The Radar: Travel Lately

The Radar – the best of the travel blogosphere – is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every Wednesday.

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Here’s this week’s:

• Lake District National Park is one of the most scenic and serene places in all of England. Climbing, cycling, sailing — take your pick. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll want to add this idyllic gem to your bucket list. @Globalgrasshopr
• Gris-gris, jazz funerals, and crabmeat cheesecake could only happen in New Orleans. Follow this blogger’s advice to find big fun in the Big Easy. @JessonaJourney
• Horse racing, dog racing, sure — but camel racing? And in Australia? Find out how the Lasseters Camel Cup got started in Alice Springs more than four decades ago — and what keeps it going to this day. @Gadling
• Secluded beaches, shipwrecks, and bountiful marine life are all part of the adventure in St. Kitts. Dive into the complex history and rugged beauty of this small, but vibrant island. @Turtlestravel
• Las Vegas may be known for gambling, late-night weddings, and scantily clad characters, but there’s another side to Sin City. Check out this blogger’s guide to 10 ways to escape the strip. @InspirngTrvlrs

Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTRadar. Then check back on Wednesdays for our Travel Lately roundup.