
Costa Rica: Nature’s Highs
High times await the celebration traveler amid Costa Rica’s dense forests and unspoiled rivers. Here are the best places to be wet and airborne.

California: The Short, Sweet Summer of the Eastern Sierra
A summertime explosion of activity in the Eastern Sierra means lots of trails to bike and hike.

Ireland: Celtic Pride
Down the centuries, the Irish have had moments of greatness. Historic sites reveal elements of the Irish psyche, which hold true today.
Celebration Traveler Guides

Summer Recreation: Mammoth Lakes, California
Every summer, outdoor enthusiasts from around the world are drawn to the Eastern Sierra’s high mountain peaks, crystal blue skies, alpine lakes and wilderness trails. To get the most from the short, sweet summer, stay in Mammoth Lakes. The town serves as a central hub for sports, recreation, sightseeing and music … [day-by-day guide...]

Ecotourism: Costa Rica
Costa Rica only takes up .03 percent of the Earth's surface, but it possesses an astonishing four percent of the world’s biodiversity. Roughly the size of West Virginia with a mountainous spine that includes four major mountain ranges, Costa Rica has a breathtaking variety of ecotourism and adventure travel experiences. … [day-by-day guide...]

Luxury Travel: Ireland
Ireland tourism thrives on the 80 million people worldwide who claim Irish ancestry, including 41 million Americans. This tour of southern Ireland includes poignant moments at the Rock of Cashel, Glendalough and Cobh. Other highlights are hillwalking on Wicklow Way and a fun-filled feast at Ballymaloe. Travel by rental car … [day-by-day guide...]
Editor’s pick for summer celebrations

Sydney: Southern Cross
A host of brand-name hotels ring Sydney harbor from end to end. View the harbor from your hotel balcony then jump into the action.

Oman: The Call of Sand and Sea
Musandam Peninsula in Oman has rugged beauty with spectacular fjord-like bays, 7,000-foot-high mountains and the white-sand Zighy Bay.

Washington D.C.: Summer in a Cool City
Visit the National Mall and Tidal Basin, but stay in a Victorian mansion on a shady back street in Dupont Circle.

Napa Valley: Having a Lark With Art
Napa Valley’s prized art collections provide their own form of intoxication. Here’s three collections not to miss.




