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September 6, 2008 |
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How Many Thimble Islands? Depends on the Tide
Just off I-95, the Thimble Islands are a small, rugged and mostly private archipelago.
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Saving Coral Reefs Becomes a Tourism Priority
The tourism industry has lately been a partner to conservation efforts in major reef areas from the South Pacific to the Caribbean.
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A New Culture Takes Hold in an Old Fishing Town
Aveiro is a surprisingly cosmopolitan fishing town on northern Portugal’s Rota da Luz, the Route of Light, where there is a young and vibrant energy in the streets and on the canals.
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The Road Back to Damascus
From its ancient ruins to its surprising night life, Syria is archaeologically stunning, budget friendly and, equally important, largely safe for Western tourists. .
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Spas Enliven Jordan’s Salty Shore
Playing catch-up to the spas on the Israeli side, four hotels have been erected along Jordan’s eastern muddy shores, offering a multitude of affusion showers and aromatherapy sessions.
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Paris: Huîtrerie Régis
A one-dish restaurant as fun and unusual as Huîtrerie Régis is rare, so it figures you’d find it in Paris, but only if you’re steered there. .
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Baerenthal, France: Hotel K
Perched high on a hill in the heart of a dense evergreen forest, the Hotel K is like Jean-Georges Klein’s cuisine: modern, sleek, surprising and above all luxurious.
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Summer Music Festivals Keep Ski Resorts Busy
Even nonskiers can enjoy ski resorts in the summer when the focus is not just on the mountains but music as well.
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Into Middle America but Staying on the Fringe
Matt spends time at Dreamtime Village, a community of artists and anarchists situated in the hills of southwest Wisconsin.
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This Summer, It’s Rock Around the Bloc
Over the next two months, a half-dozen big concerts will bring international stars to countries that were once locked behind the Iron Curtain.
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The Accountants Have Taken Over the Pool
What happens when you book a romantic weekend — and end up sharing the resort with a noisy conference?.
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Summer, and Drinking Is Breezy
It’s high season for fresh-air cocktails, as spaces formerly known as alleyways or plazas or streets or parks have turned into officially approved open-air spots for boozing.
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36 Hours in Bali
There are stunning sunsets, sculpted rice terraces and a temple on almost every corner. And for less-spiritual seekers, this steamy Indonesian island also has great surfing and a rollicking night life.
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These Tour Guides Know the History Not Found on Plaques
Looking to distinguish themselves from scores of competitors, some tour guides’ niche is their knowledge of New York City landmarks that aren’t actually marked. .
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The Possessed
Should Yale University return its relics of Machu Picchu? And who in Peru would actually benefit if it does?.
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Splat! One Less Mutant to Deal With
Nearly 400 players took sides for Dark Angel, a 26-hour “scenario” paintball game based, in part, on the television show of the same name.
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Outdoors Is the Way Up in Ogden, Utah
With hiking, water skiing, kayaking and biking, the town is hoping to be America’s capital of extreme sports.
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Trails, Trains and a Syrup House in Woodstock, Vt.
An old-fashioned town that’s not stuck in the past but hasn’t abandoned it either. Mixed in with antique farms and a covered bridge is a comfortable assortment of coffee shops and boutiques.
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Letters to the Editor
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Correction: Using Alliance Partner Airlines for Miles and Upgrades
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Correction: Ancient Road, Timeless Trip
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