle of crowds. But I soon realize that such enthrallment isn't mine alone. I spot a plaque commemorating an earlier visitor: "How is it that I've . . . heard so much about the Grand Canyon," asked architect Frank Lloyd Wright, "when this is even more miraculous?"
LOVE OF MIDWEST LAKES - Dancing waves emerge amid fields of corn on the central Illinois prairie. You might think you see a mirage, considering Carlyle Lake was farmland just 30 years ago, before the Corps of Engineers created this huge reservoir (50 miles east of St. Louis). The 18-by-5 mile lake, surrounded by public lands, draws mariners and landlubbers alike. Sun-drenched swimming beaches and marinas where you can rent pontoons or houseboats join forested nature trails to make this one of the state's best-kept-secrets. Bird-watching ranks high on Karen Sandheinrich's to-do list. The resident of Belleville, Illinois, just east of St. Louis sets up camp along the shore with her family at least six times a year. "There's a hummingbird!" Karen exclaims, making a quick grab for her binoculars. She's also spotted great egrets and blue herons. You can rent cozy, modern cottages along the water or stay in brand-new hotel rooms and cottages at Mariner's Village Resort. Whichever accommodations you choose, you almost always get a view of rainbow-colored sailboats bobbing on the lake. The wide-open water, prairie landscape and strong winds make Carlyle excellent for sailing. In fact the only time you may find a crowd is on sunny summer Sundays, when spectators line the shore to watch sailing regattas, some of them Olympic-sanctioned events. Anglers fish for bass, bluegill and channel catfish on the open water or below Carlyle Lake Dam at the south end of the lake. Strollers and bicyclists like to venture across the top of the dam. Just west, you can grab a bite in the county-seat town of Carlyle or golf at Governor's Run, a 36-hole course north of town. But soon, lake breezes that feel almost tropical call you back to the shore.
BIKING IN THE MIDWEST - With peaks towering on all sides, South Dakota's George S. Mickelson Trail snakes through tunnels and across 100 trestles, where trains serving Black Hills gold mines once rumbled. The 109-mile route (named after the state's late governor) follows a century-old railbed from Deadwood south to Edgemont, treating bicyclists to the best of both worlds: mountaintop views and mostly easy pedaling. Cyclists ride a 8-foot-wide gravel path along soaring ridges, over rushing streams and through meadows and pine-scented canyons. On the way, you might spot elks, eagles and other shy denizens of this mountain wilderness. When it opened, bicyclists hailed the route as a model project. Its growing reputation attracts riders from across the U.S., as well as Europe. Even when traffic snarls the roads with visitors who come to see Mount Rushmore and other Black Hills attractions, you can bike long stretches of the trail without even meeting another person.
MT. RUSHMORE, SD - Do your kids think CNN is the center of the political universe? If so, turn off the TV and head for South Dakota. Yes, South Dakota. They'll see some familiar faces (but not Larry King), and relive the first 150 years of this country's history -- without the help of media pundits. There's a history museum, tours, and special programs designed specially for kids.
LOESS HILLS, IOWA - The Loess Hills, which the wind sculpted from silt deposits as glaciers retreated eons ago, dominate a narrow section of western Iowa in the Big Sioux and Missouri River valleys. The region stretches from Akron (about 25 miles north of Sioux City) south through the Council Bluffs area to Hamburg, just north of the Missouri state line. While the silty loess (pronounced "luss") soil is common, it's accumulated in such proportions in only a few places (Germany, China and Iowa).
STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM, SOUTH BEND, IND. - Studebaker, destined to become the largest wagon manufacturer in the world, began in 1852 as a blacksmith shop. It was the only manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles to successfully make the leap into the automotive age.
WISCONSIN ETHNIC SETTLEMENT TRAIL - The Ethnic Settlement Trail is a 200-mile corridor that passes through 14 counties along the Lake Michigan shore from Racine and Kenosha counties in the south to Marinette and Door counties in the north.
VISIT YOUR EMBASSY - Do you already live here in South Korea? If so have you contacted your Embassy or Consulate and registered your contact details with them?
COCHIN, THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA - Cochin, popularly known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea" is located in South India in the state of Kerala. Popular for being one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Cochin (also known as Kochi) is one of the few ports of the world with all the three main forms
PRINCE RUPERT - THE NORTHWEST CONNECTION - Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbias north coast. It is situated 920km (550 miles) north of Vancouver and 65km (40 miles) south of southeast Alaska. Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second
GUADELOUPE - A LITTLE-KNOWN CARIBBEAN ESCAPE - Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martiniques laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbeans best kept secrets. Located just 65 miles south of Antigua and 73 miles north of Dominica, Guadeloupe offers a unique combination of French cuisine and atmosphere as well as
INDIANA AUTUMN - Suite 101.com's Hoosier Hannah waxes lyrical about Fall in her native Indiana as the Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes fly south to Florida and the Canadian Geese clean the soy bean and corn fields after harvest. She takes us to the annual Fall Festivals at Billy Creek Village and Nashville to
HAVE A SIDE OF BEANS - You probably know that Honda, the first Japanese automaker to make cars in the United States, opened its first U.S. plant in central Ohio. (Since then, the company has added plants in Alabama and North and South Carolina, as well.) But did you know the Marysville plant exports soybeans-to Japan? To
CATHOLIC SCANDAL AFFECTS ACADIANA - The growing scandal involving sexual abuse by priests has revived anguished memories for the Catholic communities of Acadiana. Nearly two decades ago, residents of Vermilion Parish in south Louisiana were shocked by revelations that a local priest had molested young children entrusted to his care.
A BULL ISLAND ADVENTURE - The coast of North and South Carolina is unique in that it is dotted with numerous barrier islands. Some of these islands have become tourist havens for vacationing visitors looking to escape for days or weeks of fun in the sun. Other Carolina barrier islands have been reserved by the government
KICK BACK, COOL OFF, AND ENJOY DILLSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - Its hot in the Southeastern U. S. I know what they say about it not being the heat, but the humidity, but I maintain that its the heat AND the humidity. In the South, July and August are sweltering, the kind of heat that makes your clothes stick to you seconds
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: SECOND PART: HOW TO GET THERE - Peru has a privileged location in South America. It can be easily accessed by travellers from any part of the world.Its central western position converts Peru in one of the main hubs for most of the air flights to South America. It is also connected by the long PanAm highway that
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: SECOND PART: HOW TO GET THERE - Peru has a privileged location in South America. It can be easily accessed by travellers from any part of the world.Its central western position converts Peru in one of the main hubs for most of the air flights to South America. It is also connected by the long PanAm highway that
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
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ISLAND CAUSEWAY REOPENS - One of the states most popular coastal destinations is South Padre Island at the southern tip of Texas. The popular resort community attracts thousands of visitors from Texas, other states and northern Mexico. But for a two-month period, the island could be reached only by boat or ferry from Port Isabel
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
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ISLAND CAUSEWAY REOPENS - One of the states most popular coastal destinations is South Padre Island at the southern tip of Texas. The popular resort community attracts thousands of visitors from Texas, other states and northern Mexico. But for a two-month period, the island could be reached only by boat or ferry from Port Isabel
DESTINATIONS: NEW ZEALAND; BRONX NY - Destinations: New Zealand; Bronx NY According to legend, New Zealand's South Island was formed when the dawn froze 150 shipwrecked gods into mountains. There are worse places to spend eternity... Canoeing the Bronx River...
CAROLINA ON OUR MINDS - Carolina on our minds Dive in South Carolina, drive to South America and zip over to Venice without intimidation: Travel tips from our expert.
HILTON HEAD - Hilton Head While the South Carolina island's excessive popularity has brought as much renown for its crazed crowds as for its verdant fairways, it's always worth rediscovering a classic, especially one with golf courses designed by the sport's best architects and eclectic gourmet restaurants...
WILD DUNES RESORT - Wild Dunes Resort Located on the tip of the Isle of Palms, off South Carolina's barrier coastline and 20 minutes from Charleston, Wild Dunes is a 1600-acre private oceanfront resort surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Highway...
ATLANTA: OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS - Atlanta: Olympic Proportions Atlanta is well on its way to becoming the convention and culinary capital of the South...
FLYING WHILE BROWN - Flying While Brown Several South Asian and Arab men, and others who appear "Middle Eastern," claim that their civil rights have been violated by airline staff and pilots who practice a new form of racial profiling...
FRESH TRACKS - Fresh Tracks GowithaPro, a new travel company that matches clients with pioneers of extreme outdoor sports... Two new eco-experiences in South America's most stunning national parks invite guests to explore remote scenery... etc.
ATLANTA: THE NEW SOUTH COMES OF AGE - Atlanta: The New South Comes of Age Atlanta's charms are embedded in a mix of cosmopolitan, diverse attractions and hometown, Southern graciousness
PROVO'S PLEASURES - Provo's Pleasures The Turks and Caicos are so much more than a pit stop to points south.
SELBY GARDENS - Selby Gardens In Sarasota, Florida, about an hour and a half south of Tampa, lies a rare jewel for people who love tropical plants: The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
DOWN SOUTH WHERE I AM FREE - Down south where I am free The author explores Dunedin, both the city and its surroundings, and concludes that the real New Zealand -- a feeling of freedom and self-definition -- can be found there.
INDIA: DETOUR - India: Detour Head south to avoid Goa's tourist crowds
ANTARCTICA: SOUTHERN COMFORT - Antarctica: Southern Comfort If you're thinking of heading south, you've still got plenty of time for planning before the short Antarctic travel season kicks off in mid-November.
TOP 10: SOUTH PACIFIC DESTINATIONS - Top 10: South Pacific Destinations For a true getaway filled with postcard-worthy panoramas, look no further than the distant islands of the South Pacific.
MAURITIUS: BEACHES & BABES ALL AROUND - Mauritius: Beaches & Babes All Around Forget the South Pacific or Caribbean; it's the Indian Ocean that houses some of the world's best island hotspots.
A STROLL ON THE SOUTH BANK - A Stroll on the South Bank An afternoon spent on the River Thames' Jubilee Walkway offers an intense dose of London art and entertainment.
AFRICA'S ART DECO CAPITAL - Africa's Art Deco Capital Who needs South Beach? Eritrea has some fine examples of 1930s architecture.
SCENIC SUVA IN FIJI - Scenic Suva In Fiji Fiji is the exotic archipelago in the South Pacific, wherein you'll find the fusion of Polynesian, Melanesian, Indian and European cultures, beautiful beaches and coral reefs, a vibrant history, and friendly people.
A WINDOW ON THE WORLD - A Window on the World For a snapshot of South Africa's past and present, take a township tour.
THE ENSENADA EXPERIENCE - The Ensenada Experience Ensenada is more than margaritas and mariachis -- savvy boaters can find a month's worth of exciting land-based adventures, excursions and side trips just north and south of town.
THE SOUTH'S SACRED FOREST - The South's Sacred Forest Congaree National Park, South Carolina features hiking trails, jet-black waters, and America's largest remnant of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest.
LOWCOUNTRY ADVENTURE - Lowcountry Adventure We discover the timeless spirit of the South Carolina coast from behind the wheel of Rinker's 282 Captiva Cuddy and other capable cruisers.
BALI HIGH - Bali High A New Zealand family proves that cruising through the South Pacific can be a rewarding family adventure.
AN IMPOSSIBLE PLACE TO BE - An Impossible Place To Be Panama's mythic Darien Gap--a 10,000-square-mile swath of jungle on the border of Central and South America--has swallowed explorers for centuries. Today, guerrillas, drug smugglers, poachers, and jaguars rule this vast no-man's-land.
EAST MEETS WEST - East Meets West East Cape is a sportfishing and diving paradise, if you know where it is. At the south end of the Baja peninsula, between the ports of Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, that big eastward bulge of coastline is generally referred to as East Cape.
ADVENTURE TO ANTARCTICA - Adventure to Antarctica A voyage to the most dangerous waters in the world: Bill Tripp designed Shaman specifically for the author's voyage to South Georgia Island and Antarctica.
CRUISING DREAMS - Cruising Dreams A maiden voyage to cruise to the Isle of Palms in South Carolina on a sleek Fountain 48 replete with a new owner, lots of stuff --- and lots of expectations.
CHILLIN' ON ISLA MARGARITA - Chillin' On Isla Margarita Just off the South American coast is the Caribbean's best-kept secret -- Isla Margarita, a tropical haven a heartbeat away from Venezuela. This three-day guide should convince you it's the "The Caribbean Pearl."
A WHALE OF A TIME - A Whale Of A Time More adventurous nature lovers are heading for the South Pacific kingdom of Tonga, where you can actually swim with some of the world's largest mammals.
CELEBRATING NAVIDAD DOWN SOUTH - Celebrating Navidad Down South Where, when and how to celebrate the holiday season in tropical Mexican waters.
GET AWAY TO SOUTH BAY - Get Away to South Bay Got the mid-winter "blahs," but can't cruise all the way down to tropical Mexico? Chula Vista offers a traditional Southern California haven.
CRUISES: EMBARKING ON A ROYAL ADVENTURE INTO THE AMAZON AND BEYOND - Cruises: Embarking on a Royal Adventure Into the Amazon and Beyond It was a magical cruise that offered a taste of three continents - South America, Africa, and Europe, all in 23 days.
DOLLAR-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS: SOUTH AFRICA - Dollar-Friendly Destinations: South Africa Finding your own way can be a lot more rewarding than a package tour -- and less expensive. But stick to the well-guarded tourist spots; the sprawling all-black settlements are dangerous, and a "township tour" is recommended.
SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL TIPS - South Africa Travel Tips Planning a do-it-yourself South African vacation isn't difficult, although some local peculiarities take getting used to. Here's some advice on airfares, accommodations, and car rentals.
A LITTLE BIT OF SWEDEN IN LINDSBORG, KANSAS - A Little Bit of Sweden in Lindsborg, Kansas Whether you are crossing the country going East-West on 70 or North-South on 135, this little Swedish town is really worth a stop -- for a meal, a day, or a week-end!
CONQUER CABO SAN LUCAS - Conquer Cabo San Lucas Situated on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is the latest party-town offering from our neighbors to the south.
HIGH HAMPTON INN TRADITIONS OLDEST AND BEST - High Hampton Inn Traditions Oldest and Best High Hampton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers, NC did not make Harper's List of the 100 Best Hotels in the World for no reason! High Hampton Inn remains the favorite place of vacationers to the South from April through November.
SPICY SANTIAGO - Spicy Santiago A country of amazing geographical extremes and a rich, traditional culture in the midst of a lively revolution, Chile is a South American gem. And Santiago serves as a great gateway for tourists bound to visit the rest of the country.
THE CRUISE SHIP DIARIES - The Cruise Ship Diaries Journal entries describe the cruise ship Infinity and destinations off the coast of South America such as Chile and Argentina.
TRAVEL: SURFIN' SAFARIS - Travel: Surfin' Safaris A South African adventure for every budget.
FLAG OF KANSAS HUTCHINSON: KANSAS SPORTS CENTER AND MORE - Flag of Kansas Hutchinson: Kansas Sports Center and More Hutchinson, Kansas, is a real jewel for sports and entertainment for many interests, where you could spend a delightful week's vacation.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Local Knowledge - Beaufort, South Carolina There are three public marinas in Beaufort, and all offer essential services, but the Downtown Marina, located on Bay Street and adjacent to the park, is the perfect spot for touring.
SOUTH SOUND SECRET REVEALED - South Sound Secret Revealed On the way south to Olympia from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, you will have seen countless passes, inlets, islands, terrific mountain views, numerous marine parks and friendly harbors along the way.
FRIENDLY, FANTASTIC, FAMILY CAMPGROUND OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - Friendly, Fantastic, Family Campground Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a family campground that is wonderfully accessible for handicapped travelers.
VIRGIN TERRITORY - Virgin Territory Add another stunner to Sir Richard Branson's growing portfolio of former hideaways turned luxury hotels. The latest is the Kasbah Tamadot, an 18-room property 50 minutes south of Marrakech, in the foothills of Morocco's High Atlas mountains.
GIVE ME SOMA - Give Me SoMa Welcome to Vancouver's brave new world of shopping on the city's now fashionable South Main.
TRAVEL DISEASES: CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA - Travel Diseases: Central & South America There are more than a few diseases that can turn your dream vacation to Central or South America into a nightmare -- so here are a few "ounces of prevention."
WATER'S WARM, FISHING'S HOTTER - Water's Warm, Fishing's Hotter Fishing along Mexico's 3,000-mile Pacific coast varies from good to world class. There's something for every angler south of the border.
THE LOW-DOWN ON LOWCOUNTRY, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Low-Down on Lowcountry, South Carolina Lowcountry, rich in history, natural beauty and warm hospitality, has something for everyone. Slow your pace, relax and enjoy.
POWER PLAY - CROSSING THE BORDER - Power Play - Crossing the Border The pleasure and the pain of clearing customs in the North and in the South by powerboat or land yacht.
TRAVEL: VIETNAM, REVISITED - Travel: Vietnam, Revisited A visit to South Vietnam will have you double-checking the definition of "developing nation" as you order another chocolate martini.
SOUTH AMERICAN COWBOYS - South American Cowboys Because geology, as a discipline, is all about a sense of place, many geologists may be fascinated with Patricia Schultz's book 1000 Places to See Before You Die. Here's how it helped shaped this South American vacation.
CARIBBEAN: ST. LUCIA, COCONUT BAY RESORT AND SPA. - Experience the authentic (yet-to-be-discovered) side of St. Lucia. Nestled amid swaying palms along Savannes Bay on the islands undiscovered south coast, with friendly people, beautiful vistas and Caribbean quiet days, The Bay is offers families an all-inclusive beachfront vacation option. Walk along the white soft-sand beach, wiggle your toes in the water, watch local fishermen, count sea gulls, snorkel in the bay. This is the good stuff.
FLORIDA: STUART, SOUTH TREASURE COAST FAMILY ADVENTURES. - What could be better, a rich menu of interesting activities and the luxury of time to enjoy them with the kids. The area includes glorious Atlantic blue beaches dotted with tidal pools, miles of shaded trails for hiking or biking, quiet places to regroup and best of all the luxury of time, the real treasure in todays fast-paced world. For families the area is a secret bonus. The family adventure list is diverse and includes one-of-a-kind experiences unique to the South Treasure Coast.
FLORIDA: KEY LARGO AND THE UPPER KEYS, TAKING THE KIDS, - Pack up and head south from Miami along US #1 (a.k.a. The Overseas Highway). Distance is measured by mile markers, the closer to Key West the smaller the number. The wows and cools start as Homestead fades in the rear view mirror. From Key Largo and Tavenier to Islamorada and Marathon the views are awesome and the opportunities for mini adventures endless.
MEXICO: IBEROSTAR PARAISO DEL MAR, A PARADISE FOR FAMILIES. - All inclusive and amazing, tropical, and lively, Paraiso del Mar defines fun for families on vacation south of Cancun along the Mexican Riviera.
CALIFORNIA: LOS ANGELES, FAMILY ADVENTURES ALONG THE EDGE. - The destination is an energy blast for families wanting not just sun and fun but excitement and inspiration in one family vacation. ?The Pacific Coast Highway (a.k.a. 101) in Southern California draws the curious, families included. The highway from Santa Barbara south provides miles of picture perfect beach locations. The arid landscape mixed with blankets of wild flowers and towering eucalyptus trees enhance the distinctly Spanish architecture. Mornings often begin with fog and conclude with sunshine. Cafes and open-air markets offer a cornucopia of treasures. The Spanish Mission influence and the power of the sea rival the opulence of Hollywood. Southern California demands action; read on to see why?
SOUTH CAROLINA: MYRTLE BEACH, TAKING THE KIDS TO THE SEA. - Known for great golf and awesome entertainment, Myrtle Beach also offers an array of day adventures to create the perfect family beach vacation. Youll find sun soaked days, shopping bargains, scrumptious seafood and Barefoot Landing entertainment to fill the nights. Our idea menu includes the good stuff.
SOUTH CAROLINA: MYRTLE BEACH, TAKING THE KIDS. - From beach combing and surf walking to heart stopping shows, shopping, living history and more golf than one vacation will hold, the possibilities are endless. Myrtle Beach is family-friendly and fun.??
VIRGINIA: ALEXANDRIA, TAKING THE KIDS. - The family friendly atmosphere makes the city an ideal base for a? vacation in the area or a business trip with kids included. The access to DC is easy with a metro stop in the shadow of Shouters Hill. And not far to the south is Mount Vernon with an extensive list of seasonal activities created with families in mind. But Alexandria itself has plenty to occupy vacation days and walking is the best way to enjoy the city.
FLORIDA: BEACHES OF SOUTH WALTON, TAKING THE KIDS TO THE SEA. - Within 26 miles 13 remarkable beach communities, each with its own vacation personality and all family-friendly, Beaches of South Walton embrace family vacations offering a rich menu of activities and options for relaxation at its best. ?
SOUTH CAROLINA: MYRTLE BEACH, THE BREAKERS RESORT. PROVIDES BEACH FUN. - The Breakers Resort complex has one of the best locations on the Strand. Not only is the Atlantic steps from the pool deck but it is possible to park the car and walk or use the trolley to almost everything worth doing while on a family vacation.
SOUTH CAROLINA: US HIGHWAY #1 WITH THE KIDS. - Plan a vacation that includes traditional Southern friendliness and South Carolina will be on the list. ?Beginning with wilderness retreats and balmy starry nights and adding marvelous kid-friendly museums and plenty of history points, the state offers family fun Southern-style.
USA: CELEBRATE SPRING WITH THE BIRDS. - From Montana to Florida and Delaware to South Dakota spring is a time to observe the amazing conversion of the seasons. America's First National Wildlife Refuge, tiny Pelican Island, hosts a celebration each March. The annual antics are really wild family fun to break up the monotony of daily life.
SOUTH DAKOTA: LEWIS & CLARK, CREATING A FAMILY FIELD TRIP. - Getting out and doing, as well as seeing, the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort.
NEVADA: SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND SOAR OR JUMP. - From the north to the south, Nevada offers numerous ways to "get air." Whether you crave the thrill of bungee jumping, prefer a peaceful ride in a hot air balloon or something in between, Nevada is home to a variety of air sports set above the state's beautiful terrain.
SOUTH DAKOTA: CUSTER STATE PARK, BUFFALO ROUNDUP. - Custer State Park is one of the places in the United States where bison roam free. It is where granite spires tower over pristine lakes and where clear mountain streams flow through unspoiled forests.
OREGON: BEND AND CRATER LAKE, TAKING THE KIDS. - The High Desert Museum just south of Bend is not-to-be missed. Intractive and engaging it is fun for all ages.
FLORIDA: MIAMI, GET WILD WEEKEND FAMILY PACKAGE. - South Beach is commonly known for its fabulous restaurants and lively nightclubs, but with The Palms South Beachs Get Wild Weekend Family Package, families can enjoy Miamis family- friendly vibrant side. This new offering is exciting and wild for children of all ages, teens and parents included.
SOUTH CAROLINA: CHARLESTON, PLANTERS INN. - An old world tradition of refined elegance the Planters Inn provides a deluxe resting place in one of Americas most romantic of cities. Located in the heart of the historic district The Planters Inn anchors the northeast corner of Charlestons City Market, at the intersection of Meeting and Market Streets.
SOUTH KOREA: SEOUL, HOMESTAYS OFFER GLIMPSE OF LOCAL LIFE. - Many visitors to Korea look beyond the usual hotel situation, hoping for a more real experience during their time in the country. What they find is a host of homestay options, offering not only lodging, but also the opportunity to bond with a Korean family, make new friends, and learn about the culture.
TEXAS: SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, SUNSPREE® FAMILY TIME AT THE BEACH. - The Gulf Coast of Texas is dramatically beautiful in any season. Cloudless days and calming waves provide an atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation. Migrating birds adorn the coastline and kites draw colorful circles above the waves.
SOUTH CAROLINA: SPOLETO A FAMILY TRADITION. - The annual Spoleto Festival has been a tradition since 1977. On the list of not-to-be-missed, it provides a showcase for the arts and offers a way for families to experience artistic excellence.
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA & DISNEY WORLD - Find out what other parents have to say about their trips to Disney parks or on Disney cruises
PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM IN SOUTH CAROLINA - Tour four great ships at this South Carolina floating naval museum, one of the largest in the world
SEE AMERICA SOUTH CAROLINA'S LOW COUNTRY - All the must-see sights of South Carolina's Low Country.
SEE AMERICA SOUTH CAROLINA'S LOW COUNTRY PRINTABLES - See South Carolina's Low Country
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA IN SOUTH CAROLINA - Experience living theater, dance, music and the visual arts
TAKE THE KIDS TO CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - One of America's most romantic cities, full of activities for the whole family
ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - Kids learn about history in the rugged wilderness of South Dakota
BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - Kids learn about history in the rugged wilderness of South Dakota
FAVORITE FAMILY VACATION SPOT IN SOUTH DAKOTA - Enjoy camping, swimming, fishing and exploring the marvelous geological formations found the Black Hills region of South Dakota
GEORGIA: WHERE TO STAY IN SAVANNAH AND COASTAL GEORGIA - Slumbering in the South, Georgia Style.
DESTINATIONS ECUADOR - South America can be a wonderful place to visit with kids. If you are already a seasoned developing country traveler, then there is not much new here. Some nuances but nothing new. Here are some of my thoughts on some places I have visited in Ecuador numerous times.
ONCE YOURE THERE: CHANGING MONEY : HIT THE ATM CHOP CHOP - I usually head straight to the ATM after I exit customs. While this used to be a slightly dicey proposition, its gotten better over the years. Ive landed in Beijing, Ecuador, South Africa and had no problems finding an ATM that would take my Bank of America card (I guess cash truly is kind).
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR SOME BASIC RULES FOR TRAVEL IN SOUTH AMERICA - http://www.travelwithyourkids.com/destinations/ecuador-some-basic-rules-for-travel-in-south-america
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NSW SOUTH COAST - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to NSW South Coast.
BUSINESS TRAVEL; WHEN A BUSINESS TRIP BECOMES A FAMILY AFFAIR - On a recent business trip to New York, Duncan Christy wandered through the South ...
CHARMED BY MOROCCO IN A WINK - TIDY Europe, 1998, had left me restless. So I fled south to Morocco, land of ...
FAMILY VACATIONS; SOUTH BEACH, THE PG VERSION - AT 9:30 p.m., the party was just getting started in the lobby of the Delano hotel ...
JOURNEYS: 36 HOURS | WALT DISNEY WORLD - FOR parents whose taste runs more to South Beach than Blizzard Beach, there's probably ...
WHAT'S DOING IN: SOUTH BEACH - ''Going to Miami'' is the title of David Reiff's 1987 sociological study of Florida's ...
HOTEL CHECK-IN: T-1 LINES AND BATH BALMS; MIAMI: A NEW MARRIOTT SHEDS ITS TRADITIONAL IMAGE IN SOUTH BEACH - My overnight stay at the new Marriott at South Beach in Miami began on a warm note. ...
WHERE HISTORY STOPPED BY - ONCE a major refueling stop for ships traveling between the North and South Atlantic, ...
FRUGAL TRAVELER: ADIOS SOUTH BEACH, HOLA BUDGET MIAMI - ON those occasions when my body whispers that it needs to get out of New York for ...
CHOICE TABLES: SOUTH BEACH CUISINE REVS UP - BACK when Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs cruised Miami Beach, they had it all. The ...
LIGHTS! CAMERA! SOUTH BEACH! - FEW destinations are as romantic, as exhilarating, as a seaside resort. There is a ...
SOUTH CAROLINA TOURIST LURE: 100,000 LOADS OF SAND - LEAD: The first of 100,000 truckloads of sand were dumped this week on a 45-mile ...
MARQUESAS BY FREIGHTER - LEAD: IN July 1842 an unhappy 22-year-old jumped ship in the South Pacific. He spent ...
ADVISORY: TRAVEL NOTES; SOUTH BEACH HOTELS SELLING OUT FOR ART BASEL AUCTION - Though it doesn't get going until Dec. 1, Art Basel Miami Beach -- increasingly the ...
ADVISORY: TRAVEL NOTES; SEEKING A NEW SOUTH BEACH STANDARD - When can $1,000 a night for a hotel suite be considered a bargain? When it's about ...
FAMILY VACATIONS; SOUTH BEACH, THE PG VERSION - AT 9:30 p.m., the party was just getting started in the lobby of the Delano hotel ...
SURFACING: MIAMI BEACH; THE SOBE ACTION MIGRATES SOUTH - Every year -- or is it every three months? -- there seems to be a rebirth of Miami ...
ASIA'S DEADLY WAVES: THAILAND; HUNTING FOR LOST LOVED ONES IN A LOST BEACH PARADISE - At Wat Lakken, a Buddhist temple five miles south of the resort center of Khao Lak, ...
THE WILDS OF CAJUN COUNTRY - WE are driving south from Sulphur, La., on Highway 27, when an extremely large turtle ...
FOR LONG BEACH LOCALS, THE SEASON TO RECLAIM THE SAND; AS SUMMER WINDS DOWN, A TRANSFORMATION IN THE WEST END - The shells of Long Beach, on the South Shore of Long Island, are the chipped, worn ...
FRUGAL TRAVELER: SOUTH FLORIDA, ON A WHIM AND A BUDGET - AS we dined on conch salad and grilled dolphin sandwiches at an outdoor restaurant ...
JOURNEYS: SOUTH BEACH: FROM HOT TO COLD, BACK TO HOT AGAIN - FOR the past few years, the word has gone out among the fashionable set: South Beach ...
TOTEMS AND CREPES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC - AT 4:30 p.m. on the South Pacific atoll of Ouv??a, night was already falling, and so ...
JOURNEYS: WHO NEEDS SOUTH BEACH? FORT LAUDERDALE CRASHES THE PARTY - IT was another balmy Friday night in Fort Lauderdale. Anka Birgu, a real estate ...
BUSINESS TRAVEL: ON THE ROAD; DEEP CHANGE AHEAD FOR CORPORATIONS - SOUTH BEACH is looking a little anxious and tapped out these days -- sort of like a ...
HAVENS: WEEKENDER | SEA GIRT, N.J. - SPEND some time in the borough of Sea Girt, about 90 minutes south of Manhattan, and ...
HEAD TO HEAD: CHIC TO CHIC ON SOUTH BEACH - JUST a few blocks from each other in South Beach, the ultra-hip Delano (1685 Collins ...
ASIA-PACIFIC ISSUE; A SNORKELER'S LOW-KEY IDYLL - I DISCOVERED the Phi Phi Islands during a Google search for ''snorkeling South ...
FRUGAL TRAVELER: A NOSTALGIC VISIT TO SOUTH BEACH - ASK me about South Beach, and I get nostalgic -- but not for the era when the ...
CHOICE TABLES; IN AND AROUND SOUTH BEACH, FOCUSING SQUARELY ON FOOD - GLANCING casually around the pastel paradise of South Beach in mid-October, I could ...
AN ISLAND AT THE FAR END OF THE EARTH - There are few places in the world reachable only by ship, and the island of South ...
CELEBRATION: MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH - Miami means more than South Beach. New downtown hotels are worlds unto themselves, far ...
JOURNEYS: IN THE YUCAT??N: ALL YOGA, ALL THE TIME - ON this stretch of beach at the ruffled edge of the Caribbean Sea, 80 miles south ...
MY CHATEAU IS YOUR CHATEAU - AS we drove south from Dijon to Santenay on France's N74 highway on a bright, crisp ...
TO AND FRO ON TWO WHEELS - IT wasn't until I set out by bike that I understood what a challenge South ...
TO AND FRO ON TWO WHEELS - IT wasn't until I set out by bike that I understood what a challenge South ...
VISIT YOUR EMBASSY - Do you already live here in South Korea? If so have you contacted your Embassy or Consulate and registered your contact details with them?
COCHIN, THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA - Cochin, popularly known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea" is located in South India in the state of Kerala. Popular for being one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Cochin (also known as Kochi) is one of the few ports of the world with all the three main forms
MILFORD SOUND - SPECTACULAR SERENITY - This time around I thought we might take a peek at the spectacular Milford Sound on New Zealands south island.
AOTEAROA-THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD - The South Island is renowned for its mountain ranges and beautiful fiords, while the North Island has its beautiful Bay of Islands and the boiling mud, hot springs and geysers of Rotorua.
PRINCE RUPERT - THE NORTHWEST CONNECTION - Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbias north coast. It is situated 920km (550 miles) north of Vancouver and 65km (40 miles) south of southeast Alaska. Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second
GUADELOUPE - A LITTLE-KNOWN CARIBBEAN ESCAPE - Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martiniques laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbeans best kept secrets. Located just 65 miles south of Antigua and 73 miles north of Dominica, Guadeloupe offers a unique combination of French cuisine and atmosphere as well as
INDIANA AUTUMN - Suite 101.com's Hoosier Hannah waxes lyrical about Fall in her native Indiana as the Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes fly south to Florida and the Canadian Geese clean the soy bean and corn fields after harvest. She takes us to the annual Fall Festivals at Billy Creek Village and Nashville to
HAVE A SIDE OF BEANS - You probably know that Honda, the first Japanese automaker to make cars in the United States, opened its first U.S. plant in central Ohio. (Since then, the company has added plants in Alabama and North and South Carolina, as well.) But did you know the Marysville plant exports soybeans-to Japan? To
CATHOLIC SCANDAL AFFECTS ACADIANA - The growing scandal involving sexual abuse by priests has revived anguished memories for the Catholic communities of Acadiana. Nearly two decades ago, residents of Vermilion Parish in south Louisiana were shocked by revelations that a local priest had molested young children entrusted to his care.
A BULL ISLAND ADVENTURE - The coast of North and South Carolina is unique in that it is dotted with numerous barrier islands. Some of these islands have become tourist havens for vacationing visitors looking to escape for days or weeks of fun in the sun. Other Carolina barrier islands have been reserved by the government
KICK BACK, COOL OFF, AND ENJOY DILLSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - Its hot in the Southeastern U. S. I know what they say about it not being the heat, but the humidity, but I maintain that its the heat AND the humidity. In the South, July and August are sweltering, the kind of heat that makes your clothes stick to you seconds
CATHOLIC SCANDAL AFFECTS ACADIANA - The growing scandal involving sexual abuse by priests has revived anguished memories for the Catholic communities of Acadiana. Nearly two decades ago, residents of Vermilion Parish in south Louisiana were shocked by revelations that a local priest had molested young children entrusted to his care.
A BULL ISLAND ADVENTURE - The coast of North and South Carolina is unique in that it is dotted with numerous barrier islands. Some of these islands have become tourist havens for vacationing visitors looking to escape for days or weeks of fun in the sun. Other Carolina barrier islands have been reserved by the government
KICK BACK, COOL OFF, AND ENJOY DILLSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - Its hot in the Southeastern U. S. I know what they say about it not being the heat, but the humidity, but I maintain that its the heat AND the humidity. In the South, July and August are sweltering, the kind of heat that makes your clothes stick to you seconds
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: SECOND PART: HOW TO GET THERE - Peru has a privileged location in South America. It can be easily accessed by travellers from any part of the world.Its central western position converts Peru in one of the main hubs for most of the air flights to South America. It is also connected by the long PanAm highway that
VISITING LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE - There is a community within Los Angeles that is richly cultural and vibrant. On any day of the week there is jazz and African-style rhythms echoing throughout its streets. There is laughter and conversation on its walks. Every Sunday, by way of illustration, Leimert Park in South Central Los Angeles, has
KO'IE'IE LOKO I'A - THE ANCIENT ROYAL FISHPOND OF SOUTH MAUI - Ko'ie'ie Loko I'a - The Ancient Royal Fishpond of South Maui
ISLAND CAUSEWAY REOPENS - One of the states most popular coastal destinations is South Padre Island at the southern tip of Texas. The popular resort community attracts thousands of visitors from Texas, other states and northern Mexico. But for a two-month period, the island could be reached only by boat or ferry from Port Isabel
DESTINATIONS ECUADOR - South America can be a wonderful place to visit with kids. If you are already a seasoned developing country traveler, then there is not much new here. Some nuances but nothing new. Here are some of my thoughts on some places I have visited in Ecuador numerous times.
ONCE YOURE THERE: CHANGING MONEY : HIT THE ATM CHOP CHOP - I usually head straight to the ATM after I exit customs. While this used to be a slightly dicey proposition, its gotten better over the years. Ive landed in Beijing, Ecuador, South Africa and had no problems finding an ATM that would take my Bank of America card (I guess cash truly is kind).
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR SOME BASIC RULES FOR TRAVEL IN SOUTH AMERICA - http://www.travelwithyourkids.com/destinations/ecuador-some-basic-rules-for-travel-in-south-america
DESTINATIONS ECUADOR - South America can be a wonderful place to visit with kids. If you are already a seasoned developing country traveler, then there is not much new here. Some nuances but nothing new. Here are some of my thoughts on some places I have visited in Ecuador numerous times.
ONCE YOURE THERE: CHANGING MONEY : HIT THE ATM CHOP CHOP - I usually head straight to the ATM after I exit customs. While this used to be a slightly dicey proposition, its gotten better over the years. Ive landed in Beijing, Ecuador, South Africa and had no problems finding an ATM that would take my Bank of America card (I guess cash truly is kind).
DESTINATIONS: ECUADOR SOME BASIC RULES FOR TRAVEL IN SOUTH AMERICA -
CALL OF THE WILD - A California dad takes his 10-year-old daughter on the trip of a lifetime: a safari in South Africa.
ALTEA, THE DOME OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - As you approach Altea, Alicante either from the south coming from Benidorm or from the north from Calpe or Denia, the blue mosaic domes of the church are its landmark telling you that you have arrived at one of the most beautifully landscaped tourist area (
LA JOLLA, THE "JEWEL" VACATION - Boasting some of Californias most beautiful terrain and attractions, La Jolla (pronounced la hoya) is also the home of exquisite arts, restaurants, activities, and shopping. Just a short drive north of San Diego, you wont need a passport to visit this (
NIAGARA FALLS--WORTH THE TRIP? - For years Niagara Falls has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and Canada. Visitors from abroad and North America cannot seem to shake their desire to visit this dramatic aquatic spectacle. (
MONACO PRINCE TAKES POLE POSITION - Less than a year after succeeding to the throne, Prince Albert of Monaco is swapping the luxury of his palace for the wilds of the North Pole to highlight global warming. (
BRUGES HOTEL GUIDE - Bruges is the capital of West Flanders, which is a region of Belgium. The city has been nicknamed "the Venice of the north" due to the many waterways that cross through the city. Bruges is a historic city and has been a world heritage site since the year (
CABIN RENTALS SMOKY MOUNTAINS - TOP 3 CABIN RENTAL DESTINATIONS - Cabin rentals Smoky Mountains can be found in either Tennessee or North Carolina. For cabin rentals Smoky Mountains, the busiest months are the summer months as visitors enjoy the cooler mountain air and all that the Smokies area has to offer. (
THE SPANISH REGION OF CATALONIA - A look at Catalonia or Catalunya, the autonomous region in north east Spain. Including it's four provinces - Girona in the north, Barcelona to the east, in the south Tarragona and landlocked Lleida in the western part of the region. (
TAKING A PADDLEBOAT CRUISE - Mary Hanna chronicles her cruise on the Paddleboat Empress of the North. The itinerary of the cruise is the same as that of Lewis and Clarkes expedition on the Columbia, Snake and Willamette Rivers. (
MONACO ROYAL TAKES POLE POSITION - Less than a year after succeeding to the throne, Prince Albert of Monaco is swapping the luxury of his palace for the wilds of the North Pole to highlight global warming. (
GREECE VACATION IN MOLYVOS - Greece vacation in Molyvos, a stylish city in the north part of Lesbos with its panoramic view, its Castle, its beautiful restaurants and bars.
WHO IS THE PRESIDENT OF NORTH KOREA? - Find out who the president is and other facts and information on North Korea.
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE - An overview of Chaing Mai, written as an introduction for people wishing to learn more about this rich and vibrant capital of the North of Thailand.
BILTMORE ESTATE IN NORTH CAROLINA - The Biltmore Estate was once the largest private residence in the U.S. This 250-room chateau situated on 125,000 acres in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina is now a popular travel destination.
BILTMORE ESTATE IN NORTH CAROLINA - The Biltmore Estate was once the largest private residence in the U.S. This 250-room chateau situated on 125,000 acres in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina is now a popular travel destination.
DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS: DEATH VALLEY INFORMATION - Information on Death Valley, the hottest and driest place in North America. Ideas for vacation plans, including sights.
NORTH AMERICAN SIGHTS: MCCORD MUSEUM OF CANADIAN HISTORY - Located in downtown Montreal, the historical collection began in 1921 with the personal collected by David McCord.
VISIT HISTORIC NORTH VANCOUVER - When visiting Vancouver BC you must take the short jaunt over the bridge to visit Historic North Vancouver. This city is Rich in History.
TOURIST TIPS: LEADVILLE, COLORADO - In the Rockies, North America's highest incorporated town. The town features historic buildings and an impressive mining museum.
DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS: TRAVEL GUIDE FOR HABERSHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA - A brief overview of Habersham County, Georgia, including its two colleges, North Georgia Technical Institute and Piedmont College, including sights and activities.
LUMPKIN COUNTY, GEORGIA - An overview of Lumpkin County, Georgia. Includes festivals, North Georgia College, and other points of interest for visitors.
THE YORKSHIRE VILLAGE OF FEWSTON - The resevoir North of Yorkshire Village at Fewston is a hidden place in the countryside. This gem is six miles west of Harrogate.
CATHEDRAL ROCK AT MOUNT CHARLESTON - Mount Charleston is located 45 minutes from Las Vegas. This cooler, wooded retreat offers picnicking facilities and hiking trails. Water and bathrooms are provided.
ACOMA PUEBLO IN NEW MEXICO - Acoma Pueblo is on top of a high mesa, and has been home to the Acoma Indians since the 1200's, and is one of oldest continuously occupied locations in North America.
KURE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA - Kure Beach, North Carolina; a quiet, family oriented spot for a vacation, where the emphasis is on surf, sand, and seafood?
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART IN RALEIGH - If you find yourself in Raleigh, North Carolina, then a trip to the Museum of Art is a must!
TOURIST GUIDE: MUSEUMS OF NORTH EAST OHIO - NE Ohio offers a listing of museums like the University Circle, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Metropark Zoo, Great Lakes Science Center, Bridge of Fire, Omnimax Theater.
SOUTH CAROLINA: NORTH ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE ON WINYAH BAY - The North Island Lighthouse on Winyah Bay is twelve miles from Georgetown, South Carolina. It was established in 1795 and known as the Georgetown Lighthouse.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: SULLIVAN'S ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE - Want to visit a lighthouse but just cant climb one more staircase? Then take the elevator to the top of Sullivan's Island light house near Charleston.
MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS IN UTAH - Utah has been a favorite spot for seasoned mountain bikers for years. If you're an avid biker, you won't want to miss out on some of the most scenic, challenging rides in North America.
MERRILL, WISCONSIN - When you want to run away somewhere quiet and escape the hustle and bustle, head to Merrill, Wisconsin, a small city of 10,000 located in north central Wisconsin, on the northern end of farm country and the lower edge of the great Wisconsin northwoods.
THE YORKSHIRE VILLAGE OF FEWSTON - The resevoir North of Yorkshire Village at Fewston is a hidden place in the countryside. This gem is six miles west of Harrogate.
ACOMA PUEBLO IN NEW MEXICO - Acoma Pueblo is on top of a high mesa, and has been home to the Acoma Indians since the 1200's, and is one of oldest continuously occupied locations in North America.
TOURIST GUIDE: MUSEUMS OF NORTH EAST OHIO - NE Ohio offers a listing of museums like the University Circle, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Metropark Zoo, Great Lakes Science Center, Bridge of Fire, Omnimax Theater.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: SULLIVAN'S ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE - Want to visit a lighthouse but just cant climb one more staircase? Then take the elevator to the top of Sullivan's Island light house near Charleston.
ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND TOURISM - Rotorua New Zealand is popular sight for tourism. Situated in the North Island of New Zealand and famous for its geothermal activity it is now one of that country's most popular destinations.
L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS: ANCIENT VIKING SETTLEMENT - L'Anse Aux Meadows, in Newfoundland, Canada, is the first North American Viking settlement. Dr. Helge Ingstad proved Norsemen sailed to America 500 years before Columbus.
L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS: ANCIENT VIKING SETTLEMENT - L'Anse Aux Meadows, in Newfoundland, Canada, is the first North American Viking settlement. Dr. Helge Ingstad proved Norsemen sailed to America 500 years before Columbus.
GOING DOWN TO CAROLINA - CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Any minute, Rhett Butler will be tipping his hat as we stroll past the restored historical homes that are impossibly perfect.
NAPLES, FLORIDA, IS AT NEXUS OF NATURE AND CULTURE - Coming in to Naples, on Floridas western coast, from the Palm Beach area on the east coast (it is an easy 2 ½ hour drive, much of it along the incredible Alligator AlleyInterstate 75), we veered off at Route 29 North to make our way to the
NORTH QUEENSLAND - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to North Queensland.
NORTH QUEENSLAND TOURS - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids on North Queensland Tours.
NSW NORTH COAST - An article about taking a family vacation with your kids to NSW North Coast.
SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for an outing that's both fun and educational, the San Diego Wild Animal Park might be the right choice for your family. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is a unique adventure -- a zoo unlike traditional zoos -- in which animals roam in entire herds and flocks, in enclosures measured in acres rather than feet. It is a facility designed first for the animals, and second for the people who come to observe them. Herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and antelope are among the hundreds of animals you can see roaming the scenic rolling landscape of East and North Africa, the Asian plains, an Asian waterhole, South Africa, and the Mongolian steppe.
DINOSAUR STATE PARK: TRAVEL BRIEF - If you're looking for an outing that's both fun and educational, Dinosaur State Park might be the right choice for your family. This park is one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. Beneath its geodesic dome is an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago. Surrounding the Exhibit Center are more than two miles of nature trails and the Dinosaur State Park Arboretum, containing more than 250 species and cultivars of conifers, as well as katsuras, ginkgoes, magnolias, and other living representatives of plant families that appeared in the Age of Dinosaurs.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK: TRAVEL BRIEF - National parks and national preserves boast some of the most beautiful land in the country, and Big Bend National Park is no exception. The park, which covers more than 801,000 acres of west Texas, is a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a place where countries and cultures meet. It is also a place that merges natural environments, from desert to mountains. It is a place where south meets north and east meets west, creating a great diversity of plants and animals.
CEDARBURG, WIS. - German and Irish immigrants who first settled in Cedarburg during the 1840s built five dams and mills to take advantage of the fast-running creek that cuts through the cedar trees and stone-strewn fields 20 miles north of Milwaukee. The refurbished mills, saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s, attracted artists and crafters.
SITES THAT SHAPED OHIO HISTORY - Before canals and railroads brought prosperity to the Maumee Valley of northwest Ohio, newly arrived frontiersmen fought Native Americans and the British for control of the valley. In 1794, U.S. General "Mad" Anthony Wayne built Fort Defiance at the junction of the Maumee and Auglaize rivers in what's now downtown Defiance. Inside a dark earthen outline of the fort, a granite boulder remains to mark the flagstaff pointing travelers north.
THE SURPRISING BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA - From the rocky perch atop Buzzard's Roost, Spearfish Canyon looks like my private oasis. I'd hiked for almost an hour along the steepest of the three trails from Spearfish Canyon Lodge into the Black Hills, through forests redolent of fern and birch, having no idea that such a dramatic vista would be my reward. If I had any breath left, this view would take it away. A thousand feet below me lies the bed of the canyon, waterfalls coursing down its limestone walls, against an expansive backdrop of Black Hills extending as far as my eyes can see. Less than 50 miles north of Mount Rushmore, I feel as if I'm worlds removed from the bustle of crowds. But I soon realize that such enthrallment isn't mine alone. I spot a plaque commemorating an earlier visitor: "How is it that I've . . . heard so much about the Grand Canyon," asked architect Frank Lloyd Wright, "when this is even more miraculous?"
LOVE OF MIDWEST LAKES - Dancing waves emerge amid fields of corn on the central Illinois prairie. You might think you see a mirage, considering Carlyle Lake was farmland just 30 years ago, before the Corps of Engineers created this huge reservoir (50 miles east of St. Louis). The 18-by-5 mile lake, surrounded by public lands, draws mariners and landlubbers alike. Sun-drenched swimming beaches and marinas where you can rent pontoons or houseboats join forested nature trails to make this one of the state's best-kept-secrets. Bird-watching ranks high on Karen Sandheinrich's to-do list. The resident of Belleville, Illinois, just east of St. Louis sets up camp along the shore with her family at least six times a year. "There's a hummingbird!" Karen exclaims, making a quick grab for her binoculars. She's also spotted great egrets and blue herons. You can rent cozy, modern cottages along the water or stay in brand-new hotel rooms and cottages at Mariner's Village Resort. Whichever accommodations you choose, you almost always get a view of rainbow-colored sailboats bobbing on the lake. The wide-open water, prairie landscape and strong winds make Carlyle excellent for sailing. In fact the only time you may find a crowd is on sunny summer Sundays, when spectators line the shore to watch sailing regattas, some of them Olympic-sanctioned events. Anglers fish for bass, bluegill and channel catfish on the open water or below Carlyle Lake Dam at the south end of the lake. Strollers and bicyclists like to venture across the top of the dam. Just west, you can grab a bite in the county-seat town of Carlyle or golf at Governor's Run, a 36-hole course north of town. But soon, lake breezes that feel almost tropical call you back to the shore.
CEDARBURG, WIS. - German and Irish immigrants who first settled in Cedarburg during the 1840s built five dams and mills to take advantage of the fast-running creek that cuts through the cedar trees and stone-strewn fields 20 miles north of Milwaukee. The refurbished mills, saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970s, attracted artists and crafters.
LOESS HILLS, IOWA - The Loess Hills, which the wind sculpted from silt deposits as glaciers retreated eons ago, dominate a narrow section of western Iowa in the Big Sioux and Missouri River valleys. The region stretches from Akron (about 25 miles north of Sioux City) south through the Council Bluffs area to Hamburg, just north of the Missouri state line. While the silty loess (pronounced "luss") soil is common, it's accumulated in such proportions in only a few places (Germany, China and Iowa).
WISCONSIN ETHNIC SETTLEMENT TRAIL - The Ethnic Settlement Trail is a 200-mile corridor that passes through 14 counties along the Lake Michigan shore from Racine and Kenosha counties in the south to Marinette and Door counties in the north.
BRODIE CASTLE - Brodie castle is situated in parkland in an area near Forres in the North of Scotland which is approximately 24 miles North East of Inverness. The castle has a long and dramatic history (as most of Scotland's castles have) and is presently owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
THE TREKKING REGIONS OF GARHWAL AND KUMAON - Garhwal and Kumaon together constitute what is known as Uttarakhand. This is a high mountain region in northern Uttar Pradesh from where the sacred Ganga River originates, draining into the fertile Indo Gangetic plains of North India. Of the two, Garhwal is the western region of Uttarakhand and Kumaon is its
PRINCE RUPERT - THE NORTHWEST CONNECTION - Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbias north coast. It is situated 920km (550 miles) north of Vancouver and 65km (40 miles) south of southeast Alaska. Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second
HOLLYWOOD NORTH: TORONTO GLITTERS AT THE 28TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - These days there is more buzzing in Toronto then the latest West-Nile scare. After a year of SARS scares, West Nile fears and even a tainted meat scandal, Toronto will play host to more than 396 films from around the world in the 28th annual International Film Festival.
NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINE DIRECTORY - In an effort to help users find airline's websites to make online reservations, I have created this directory of all the major airlines in North America.
THE RHINE RIVER
GATEWAY TO GERMANYS SOUL - Originating in the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps (near Andermatt), the Rhine river is alternately a trickling brook, a raging stream, a breathtaking waterfall, and a last but not least a majestic river. It finally joins with the waters of the North Sea.In 53 B.C. it refused to easily yield
A TIP FOR A TRIP - In the north of Slovakia there is the smallest region of my country, where I was born, called Kysuce. The center of this region is the city Cadca, 34 km north of Zilina. It is situated at the boundary of the highlands Turzovska vrchovina, Javorniky, Kysucka vrchovina and Kysucke Beskydy. The
GUADELOUPE - A LITTLE-KNOWN CARIBBEAN ESCAPE - Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martiniques laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbeans best kept secrets. Located just 65 miles south of Antigua and 73 miles north of Dominica, Guadeloupe offers a unique combination of French cuisine and atmosphere as well as
A IS FOR ARTS IN THE ADIRONDACKS - Summer is almost here, and it is time for the explosion of arts related events throughout the Adirondacks. Art shows, workshops, theatre per
