April 2003

DREAMBOAT DREAMING
Yachts, both motor and wind-powered, can be chartered around the globe directly through dozens of brokers, although a good travel agent can facilitate the process. [Read More]

THE FACES OF NEW ENGLAND
Barely one fourth the size of Texas, New England feels vast because it encompasses so much, cities and villages, endless mountains and coastline. [Read More]

TIPS FOR TRAVELERS WITH HEART PROBLEMS
A weak heart once kept folks at home, but advances in medical care and transportation mean those with cardiac histories can have travel in their future. [Read More]

TAKING THE PULSE OF BERLIN
Once again capital of the German nation, Berlin is reinventing itself almost daily, infused with the enthusiasm of energetic, often irreverent youth. [Read More]

SKINNING SNAKES IN SHANGHAI
In dozens of Chinese cities, it's boom times in the restaurant business. The range of dining options is impressive, both in terms of traditional cuisine and theme. [Read More]

FOREIGN SECURITY
From mad cows to mad bombers, caution is always a key element to any safe, satisfying international journey. [Read More]

GETTING INTO ESTONIA
It's difficult to say whether the location of this tiny nation on the corner of the Baltic Sea has been a blessing, a curse or simply a test of patience. [Read More]

ON BEING THERE
Too often on trips these days, the going and doing gets in the way of appreciating the experience. "Done that," becomes more meaningful when you really have "been there." [Read More]

FOREIGN STUDIES
All travel is educational, but last year several hundred thousand American high school and college students actually attended classes abroad. [Read More]

THE GLORY OF NOTHING
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is the kind of vastness where a good guide is essential and pack animals a plus. But there's eternity in this nothingness. [Read More]

FLIRTING WITH CRETE
The Greek island of Crete has accumulated nearly 4000 years of recorded history. One village is preserving its past by inviting guests to take part in its present.
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AN ALASKAN TREASURE
When the 49th state was admitted to the union, it introduced a whole new scale of proportions. Consider Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve. [Read More]

SEMANA SANTA IN GUANAJUATO
The Mexican city of Guanajuato owes its existence to gold and silver, but the enduring creativity of its citizenry gives it life. [Read More]

WINING, DINING AND BUSINESS ABROAD
When the 49th state was admitted to the union, it introduced a whole new scale of proportions. Consider Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve. [Read More]

IN THE LAND OF WILLIAM TELL
In Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, villages like Grindelwald, Thun, Brienz and Meiringen have been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. [Read More]

THIS YEAR AT SPOLETO
In a month, the curtain rises on the 25th annual Spoleto Festival, with over 120 presentations of classical music, jazz, dance, opera and theater performed over 17 days. [Read More]

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE RENEWED
Whenever business takes one abroad, demonstrating good intentions to prospective clients and customers means taking the time and trouble to learn some customs of their country.
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AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
The first Globe theater burned down in 1613. Many attempts have been made to re-capture its ambiance. The most successful opened four years ago on the Thames' south bank. [Read More]

 

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