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Sungai Kolok

Sungai Kolok (สุไหงโกลก) is a border town in Narathiwat, Thailand, just north of the Malaysian border. The town on the Malaysian side of the border is Rantau Panjang which is in the state of Kelantan.

Sungai Kolok is popular among Malaysians for its shopping and infamous entertainment delights. Tourism however has taken a knocking since 2005 as several bombs, blamed on southern Thai Muslim separatists, have rocked the town, including a bombing in 2018 that injured at least 4 people.

By train
Sungai Kolok is the railhead on the east coast branch of the State Railways of Thailand's southern line. There are two departures daily to Bangkok, at 11:30 (rapid) and 14:20 (express), both stopping at Yala, Hat Yai, Surat Thani and many other towns en route. The 11:30 train arrives in Bangkok at 08:45, and the 14:20 arrives at 10:30, both the following morning. Although there is a rail link across the Golok River to Rantau Panjang (in Kelantan, Malaysia), there are no cross-border passenger train services.

By bus
Head to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Ko Samui and other destinations by direct air-con buses from Wongwiwat Rd bus terminal. Minivans depart to Hat Yai (280 baht) every hour 08:00-16:00, 4-hour trip, Narathiwat, Pattani. Numerous travel agents around the bus stations will all sell tickets for the same minivans at the same price. At peak times two or three minivans may set off on the hour, but if one is only half full it will wait for more people. Buses and vans run only during the daytime - if you come through at 18:00 or 19:00, the bus station will be completely closed up and you'll have to stay in town.

To/from Bangkok: Air-con buses by The Transport Co. Ltd (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด (บขส.), bor-kor-sor) run between Bangkok southern bus terminal (สายใต้, sai-tai) and Sungai Kolok bus terminal daily. The distance is ~1,227 km and normally takes 15 hours.

 * 24 seat VIP bus (พิเศษ, pi set) costs 1,365 baht, departs from Bangkok at 17:15. To Bangkok, departure is at 11:30.
 * 40 seat Class 1 C bus (ม1ข) costs 880 baht, departs from Bangkok at 18:00 and Sungai Kolok at 15:30.
 * 47 seat Class 2 bus (ม2) costs 706 baht, departs from Bangkok at 21;00 and Sungai Kolok at 08:00.

By road
Malaysian-registered cars must get Thai insurance coverage, which can be purchased at a counter at Thai border immigration. Make a customs declaration for your car by showing the insurance purchase and car registration. You will be given a white-coloured form. Give that to Customs after you get your passport stamped. Do stop and submit the form or you will get into trouble when trying to leave Thailand with your car.

To Malaysia
The "Harmony Bridge" across the Golok River connects Sungai Kolok with the Malaysian town of Rantau Panjang. The Thai border checkpoint is about 1 km from the railway station; a motorcycle taxi should cost 20 baht. The Malaysian immigration checkpoint is just across the bridge and can be easily walked. Once in Malaysia, you can either catch a bus or taxi to Kota Bharu or Pasir Mas where you can catch trains to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. See the Rantau Panjang article for more details.

Get around
Take a motorcycle taxi. The fare to the border is 20 baht.

See
There is not much to see here except the morning market and the girls during the night (at the karaoke bars).

Watching smuggling on the river opposite Rantau Panjang makes for a pleasant diversion.

Do
The "entertainment" district is in the neighborhood surrounding the Marina Hotel, a couple blocks south of the main road near the border. The main karaoke bar strip is on the same block as Marina, while the night club strip is in a pedestrian alleyway behind the hotel.

Traditional massage around 270 baht per two-hour session. There is ancient Thai massage at Hotel Genting, Hotel Marina, and Hotel Tara. Once you enter, the supervisor will ring the bell, then the masseuses will line up sitting in a showroom with their numbers. Choose the masseuse you prefer. The supervisor will then show you to a room. Once inside, change into loose massage trousers. The masseuse will come with a bucket of water to wash your feet.

You can also call for a massage in your hotel room for an extra 30 baht or so.

Eat
Opposite the Police station is a lane where stalls are set up for the night selling seafood and others. The corner shop serves only seafood and beer. They have fresh oysters from Surat Thani.

Next to Merlin Hotel (same road as Marina Hotel) is a food court setting with a few hawkers selling fried rice, and noodles (soup mee or wantan mee). A few shops away from Merlin Hotel, you can find Bak Kut Teh (a Malaysian dish of pork cooked with herbs).

Chicken rice is found near the Venice Palace Hotel.

Drink
Beer is widely available in most restaurants, karaoke joints, bars and even in massage parlours. Heineken is 130 baht per big bottle.

If you can find it, there is a coffee shop selling Western-style coffee at 24-26 Chenmarka Rd. Tel. +66 73 612963. It's next to Chaidee Stores, a textile shop.

Buy
Almost everyone accepts Malaysian ringgit as well as baht (a few may even quote you prices in ringgit), often at reasonable or even downright good exchange rates, though of course it's worth checking the conversion if you're spending a lot or pinching pennies.

Stay safe
The insurgency in the southern provinces of Thailand is ongoing, and attacks on trains and border posts have occurred. Check for any safety recommendations from respective governments before going to the southern provinces.

Go next
The usual stop after Sungai Kolok is either Hat Yai, or Rantau Panjang in Kelantan (the northernmost province of east coast of Peninsular Malaysia). You can also head to Pattani to explore Thailand's southern provinces.

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Sungai Pelek

Sungai Pelek is a small town in Sepang district which offers some pleasant surprises. The dragon fruit farm and plenty of traditional Foochew delights make this place worth a visit.

Get in
Follow the green highway signboards that point the way to KLIA from almost anywhere in the Klang Valley, then follow those leading the way to Sepang.

A narrow but well-tarred village road fringed by palm oil estates leads to Sepang town. Take the right turn at the T-junction, and you will be on another village road that leads straight to Sungai Pelek.

A signboard stating Selamat Datang ke Sungai Pelek ("Welcome to Sungai Pelek") greets visitors at the entrance to the town.

By car
1) Elite Highway (E6) head to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)/LCCT (low cost carrier terminal).

2) Get off the elite at the KLIA extension highway toll – head towards LCCT – when you see a large mosque with blue dome on the left side of the road, turn left to continue on to the Sepang F1 Circuit/LCCT.

3) You will approach a large roundabout - take the exit at 12 o’clock - keep going straight all the way and as you are reaching the circuit, you will see a sign on your left that says sepang Gold Coast - keep to your left and filter left before the traffic lights.

4) You now have the Sepang F1 Circuit on your right hand side keep going straight until you reach a + junction with a set of traffic lights. (Big sign on the hill says Ensteck). Turn right at the lights and head towards Sepang town.

5) After turning right, you will be on the B48 -ba much smaller road with village housing on the right – keep going another 10 km to Sepang town itself. At Shell station turn right at the traffic lights to Sg Pelek town 6 km away.

6) Pass 1st set of lights and keeping right - go pass another set of lights for another 3 km until you see a sign for Sepang Gold Coast on the left.

Turn right and drive for 4 km to the beach. Google map reference -- http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=2.707808,101.756744&spn=0.482171,0.615234&z=11

Get around
Take Sepang Omnibus.

See

 * Four religious buildings built neighbouring each other in this small town! Yes, the Mosque, the Indian mega Temple, Christian's Church and Budha Toa Pe Kong (behind Chinese foodcourt at RHB bank). See how Malaysians blend with each other peacefully and in harmony.
 * Vintage Chinese shop houses offering varieties of goodies ranging from Chinese-made household goods to Indian herbs and modern photography services.

Buy

 * Local printed T-shirts with backgrounds of Bagan Lalang beaches and its surrounds.
 * Try your luck here, gamblers! There are three available operators offering lucky number, jackpots and lotteries (Licensed under local laws, Sports Toto, 4D Magnum, Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd.Don't leave home without without your tickets!
 * Bonanza lucky draw, also available from Bank Simpanan Nasional offering mega prizes ranging from Mercedes Benz to dual stroke motorbyke.
 * Green Lovers, plant your very own favourite tree. Pick one at the nursery beside the Indian mega-temple here. You can also get 'arranged'set of flower just outside the temple gate for your prayer.

Eat

 * Noodle and Fish Curry, 30 Kampung Baru 43900 Sepang. Try laksa noodle and ikan kembong (mackerel) curry here. Closed on Friday and operate by Law Cheang Hui.
 * Ding Family Mooncake, 40 Kampung Baru 43900 Sepang. . Foochew mooncakes (with flaky pastry and minced meat or green bean paste filling) the traditional way, bake in the backyard of the wooden house. Operate by Ding Hung King.
 * Rojak mixed with yellow noodles, 50 Kampung Baru 43900 Sepang. A mobile fruit rojak stall in the porch of house No. 50 by Sim Long Chuan. The noodles, produced locally, were smooth and spongy, and paired perfectly with the thick, sweet prawn sauce spiced up with chilli paste. This combination was rather unusual.
 * Chop Goan Kee Coffee, 352 Kampung Baru 43900 Sepang. Lady boss Ong Bee Kem is well known for her coffee powder here. The raw coffee beans are obtained from Malay villagers nearby and she dries them in the sun at the back of their house before sending them off for roasting and then crushing with machines.
 * Sungai Pelek Food Court. Maintained by the Sepang Municipal Council,located just at the town end heading to Bagan Lalang beach.Various traditional Malay and Chinese food available. Must try the local Satay (meats and chickens cut into peaces and hold together via wooden sticks, served with gravy coconut milk, peanut, chilly and curry blended together.) Local fried rice, varieties of Thais menus.
 * Restaurant Sungai Pelek is a Chinese seafood restaurant serving fresh and delicious seafood and various type of Chinese cuisine from Hokkien fried noodle to steam fish and more. Restaurant Sungai Pelek also serve Dim Sum on every Saturday and Sunday morning from 7AM to noon. You may make a reservation before you have your lunch or dinner in this restaurant. . Open daily 11AM-3PM & 5-11PM).

Drink
Find yourself a Chinese medicine shop beside the Bank Simpanan Nasional that among other things offers many well known brands of liquor such as Jack Daniels, Black Label, Kapak, French wine (depend on availability), etc.Sg.Pelek Puboffers typical beer brands such as Carlsberg, ThamSong or even Toddies.

Sleep

 * Hotel Sg Pelek is in Sg Pelek town
 * Sepang GoldCoast resort is on Bagan Lalang beach, 5-10 minutes drive away.

Go next
Sepang, Bagan Lalang or Tanjung Sepat.

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Sunlight Mountain

Sunlight Mountain is a ski resort located about 15-20 minutes from Glenwood Springs in Colorado, United States of America. Sunlight provides a wide variety of activities and services... Something to please just about anyone!

Get in
The resort offers a free bus service that picks up passengers throughout town.

Ski
Sunlight is a smaller ski area catering to the value-ski traveler. It only has three lifts and limited lodging available at the resort... but, its lift tickets are priced right and it offers dozens and dozens of different runs. There is easily ski trees and extreme slopes for an entire week and not ski the same line twice. There is a diversity of terrain that features everything from cruising corduroy to heart stopping steeps all at family-friendly prices.

 * Beginners Cruising : Sunlight is home to one of the longest trails. Ute, a cruising beginning slope, winds more than two-and-one-half miles from the summit to the base.
 * Steep and deep is also available : Sunlight Mountain's Extreme challenges skiers and boarders. With a pitch of 52 percent, the Heathen is one of the steepest trails in the state.
 * Cross Country Action : Sunlight also has a groomed cross country trail off the west side of the parking lot which also can be used for a number of snowshoe loops.

Buy
The on-site ski shop offers ski and board rentals as well as a limited section of outdoor gear.

Eat
The lodge offers moderately priced standard ski food (burgers and chili etc.)

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Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area (日月潭 [國家風景區]; rìyuètán) is in Nantou County of Taiwan.

Understand
Nestled at 760 m above sea level, this lake is famous for its clear, sparkling blue water set against a picturesque mountain backdrop. This is the largest lake in Taiwan and a traditional spot for newly-wed couples to take their honeymoon. It has also been a center of aboriginal life for thousands of years, with aboriginal people involved in its tourist industry since the 1930s.

When to visit

 * Tourists descend on Sun Moon Lake over the weekends, and hotel room rates zoom up on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit during a weekday if you want to avoid crowds and get the best deals.
 * During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Sun Moon Lake is the site of a massive swim — more than ten thousand swimmers plunge into the lake to swim 3 km across. Join the fun if you wish.
 * Like many other locations in Taiwan, it can get very hot in the summertime, as well as having a higher number of tourists. Visit during the fall, winter, or spring if you prefer a more moderate temperature.

Get in
No trains go directly to Sun Moon Lake; the closest major station is Taichung, from where you will need to take a bus or taxi.

By bus
Some direct buses are available from Taichung or Taipei, but often it is more convenient to take a bus from Taichung to Puli, and transfer buses there for another half hour ride to Sun Moon Lake. No buses travel directly from Hualien, though cars may be rented and driven through the picturesque Taroko Gorge. The drive on the winding two-lane road takes approximately seven hours, although it is subject to frequent stops due to rockfalls.

From Taipei

 * Green Transit Bus (Feng Jung Bus) – Running daily from Taipei MRT ZhongXiao FuXing Station (Taipei East Area, near SOGO department store, no 274, Fuxing east rd) and Sun Moon Lake. For timetable and other details, please contact (Taipei), or  (Puli)
 * Kuo-Kuang Bus (國光客運, formerly TaiChi Bus) – Four buses run daily from Taipei West Station (near Taipei Train Station) to Sun Moon Lake. (Taipei), or  (Puli)

From Taichung

 * Nantou Bus (南投客運) – Running daily from Gancheng Station (干城站) on Shuangshih Road (雙十路, a little bit north of the TRA railway station), via HSR (High Speed Rail) Taichung Station and Puli to Sun Moon Lake for NT$200 one way (return $360). For timetable and other details, visit their website (look for the only English words on it) or (Puli). You can also see a list of the bus stop locations.
 * Renyou Bus (仁友客運) – Less frequent departures from Liouchuan East Road (柳川東路) near the railway station for NT$200 one-way and NT$350 for a return ticket.
 * Kuo-Kuang buses from Taipei stop over in Chaoma station in Taichung.

From Puli
Bus 6289 goes every hour, passing by Chungwa Telecom and Puli Distillery/Brewery. NT$60 from Puli, cheaper with Easycard. Otherwise, NT$50 with any bus (coming from Taipei or Taichung) along the highway by Puli, if you missed the local one from Puli.

Get around
You can get around by bus, car, scooter, bike or boat. A loop road more or less circles around the lake, although you'll need to get off the road to view the lake. The most direct way from one side of the lake to another is by boat.

Do

 * Rent a bicycle and ride around the lake. Next to the final bus stop at Shuishe Visitor Center, there are many bicycle rental shops. If you fancy a more sporty ride, checkout the Giant store in the basement of the center). The usual price is NT$200-300 per bicycle until the evening. It takes 4½-6 hr for a semi-fit person to ride the 30 km around the lake, including sightseeing. If you only want to do half the way (and avoid some of the steep bits), cycle around the eastern shore (if you want to visit Wenwu Temple) or the western shore (for a nice bicycle path) and end your trip at Ita Thao, from where you can take your bike back to Shuishe on the boat (NT$100 extra).
 * Take a boat tour around the lake. Most tours are a couple hours long and visit the above locations. Cost is about NT$300 per person.
 * Paddle a rowboat. Strong rowers can get to the island in the middle of the lake. Rent boat and lifejackets from the piers at Yuchuch for NT$200 per hour, plus NT$200 security deposit.
 * Paddle a rowboat. Strong rowers can get to the island in the middle of the lake. Rent boat and lifejackets from the piers at Yuchuch for NT$200 per hour, plus NT$200 security deposit.

Buy
Aboriginal handicrafts - mostly made out of wood or bamboo - are sold. In the Ita Thao village, many shops are aboriginal-owned.

Eat

 * Jin Men Ah Ma Cha Ye Dan (金門阿嬤茶葉蛋) - Famous tea braised egg available at Xuan Guang Si pier.
 * Shaw tribe traditional food - Available at Shuishe Pier.

Departing from Sun Moon Lake

 * There is a company with hourly bus service that stops directly at the Taichung high speed rail station – great if you're in a hurry to get back to Taipei. Tickets for this and most other buses are sold at the Sun Moon Lake Visitors Center in Shuishe.
 * The last bus to Puli departs at 19:30, from where you can transit to a bus to Taichung.
 * Those in a hurry can also take a taxi from either Sun Moon Lake or Puli to Taizhong. Cost is around NT$1,500 from Puli or NT$2,000 from Sun Moon Lake.

Destinations

 * Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village – A full out amusement park with rides and shows, all with an aboriginal theme. You can see elaborate cultural shows and enjoy the thrill rides. It is just north of the lake. Allow a full day to visit.
 * Yushan – The highest mountain of Taiwan, in Nantou County, but also the name of the related National Park that lies in several other counties. South of Sun Moon Lake.
 * Puli, Taichung, etc.
 * Taroko Gorge – An impressive 19-km-long canyon in Hualien County, and the name, Taroko, means the "magnificent and splendid" in the language of Truku, the aboriginal tribe residing in the area. No public transportation crosses the island in a single day.
 * Alishan – Literally "Mount Ali", is Taiwan's most-visited national park.

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Sunny Beach

Sunny Beach (Bulgarian: Слънчев бряг, Slunchev bryag) is the largest beach resort in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea Riviera. Stretching along a beautiful semicircular bay facing east. Closed to the north by the descending ridges of the Balkan Range, thus blending sea and mountain in perfect harmony.

Understand

Everything in Sunny Beach is centred around tourism. It feels more like a fairground than a city. It is a fairly new resort that has built from scratch since the 1960s, so it has little to do with other parts of Bulgaria. You might as well be in Salou or any other party town. There is a Blue Flag beach with soft sand, lots of things to do and places to eat and drink, so Sunny Beach is great for sun-lovers of all ages. In and around Sunny Beach you will find many places to stay, from cosy and friendly guest houses to huge and luxurious hotels that offer 24-hour entertainment for holidaymakers.

The tourist season is not very long. Things start to live up in the end of May with the start of high-school prom season since Sunny Beach is the most popular party destination for school seniors. By the beginning of June the resort works "in full speed". The season winds down around in mid-September when most shops start to discount and the clubs, cafes and restaurants that are still opened work smaller hours.

Nowadays, the neighbouring towns of Sveti Vlas to the north and Nessebar to the south have merged, figuratively speaking, with Sunny Beach because of the resort's expansion along the coastline.

By bus
Please see Nesebar for comprehensive bus schedules around the region, including many buses running through Sunny Beach or at least the bus station.

 * Burgas – There are many buses from Burgas South bus stand (Автогара Юг), which is right in front of Burgas Central railway station. They run about every ½ hr, cost 8 лв either to Nessebar or Sunny beach bus stand, and take about 1 hr to reach the destination.

 * Varna – Every 1-2 hr. 12 лв and it takes about 2 hr.

By plane
Closest airport is Burgas Airport. From there you can either go by taxis, which can be overpriced, so the best thing to do is to arrange transfers pre-arrival or have your hotel taxi pick you up. On the other hand, you can go by public bus to Nessebar or Sunny Beach for 8 лв. The buses run very regularly (at least every half hour) during the day.

By train
Closest railway station is Burgas Central railway station (Централна железопътна гара Бургас). You can get trains from Sofia, Plovdiv and many other cities to there. After you arrive at the railway station, you can go by bus from the bus stand, which is right in front of the railway station, to Sunny Beach or Nessebar for 8 лв usually at half hour intervals during the day.

On foot
Easy and free.

By bus
Buses are best and cheapest (besides walking) way to travel around Sunny Beach. Buses run up and down the main road (Първа), and stop at bus stops, which are usually well marked and not too far apart. A trip within Sunny Beach and to Nessebar cost 1.30 лв. They are clearly marked in English and run regularly (no more than 15-min intervals). There's a sightseeing bus between St. Vlas and Old Nessebar. Look for regular bus stops with a sightseeing bus sticker. Cheap enough to be used as regular mode of transportation. 2 лв one way.

By train
The Tourist Train reaches only part of the boulevard. No regular timetable, runs when it is full. Can be a bit of a wait but the kids will love it. 3 sections: Sunny Beach North to Center, Center to South, South to Old Nessebar. 6 лв per person per one way section.

By horse carriage
This isn't the fastest option, and it's dearly expensive but you travel in style. Around 40 лв.

By car
Cars are not very useful in Sunny Beach. Distances are small, the main streets are pedestrian only and traffic in Bulgaria is rather dangerous. That said renting a car and driving along the beautiful coast isn't bad either.

By boat
Between Sunny Beach (Flower Street) and Old Nesebar. 10 лв.

Do
The general routine to do is to go to the beach in the morning and have lunch either on the beach or at a nearby restaurant. (There are the most delicious jacket potatoes in the world!) Then recuperate for a night out to remember as you go to Sunny Beach centre and the boulevard for dinner and a little entertainment from a dino-cafe to mini-golf to bungee trampling! Every night you can change scenery between Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sveti Vlas (though the latter is recommended during the day).

 * Watersports – You can try Parascending, Banana boats or hire Jet skis along the beach. Or take the bus into Nessebar where there are a couple of Dive schools for Scuba. (Nemo diving is on the right before you cross the causeway, and Angel Diving is on the harbour beyond the bus stop.

 * Rent a Car – Have a runabout to the left and visit the beautiful marinas and villas of Saint-Vlas or go right and visit the local town-Nessebar. The old town is a cosy peninsula with beautiful old wooden house sand is also a UNESCO heritage site and has great fish restaurants. The new town is bustling with restaurants and hotels while the backstreets may hide some tasty local produce! If you want a longer excursion, drive south to Sozopol, or if you want to witness some high-quality driving among some beautiful untouched wilderness, travel north through the mountains along Route 9.

Buy

For your everyday needs there is a large assortment of small supermarkets, which usually sell goods at slightly increased rates compared to normal cities. Be sure to check the merchandise for freshness, as there are few to no customers for most parts of the year and some products may sit in the shelves for an eternity. If you plan a bigger purchase, there is a discounter, Penny Market, at the roundabout between Sunny Beach and Nessebar, which can be reached by bus or on foot, depending on where you stay.

 * The Boulevard - The boulevard along the shore has hundreds of stalls, shops and bars. Peddlers will try to lure you in, but they are not overly pushy.
 * Value for money - Prices are low but the quality is mixed
 * Haggling - It is not customary to haggle, but sometimes shopkeepers spontaneously offer a promotion.
 * Currency - All prices are in Bulgarian levs. Foreign currencies are not accepted, but there are plenty of exchange offices. Be sure to use a trusted exchange like Crown, a bank or your hotel reception. Although some hotels might not give a great exchange rate it is better than to be tricked. Some of the cheapest rates in town, particularly when converting from Russian ruble or Euro, can be found in front of Polyclinic in Чайка district.

Eat
Hundreds of restaurants along the boulevard including a castle restaurant! Very nice food at some places with a relatively cheap price tag. There are: Bulgarian cuisine (including cheese, barbecue, seafood salads like гярб вечнълс, pizzas, Chinese cuisine, etc.

Drink

 * Beer – Most major brands are available. Bulgarian brands like Shumensko (Шуменско), Kamenitza (Каменица), etc. are cheaper, not bad and widely available as draft.

Sleep
You're spoilt for choice! A double room with breakfast in one of the 3-star hotels can be had for about 40 лв in the shoulder season (May and September), and for 80 лв in high season.

Go next

 * Nessebar – A world heritage listed town with medieval architecture is only a few kilometers away.
 * Burgas – The closest major city.

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Sunny Isles Beach

Sunny Isles Beach, the City of Sun and Sea, is located on a barrier island in the northeast corner of Miami-Dade County. It has a 2½-mile-long fine sand beach and outdoor amenities such as water sports, boating, fishing, and tennis as well as the abundant shopping, dining and lodging.

Understand
The city is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intercostals Waterway on the west. The weather is tempered somewhat by its proximity to water; the extreme tip of Florida and the Florida Keys border on a true tropical climate.

The city is experiencing a major redevelopment renaissance on the east side of Collins Avenue, the main thoroughfare. The city is building parks, improving the infrastructure and laying the groundwork for future redevelopment. Sunny Isles Beach is a major center of South Florida's Russian community, with a plethora of Russian stores lining Collins Avenue. The city is sometimes referred to as Little Moscow because of its many Russian and Russian-descended residents.

Get in
You can fly into either Miami International or Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airports, or cruise into the Port of Miami or Port Everglades and be in Sunny Isles Beach within 20 to 30 minutes.

From Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the #1 Broward County Bus to Aventura Mall for the S bus. From Miami Airport, take the J or 150 bus to Collins Avenue for a northbound S or 120 bus.

Do

 * The landmark fishing pier is a local favorite

Sleep
The city is steadily replacing outdated motels with luxury high-rise oceanfront development.

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Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a town in the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington State.

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Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is a city in the South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in California. Sunnyvale was ranked the 5th safest city in the United States in its size category for 2004.

San Jose International Airport
San Jose International Airport is the closest airport.

From the airport, take the free Airport Flyer bus #60 to Santa Clara Transit Station. From there, catch either VTA bus #22 or Caltrain to Sunnyvale. The #22 bus line has many stops in Sunnyvale along El Camino Real, from Lawrence Expressway in the east to Bernardo Avenue in the west. Caltrain stops in Sunnyvale at both the Lawrence station as well as downtown Sunnyvale.

Taxi fare from San Jose Airport to Sunnyvale is approximately $30.

San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco is just up US 101 and offers additional options for flying in. In particular it offers more international and direct East Coast flights. From the airport, you can take the BART to Millbrae Station and then take the Caltrain to Sunnyvale. CalTrain's Sunnyvale station is next to old downtown, on Evelyn Avenue just West of Murphy Street.

Oakland International Airport
You can go on Interstate 680 to the Oakland airport. Also, there are flights to domestic destinations, and to Lake Tahoe. You can use BART, or you can use a Uber!

By bus
See 511.org for a bay area trip planner by public transit.

By bus
Sunnyvale has a decent, albeit rarely used public transport system managed by Valley Transportation Authority. Bus 22 on El Camino Real is the main bus line and most other bus lines run into it. Bus 522 is an express bus which also travels on El Camino but skips a lot of stops. Additionally, the 55, 54, 53 bus routes serve other areas in Sunnyvale. For trips to Santa Cruz or Scotts Valley the Highway 17 Express is available.

By train
Caltrain has its Sunnyvale stop in downtown Sunnyvale, and the Lawrence stop at the Lawrence Expressway.

VTA light rail also has several Sunnyvale stops—but note that these do not connect directly with Caltrain.

By bike
Sunnyvale is a recognized "bike friendly community". Many major roads have bike lanes, and if you get tired of cycling, the VTA buses, light rail, and Caltrain also allow bikes at all hours.

See

 * Go to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings on Murphy Ave.
 * Go to Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival.
 * Go to Wednesday night outdoor concerts during the Summer.
 * Birdwatchers will enjoy seeing the wild parrots (probably Red-masked Parakeet or Mitred Parakeet) flocks. They can sometimes be seen and heard from the Safeway parking lot or Las Palmas park.
 * Rooster T. Feathers is a nationally recognized comedy club.

Do
Miniature golf and arcade games can be found at *, 855 East El Camino Real (at Wolfe Road); there are parking lots at both the El Camino Real and Wolfe Road entrances. Sunnyvale is also home to two public golf courses: the nine-hole course and driving range at Sunken Gardens at 1010 S Wolfe Rd and the 18-hole Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course at 605 Macara Ave., which is under the landing path to Moffett Field, where you can see many interesting military and some private aircraft.

On Murphy Street near the Caltrain station, many events are held during the Summer. .

Buy

 * Murphy Street in downtown Sunnyvale is the home of a weekly farmer's market, numerous restaurants such as Firehouse and international restaurants, coffee shops, and a few small stores including a used bookstore and a few boutiques. It also has some evening venues.
 * El Camino Real (Hwy 82), which runs north/south, is full of strip malls and has tons of shops, especially food markets and restaurants. You can find ethnic markets from India, China, Korea, Bangladesh and many other countries.

Eat
The densest concentration of restaurants is along Murphy Street and nearby, with most of the rest spread out in strip malls, particularly along El Camino Real.

Sunnyvale has a significant Chinese population (but appears to be declining). For authentic Chinese fare, head south east of Sunnyvale into Cupertino on Wolfe Road just north of 280 and you'll see the Ranch 99 Asian Market followed by an entire mall of Asian eats and products.

For Indian food, Sunnyvale and neighboring cities are home to numerous Indian restaurants that cater to those looking for a taste of home. Dosas and other vegetarian fare can be found at Saravana Bhavan, Madras Cafe, etc. Keep an eye out for a number of chaat places (Chaat House, Chaat Corner, Chaat Cafe, etc.) that dot the strip malls along El Camino Real. Bombay Garden at Lawrence and El Camino real

For Pakistani food, Shalimar is the third of a popular chain of Pakistani restaurants that started in San Francisco. Shan is a smaller Pakistani restaurant that is an okay alternative. Both are very casual

Korean restaurants can be found along El Camino Real between Henderson and Lawrence Expressway, but Santa Clara is more known for a larger variety of Korean restaurants.

Go next
See Bay Area (California), Silicon Valley, South Bay, and Santa Clara County for area attractions.

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Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks is a municipality and ski resort near Kamloops in the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia. There is something to do year-round for just about anyone. In winter, there is world-class skiing, and many other winter sports. In summer, the area is transformed into a hiker’s and biker’s paradise, with mountain trails for adventurers of all levels of experience. There is also an 18-hole golf course, and many events and festivals, for those who wish to have a more "relaxed" vacation time. The official name of the Sun Peaks community is the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.

Understand
Sun Peaks started as a ski resort on Tod Mountain. The resort was founded by Harry Burfield, and The Burfield Lodge and first chair-lift at Sun Peaks opened to the public in 1961. The resort has expanded significantly in the years since and now covers three mountains: Tod Mountain, Sundance and Mount Morrisey.

Residential construction began in 1988, when a 49-lot subdivision across from the Burfield Lodge began construction. There are now over 400 residents. The community was incorporated as a resort municipality in 2008.

Sun Peaks Resort was the first ski resort in North America (and remains the only resort in Canada) to receive the ISO 14001 designation recognizing its environmental policies and practices.

Climate
Sun Peaks gets an average annual snowfall of 220 in (or more than 18 ft) (559 cm / 5.5 m) The resort village is at an elevation of 4117 ft (1255 m) above sea level, and the top lift elevation is 6824 ft (2080 m). The yearly average temperature is -6°C (22°F), with highs in the winter around the freezing mark and lows around -10°C (14°F). In the summer, the high temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), but can reach up into the low 30s °C (high 80s °F). The resort is probably known as “Sun” Peaks because it averages over 2,000 hours of sunlight annually.

By car
Sun Peaks is located on Tod Mountain Road, which is accessed from Highway 5 (Yellowhead Highway) at Heffley Creek, north of Kamloops. The total driving distance from Kamloops is 50 km, or roughly 45 minutes. Other major centers nearby include Kelowna (2.5 hours away, via Hwy 97 and Hwy 5), Vancouver (4.5 hours away, via Highway 1 and Highway 5), Jasper (5 hours away, via Highway 16 and Highway 5) and Banff (6 hours away, via Highway 1 and Highway 5).

By bus
It’s easy to get to and from Sun Peaks by bus from Kamloops. There’s a shuttle that runs every day of the year (except Christmas day and New Years day) that arrives at the resort by 9AM and departs for Kamloops again at 4PM. The cost is $10. There are no reservations available, and space on the bus is on a first come, first served basis.

There is also another shuttle that runs between Whistler and Sun Peaks.
 * Rates: $99.00 per person. Schedule: Wednesdays & Saturdays
 * Departs Sun Peaks @ 7:30AM – Arrives at Whistler @ 12:30PM
 * Departs Whistler @ 12:30PM – Arrives at Sun Peaks @ 6:30PM

By plane
Sun Peaks can be accessed easily from either of two airports, though either way, you will likely need to make a connection in Vancouver or Calgary, if you are traveling from outside of British Columbia.
 * Kamloops Airport is a 45 minute drive from Sun Peaks.
 * Kelowna International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Sun Peaks. It has more flights than Kamloops.

By train

 * There a train station in Kamloops, where passengers taking The Canadian from Vancouver or Jasper can arrive in Kamloops in the late evening or early morning, and then catch a shuttle to Sun Peaks.
 * Westbound
 * Jasper to Kamloops
 * 2:30PM–11:09PM (departs: F Su Tu)
 * Kamloops to Vancouver
 * 8:30PM–6AM (departs: Tu F Su)
 * Eastbound
 * Vancouver to Kamloops
 * 11:44PM–9:42AM (arrives: Sa M W)
 * Kamloops to Jasper
 * 06:35AM–4PM (arrives: M W Sa)
 * Vancouver to Kamloops is a night-time transfer
 * Jasper to Kamloops is mostly daytime

Get around
Sun Peaks is a pretty small town. There’s no need of a car or taxi to get around. Everything is easily accessible on foot or on bike (in the summer), and a large amount of the village is also available on ski in the winter.

See
Aside from the skiing in the winter months, no one really does anything else in Sun Peaks from about October to March.

There is, of course, the splendid scenery in and around Sun Peaks to see year-round. Since it’s right in the heart of the Shushwap Highlands, the scenery couldn’t be much more spectacular. In the summer, you can hike and bike on trails on the mountains, and in the winter, you can ski on them. What more could you ask for as far as beautiful views in and of the mountains? Mountains serving as ski hills include and.

Do
Sun Peaks has no shortage of activities for you to take part in. There are lots of things to do year-round, for people of all levels of physical ability, as well as just relaxing around a hot tub. Below, there is a list based on the time of year, as well as a few things to do at Sun Peaks year-round.

Winter
The most popular winter activity at Sun Peaks is skiing and snowboarding.

Aside from downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding, there are many other things to do. A short list includes:

 * Backcountry skiing and snowboarding a guide will take you to the backside of Tod Mountain for a day trip to areas not generally open to the public. You would have to be an intermediate to expert skier to take advantage of such a trip.
 * Groomer rides Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to ride in one of the ski run grooming machines? Or maybe take a tour of the mountain without being on your skis? You can take a 3/4 to 1 hour ride in one of the groomers and see just what it is they do.
 * Dogsledding Just like you’ve seen on TV, you can pilot a team of sled dogs (called “mushing”) through the woods at Sun Peaks. This is another activity that requires a fair amount of physical stamina and strength, and shouldn’t be undertaken by anyone who isn’t prepared to occasionally have to run beside their dog teams through deep snow, uphill.
 * Snowshoeing One of the quietest and most relaxing ways to get around the mountains in winter, snowshoeing is also probably one of the oldest methods of winter transportation in this part of the world. On snowshoes, you can see parts of the mountains that are inaccessible in any other way, and see the beauty and wildlife of the Rockies up close.
 * Snowmobiling The exact opposite of snowshoeing, snowmobiling is neither quiet, nor relaxing. It is, however a very exciting and exhilarating way to take a tour around the mountainside.
 * Sleigh rides Another old-fashioned way to enjoy the countryside is in a horse-drawn sleigh. Again, we’re back to the quiet and relaxing type of transportation through the mountains.
 * Snow tubing Much like the inflatable tubes that can be pulled behind a motor boat on a lake, you can also ride one of these types of tubes down a snow-covered hill. Sun Peaks has a large Snow Tubing park where tub riders of all ages can slide as much as they want.
 * Ice skating There is a full-sized skating rink at Sun Peaks where anyone who enjoys skating can take part in public skates or drop-in ice hockey games. Check the schedules to see which type of skating is going on at a particular time.

Summer

 * Golf
 * Canoeing and kayaking There are numerous lakes and rivers nearby, all worthy of a canoe or kayak trip. It’s also easy to find guides to take you on a trip of this kind. If you’re staying at one of the major hotels, they will provide access to such a service.
 * Fishing As noted above, there are many lakes and rivers, and therefore, opportunities to go fishing very close by Sun Peaks.
 * Hiking Since Sun Peaks is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, it is one of the nicest places for a summer mountain hike. There are numerous trails within and around Sun Peaks, just waiting for you to take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike.
 * Mountain biking As with Hiking, above, there are many mountain biking trails in and around Sun Peaks. Mountain biking has become a very popular summer sport at most ski resorts in the summertime.
 * Horseback riding Again, as with mountain biking, horseback trail riding is a very popular thing to do in the mountains in the summer.
 * Horseback riding Again, as with mountain biking, horseback trail riding is a very popular thing to do in the mountains in the summer.

Year-round

 * Swimming Sun Peaks has no shortage of heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools. This makes swimming available to everyone, all year round.
 * Photography clinics The Rockies are spectacular in any season, and there are several professional photographers at Sun Peaks who run photography clinics year-round. This can be a great addition to your trip. Whether you’re a novice or a “serious amateur”, you’ll be able to build on the skills you will learn at these clinics. Be prepared to get up really early in the mornings, as some of the best photographs and the most spectacular views happen at sunrise.

Buy
Sun Peaks, being a resort village, has many shops and stores that cover everything from clothing and sportswear to artwork by local artists, to gourmet chocolate, to gifts.

Work
Employment at Sun Peaks is mainly found at the ski hills, as a ski instructor, tour guide, hill groomer, etc. There are plenty of jobs at the hotels, and at local stores and shops as well as local services like firefighting, garbage collection, etc. Jobs at Sun Peaks are fairly hard to come by, as the competition is fierce among students. Sun Peaks resort also offers internships to those that are taking hotel management or hospitality courses at college, and apprenticeship programs in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanics; again, to those who are taking such a course at college already.

Eat & drink
There are over 15 options to choose from along the, where numerous hotels are located.

The official Sun Peaks Resort website has a large list of places to eat and drink.

Hotels and lodges
There is no shortage of places to stay at Sun Peaks. Being a ski resort, there are plenty of hotels and lodges in the vicinity. Here's a short list of hotels and lodges:
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Vacation rentals
Vacation rentals at Sun Peaks are another alternative to staying at a hotel. The price is almost the same, but the place you'll be staying at is more than just a room at a hotel, it can be a single-family home, or a condo or an apartment. Vacation rentals are a great alternative because you can generally find something to fit almost any budget.

Media

 * Sun Peaks has a local newspaper called SPIN (for Sun Peaks Independent News). It is available in print and online. Otherwise, you can also find many other national and international newspapers at local stores and hotels at Sun Peaks.

FM radio stations

 * 91.5 - CKBZ-FM
 * 90.1 - CIFM-FM
 * Both stations from Kamloops have transmitters in Sun Peaks.

Stay safe
The resort is in a mountainous area that is fairly isolated from any major cities. There is always the chance of an encounter with a bear or even possibly a cougar when deep in the mountains. If you are skiing or hiking or otherwise traveling off the beaten path in the backcountry, it is wise to take any precautions necessary to protect yourself in case of such an encounter. Always carry a cell phone or other radio device, so you can contact someone in an emergency, and never travel alone. Since this is a mountainous region, there is also the risk of falling and being injured badly enough to not be able to make it back to where you came from. Again, always travel with an experienced guide or group, and make sure you have access to a radio transmitting device in case of an emergency situation.

Skiing safety
There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you use the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.
 * Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects.
 * People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
 * Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
 * Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
 * If you are involved in or witness a collision/accident you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.
 * Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
 * Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings.
 * Keep off closed trails, and closed areas.
 * You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs.
 * You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to safely load, ride, and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

Go next

 * Visit Kamloops, the nearest city in the region.

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Sunrise

Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida.

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Sun River

Sun River is a city in central Montana near Great Falls. It is named for the nearby Sun River. About 100 people lived there in 2020.

Get in
Sun River is near the junction of US Highway 89 and State Highway 200.

Get around
As a small town, there is no public transportation.

When adventuring outside of town, be sure you plan for fuel and download maps. Wide open country is great to explore, just don't expect to always have service and amenities.

Do
Flyfishing on the Sun River is a popular recreation.

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Sunriver (Oregon)

Sunriver is a resort town in Central Oregon. The Sunriver Resort is a major year-round attraction in the region, especially for families, and this article primarily focuses on resort amenities.

By plane

 * Redmond Municipal Airport (also known as Roberts Field) located about 45 minutes north of Sunriver, is the closest airport with commercial passenger service. Several regional airlines offer service to western hubs, including San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. There are no public transit services from RDM to Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies. Taxi/shuttle services for service to/from Sunriver include:
 * Portland International Airport is the closest major and international airport to Sunriver. Portland is approximately three and a half hours north-west of Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies.
 * Portland International Airport is the closest major and international airport to Sunriver. Portland is approximately three and a half hours north-west of Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies.
 * Portland International Airport is the closest major and international airport to Sunriver. Portland is approximately three and a half hours north-west of Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies.

By car
Sunriver lies 15 miles south of Bend on US Highway 97. From US-97, you can take Cottonwood Road (exit 151) to the north end of town, or take S Century Drive (exit 153) to the south end of town.

Some of the companies that serve Redmond Municipal Airport (see above) also can provide transportation to and from Bend (around $40-50 each way) or Portland (around $230 each way). Check their websites or call for more information.

By car
Driving in Sunriver can be confusing, as the roads wind through the resort and meet and roundabouts, rather than having straight roads meet at intersections in your typical town. The roundabouts, known as "circles", are numbered 1 through 11, and there is no circle 8 (if a local tells you to go to circle 8, they're just picking on the tourists). It can be tricky to find your destination without specific directions, however there are free maps available at many local business as well as both the entrances to Sunriver from Highway 97.

By foot
Sunriver has over 30 miles of well maintained paved paths designated for pedestrian use (biking and walking). The paths can take you anywhere in town, and are also kept clean for walking during the winter months.

By bike
Biking is a very popular mode of transportation in Sunriver since there are many bike rental shops and over 30 miles of paths that go anywhere in town. The paths are well maintained, and are separated from the roads so riders don't need to worry about being alongside traffic.

Do
If you enjoy outdoor activities then Sunriver is the place to be. Sunriver offers things such as White Water rafting tours, Fishing Tours, Biking Tours, and Hiking Tours in the summer time. When the winter months show up, Sunriver turns into a winter recreation town. Sunriver offers skiing/snowboarding rentals, Snowmobiling tours, Cross Country Skiing trails, and there is an Ice skating rink located in Sunriver as well. Depending on the time of year Sunriver offers activities that correlate well with the changing seasons.

Golf
Sunriver offers three well known championship golf courses, the Woodlands course, the Meadows course, and Crosswater. The Caldera Links family friendly course is also part of the resort. The courses close for the off-season in October/November until spring.

 * The Meadows course also has an indoor golf simulator for year-round use. The cost is $30 per 30 minutes, and rental clubs are available at no extra charge.
 * The Meadows course also has an indoor golf simulator for year-round use. The cost is $30 per 30 minutes, and rental clubs are available at no extra charge.
 * The Meadows course also has an indoor golf simulator for year-round use. The cost is $30 per 30 minutes, and rental clubs are available at no extra charge.

Sleep
Visitors can stay right at the Sunriver Resort facilities, or you can rent private vacation homes (both at the resort, and nearby) which are available via AirBnB, management agencies, and private listings.

Go next

 * Bend, which is 20 minutes north on US-97, is a city that offers plenty of dining and recreational opportunities. The city article for Bend also includes information about regional attractions, all of which can be reached just as easily from Sunriver.
 * La Pine

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Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is a city in Brunswick County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Sunset Beach received its name from the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that can be seen from the island due to its unique southern exposure. Beyond the sunsets, this beach is also known for its powdery white sand and its swing bridge; the only one of our islands to still have one. Another unique feature of the island is Bird Island, an undeveloped and secluded island that can only be accessed by land by way of Sunset Beach during low tide. The inland side of Sunset features several golf courses, Ingram Planetarium and Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center.

Get in
US 17 runs through Brunswick County and alongside Sunset Beach. Approaching from Myrtle Beach to the south or Wilmington to the north, turn onto NC 904/Seaside Rd.

Get around
The inland side of Sunset Beach is for the most part only accessible by car. But over on the island, it is easy to get around on foot or bike, using the roads or the beach. The intracoastal waterway is navigable by boat or kayak. Bikes and kayaks are both available for rent on the island.

Do

 * on Bird Island is fun to try to find for a memorable experience.
 * is fun for great viewpoints of the ocean as well as for avid fishermen who will find it well-stocked with supplies and ideal for fishing.
 * , the northern end of the island, is good for bird-watching and the occasional large tidal pool.
 * , the northern end of the island, is good for bird-watching and the occasional large tidal pool.

Eat
Sunset Island is located in an area that is very involved in the seafood industry, and one will have no trouble finding a good seafood restaurant. Most of the food served at these restaurants is caught locally and as a result is very fresh.

Go next
Sunset Beach is near the town of Calabash, a seafood hub and a good destination for mini-golf. Go to Callahan's, a large local store full of ideal souvenirs.

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Sunshine Coast (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Sunshine Coast:

Australia

 * Sunshine Coast - a peri-urban settlement of 330,000 in South East Queensland

Canada

 * Sunshine Coast (British Columbia) - a region in British Columbia

New Zealand

 * Sunshine Coast (New Zealand)) - Bay of Plenty

South Africa

 * Sunshine Coast (South Africa) - a region of the Eastern Cape

United Kingdom

 * Sunshine Coast (England) - in Essex, England

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Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)

The Sunshine Coast, named for its 2,400 hours of annual sunshine, is north-west of Vancouver. Although located on the mainland, vehicles cannot access this region without taking ferries. Further, a ferry is needed to travel between the lower and upper coast sections of the Sunshine Coast. It is a 180-km (110-mi) stretch of rainforest, seashore and mountains. This is the secret destination of many individuals, where the island life is found on the mainland. Here is a slower pace of life, where those who appreciate the beauty of outstanding marine parks and marshland bird sanctuaries, old growth forest and alpine peaks will find the perfect destination.

Lower Coast

 * — setting of the 1970s TV show The Beachcombers
 * — a mostly rural area with a number of small communities on the coast. It includes Skookumchuck Narrows, a tidal rapid that is popular with kayakers
 * — a popular destination for outdoor activities that include kayaking, diving, snowshoeing and skiing, hiking and backpacking, camping and mountain biking

Upper Coast

 * — outdoor opportunities at the north end of the Sunshine Coast highway and gateway to Desolation Sound and Savary Island
 * — the largest town in the region, and a centre for ecotourism

Other destinations

 * — An island with a tropical feel, typically accessed by boat from Lund.
 * — the largest island in the Strait of Georgia, with a population of about 1,000 people

Understand
The southern portion of the sunshine coast is almost a bedroom community of Vancouver. There are a number of people who commute to Vancouver on a regular basis, in this area.

Get in
Given the lack of road access to reach the Sunshine Coast, your choice are to go by plane or by boat.

By plane
If you are traveling to the Sunshine Coast, you are flying a short flight to Powell River or Sechelt. See listings for those cities for details. Expect the flight to be expensive.

By boat
BC Ferries is the main way to reach the Sunshine Coast, and the options to reach this area are either from the Vancouver area or from Vancouver Island.

BC Ferries for getting to the Sunshine Coast

 * near Gibsons — in West Vancouver: 40 minute vehicle ferry crossing and the main point of entry into the Sunshine Coast.
 * — : 1 hour 25 minutes vehicle ferry crossing connecting with Vancouver Island.

By car
The automobile is the easiest way of getting around the Sunshine Coast. Car rentals are available at a number of locations on the Sunshine Coast, but it is generally considerably cheaper in Vancouver. The Sunshine Coast only has one main road, Highway 101, which runs north and south along the coast.

By public transit
BC Transit operates regular bus service connecting the Sunshine Coast (Langdale) ferry terminal, Gibsons, and Sechelt. BC Transit does not offer service between Half Moon Bay (10-15 minutes drive north of Sechelt) and the Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) ferry terminal.

BC Transit also operates regular bus service in Powell River, including BC Ferries' Powell River (Westview) ferry terminal. More limited bus service is available to the BC Ferries' Powell River (Saltery Bay) ferry terminal and to Lund.

By boat

 * Ferries traveling within the Sunshine Coast:
 * — : 50 minute vehicle ferry crossing Jervis Inlet, which divides the Lower (South) and the Upper (North) Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) is located near Egmont.
 * Sunshine Coast (Langdale) — Gambier (New Brighton), Keats (Keats Island), and Keats (Eastbourne): 10 to 30 minutes foot passenger ferry crossing, depending on stops made, connecting with Gambier Island and Keats Island.
 * Powell River (Westview) — : 40 minutes vehicle ferry crossing

When traveling between the lower coast and upper coast of the Sunshine Coast, the fare is a return rate, meaning that a fare is only paid when heading from Saltery Bay to Earls Cove.

See
Princess Louisa Inlet is one of BC's most beautiful natural locations. The wide opening of Jervis Inlet narrows to become a 64-km (40-mile) long fjord ending in Princess Louisa Inlet. Accessible only by boat. On the journey up, your boat will navigate past dozens of waterfalls that trickle down from steep, craggy granite bluffs that loom over you on both sides. Once past the geological constriction called Malibu Rapids, Princess Louisa Inlet opens up -- revealing the glacier-fed Chatterbox Falls, the highlight of this sheltered inlet. This region is protected and some of it is preserved within the 65-hectare Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park. Beside Chatterbox Falls, there is a dock with water, but no electricity, for boaters. There is also moorage available for at least twenty boats. Boardwalks will take you along trails to the falls, where the air is so moist that the trees are covered with thick moss and ferns. Tours leave for Princess Louisa from Egmont on a scheduled basis all summer long.

The Sunshine Coast is home to more artists per capita than any other Canadian region. Purple flags along the Sunshine Coast Highway and local streets indicate artists's studios where the public is welcome, and which feature many disciplines including painting, pottery and glassblowing. Held each autumn, the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl features over 200 artists' galleries and studios. Free illustrated programs are available, and there is no charge to visit the participating venues.

The Coast's wildlife includes cougars, black bears, wolves, marbled murrelet, orcas, great blue herons, seals, sea lions and bald eagles. There are also abundant tide pools with a variety of molluscs, sea anemones and fish. At certain times of the year, seal pups may be encountered on the Coast's beaches. They should not be approached, as the mother may abandon them. All wildlife on the Coast should be viewed from a safe and respectful distance.

Do
Skookumchuk Narrows Provincial Park is adjacent in the village of Egmont and is the site of some of the strongest and most spectacular currents in western North America. These narrows occur where the water enters into the Sechelt Inlet. There can be as much as a 2-m difference in sea level between Sechelt Inlet and the Jervis inlet. The water can be moving at speeds of up to 16 knots and creates standing waves up to 1.5 m and whirlpools. Access to the best place to view the narrows is about a 1½-hour hike from the parking lot.

On the lower Sunshine Coast (Langdale to Earl's Cove and Egmont), there are hundreds of trails for hiking and biking. Many of the trails have been built by members of the very active mountain bike community and most are multi-use - meaning you may encounter hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and sometimes ATVs. However, the majority of users are hikers and bikers.

The 180-kilometre (110 mi) Sunshine Coast Trail is Canada's longest hut-to-hut hiking trail, and travels from mountains to shorelines and lakes. Beginning at Sarah Point in Desolation Sound and ending at Saltery Bay, it is free to everyone, and hikers can enter and leave it at multiple points.

The Powell Forest Canoe Route is a 57-km, 8-lake, 5-portage journey that takes about 5 days. Portages range from 0.7-2.8 km, and paddling from 1–28.5 km. The best time to travel it is June to October. Located near Powell River.

There are several mountain bike parks: Coast Gravity Park, 10 km from Sechelt, has trails for all riding levels, and a shuttle system to the trails. Sprockids Mountain Bike Park, in Langdale, has 14 km of downhill, ramps, jumps and teeter-bars, and is perfect for younger riders. Powell River Bike and Skate Park has a beginner pump track, slope-style dirt jump trails, downhill flow trails, and a beginner flow line. It is open to the public year round and admission is free.

The Sunshine Coast-Vancouver Island Circle Tour, a road trip involving ferries. The trip involves travel between Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and eastern Vancouver Island between Comox and Victoria in circuit that does not involve backtracking.

Eat
There many options for restaurants in Gibsons, Sechelt, Powell River, and a few in between.

Drink
The Sunshine Coast has several breweries, including:
 * Gibsons: Persephone Brewing Company, Gibsons Tapworks, 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
 * Sechelt: Bricker Cider Company

Stay safe
The Sunshine Coast is an extremely safe place. Although growing rapidly, it still maintains a "small town" feel, noted especially in the Roberts Creek and Pender Harbour areas. Crime is minimal, and there are no particular areas to avoid.

Go next
Rent a kayak or use your own to explore Desolation Sound.

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Sunshine Coast (South Africa)

The Sunshine Coast is a region of the Eastern Cape. The Sunshine Coast has more sunshine hours per year than any other part of South Africa. With plenty of charm, sun-drenched beaches, warm waters and quaint seaside villages, it makes a popular holiday destination. Watch the whales and dolphins play in the sparkling ocean and the Big 7 roam their natural habitat.

Cities

 * — the largest city in the province is a popular destination for water sports, and also offers many historical attractions
 * — the pineapple capital of South Africa
 * — heart of the Settler Country offering traditional atmosphere
 * — a seasidevtiwn near the Addo Elephant Park, Shamwari Game Reserve and Kariega Game Reserve
 * — the surfer's paradise and host of various famous surfing contests
 * — at the Kowie River mouth (great fishing) with miles of unspoilt, deserted beaches
 * — village of thatched roof houses, very upmarket, a Jack Nicklaus golf course. St Francis Golf Club also a great place with a big heart for beginners.
 * — the valley of elephants and roses

Other destinations

 * — the park has elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalo, lion and leopard, and the Marine reserve has dolphin, whales (southern right) and penguins

Understand
The area boasts a wide variety of water sports, such as surfing, canoeing, skiing and an annual power boat race. Other activities for the adventurous include beach sports, fishing, golf, hiking trails, mountain biking and horse safaris. The Sunshine Coast has miles of sun-drenched coastline, warm sparkling ocean and unspoiled beaches.

By plane
There are two airports located in close proximity to the Sunshine Coast. The East London and Port Elizabeth airports are both in close proximity.

By car
The Sunshine Coast is easily accessible by motorways from Cape Town (857 km), Durban (702 km), and Bloemfontein (587 km). You could also drive in from Johannesburg (999 km). The road conditions are fairly good if you are coming from any of these cities.

By bus
All major South African coach companies offer regular schedules to and from destinations like Addo.

By car
The N2 is the main route along the coast. While most of this road is in excellent condition, there are still some roadworks in the area.

See

 * Alexandria - The little village of Alexandria, established in 1840, lies 99 km east of Port Elizabeth. It is home to the largest active dunefields in the world. The town is known for its chicory, dairy and pineapple farming
 * Bathurst - Bathurst was founded in 1820 and named after the colonial secretary of the British government, Lord Bathurst. 10 minutes from Port Alfred and home to the oldest pub in South Africa, the town’s major attraction is the Big Pineapple, which stands 16.7 m high.
 * Boknes - The Boknes coast is an untouched, natural paradise that offers an expansive stretch of magnificent, unspoiled beaches. It is a bird connoisseur’s delight.
 * Bushmans River - The little village of Bushman’s River Mouth has a calm estuary and long stretches of sandy beach, which is perfect for river and beach activities. The Bushman’s River offers a 35 km stretch of open water and is the 2nd longest navigable river in South Africa.
 * Cannon Rocks - Cannon Rocks is a tiny and quiet village lying on the shores of the Boknes lagoon. It is a very popular fishing spot.
 * Kasouga - Kasouga is a little hamlet untouched by time, with wonderful and diverse birdlife and a lagoon brimming with life. There are no tarred roads, streetlights, hotels or shops, but a handful of little friendly B&Bs that offer the perfect excuse to unwind.
 * Kenton-on-Sea - This tranquil coastal town lies between the Kariega and Bushman’s River. It is host to beautiful bays, beaches, well renowned nature reserves and activities such as water sports and angling. World renowned game reserves are located in close proximity to this coastal town.
 * Port Alfred - On the Kowie River, 55 km from Grahamstown, lies Port Alfred. Uniquely positioned around the spectacular Royal Alfred Marina, Port Alfred is famous for its annual power boat race, and provides great shopping opportunities, and beauty, wellness and day spas.
 * Port Alfred - On the Kowie River, 55 km from Grahamstown, lies Port Alfred. Uniquely positioned around the spectacular Royal Alfred Marina, Port Alfred is famous for its annual power boat race, and provides great shopping opportunities, and beauty, wellness and day spas.
 * Port Alfred - On the Kowie River, 55 km from Grahamstown, lies Port Alfred. Uniquely positioned around the spectacular Royal Alfred Marina, Port Alfred is famous for its annual power boat race, and provides great shopping opportunities, and beauty, wellness and day spas.

Do
Warm water and clean barrels are synonymous with the Sunshine Coast which has a very popular surf break, the East Beach. The persistent wind that blows here throughout the year also makes it one of the hottest spots on the international kite surfing circuit.

Boating & water skiing - With long stretches of crystal-clean navigable rivers, boating and skiing are among the most popular past times found in the Sunshine Coast. The small boat harbour next to the Royal Alfred Marina in Port Alfred is home to private boats of all descriptions while the harbour houses all kinds of private ski boats, fishing boats, millionaires’ yachts, canoes and rafts.

Canoeing - sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, row boating, wildwater canoeing or surf skiing.

Fishing - reef, river, estuary, deep sea or coastal fishing: there are plenty of incredible locations in the Sunshine Coast to choose from. Port Alfred is the third largest “line fishing port” in South Africa.

Diving - The shores of the Sunshine Coast are host to the most unique diving experience in the Eastern Cape. This part of the coast is famous for soft coral reefs, numerous wrecks that dot the shores and the incredible “Lunar landing” where crayfish in the hundreds live and breed.

Horse & hiking trails - Whilst much of the coast's the beautiful scenery can be viewed from the comfort of a 4x4, most prefer to explore this rugged beauty on foot. There are plenty of horse trails offering horseback rides at the shores of the sea, up rivers and on game reserve trails.

Golf - Famous golf courses in the region include the Royal Port Alfred Golf Course, the Fish River Sun Golf Course, and the Green Fountain Farm Resort Driving Range.

Game viewing - The Sunshine Coast has no shortage of breathtakingly beautiful game reserves and lodges for nature lovers.

Stay safe

 * Local telephone directory: 1023
 * International telephone directory: 10903

 Travel tips
 * At the closest airport, get directions and information from marked information counters
 * Stay alert and keep an eye on your valuables and luggage at all times
 * Store your valuables and passport in the hotel safety deposit box
 * When you go sight-seeing, plan your route beforehand
 * Use registered and qualified tour guides. Contact tourism offices for a list of qualified tour guides
 * Look out for stray animals on the road
 * In the event of an accident, contact the police and emergency services immediately

Important numbers
 * Ambulance: 10177 or +27 46 624-4240
 * Port Alfred Police: 10111 or +27 46 604-2001
 * Kenton Police: 10111 or +27 46 648-1222
 * Fire Station: +27 46 624-1111 or +27 46 624-1140
 * National Sea Rescue Institute: +27 82 990-5971

Go next

 * Addo
 * Baviaans
 * Grahamstown
 * Jeffreys Bay & St Francis
 * Karoo Heartland
 * Tsitsikamma

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Sunshine Coast-Vancouver Island Circle Tour

The Coast-Vancouver Island Circle Tour, also known as the Coast Circle Tour, is a popular way to see visit some areas of southwestern British Columbia that you might otherwise not visit. It takes you to towns and villages in BC's Sunshine Coast and along the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.

Understand
This Circle Tour was created by BC Ferries to increase ridership on the Powell River–Comox ferry route. BC Ferries offers self-drive packages to Bella Coola which include hotel, return ferry, and an eco-rafting trip or grizzly bear tour. Tours include a ferry trip through glacial fjords between Port Hardy and Bella Coola into the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. In Bella Coola, you can observe grizzly bears in their natural habitat, take an eco-rafting tour, or hike to one of the many alpine lakes to discover spectacular lookouts.

Other activities you can enjoy include salmon and trout fishing, a river tour of Atnarko and Bella Coola rivers, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and discovering First Nations culture, heritage and artifacts.

Prepare
Six-night packages include hotels and ferry tickets, and start at $1155 per person (tax included, based on double occupancy) as of 2020.

Eco-rafting tour is included for travel from mid-June 10 to mid-August, and the grizzly bear tour is included for travel from mid-August 15 to late October.

Get in
The most common location to start this trip is in Vancouver. However, it is possible to start at any point along the trip.

Drive
From you travel across the scenic Lions' Gate Bridge to  on the North Shore and continue along the highway to  where you will catch the 40-minute ferry to  on the Sunshine Coast. It is about a 90-minute drive to the Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) ferry terminal, but it is worth visiting and  as well as some of the many parks in the area. From you will take a 50-minute ferry across the Jervis Inlet to  and continue north to.

From Powell River the ferry leaves at the and  goes to  and  where you can take either the more scenic Old Island Highway or the faster Inland Island Highway south towards  and.

The next major town you will come to is you can return to the Lower Mainland at either  (to Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) in West Vancouver) or  (to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminal in Delta). However, most travellers will be interested in continuing on to. From Victoria, travel north to and then take the ferry from  to.


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Sun Valley

There are several places called Sun Valley.

 * Sun Valley (California) — in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California
 * Sun Valley (Idaho) — a ski resort

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Sun Valley (Idaho)

Sun Valley is a mountain resort city at 6,000 ft (1,830 m), in central Idaho. It was founded in 1939.

Understand

Sun Valley is located in Blaine County, which began its life over a century ago in much the same way other Idaho mountain communities did: as a hardscrabble mining area. By 1900, mining was clearly in decline in southern Idaho. Many Idaho mountain mining settlements eventually became ghost towns, but the Blaine County communities managed to hang on, mostly due to the sheep industry.

In 1936, tourism entered Blaine County in a big way with the opening of the Sun Valley resort, which attracted the rich and famous from day one. A particularly famous early visitor was Ernest Hemingway, who spent his final days in the area and is buried in Ketchum. Today many well-known people maintain first or second homes in Blaine County.

Sun Valley revolves around tourism, with skiing in the winter and outdoor activities in the nearby Sawtooth National Recreation Area in the summer dominating the itinerary. The area has a reputation as a highbrow and unapologetically liberal enclave in largely conservative Idaho. While vegan and organic lifestyles may be openly scoffed at only a few miles away, it's no problem at all to indulge in them here.

By bus or shuttle
Sun Valley Stages offer charter service to Sun Valley from Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls.

Sun Valley Express offers daily bus service to the resort from the Boise, Idaho airport.

Salt Lake Express offers service from Twin Falls and other destinations in Idaho and beyond.

By car
Sun Valley is located adjacent to the town of Ketchum on Idaho State Route 75, about two hours north of Twin Falls.

See

Buy
The Sun Valley area is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, either to visit or to live in. Out of sheer economic necessity, many people who work in the area commute daily from as far away as Twin Falls. If money is no object, pretty much anything can be had here. Otherwise you may want to do as many of the locals do: see the sights, then head for less expensive locales.

Drink

 * Grumpy's - Classic apres-ski bum bar
 * Casino Bar
 * Warfield Distillery & Brewery - rooftop bar
 * TNT Taproom - brewery

Go next

 * North on Hwy 93, will take you over Galena Summit and into the beautiful town of Stanley. From there, Hwy 21 leads to Boise, or Hwy 93 continues on to Challis and Salmon, then into Montana.
 * South on Hwy 93 leads to the Sun Valley airport and Hailey, Idaho, 11 miles from Sun Valley, then onwards to Twin Falls or Boise.

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Sunyani

Sunyani is the regional capital of the Bono region.

By plane
The Sunyani Domestic Airport is served by the Kotoka International Airport at Accra, and there are daily domestic flights to Sunyani.

Get around
Sunyani seems to have been designed by very thoughtful town planners; the layout of the main roads makes sense and it's easy to get your bearings. Shared taxis trawl back and forth along most major streets and are a fast and inexpensive way to move around town.

See

 * The Cocoa House, is a high rise that dominates the Sunyani skyline
 * Christ The King Catholic Cathedral
 * Sacred Heart Catholic Church
 * Queen of Peace Building
 * Knight of St. John House
 * The Kintampo waterfalls
 * The Boabeng Monkey Sanctuary

Do
See the Catholic University of Ghana, a new (established in 2000) but growing university, located a few miles out in its permanent site in Fiapre (www.cug.edu.gh).

Eat
The Eusbett Hotel has a restaurant with surprisingly good Chinese options, as well as standard restaurant fare. Enjoy lunch for about $5-7. Internet is available in the hotel office.

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Suomenniemi

Suomenniemi is a former municipality in South Karelia. Suomenniemi is surrounded by Lake Kuolimojärvi, and in some places also Saimaa.

Understand
Suomenniemi became part of the city of Mikkeli in 2013. The city centre is 40 km to the north.

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Suomu

Suomu is a ski resort at the Suomutunturi fell in the municipality of Kemijärvi, Finnish Lapland.

Get in

Suomu is on road 9452 between E63 and Kemijärvi, close to E63. Kemijärvi, with railway, is 42 km to north-west, Rovaniemi, with airport and good connections 90 km farther to the west. Kuusamo, also with airport, is 100 km to the south-east by E63.

See

 * Northern Lights
 * Northern nature

Do

 * Downhill skiing. The slopes to the north are black or red, those to the east are family friendly long slopes through the pine forests.
 * There are also the common (for Lapland) offers of husky and snowmobile safaris, reindeer tours and ice fishing tours.
 * Hiking
 * Mountain biking
 * Fishing
 * Fishing

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Superior

Superior is in Wisconsin and is a port of Lake Superior.

Understand
Superior is a city of 27,368 on the Western tip of Lake Superior, across Superior Bay from Duluth. The two cities make up Lake Superior's "Twin Ports." Shipping, education, oil refining, tourism, railroads, and forestry are the primary economic activities in Superior.

By plane
Duluth International Airport is about 30 minutes away, and provides service to and from many Midwest cities and Las Vegas. The Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior can accommodate small private planes, and Duluth's Sky Harbor will let you land your seaplane.

By car
Superior is accessible via US 53 and Wisconsin 35 from northwestern Wisconsin, US 2 from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Interstate 535 from Duluth, Minnesota.

By bus
Greyhound Lines serves the Twin Ports from its depot in West Duluth.

Get around
Car rentals are available in Superior from Avis (218-727-7233) and Enterprise (715-395-9900). The Duluth Transit Authority (218-722-7283) provides bus service throughout the Twin Ports area. Courtesy Cab (218-590-9222) and Badger Taxi (218-393-5555) offer transportation on demand 24 hours a day.

Primary roads in Superior include East Second St., entering as US 2/53 from the East End of town, Belknap St., routing US 2 from the harbor to downtown, and Tower Ave. (WI 35), running the length of the downtown business district and into South Superior.

See
The Richard I. Bong Museum, dedicated to telling the story of America's 'Ace of Aces' during World War II. Junction of US 2 & 53 near Barker's Island.

University of Wisconsin-Superior, home to 2000+ students and the Yellowjacket hockey and basketball teams. Belknap St & Catlin Avenue.

Pattison State Park, located 20 minutes south of town on WI 35. Big Manitou Falls, located there, is the largest waterfall in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Point recreation area, located east of town off East Second St. Birdwatching, fishing, swimming, and hiking are enjoyed there by locals and tourists.

Fairlawn Mansion located at 9th Ave. East & East Second Street. Lumberman Martin Pattison built this mansion during Superior's early years, and it has been restored to its former glory. Also home to the Douglas County Historical Society.

The Vista Fleet offers tours of the Duluth-Superior harbor, and boards at Barker's Island as well as in Duluth's Canal Park.

Do
Cheer on the UW-Superior Yellowjacket hockey team or the Superior Senior High School Spartans at Wessman Arena (N. 28th St. & Catlin Ave.)

Enjoy the Superior Municipal Forest's trails. The trailhead is located off N. 28th St. & Wyoming Ave. in the city's Billings Park neighborhood.

Visit Thirsty Pagan Brewery.

Eat
VIP Italian Pizza and Shamrock Pizza are three pizzerias that locals rightly rave about. The Anchor Bar & Grill is famous for their burgers and homemade french fries. New China features Szechuan delights. Eddie's World Famous Ribs is hidden in the far eastern end of town, but worth the trip. And Bridgeman's or Culver's will be happy to top any of your meals off with a tasty ice cream dessert.

Drink

 * TJ's Champion's Lounge is located on Belknap Street near the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and is a popular spot with both the college crowd and local sports fans. Outdoor seating area in nice weather.
 * TJ's Champion's Lounge is located on Belknap Street near the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and is a popular spot with both the college crowd and local sports fans. Outdoor seating area in nice weather.

Sleep

 * The Androy Hotel in downtown is something of an anachronism. It towers over Tower Avenue, features a full service restaurant and bar directly off the once-ornate lobby, and gives guests a taste of what luxury hotels were like in the early- and mid- 20th century.  The Androy is convenient to the Downtown entertainment and shopping district.
 * Best Western Bridgeview Inn is located at the foot of the John Blatnik bridge, and is convenient to Duluth and Downtown Superior.
 * Super 8 Motel is located on the eastern edge of Superior at 4901 East Second St. It is convenient to Wisconsin Point's beaches and natural areas, the Tri-County recreational corridor, and Douglas County.
 * Barker's Island Inn is located on Barker's Island, off US 53, and features a nearby marina and swimming beach.
 * Barker's Island Inn is located on Barker's Island, off US 53, and features a nearby marina and swimming beach.

Stay safe
Common sense rules about leaving valuables out-of-sight while your vehicle is unattended will help provide for a happier trip. Violent crime is extremely rare, but sometimes occurs in and around the city's many taverns. Keep in mind that the posted speed limits are strictly enforced, especially on the city's viaducts on Belknap and N. 21st streets. Winter driving can be hazardous at times due to snowstorms, and strong northeasterly winds are common in the spring months, which can make travelling the bridges to Duluth an adventure. Superior has removed crossing alerts at many of its railroad crossings in town (and there are many of them!), so use caution.

Radio/TV
KDAL 610 AM is an authority on local news and weather cancellations in town. KUWS 91.3 FM is the local university NPR outlet. WDIO-TV Channel 10 provides up-to-date news and weather, and ABC programming.

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Superior (Montana)

Superior is a town in the Glacier Country of Montana.

Location
The town of Superior is in a narrow valley near the Clark Fork River. There are high mountains on both sides of the town, since Superior is inside the Rocky Mountain Range.

Climate
Superior has a variable but harsh climate with cold winters and hot summers. For weather, the best months are spring and early fall, when highs are in the 60s and 70s (Fahrenheit) (15-25 °C) and lows are above freezing temperature. Precipitation is about of rain and about a foot (30 cm) of snow each year.

By car
The Superior can be accessed via I-90, which connects the town from the east and west.

By car
To get around Superior, think of the town as having several different districts:

 * 1) The main body of Superior, which is on a grid that is almost exactly following north, south, east, and west. This where Durango's restaurant and the Big Sky Motel can be found.
 * 2) Next is a region of Superior called Oliverville, which is in the southeast of Superior. In Oliverville, the grid is turned until the streets are diagonal in comparison with north, south, east, and west; this puts them parallel with I-90.
 * 3) The part of Superior that is north of the Clark Fork River, the main road in which is Mullan Road. There are two bars and a motel in this small section of the town. A road bridge connects this area with the main body of Superior.
 * 4) This is an area with some gas stations and expresso cafe stops that are all alongside Diamond Road, which is south of I-90.
 * 5) Last is a village that is considered part of Superior but is actually a quite separate community a few miles downstream along the Clark Fork River. The village is known as "Spring Gulch" and is the location of Sheep Mountain Lodge.

By foot
The main body of Superior is only a few hundred yards long and about a hundred yards wide, making it easy to get around. There are also two walkways on the bridge that goes to the northern part of town.

Drink
There is a brewery near Superior that supplies alcoholic drinks to the local bars.

Connect
There is a post office on Third Avenue.

Cope
There is a pharmacy called the on River Street in downtown Superior, and there is a library on the eastern side of town.

Go next

 * Coeur d'Alene is west of Superior on I-90.
 * Missoula is east of Superior on I-90.

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Supetar

Supetar is the main city of the island of Brač, Croatia. This lively town with 3062 people living in it is famous for its architecture, past and cultural tradition. Due to its long, beautiful gravel and sand beaches surrounded with pine woods, and for its crystal blue sea it has acquired a reputation as a wonderful bathing resort.

Get in
There's a ferry from Split which takes approx 50 min. In July and August there are 14 departures per day in each direction, while in winter there are fewer.

Get around
The city itself is very compact and can be explored entirely on foot.

Do
Bathe in the beautiful sea!

Buy
Supetar has many souvenir shops, a large Lidl supermarket and several smaller general stores.

Eat

 * Restaurant Punta, Punta 1, +385 21 631 507
 * Restaurant Vrilo, Hrv.velikana bb
 * Tavern Vinotoka, Ignjata Joba 6, +385 21 630 969
 * Tavern Lukin, Porat 32, +385 21 630 683
 * Bistro Palute, Porat 4, +385 21 631 730
 * Pizzeria Roso, Put Vela luke bb, +385 21 630 352
 * Cheapest snack: burek from one of the bakeries.

Drink

 * Caffe-bar Barbara, Porat 17, +385 98 225 321
 * Benny's Bar, 13A, Put Vele Luke, +385 91 543 7884 . Lively. Whether watching oversized gents on their inflatables or the gentle waves of the Mediterranean themselves, it is a place to unwind.

Sleep

Hostels

Connect
The mobile network in the vicinity of the city is strong and offers up to 4G+ speeds.

Go next
To catch a ferry to the other islands, you have to go back to Split.

 * Solta, another laid-back island worth exploring
 * Hvar is the most popular island and city amongst tourists
 * Bol, on the other side of the island with the magnificent Golden Horn Beach. Multiple daily busses connect Supetar to Bol for around 50kn, taking one hour.

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