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For those with a more rustic spirit, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a truly quintessential camping destination. Traditionally, campers arrive at one site, set up camp, and venture off on day hikes or fishing adventures. But for the truly ambitious, going on a camping tour of the peninsula’s most inviting camping destinations can be a creative…

On the San Juan Islands, it’s easy to bring the family, rent a cottage or house, and launch out on day trips from this base. Camping offers an inexpensive alternative, and the following itinerary is a good option for Lopez and Orcas Islands; similar trips are also very popular on San Juan.

The San Juan Islands are an easy half-day drive and ferry ride from Seattle or Vancouver. Expect crowds on summer weekends; avoid them by visiting in the off-season or in the middle of the week. Even at their most crowded, the San Juans offer a peaceful respite from city living.

Planning a trip to Paris? Here's what you need to know about official public holidays in France.

One of the first things you’ll notice about living in Paris is the formal politesse that pervades daily interactions. More important than mimicking the French version of Emily Post is to simply treat everyone you encounter with respect. Do as the locals do and be liberal with your pleases and thank-yous.

Paris’s Left Bank, known as Rive Gauche, staked its claim in the hearts and minds of expats more than a century ago. If you’re thinking of moving to Paris and care less about cachet and hipster cred than you do about safety and ease of transport, the Left Bank offers the chance to discover the…

Mexico City is a city of contrasts, and a place that you must experience to understand. Dive headfirst into its rich history and culture with this five-day best of Mexico City itinerary.

The Galápagos Islands are a year-round destination, and even naturalist guides differ in their opinions of the best time to visit. You can even target specific wildlife events. There are two distinct seasons in the Galápagos: rainy season and dry season, though the best time to visit largely comes down to personal preference.

The north coast of Puerto Rico is a wild expanse of rocky coastline, gorgeous ocean views, green farmlands, and hilly karst country. The unusual topography alone is worth the drive. A subterranean river and an intricate system of underground limestone caves have created enormous sinkholes and haystack hills—called mogotes—all along the coastline and farther inland.

Despite all it’s been through, Vieques retains the charm of a sleepy little island where life moves at a snail’s pace, cats and horses wander the island freely, and the only alarm clock you need is the crow of the roosters that run the place.

It’s hard for some visitors to wrap their heads around the idea of spending their time in Puerto Rico not by the beach but in the mountains. That’s what makes the Cordillera Central, Puerto Rico’s central mountain region, one of the island’s greatest hidden gems.

It would take at least a month to fully explore Puerto Rico, but this one-week whirlwind tour gives visitors a little taste of everything the island has to offer: beaches, nature preserves, historic architecture, surf and dive spots, and golf.