In the May/June 2005 Issue

FEATURES

66

Insider's New York City
Gothamites share 31 of their favorite things to do, from shopping in SoHo to kayaking the Hudson. Plus: Good-value hotels and where the locals eat. By Andrew Nelson. Photographs by Susan Seubert.

80

Unplugged Islands
Get off the grid at these 12 isles—in Quebec, Belize, Scotland, Greece, the Caribbean, and more.

102

The Globetrotter, Part 1
Our jet-lagged writer covers ten countries on five continents in 24 days, in an epic, around-the-world trip by chartered plane. First stop: Machu Picchu. By Patrick J. Kelly. Photographs by Chris Rainier.

116

A Taste of Hong Kong
Dumplings, sea cucumber, roast duck—just some of the local fare sampled at this nonstop, neon-lit city's restaurants, food stalls, and in-home eateries. By Rudy Maxa Photographs. By Theo Westenberger.

TravelWiseGuide
Unplugged Islands: Essential information for visiting Anticosti Island, Quebec; Long Cay, Belize; and North Ronaldsay, Scotland, p. 95.

DEPARTMENTS

12

Editor's Note
Current events, new features, and more.

14

Travel Talk
Letters from our readers.

18

Smart Traveler
Affordable Europe: 10 take-action strategies • Up-and-coming King William District, San Antonio • Tech travel gadgets reviewed • Authentic Amish country • A-List deals

36

Real Travel
The perils of romance at jet speed.

40

Travel Watch
Wind farms; art-filled Carmel.

47

Local Color
The Marches: Italy's best, condensed.

50

48 Hours
The buzz in St. Petersburg, Russia.

56

On the Road
Driving the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton.

61

Place of a Lifetime
Gower Peninsula, South Wales.

129

Trips
Four corners of the Four Corners: Aztec, NM; Hopi Reservation, AZ; Boulder, UT; Cortez, CO • What's new in Atlantic City • Day trips from San Francisco • Dispatch/Dead Sea • WorldWise quiz.

142

Parting Shot
The issue's most memorable photograph.