January-February 2000

1)     Hong Kong—The World’s Greatest Chinatown: Exotic sights and market forces still reign in this frantic, thrilling city.

2)     Photo Contest: See the winners of our 11th annual competition and learn how to improve your own snapshots.

3)     Dream of Kashmir: Anthony Weller recalls his serene sojourn to the ethereal lakes and mountains of this (now violence-wracked) Indian vale.

4)     The Ultimate Guide to Guidebooks: Which ones deserve a place on your shelf and in your suitcase?

5)     Okefenokee: Walt Kelly’s famed cartoon possum put this Florida swamp on the map.

6)     Places of a Lifetime—Dalkey, Ireland: In print: reflections from novelist Maeve Binchy. Online: other writers captivated by this seaside town.

7)     Electronic Explorer—Computer with a View: See the world via webcam.

8)     Online Exclusive—Tourism Forum: Weigh in on seagoing vacations: Should you cruise or sail?