In the April 2004 Issue

India's Royal Style: Traveler's executive editor Paul Martin explores Rajasthan, India, and its luxurious palace hotels, to reveal how to live like a maharaja. Plus: Tips to help you plan your own India vacation.

Through the Canadian Rockies: In the spirit of Kerouac, Steinbeck, and Least Heat-Moon, longtime Traveler contributing editor Mel White sets out on a five-week journey in search of the "real" America. In this issue, White chronicles the second leg of his 7,000-mile road trip from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Miami, Florida.

Insider's Chicago: Traveler columnist Andrew Nelson visits this inviting metropolis, which blends Midwest manners with a world-class cultural and culinary scene, to report on lesser-known music venues, restaurants, lodgings, and more.

France's Faraway Isle: Screenwriter Mark Miller visits Corsica for its sandy beaches and historic villages. What he discovers is so much more: a culturally rich isle that's part French, part Italian, with simplistic charms that make for a surprisingly memorable getaway.

The Color of Santa Fe: Through chance encounters with quirky locals, freelance writer Pat Kelly tours New Mexico's capital city to report on its many gems. Plus: Celebrity chef Mark Miller, who calls Santa Fe home, dishes on where to go for great meals.