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A Day Touring New Zealand's Wine Country By Bike

March 10, 2009
Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

New Zealand editor Stephanie Butler recently spent a day touring Marlborough's wineries by bike, learning that it is an excellent alternative to the ubiquitous winery tour-by-van operations throughout New Zealand, and a great way to save some cash. Still, the idea of wine and bikes had images of scraped knees and broken sunglasses (or worse) dancing through her head.... (More)

The Adventure Traveler: A Happy Camper Gift Guide

December 09, 2008
Posted in Best of the Best

Here are our favorite gift ideas for the outdoor-oriented traveler in your life, whether they love to birdwatch in Costa Rica or trek in the nearest national park. This is the first in a series of gift guides for every kind of traveler. Stay tuned.... (More)

Tahiti On a Budget

October 22, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

There's no way around one basic fact: French Polynesia is an expensive destination. Take it from us, though, that with the right amount of budget smarts it can be conquered. (More)

8 Urban Adventures

March 26, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best

Cities are great places for adventures. Sure, most urban visitors like to shop and eat, but there are other, more pulse-quickening types of fun to be had as well. In North American metropolises big and small, some of these alternate activities include hiking, sightseeing from the top of a tower, "flightseeing" from the sky, hang gliding and kiteboarding. Here's a rundown of some of the very best. Hoofing it The most challenging urban adventure in the U.S. is in the Big Apple, where an annual event dubbed the Great Saunter always draws a crowd. The hike, sponsored by Shore Walkers, is a circumambulation of Manhattan---over the course of one long day, participants walk the entire 32-mile perimeter of the entire island. The group meets at sunrise (More)

Family Adventure Travel

March 12, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best

Sometimes the best adventures are those you can share with loved ones... (More)

Offbeat Adventure Travel

March 10, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best

Volcano hiking in Nicaragua, elephant safaris in India, snowmobiling in Finland -- offbeat adventure travel might be just what the doctor ordered... (More)

Soft Adventure Around the World

March 01, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best

Soft adventure means different things to different people. We define it as any activity that balances mild physical activity with a lot of down time. Here are eight adventures (in different prices categories) that capture the idea perfectly. Barge Cruising in France Picture cruising along scenic canals in France with stops along the way for wine tasting, touring historic villages, and exploring local markets. If this sounds like a dream vacation, then barge cruising is perfect for you. Going for Broke: Book a voyage on Amaryllis, a luxury barge that holds up to eight passengers and is decked out with Italian antiques, marble baths, and four bedrooms adorned with Louis XV furniture. For seven-days, the boat cruises through the wine region of Burgundy, (More)