Краткое описание: Until recently, July and August in Croatia belonged to Germans and Italians, who clogged border crossings in their annual migration to the country’s endless beaches and clear blue sea. Finally, the rest of the world has discovered Croatia’s charms: its wealth of Roman ruins, medieval hilltop castles, and staggering cache of natural wonders. Even though the summer crowds are now larger and more diverse, it still is possible to find a secluded cove or patch of beach where it seems you’re the only person on Earth.

Краткое описание: First coming to the attention of international travelers in the mid-1990s, Costa Rica is currently - and consistently - one of the hottest vacation and adventure-travel destinations in Latin America, with over two million visitors each year. Despite the boom in vacationers, Costa Rica remains a place rich in natural wonders and biodiversity, where you can still find yourself far from the maddening crowds.

Краткое описание: For such an itty-bitty country (smaller than west Virginia, about two-thirds the size of Scotland, and three-quarters the size of Newfoundland), Costa Rica’s jampacked with enough sights and experiences to keep you busy for weeks and reminiscing (not to mention make your friends and family green with envy) for years. But although point-to-point air flights are quick, distances on the ground that look short on the map can take a lot longer where the rubber meets the road.

Краткое описание: Selecting just 20 ‘Favourite Moments’ in a county as diverse as Cornwall is a tantalising challenge. Discovering Cornwall’s mining heritage on the cliffs of West Penwith, sampling delicious Cornish fare in historic Lostwithiel, or simply drinking in the stunning views from the top of St Agnes Beacon are just a few unforgettable memories that the UK’s most southwesterly county has to offer.

Краткое описание: The magazine specializes in leisure travel and often features articles written by novelists, poets, artists, designers and non-travel journalists. It is known for its travel photography and covers featuring models lounging in upscale environments. Its World's Best Awards, an annual reader survey rating destinations and travel providers, have been announced every August since 1995. Other annual features include the T+L 500, a list of the world's top 500 hotels, andAmerica's Favorite Cities, where readers rank U.S. cities in different categories.

Краткое описание: Copenhagen is the perfect holiday destination - a compact city that is easy to navigate, and bursting with royal palaces, innovative design museums, great shops, and vast green parks to kick back in. Add to that mix the hip and plentiful bars, cafés, and restaurants and entertaining daytrips and you have an enticing package. Here are some of my favorite things to do in the booming Danish capital and environs.

Краткое описание: The old and the new, the rustic and the sophisticated, the wild and the refined—all of these experiences exist practically side by side in Colorado, amid what is arguably the most breathtaking mountain scenery in America. Colorado’s booming cities - Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver - and its admittedly somewhat glitzy resorts - especially Vail and Aspen - offer much of the comfort and culture of New York or Los Angeles but at a slower, more relaxed pace.

Краткое описание: With every new edition of this book, identifying the “best of China” becomes a more and more difficult task. As this once isolated giant awakens, forces are being unleashed that impact tourism. Devastating pollution, widespread corruption, and the sheer volume of tourists have transformed many of China's best-known sights into filthy, overpriced circuses. To find the very best that China has to offer, it is sadly becoming more important to know what to avoid, rather than what to see.

Краткое описание: Chile’s tremendous length covers a hugely diverse array of landscapes, from the desolate moonscape of Chile ’s Atacama Desert, to the fertile vineyards of the Central Valley, to the lush rainforests of the Lake District, down to the magnificent glaciers and peaks of Patagonia - not to mention more than 4,830km (3,000 miles) of coastline and Easter Island. It’s truly mind-boggling to think of ho w many different experiences a traveler can have in just 2 or 3 weeks in this South American nation.

Краткое описание: What’s the best part about visiting Chicago with y our kids? On the positive side, Chicago is a big city. You’ll find a rich diversity of cultures and languages and the opportunity to expose y our kids to many different sights, sounds, and people. Free activities abound: P arks, a z oo, and the beach are a few of Chicago kids ’ favorite things - and they won’t cost you a penny. Transportation is easy: Kids love the “El,” carriage rides, trolley cars, and buses. And most activities are located around a compact city center - a brief bus or train ride from hotels on the Magnificent Mile, in River North, or the Loop will get you to any of the downtown museums or the Lincoln Park Zoo.