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Avoid the crowds in lesser-known, but up-and-coming, destinations. Day 1: Arrival  Following your evening arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport, head into San José. The airport lies northwest of the capital, and because you’ll be heading east out of the city the next morning, this gets you well on your way there. The west-side Hotel … Continued

In a city with the wealth of museums, historical sites, parks, gardens, and more that you’ll find in Philly, you risk seeing half of everything or all of nothing. With a day, you’ll be hard-pressed to move beyond the city’s primary historical sights, but three days is enough time to take in Philadelphia’s cultural and … Continued

Bryce Canyon in One Day Begin your day at the visitor center just past the park entrance. Pick up the latest park guide and Junior Ranger booklets for the kids, and watch the 24-minute overview film. Sign up for a ranger-led hike or talk—these are always tremendously fun and informative for adults as well as … Continued

Zion in One Day Begin your visit at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, where outdoor exhibits inform you about the park’s geology, wildlife, history, and trails. Get a taste of what’s in store by viewing the far off Towers of the Virgin, then head to the Court of the Patriarchs viewpoint to take photos and … Continued

Give yourself at least three days to take in the more important sights. In five days you can see the sights, have a little time at the beach, linger over a delicious seafood lunch (or two) at a beachfront restaurant, and still have time to get away from the built-up coastal strip to some of … Continued

If You Have 3 Days Devote the first morning to Porto, followed by an afternoon tour of the port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Rio Douro. Before turning in, spend time enjoying the riverside cafés and restaurants. In the morning, drive north through the sandy coastal towns of Vila do Conde,Póvoa … Continued