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Thessaloniki
Though tokens of the past are evident throughout Thessaloniki, this cosmopolitan city, with its shopping thoroughfares and upscale districts, has become decidedly Western.
[Photo: Christopher Deliso]
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Monemvasia
The Greek hamlet of Monemvasia was once a powerful seaport but now supports only a handful of families who live among crumbling ruins. Its tranquility and history, however, have made it a tourist getaway.
Into a miner's dark world
Tourists to an old coal mine in northeastern Pennsylvania glimpse what life was like when men risked their lives to get the coal -- something to think about on this Labor Day weekend.
Heading westward
Why cram yourself into an airplane for a cross-country trip if you can stretch out and see the South and Southwest from the highway?
Tours without ties
Small numbers, public transport, a knowledgeable guide and lots of free time prove that package tours don't have to be smothering.
Mombasa: Rainbow of tourism lures
Are diving and water sports your thing? Maybe you'd prefer to stay on dry land and watch exotic animals browse, or just shop or sightsee. Let this aged city of many cultures kick off your Kenyan visit.
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For thousands of annual visitors, Acapulco is the ideal holiday resort. This Pacific resort is a Mecca for those who love swimming, shopping, and enjoying the nightlife. Acapulco Bay, one of the world's best natural harbors, is the city's centerpiece. The weather is Acapulco's major draw--warm waters, almost constant sunshine, and year-round temperatures in the 80s. It comes as no surprise, then, that most people plan their day around laying their towel on some part of Acapulco's many kilometers of beach.
