Category: Planning

Nestled in a high bowl of lush alpine meadows, Lake O’Hara is an especially fine hub for day hiking. What makes this destination all the more special is that a quota system limits the number of visitors. If you hope to take the shuttle, here's what you need to know.

Getting around the Galápagos is easier than it used to be. If you have booked a tour, you don’t need to worry about this because all transfers, shuttles, and cruises are prearranged.

For a short, romantic getaway, Québec City is considered one of the most romantic cities in North America. The winding cobblestone streets, classic New France architecture, and overall charming ambience have a tendency to bring out the amorous side in visitors. But nothing seems forced about it—instead, it carries its romantic status quite naturally.

The San Andrés Archipelago is made up of seven atolls and three major (but fairly small) islands: San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina. Providencia and its tiny tag-along neighbor of Santa Catalina are places to experience how the Caribbean used to be before tourism developed, while more popular San Andrés is popular with Colombian vacationers.

Because Alaska is so big and the logistics of transport are challenging, it can take a solid three weeks to hit the highlights. To plan a shorter trip, choose one or two regions from the following itinerary.

Ready for a quick getaway? Our four-day itinerary is perfect for to experience the relaxation and indulgence that makes Los Cabos so desirable.

The vast majority of travelers reach Puerto Vallarta by air—flights are frequent and reasonably priced, but travelers can also arrive by bus, train, or ferry. Author Justin Henderson shares information about the various options for getting to Puerto Vallarta.

From Nags Head to Hilton Head, this 10-day itinerary hits all the coastal hot spots in North and South Carolina and highlights the region’s culture, history, natural beauty, and rich maritime legacy.

The most efficient way to see the best of Norway is to combine the modern capital Oslo, historical trading port Bergen, and the western fjords into your Norway itinerary—and you can see it all by rail and ferry.

While you could conceivably explore Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque for months on end, seeking out ever more remote hiking trails and sweeping vistas, six days gives just enough time to appreciate the distinct character of each community.

Since Minnesota is a big state, this seven-day tour is necessarily limited (even with all the driving involved), but it combines history, culture, technology, nature, arts, and world-class kitsch and highlights the variety that makes Minnesota such a wonderful place.