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Punta Caracol which is called an 'acqua lodge' because it literally stands in water is one in a new wave of resorts and hotels that signals a major evolution in Central American tourism. Beautiful, comfortable, and sensitive to the environment these places are attracting the customer attention.

Estates open to the public provide examples of how very wealthy people spent their money on art, architecture, and their lives. Travel information to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA, was built by publisher William Randolph Hearst; Ima Hogg's estate in Houston, TX; and three estates in Wilmington, DE built by members of the Du Pont family is given.

The Toyota Solara SE V6 convertible is a luxury car that sells for $28,490 and features an antilock break system, a driver's seat that adjusts in all directions, and integrated fog lamps. An evaluation is presented of Solara as it is test driven around the curves and over the mountains of Hawaii's Big Island.

WHY I BREAK THE RULES Features editor Alison Humes on the rewards of living dangerously Even at home, most women are familiar with the experience of the overly friendly or [...]

Byline: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROB HOWARD STATE OF WONDER ALASKA'S SOUTHEAST COAST IS A WET AND WILD JUMBLE OF MORE THAN A THOUSAND ISLANDS ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY AIR OR SEA. ALISON [...]

Byline: ALISON HUMES PLACES & PRICES The Call of the Wild The best time to visit Southeast Alaska is summer, when spawning salmon draw wildlife big and small to the [...]

Byline: Alison Humes Connecticut [FOR THE FEATURE, SEE PAGE 78] The northwest corner of Connecticut, largely in Litchfield County, has attractions for visitors with interests as diverse as geology, horticulture, [...]

Byline: Reported by Diana Bae, Katherine Hottinger, Alison Humes, Eimear Lynch, John Oseid, Alex C. Pasquariello, Lani Willis FROM A JAMAICAN BEACHFRONT BUNGALOW TO A JUNGLE LODGE IN HONDURAS, HERE [...]

Byline: Photographs by JULIEN CAPMEIL The Caribbean island has secrets--and depths. ALISON HUMES delves into the history of an idyll competed for by both the French and the British, and [...]

On an ailing reef off a remote island, ALISON HUMES learns about stubby finger, knobby brain, and giant starlet coral--and becomes an ambassador for the seas To be honest, my [...]

A mother shares her experience of swapping their New York home for a place to stay in during her family's European vacation. It was observed that home swapping is difficult for the inflexible or the phobic, as strangers will be using one's fridge, dishes, and beds. The advantages of home swapping are also discussed.

The best spas in North America and the Caribbean are listed. They include the Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Experiences of the Slow Food organization in Italy are detailed. This organization encourages people to really savour good food and wine.

The article reports on Barbados which is rich in warmth, beaches, and history and explores the island for action, beauty, fun, and peace of mind. From December through April, it's not hard to catch an exhilarating polo match at one of the island's four polo fields. Head to the northernmost tip of the island, in rural St. Lucy, for the Animal Flower Cave. Bridgetown has two museums worth a visit and in St. Peter one can visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, which has elusive green monkeys.

The article features several tourist accommodations and amenities in western Caribbean. The Gulisi Garifuna Museum in Dangriga, Belize showcases the history of the Garinagu culture. The Turtle Inn resort has an on-site restaurant that serves fresh seafood. The Manatus Hotel in Tortuguero, Costa Rica has 12 rooms and a pool.

Provides travel information about various destinations. Belize; Costa Rica; Panama.

Features several house museums and their owners' art collections in the United States. La Cuesta Encantada in San Simeon, California owned by publisher William Randolph Hearst; Diana Garden at Bayou Bend in Houston, Texas; Henry Francis du Pont's Winterthur estate in Wilmington, Delaware.

The article presents the author's opinion on various tourist destinations and resorts in the Grand Canyon, Arizona. Phantom Ranch is one of the famous hotels in the Canyon. The chalet-inspired El Tovar is the nicest of the four South Rim hotels in Arizona. The Grand Canyon Dories, based in Flagstaff is one of the World's premier white-water rafting organizations.

Features the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, California. Appeal of hotel to tourists; Description of hotel located on Nob Hill; Room rates; Contact information.

The article presents the opinion of the author on two all-inclusive hotels of Jamaica. The author and his two young teenagers compared a stay at all-inclusive Beaches Negril of Jamaica, one of the top-tier family resorts of Caribbeans and with one at Montego Bays Ritz-Canton at Rose Hall. The article presents a chart comparing facilities including room, bedding, bathroom, food, drinks and water activities available at these two resorts.