It's time once again to show off our readers' best photos of the past year. Contributors to the Personal Journeys page of the Travel Section ventured forth in 2002, but, reflecting a continuing trend in travel, many of them stayed closer to home.

Of the 10 images featured on this page and inside the section, four were taken in the continental United States, two in Canada and two in the Caribbean. (Photos from New Zealand and India round out the offerings.)

Considering the worrisome economy and the threat of war in Iraq, it's hard to know what the new year will hold for travelers. But it's a good bet that many of our readers will be on the go, and, as always, we look forward to seeing the pictures.