For 2005 the spirit of exploration abounds. Our top 25 outfitted adventure trips include places never before visited and new twists on the classics—from recently opened Libya to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Here we deliver a few online extras:

Island-hopping photographer Steve Casimiro takes in all that the Galápagos Islands have to offer, from body-surfing sea lions to giant tortoises. See outtakes from his trip >>

Digital photography is here to stay; these three digital cameras will help you nail every shot. Plus, send us your travel pics for our column There & Back. Yours may be chosen to run in an upcoming issue or online photo critique. For inspiration, check out these notable reader submissions.