Washington's Antipode We asked our correspondent to find the farthest place on the planet from Washington, and go there. He lived to tell the tale.

International

1999 World Cruise Roundup: Plus, what to do at Caribbean ports of call, European river cruises, and cruising the Amazon Basin.

One Country, Two Stories: Exploring Shanghai and Hong Kong, two Chinese cities separated by history and now linked by a common destiny.

Van Gogh's Final Landscape: Touring Vincent's final resting place in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise.

Too Cool to Be Hot: Could Krakow, Poland be Europe's next 'undiscovered' city?

Exploring Ireland's Routes : An author explores Ireland's Atlantic Coast, and her Celtic heritage.

Eight Days in Iran: Earlier this year, Iran's president called for American tourists to visit to initiate a 'thoughtful dialogue between cultures.' We took up his offer.

'Dianaland': The new memorial site to the Princess of Wales draws crowds – and criticism.

When in France, Etc.: Vacationing with the French on an island off the coast of Brittany.

Remembering Wren: Touring the high art of royal architect Christopher Wren, whose grand spires still define the London skyline.

An Explorer's Lisbon: As host to this summer's Expo '98, Portugal's capital city proudly puts its past and future on display.

Canada '98: Savoring Montreal's not-quite-French allure; taking stock of Vancouver's emerging Asian community.

Croatia: After years of regional conflict kept the tourists away, the 'Jewel of the Adriatic' is gleaming again.

Domestic

Maryland and Virginia: Exploring the outer edges of the neighboring states. Plus new reasons to go from one to the other.

A Friend in New York: Looking for a friend to help you find the best Manhattan has to offer? You're welcome to share ours.

A Couple of Things About Philly: Recommended itineraries featuring two things to do in a range of categories.

In the Land of the Gullahs: African culture thrives on a series of islands off the coast of South Carolina.

The Pequots' Latest Gamble: Flush with money from their Foxwoods casino, Connecticut's Pequot tribe builds an impressive museum.

Providence Alight: You can fly from Washington to Providence, Rhode Island for surprisingly little money. One resident explains why you might want to.

Spa vs. Spa: A guide to health and fitness getaways in the mid-Atlantic.

I 95. You 95. We all 95.: A mile by mile guide to Interstate 95, from Washington to Florida.

Riding the Cardinal: Recapture the golden age of rail travel on a 14-hour ride from D.C. to Cincinnati.

The Skinny on Flotels: Part flat, part hotel, renting a short-term apartment abroad allows a traveler to experience life as a local.

Minutes of Thunder: Like living life in the fast lane? Try topping out on a high-banked oval at 170 mph in a 600-horsepower stock car at Richard Petty's driving camp for grownups.

Family Travel: In a world of theme parks and hermetically sealed resorts, what's a thinking parent to do? We asked a panel of travel professionals to recommend kid-friendly places and activities the world over.

The Online Traveler: Featuring reviews of travel booking and airline Web sites, and more Internet travel resources.

Internet Airfare Specials: Weekly last-minute special fares for departures from Washington-area airports.

For features and resources on travel around the region, see the
Escapes Section or browse a full year of Escapes columns.

Beach-O-Matic: Finding the perfect town for your tastes

Freebie-O-Matic: Find the right frequent flyer program

Eur-O-Matic: The best way to get from city to city

Cruise-O-Matic: Helping you choose the right cruise