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Far from the main action, the Spanish fought to reclaim Southern territory from the British, tying up their forces and aiding the American cause. We follow their path along the Gulf of Mexico.

Bask on pristine white sand, wander among picturesque lakefront dunes or explore an island where wild horses roam. Just don't forget the sunscreen.

Aiming to experience trips like readers do, New York Times travel reporters avoid junkets and keep a low profile on their journeys.

Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week.

Ninety minutes north of the city and next to pricey Montecito, laid-back Carpinteria has surfers, seals and miles of beach to walk.

At little B.Y.O.B. pop-up oyster shops, known as kakigoya, customers don colorful plastic ponchos and gather over grills with family and friends. Drinks are poured, songs are sung and the chill of winter gives way to spring on the picturesque coast.

Read our travel expert's answers to this and other questions from readers about where they should spend time this summer.

Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.

Words and terms common in the Buddhist communities of Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.