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Rab Island's central attraction, found 100 mi/160 km southwest of Zagreb, is the attractive Venetian town, also called Rab. Take the time to explore the city center with its 15th-century buildings, and be sure to climb the bell tower for a spectacular view of the sea. Four medieval church towers sta...
Rabat, Morocco's capital since 1912 and a city of more than 1.5 million residents, is not as compelling to travelers as other imperial cities, but it's a relaxing change of pace from much of Morocco—the touts are not as aggressive as in other places. We recommend seeing it as a day trip or a stopove...
Known as the "UFO Capitol of the World" Rachel is a tiny town in the middle of a remote desert 115 mi/185 km northwest of Las Vegas and looks just like the kind of place that would attract beings from another planet. There have been frequent UFO sightings in the area, which might have something to...
Located on Csepel Island in the Danube, Rackeve is worth a day trip from Budapest. Don't miss the 15th-century Gothic church and frescoes, and the 18th-century Savoyai Palace (now used as a conference center). If you feel like getting out onto the river, kayaks and rowboats are available to rent. ...
Near Bora Bora and Huahine in the Society group, 135 mi/220 km northwest of Papeete and a 45-minute flight from Tahiti Island, Raiatea is a large and tall volcanic island whose central mountains reach heights of 3,350 ft/1,000 m. Formerly named Hava'i, Raiatea was the first Polynesian island to be ...
Raleigh, North Carolina, is a thriving city—just what you'd expect from a state capital and an internationally ranked research center in an area defined by three major universities. Visitors to Raleigh usually fall for the same seductions that prompt people to live there permanently. The climate is ...
Raleighvallen (Raleigh Falls)/Voltzberg Reserve is the northernmost section of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, 100 mi/160 km southwest of Paramaribo. This park has fantastic granite outcroppings that tower over a rain-forest paradise teeming with birds and other animals. There are several marke...
Located just minutes north of Jerusalem, but separated from the Israeli city by security barriers and army checkpoints, Ramallah is the unofficial capital of the Palestinian Territories. Palestinian governing authorities are based in the Mukata compound, which is also the location of former Palestin...
Overview Introduction Site of a famous revolutionary battle, the central valley town of Rancagua, Chile, 55 mi/90 km south of Santiago, is the heart of Chilean rodeo and the gateway to the El Teniente copper mine (the world's largest underground mine) and its ghost town of Sewell, now a national ...
Overview Introduction Perched on the banks of Lake Kaptai, near the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Rangamati is a good base for exploring the area. Many boat trips are possible on the huge lake (take along your own lunch), including one to Kaptai. On the other side of the lake near the Myanmar border is...
With 110 lakes and ponds, Rangeley, Maine, offers all sorts of water activities 115 mi/265 km northwest of Portland. The 690-acre/280-hectare Rangeley Lake State Park is great for swimming, camping, boating and fishing. Scenic flights over the forests and lakes operate daily. https://www.maine.gov...
The largest and most visited atoll in the Tuamotus, Rangiroa is, in fact, among the largest atolls in the world. It lies 185 mi/300 km northeast of Papeete. It consists of approximately 240 thin motus, or islets, that completely surround an enormous lagoon measuring 42 mi/67 km long by 14 mi/22 km w...
The combination of fair accessibility, comfortable accommodation, scenic beauty and varied wildlife make the 158-sq-mi-/410-sq-km Ranomafana National Park (about 40 mi/66 km from Fianarantsoa) one of the most alluring protected areas in Madagascar. It is quite possible to see 10 different lemur spec...
Although it's South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City is more familiar to travelers than its bigger sibling Sioux Falls. That's because Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills, the state's most popular tourist area, and it is also close to Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore. Origi...
Rarotonga is the only island other than Aitutaki in the Cook Islands with developed tourist facilities. It is rather small (67 sq mi/108 sq km) and a little crowded. Avarua, the main town, is compact and easy to see on foot—it's laid out between the two harbors. A good way to get oriented is to ...
The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, 62 mi/210 km northeast of Abu Dhabi, was the last to join the U.A.E. Its largest town, also called Ras al-Khaimah, has a national museum in an old fort (mainly natural-history and archaeological exhibits) as well as a port where dhows are still made by hand. It has cam...
Dating from about 6000 BC, Ras Shamra (ancient Ugarit) lies about 7 mi/11 km north of Latakia and 85 mi/135 km southwest of Aleppo. In its prime, the Phoenician maritime civilization had indoor plumbing and developed the world's first alphabet—then invaders destroyed the city around 1200 BC. But t...
Ratanakiri Province, the rustic northeastern frontier area 300 mi/480 km northeast of Phnom Penh, is home to many of the country's ethnic minorities and is considered safer than most parts of northeastern Cambodia. Hill tribes, lush highlands and the Yeh Lom crater lake are the area's main attractio...
Located 50 mi/75 km north of Belfast, Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, has a number of caves and is often visited by spelunkers. The most famous of the caves in Rathlin Island is Bruce's Cave. When Scotland's Robert the Bruce hid on the island, he is said to have been inspired by a cave spider we...
Once an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail, Raton (pronounced ra-TONE ) is near the Raton Pass into Colorado. Today's visitors can experience the same sense of wonder that the pioneers must have felt as they observed the majestic ascent of the mountains. This small city has pleasant Victorian arc...
A quaint wooden town 150 mi/240 km northwest of Helsinki, Rauma is well worth a day's visit to shop in its outdoor market and to stroll the pretty streets. The town is one of the best-kept in the area, and it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rauma is also a center for the production...
Ravenna, Italy, is not to be missed. This city on the Adriatic—115 mi/186 km south of Venice and equidistant from Venice and Florence—is known for the wonderful mosaic decorations of its churches and tombs, relics from its Byzantine past. In particular, the fifth-century mosaics at the peaceful a...
Reading, Pennyslvania, located 63 mi/102 km northwest of Philadelphia, is where the concept of factory outlets first developed in the late 1960s. Today, it has more than 300 outlet stores in six complexes, so it rightfully (and legally, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) carries the ...
Isolated in a canyon at 9,000 ft/2,750 m, the former bustling mining center of Real de Catorce, Mexico, would now be a ghost town if it weren't for the chic cafes and restaurants that cater to weekend visitors. Real de Catorce has been growing in popularity as a destination because of its eerie de...
The northeastern coastal city of Recife presents a contrast with its colonial center and beaches lined with modern high-rise buildings. Nicknamed "the Venice of Brazil" for its canals and bridges, Recife is a poor but culturally vibrant city 1,155 mi/1,860 km north of Rio de Janeiro. Plan two nigh...
Red Cloud, Nebraska, is a small town in the south-central part of the state, 200 mi/322 km southwest of Omaha. In many ways, Red Cloud is identical to the other farm communities of the region, but there's one major difference. This is the hometown of Willa Cather, who is best known for her novels ab...
Overview Introduction Most visitors go to Red Hook, St. Thomas, to board the ferry to St. John, but it's definitely worth a look around at some of the little shops, or if only to daydream about the beautiful yachts at anchor. There are a few shops selling items you may not find in town—it's a gre...
Cross the stunning Beartooth Highway from Cooke City to reach the town of Red Lodge. Located 60 mi/96 km south of Billings, the city is home to music festivals and rodeos, elegant restaurants and down-home cafes, an alpine ski area and a thriving agricultural community. Red Lodge is not only a tou...
The small town of Red Wing, Minnesota, is situated along the banks of the Mississippi River, about an hour away from the Twin Cities and Rochester. The historic town offers a number of specialty stores and antiques malls, as well as pottery and stoneware shops. Red Wing's second-leading industry w...
This national park in far northwest California, 255 mi/410 km north of San Francisco, is named for its giant redwood trees—including Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world, measuring 379 ft/116 m. (Redwoods were once found in many parts of the world but are now limited to areas in California and Ch...
Located southeast of Nuremberg, on a bend of the Danube River, Regensburg, Germany, is a beautifully preserved medieval city. It was home to the Holy Roman Empire's Imperial Diet from 1663 until Napoleon dissolved the Empire in 1806. See Dom St. Peter, a Gothic cathedral (with impressive stained g...
Regina, Saskatchewan, is the province's capital city and administrative center, named for Queen Victoria ( regina means queen in Latin). Located 140 mi/225 km southeast of Saskatoon, Regina (pronounced ree-JI-na) is the home of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, with memorabilia tra...
A year-round beach community 78 mi/125 km south of Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was originally a site for Methodist camp meetings. The name Rehoboth is biblical in origin and means "room enough." Today, there's probably still room enough, but things get a bit crowded during summer, when...
Reims is about 80 mi/130 km northeast of Paris and the principal city of the region where champagne is produced, though many would agree that the highlight of the city is its magnificent Gothic cathedral, the Cathedrale Notre Dame, begun in 1211 and completed almost a century later. Most of the king...
Remich, Luxembourg, located 25 mi/40 km southeast of Luxembourg City in the Moselle Valley wine region, is home to the State Viticulture Institute. Take motorboat tours on the Moselle River, and then see some of the interesting wine caves nearby. A motor-powered "train on wheels" tours the Luxembour...
Combining urban living with Old West charm, Reno offers something for everyone. Casino gambling and the big-name entertainment shows that go along with it (both far less extensive than in Las Vegas, which lies 340 mi/545 km southeast) are popular, but there are 15 ski resorts, Lake Tahoe, Carson Cit...
In the Republic of the Congo, the aftermath of war has been almost as bad as war itself. Theoretically, the second civil war ended in 1999, but fighting keeps erupting around Brazzaville, the capital, and in various hot spots throughout the country. Once a moderately wealthy nation buoyed by oil and...
Overview Introduction Although Resafe is mentioned in ancient texts, most of what remains of the walled and gated city 120 mi/200 km southeast of Aleppo is Byzantine. Sites to visit include the somewhat restored Basilica of the Holy Cross, another basilica, a church and a khan (rest house). But t...
Reunion Island, a territory of France, is a small island surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Its mainly French-speaking residents are a mix of African, Indian, Chinese, French and Malay ethnicities, creating a unique combination of cultures. Those taking a trekking vacation will appreciate Reunion Isl...
Revelstoke, British Columbia, is a small mountain city about 250 mi/403 km east of Vancouver, with a historic feel in southeastern British Columbia. Hikers and skiers often make it their base camp, and there are two national parks worth visiting in the area. The Trans Canada Highway passes right thr...
Overview Introduction Reykholt, Iceland, near Borgarnes in the west, was the home of Snorri Sturluson, a beloved writer from the 13th century, and central to the Viking sagas. The beautiful countryside, seated in a valley between big hills, is the second largest agriculture area in Iceland. Just ...
The world's northernmost capital, Reykjavik (which means "smoky bay") sits on the southwest coast of Iceland. Surrounded by a ring of mountains and Faxafloi Bay, Reykjavik is immaculately clean, and visitors will find that it's easy to explore on foot. The capital city is full of artists, writers...
Probably the most scenic stretch of Germany's Rhine River Valley is between St. Goar and Rudesheim. You can travel it by cruise boat or train—the boat is more enjoyable. You'll see plenty of castles and steep vineyards as well as the legendary Lorelei, a dangerous cliff from which a beautiful siren ...
Though most of Rhode Island is not an island, there's enough water around that no one's likely to notice. This smallest of the U.S. states has more than 400 mi/650 km of coastline, so whether you're interested in boating, beaching or both, the ocean should play a big part in your visit. The sea h...
Overview Introduction Only 20 mi/30 km from the Turkish coast and 260 mi/420 km southeast of Athens, Rhodes Island is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands. It is popular with both vacationers and cruise passengers for its lively nightlife, excellent beaches, flowers, hills and historical sites. ...
Ribe, Denmark, about 150 mi/240 km southwest of Copenhagen, is the oldest continuously occupied city in the country. Plan to stop there for about three hours. Many old brick-and-timber buildings are still standing; we especially liked the 12th-century cathedral that sits on the site of one of the co...
Located 100 mi/160 km northeast of Durban, South Africa, Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbor set up in 1879 by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards, during the Anglo-Boer War. Today it's a modern town and the largest industrial port in South Africa. Apart from a few good beaches and...
Richmond, Virginia, is inextricably linked with the Civil War: It was once the capital of the Confederacy, and the area saw some particularly bloody battles. Richmond was also the meeting place for many patriots and a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Today Richmond houses a number of intrigu...
Richmond, British Columbia, is one of three cities that served as host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Richmond Olympic Oval, purpose built for the Games, hosted the speed skating competition. Located on the banks of the Fraser River, it's known for being the first Winter Olym...
Only 25 mi/40 km southeast of Lexington, there is plenty to do in Richmond, and you'll certainly find plenty of Kentucky's history. Fort Boonesborough State Park is a reconstruction of Daniel Boone's fort, Kentucky's second settlement. Craftspeople at the fort demonstrate their techniques with tools...
Overview Introduction Mostly wilderness, the park provides 1,150 sq mi/2,980 sq km for hiking, camping, golfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. Wildlife found in the park includes elk, moose, bears, coyotes, wolves and a small herd of bison. Its resort town of Wasagaming has several int...
Overview Introduction The stretch of the Great Rift Valley between Addis Ababa and Awassa supports a string of six lakes, all of which lie close to the main Awassa Road and make for rewarding excursions. Most northerly is Lake Koka, the only artificial body of water in the chain. Farther south, L...
Riga, Latvia's capital and main port, is a beautiful city of nearly 700,000 people with an almost German ambience and the bustle of a true metropolis. The oldest buildings are influenced by German and Swedish architectural styles, and Soviet-epoch concrete buildings dot the cityscape. Must See or D...
Rijeka, Croatia, is the country's busiest port, so it may be necessary to pass through the city at least once (road, rail and ferry routes converge there). Most of the big coastal car ferries serving Dubrovnik, Hvar Island, Korcula, Rab Island, Split and Zadar originate in Rijeka, which lies 115 mi/...
Set in the wooded Rila Mountains about 75 mi/120 km south of Sofia, this magnificent monastery is one of the highlights of Bulgaria. Although other monasteries may have more impressive individual frescoes, the beauty of Rila is in its totality—its location, layout and architecture. Founded in 927 ...
Rimini, Italy, a crowded resort town on the Adriatic—147 mi/238 km south of Venice in northeastern Italy—is part of a coastal recreation area that stretches 70 mi/120 km north-south, from Porto Garibaldi to Cattolica. Through the 1950s, Rimini served as the main seaside resort for the Emilia-Roma...
Surfers set the laid-back mood in Rincon, Puerto Rico, which arguably has the finest beach on the west coast. Beaches on the north side of town are well-known for wave-riding sports, with the most challenging swells found at Tres Palmas. Southside beaches have calm, clear water perfect for swimming ...
Overview Introduction Bonaire's oldest village and the former home of slave families, Rincon has tidy, pastel-painted houses. Northeast of Rincon are the Boka Onima Caves, which contain 500-year-old Caiquetio Indian inscriptions. They are called caves, but are really indentations in the cliff wal...
Covering the upper slopes of a forest-draped volcano 75 mi/120 km northwest of San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja National Park features a 125-acre/50-hectare expanse that contains small geysers, bubbling mud pots and hot springs. The forests above contain waterfalls and a wealth of wildlife, including ...
Overview Introduction Puerto Rico's Rio Camuy Caves, an otherworldly terrain of caves, sinkholes and limestone hills, offers a chance to see one of the world's largest underground rivers. It's located about 40 mi/64 km southwest of San Juan.
In the south-central region of Trinidad 55 mi/88 km southeast of Port of Spain, Rio Claro is rich in East Indian culture. Note the architecture: It resembles that of India. The city has a Muslim mosque and a Hindu temple. The surrounding region used to have some of Trinidad's richest agricultural ...
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—sensuous, chaotic, sophisticated, open and friendly—is one of South America's gems. The Cidade Marvilhosa (Marvelous City), as Brazilians call it, displays a unique blend of contrasts: old and new, tremendous wealth amid crushing poverty, an urban metropolis nestled around mo...
Regularly referred to as just "The Valley," this farming and citrus-growing region in extreme south Texas is a 110-mi/175-km stretch of fertile lands along the Rio Grande River, beginning 180 mi/290 km south of San Antonio. It runs from the small border town of Roma to the seaside community of Port ...
Rio Muni, the mainland portion of Equatorial Guinea, isn't high on many people's must-see lists, and even if it were, it can be devilishly difficult to reach—you'll likely need lots of time just to make the arrangements. Bata, the main city, offers nice beaches and fairly good African handicraft sho...
Located 100 mi/165 km south of Quito, Riobamba, Ecuador, has some fine old buildings and pretty views of the surrounding peaks. The city's market is filled with woolen blankets, pigs and produce every Saturday, but there is also a smaller version on Wednesday. The market, frequented by Amerindians ...
According to legend, Riomaggiore's story dates back to the eighth century, when a group of persecuted Greeks arrived on this coastal spot and built the area's first villages. Riomaggiore's Old Town was later built in the 13th century and was named after the stream that runs through the area, Rio Mag...
The beach town of Rion, Greece, reached in about 15 minutes from Patras via public transportation, is one of several resorts in the area. While in the area, take a day trip traversing the 9,449-ft/2,880-m Rio-Antirrio cable bridge (officially called the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge) to Messolonghi, ...
Rishikesh is arguably the reigning guru among gurus. Located where the Ganges River flows from the Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of India's most aesthetically brilliant cities. Even the bustle in the city's busier areas has a certain seductive energy about it. Then, there are the foothills themselves....
Overview Introduction The region around the River Mono has birds, hippos and crocodiles. The residents sell excellent pottery. (Stop in Agome-Glozou to watch pottery being made without a kiln.) The large pool near Tokpli is a good place to catch sight of hippos.
Part of the "Inland Empire" east of Los Angeles proper, Riverside is another piece of Southern California's urban sprawl, yet far enough out of Los Angeles to feel detached from the city. Vaguely Spanish-style roofs stretch toward all horizons, threatening to landscape the desert with smog and other...
Mere decades ago, the Riviera Maya was a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Caribbean coastline dotted with fishing villages and little-visited Mayan ruins. These days it's Mexico's fastest-growing tourist destination. Stretching from Puerto Morelos, 22 mi/36 km south of Cancun, through the Si...
Starting about 10 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport and heading north, Riviera Nayarit is at the heart of the Banderas Bay. The northern border of the region has been officially extended to include the entire coast of the state of Nayarit—a section made up of vast areas of m...
Overview Introduction Home to a farm where crocodiles from Madagascar are bred, Riviere des Anguilles is in a beautiful forest and an easy 20 mi/30 km trip south of Port Louis. We spent a half-day at the farm, walking through the dense woods and seeing the small zoo of animals native to Mauritius...
Overview Introduction The Grand Baie tourist resort, 15 mi/25 km northeast of Port Louis, is the centerpiece of this area of Mauritius. Several islands off the northern coast may be visited, including Coin de Mire (with the oddly named Madam's Hole Cave) and Ile Plate, which has a nice lighthouse...
Once a small desert oasis, this capital city is modern, yet it blends in well with the surrounding desert. Riyadh, which means "the gardens," is a fairly compact city, and most parts of it can be seen on foot except during the blast-furnace heat of the summer. Allow a day to see Riyadh and anothe...
The capital of the British Virgin Islands, Road Town is located on the large island of Tortola. One of the advantages of Road Town is its proximity to other attractions in the British Virgin Islands—ferries constantly depart from the ferry terminal for nearby destinations. Road Town itself boasts ...
Located 140 mi/225 km west of Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia, is an important stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the gateway to southwestern Virginia, a wide-ranging region of mountains and resorts. In town, visit the various museums—devoted to art, history and science—housed in a vintage 1914 wareh...
Roatan, Honduras, is the largest of the country's Bay Islands. Popular areas include the French Harbour, West End and West Bay. A single road runs the length of the island and many of the towns are situated between the road and beaches. Roatan is known for its excellent scuba diving locations. The...
Even the most casual golfers will want to try at least one of the state's 23 courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. On the 378-hole trail (considered the biggest golf construction project in the history of the game), golfers can stroke their way from Huntsville to Mobile, taking in the full rang...
Built into a sheer wall of the Alzou canyon and seeming to hang from a cliff, Rocamadour has been visited by religious pilgrims since 1050. This village 85 mi/140 km north of Toulouse is now one of the most popular tourist sites in France. Stop at L'Hospitalet to take photos of the village: It's q...
The world-famous Mayo Clinic is in Rochester, 75 mi/120 km southeast of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With its outstanding medical research and treatment facilities, the clinic founded by two physician brothers has become synonymous with the finest in health care and scientific research. Take a tour of ...
Though it's perhaps best known as the home of Eastman Kodak, the giant of the photographic business, Rochester, New York (74 mi/119 km east of Buffalo), is also the home of Xerox and Bausch & Lomb. Downtown is the Corn Hill Landing Marina, where the canal boat Mary Jemison offers dinner crui...
Located right on the Chesapeake Bay, Rock Hall, Maryland, is a quiet fishing village that has become a popular getaway for people living in the metropolitan areas. It has evolved into a quaint artist community with good restaurants and charming accommodations. Because it faces due west, Rock Hall ...
Nestled in York County near the North Carolina-South Carolina border, 70 mi/110 km north of Columbia, Rock Hill blends a rich historical past with modern growth. The Catawba Indian Nation, the only federally recognized Native American tribe in South Carolina, still thrives on about 600 acres/240 h...
Palau's Rock islands start in southern Airai and continue through the archipelago all the way down to Peleliu. They form a natural maze that is stunningly beautiful. The Rock Islands are visible from Koror. They vary in shape and size and resemble floating mushrooms. They are actually rounded limest...
Rockford is located in northern Illinois, 60 mi/97 km west of Chicago en route to Galena. Settlers from New England came to this spot on the Rock River beginning in 1834. They were quickly joined by Swedish woodworkers who saw opportunity in the abundant forests surrounding Rockford and soon opene...
The working port of Rockland, Maine, is 10 mi/16 km south of Camden. Because so many lobster boats operate from Rockland, it's said to be the world's largest lobster distribution center. If you're in the mood for a few days on the water, several windjammer schooners are based in Rockland. Art lov...
Located 60 mi/95 km northwest of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park is a large area that includes magnificent peaks, valleys and nature trails. One of the park's most popular and fascinating features is the tundra that exists above the tree line (11,500 ft/3,505 m). You can get a good look at the...
Rodney Bay is the name for both a body of water and a neighborhood of Gros Islet. It is a yachting center and one of the island's principal hotel areas, with a nice beach and many restaurants—all within walking distance of each other. This is the most developed part of the island outside of Castrie...
Rodrigues Island, a mountainous dependency 400 mi/650 km east of Mauritius, was first discovered by Europeans in 1528 and named for Portuguese explorer Diego Rodrigues. The island is surrounded by large areas of coral reef. Port Mathurin is the capital of Rodrigues Island and can be reached by air...
Romania's modern history is as haunting as its old Dracula legend: The brutal reign of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu ended in 1989, but the country is still plagued by a past of poverty and political uncertainty. Its capital, Bucharest, has come a long way in its post-communist hangover. Some of the ...
Granted, the notion of Germany's Romantische Strasse (Romantic Road) was simply a marketing scheme of the 1950s, but it was a good one. Some of the prettiest towns in Germany are scattered along the route, a fact that millions of tourists discover every year. The route stretches from Wurzburg in t...
Rome seems to have its own gravitational pull, attracting not only millions of tourists each year, but also the most creative artists and thinkers of every era. All that surrounds a visitor in Rome—the stunning art and architecture, the terrible traffic, the grandeur of scale and the lively (almost...
Like its namesake in Italy, Rome, Georgia, was built on seven hills. The connection to the Italian city is underscored by the statue in front of City Hall: It's a bronze reproduction of the famous sculpture of the wolf that nursed Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of ancient Rome. The city receiv...
Ronne is the capital of the Danish island Bornholm. The Old Town is characterized by cobblestoned streets and houses several museums. The island is only a short ferry ride from Ystad, and its beaches are popular with Danish families during warmer weather. For more information on things to do in Ron...
There's not much to see in Rosario, an urban area that competes with Cordoba as the "second city" of Argentina. It's basically an industrial and export center 180 mi/290 km northwest of Buenos Aires with a few art-deco buildings and the overblown Monumento Nacional a la Bandera—a monument to the cou...
Located approximately 50 mi/80 km north of Ensenada, Rosarito is a small Mexican town on the Baja Peninsula. Once a spring-break location for college students, Rosarito has recently transformed into a family destination. It offers reasonably priced hotels and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. In...
Located a short 20-minute taxi ride from Montego Bay, Rose Hall is a trip back in time. Visitors take advantage of the stunning hillside views and water surrounding the town. The city is home to a number of upscale resorts, yet it still evokes old world charm. Those looking for the tranquil beauty o...
Dominica's capital, Roseau, 20 mi/32 km south of Portsmouth, is a relatively good-sized town in the southwestern section of the island, though it's still small enough to be seen in an hour or two. You may still hear residents talk about the damage that was done to Roseau by Hurricane David in 1979 ...
Many know Roskilde—Denmark's first capital—only for the Roskilde Festival, the huge outdoor rock-music festival held there annually the last weekend of June. Check the dates—you'll either want to buy tickets for the show or avoid the town altogether then. The center of town is dominated by the orn...
Historic Roslyn served as the backdrop for scenes in the TV series Northern Exposure , though the fictional town was in Alaska, not Washington. The town, located 75 mi/125 km southeast of Seattle, offers an excellent historical museum that houses a collection of antique photographs (http://www.ro...
Overview Introduction Like thick syrup pouring over the top of a bowling ball, ice slowly and relentlessly moves down from the South Pole plateau to the edges of the Antarctic continent. One such edge culminates in the Ross Ice Shelf, a thick layer of ice that covers much of McMurdo Sound—the sid...
Although there's little to do in Rosso (pop. 18,000), the drive from Nouakchott is pleasant, passing small villages, interesting people and sand-colored rock buildings. Rosso lies on the Senegal River, in the fertile southern region where the country's crops are grown. It's best seen as a day trip f...
A seaside town in the northern federal state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Rostock, Germany, draws Europeans looking for sun, sea and sailing. It's a Baltic Sea resort with a distinctly Scandinavian feel, where the boats seem to outnumber the people. Visitors will find that the two main sections ...
This is where the aliens landed ... maybe. Some believe it started in 1947, when the U.S. military recovered unusual wreckage on a ranch near Roswell. Though the official report later claimed it was the remnants of a weather balloon, others maintain that it was a crashed UFO with the bodies of space...
Overview Introduction There is still a sweetness to this once-sleepy island, which the local people call Luta. Whether you drive or walk along the road, almost everyone driving in the opposite direction will wave hello as they pass. The only town, Songsong Village (pop. 3,283), has a very pictu...
Founded in the 12th century, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, is famous for its art galleries, shops, cafes and pretty hotels. Situated 114 mi/183 km southeast of Frankfurt, Rothenburg (pronounced ROE-ten-burg ) feels like the setting for a fairy tale—it's surrounded by towers, ramparts and wal...
Rotorua, New Zealand, 145 mi/235 km southeast of Auckland in the center of the North Island, sits on top of the most active geothermal region in the country, which explains why the town reeks of sulfur. The boiling mud pots and geysers at the Whakarewarewa and Wai-O-Tapu thermal reserves are outst...
Rotterdam, a large and modern port city 45 mi/70 km southwest of Amsterdam, rose from the ashes of World War II. In 1940, the Nazis threatened to flatten the city unless it surrendered. Rotterdam capitulated, but the Luftwaffe bombed anyway. Today, Rotterdam's most notable tourist attraction is t...
Rouen, which is 75 mi/125 km northwest of Paris, is most often seen as a day trip from the capital, but if time permits, spend two nights. Rouen is located on the Seine river. Rich in history, it is where Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, was born (he explored the frontier along the Mississippi...
Route 62's scenic meander between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, South Africa, is the longest wine route in the Western Cape, passing through some of the top boutique vineyards in the country. The countryside is breathtaking and ever-changing, from craggy mountain passes to clear streams, from symmetri...
A picturesque fishing town 25 mi/40 km northwest of Pula, Rovinj retains a strong Italian flavor, with cobblestoned streets and a central promenade. The baroque Cathedral of St. Euphemia stands on a high hill overlooking the old town and several islands. A casino also draws visitors. The annual R...
The Royal Chitwan National Park is a major tourist area in the southern lowlands (called the Terai) 90 mi/150 km southwest of Kathmandu. It's a world apart from the mountainous region—hot, humid and often quite lush—and home to tigers, leopards, rhinos, crocodiles, deer, boar, monkeys and more than ...
Ruaha National Park, the second-largest national park in Tanzania, lies about a two-hour drive northwest from Iringa, but is most normally visited by air in conjunction with the Selous Game Reserve. Wild and relatively little-visited, Ruaha is known for its high elephant densities and for great pr...
Ruedesheim is a lively winemaking town on the Rhine River. It is tourist friendly and is a popular stop for Rhine River cruises. Visitors are usually transported into town on a small train, given a tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum—a collection of music boxes—and a taste of traditional Rue...
Overview Introduction Ruedesheim an der Nahe is a small town located near the Nahe River, not to be confused with Rudesheim am Rhein, which is situated along the Rhine River. The town is only 2 mi/3 km from Bad Kreuznach.
Overview Introduction In the northernmost part of the principality, this little village along the Rhine River is a good base from which to explore the hiking trails in the area. 7 mi/11 km north of Vaduz.
Overview Introduction Most people travel to this small town located 55 mi/90 km northwest of Kigali because it is on the way to or from the Volcanoes National Park. There's nothing much to see except its market, but it does afford some wonderful views of volcanoes to the north and west. Nearby La...
This small town in the mountains 130 mi/210 km southeast of Albuquerque is a popular vacation area, especially for people from west Texas. Many travelers go there to gamble at Ruidoso Downs and the attached Billy the Kid Casino. Slot machines are available every day, and live horse racing takes plac...
Overview Introduction Many visitors make a stop in this town 75 mi/125 km northwest of Portland to see the 180-ft/55-m Rumford Falls (formerly known as Penacook Falls) along the Androscoggin River. One of Maine's first pulp and paper mills is located there as well. The drives around the town are ...
Another of the resort areas lining Jamaica's north coast, Runaway Bay is 65 mi/105 km northwest of Kingston and home to lots of hotels (mostly all-inclusives) and villas, but it does not feel overrun by tourists. The primary travel attraction is Runaway Caves and Green Grotto. Miles/kilometers of ...
Overview Introduction Rungsted, Denmark, a harbor town 15 mi/25 km north of Copenhagen, is the location of Rungstedlund, the estate of author Karen Blixen. Under the pen name Isak Dinesen, she wrote a number of tales and a well-known autobiography of her years in Kenya, Out of Africa . Her 400-y...
In stark contrast to the damp swamps and jungles, Guyana's savanna region is covered with dry, tree-scattered plains and large termite mounds. Lethem is the capital of the district of Rupununi and the entry point for visits to the Rupununi area. You can either chance the long arduous drive to th...
Located in the tropical lowlands on the Beni River, Rurrenabaque serves as a base for jungle wildlife tours. These tours are extremely popular with backpackers, and flights between La Paz and Rurre (as it's known in Bolivia) fill up quickly. Book your flight a few weeks in advance—or you might have ...
Located on the right bank of the Danube River at the Romanian border, about 205 mi/330 km by road northeast of Sofia, Ruse is a pleasant university town with a rich cultural heritage (art gallery, opera house, theater and museum). Sites to see in Ruse include Holy Trinity Church, the National Muse...
Russia is a country of contrasts—a vast territory rich in natural resources (especially oil and gas), where some are incredibly rich and millions of others live below the poverty line. That said, a rising urban middle class is steadily changing the makeup of post-Soviet Russia. When asked what they...
Set on the shore of the Neusiedler See 30 mi/50 km southeast of Vienna (near the border with Hungary), Rust, Austria, is known as the "Home of the Storks": The big birds nest there from April to mid-August. While in Rust, visit its oldest church, Fischerkirche, which dates from the 12th century, o...
Ruta Panoramica, or the "Panoramic Route," is really a loose network of some 40 roads covering approximately 165 mi/265 km. It twists and turns along the central spine of Puerto Rico. The roads are narrow and signs difficult to see, so take along a map (and a camera—the scenery is incredible). It ...
The foremost attraction in Ruthin is the 13th-century medieval fortress overlooking the River Clwyd. The castle is now a luxury hotel with splendid gardens, excellent medieval banquets and rooms with atmosphere. (Don't confuse the real castle with the Castle Hotel in town.) Ruthin, which is 156 mi...
Notorious for the 1994 gruesome genocide, Rwanda, the so-called "land of a thousand hills," is now a reasonably safe and increasingly popular travel destination. The country's main attraction, the mountain gorillas, have miraculously survived—even thrived—despite a devastating civil war that brought...
Also known as the Mountains of the Moon—the source of the Nile referred to in Ptolemy's ancient Geography —the Rwenzori is the highest nonvolcanic mountain range in Africa, rising from the Rift Valley floor near Queen Elizabeth National Park to the 16,761-ft/5109-m Mount Margherita. Accessible only...
This medieval walled city of Rye, England, is very compact and fun to walk through. In sight of the English Channel, it has interesting shops, cobblestoned streets, buildings dating to the 15th century and Henry James' home, Lamb House. Rye is located 50 mi/80 km southeast of London. Outside of tow...
Until 1879, the subtropical Ryukyu Islands that constitute Japan's southernmost prefecture were a separate (though vassal) kingdom, and the culture shows close affinities with China and Southeast Asia. During the closing days of World War II, the Ryukyu Islands were the site of some of the most hard...
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