Share Darwin’s wonder but not the Beagles spartan conditions. Love the boobies, love the butlers appearing with chilled champagne.
Wales: Castle Country
This seven-day drive centers on medieval castles and opulent manor houses for a memorable honeymoon or anniversary. Pack for a party.
Literary Travel: England, Scotland
For the ultimate tour of England and Scotland, visit the Harry Potter film locations. Take a two-week vacation with the world’s most popular fictional hero. Plan Your Trip.This day-by-day guide lists details on lodging, restaurants, sights, and sports & recreation described in England and Scotland: Travels With Harry. Use the websites, phone numbers and maps […]
California: Golden West
Eureka moments on Highway 49 as gold country attractions segue to heart-racing adventures on California’s scenic waterways.
Outdoor recreation: California Gold Country
Prospectors, schemers and dreamers left an enduring mark on the towns along Highway 49. I followed in their footsteps, exploring California’s historic gold country from Placerville to Groveland on a six-day road trip. The gold discovery on the American River launched a worldwide stampede. Now visitors flock there for white-water thrills, giant sequoias, and artisanal wineries. Read […]
Walking Holidays: Tasmania
Australia’s southernmost state provides pristine conditions for some of the world’s best food and wine. A place of goodness and rugged beauty, Tasmania fixes itself in the traveler’s sensory subconscious. Visitors wine and dine, then wander the vast temperate wilderness. Ancient rain forests, glacial tarns and surging river gorges exert a profound attraction. Plan Your […]