Italy’s alpine lakes offer cyclists much more than scenic rides. The lake shores are dotted with beach parks, resorts, villas, quaint villages and Italian towns settled in Roman times. Ferries provide easy access to bike paths and panoramic views of the Alps. Lake Maggiore is the most westerly and is 43 miles long; Lake Lugano is about 22 miles and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adventure Cruising: Norway
The west coast of southern Norway and the coast of northern Norway are regarded as the cruise destinations of a lifetime. National Geographic listed the Norwegian fjords among the world’s top tourist attractions. Wild, dramatic fjords call to celebration travelers. Hurtigruten sails daily along Norway’s 1,250-mile west coast, stopping at 33 ports. Read about a celebration […]
Scenic Drive: California Central Coast
Thinking about hitting the road with the top down? But wait. The stretch of Highway 1 north of Ragged Point is closed until September 2018. Is there a scenic detour? You bet! So don’t cancel your plans to make the classic road trip from northern to southern California. Just do it in sections. Head south on Highway […]
