Friday, February 4, 2011

Travel

A wine tour on top of San Cristóbal.
Tomas Munita for The New York Times

A wine tour on top of San Cristóbal.

From a growing fashion movement to government initiatives to create a Silicon Valley of the South, there is an energy that just can’t be suppressed.

Christopher Anewalt and his older brother, Alex, at Fahnestock Winter Park in New Jersey.

Skiing Without the Lift Lines and Without the Long Drive

The snowy winter means it has been a good year for the cross-country crowd on trails relatively close to New York City.

Frugal Traveler Blog
A street scene in Málaga.

In Málaga, a Taste of Picasso (and Iberian Cuisine)

The Frugal Traveler scores a cheap ticket to Malaga, Spain, home of Picasso, where he explores museums, restaurants and other attractions.

Practical Traveler

Beat the Crowds to Up-and-Coming Destinations

Ready to lay claim to the next great place? With an adventurous attitude, the benefits of exploring new places usually outweigh any drawbacks. Here, four emerging destinations.

Paragliding over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

Extreme New Zealand, a Thrill-Seeker’s Playground

Blessed with an extraordinary array of cliffs, lakes, rivers and rolling hills, New Zealand is the proving ground for some of the world’s most extreme and unusual sports. Zorbing anyone?

In Transit Blog

Q&A;: Multigenerational March Vacation in Europe

"My family would like to go for a weeklong trip to Western Europe in March. Where would you recommend we start looking that wouldn't be too cold and would have great areas for walking and getting out with the kids?"

Terreiro do Paço one of Lisbon’s main squares, near the Mude museum.

36 Hours in Lisbon

Still a bargain, Lisbon is newly alive with upstart museums and renovated industrial districts, along with innovative restaurants, nightclubs and hotels.

Practical Traveler
A flight information board showing the status of departing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport last month.

How to Fight Back When Your Flight Is Canceled

Flights get canceled. Passengers get bumped. But there are steps you can take to minimize the damage.

Journeys
Pedestrians can stroll along the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge near Boulder City, Nev., and see the Hoover Dam.

In Nevada, the Viewing Has Begun From the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge

The Hover Dam bypass bridge, constructed for cars and trucks, was built for sightseers, too: from its sidewalk, pedestrians have a grand view of the dam.

Salsiccia cruda di Bra, spiced veal and pork sausage on grilled crostini and salumi, at Perbacco.

My Go-To Places for Regional Italian Food in San Francisco

In a city with some of the best regional Italian food in the world, choices abound. Four have stood this writers’s test of time: Perbacco, La Ciccia, Delfina Pizzeria and Farina.

LEFT: The cathedral of Cuenca, Spain, damaged in the Civil War, was renovated with windows by two abstract artists. RIGHT: The Ars Natura, a natural history museum, is known also for its restaurant.

Modern Art Amid Ancient Stone in Cuenca, Spain

Ancient Cuenca, and its thriving art scene, are now a mere 45 minutes on the new high-speed train route from Madrid.

Wolfbait & B-girls 3131 West Logan Boulevard (312) 698-8685 wolfbaitchicago.com The local fashion designers Shirley Kienitz and Jenny Stadler of the women’s lines Bruiser and brazen judy, respectively, can be seen sewing their garments in this funky boutique, which also sells knit caps, letterpress cards and statement jewelry, all designed locally.

Slide Show: Logan Square’s Time Comes Round in Chicago

Restaurants, coffee shops and bars helped revive a neighborhood that’s now become a magnet for creative types.

Visitors enter a third-floor gallery during the Jan. 11 grand opening for the new Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Florida’s Newest Dalí Museum

While the previous museum received an average of 200,000 visitors annually, this building has the capacity for three times as many.

A bungalow suite, with surfing décor.

Hotel Review: Postcard Inn on the Beach in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

Stylish, affordable lodging on a wide, sugar-soft sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

Absolute Sanctuary, a yoga and detox center on Koh Samui, Thailand.

The 41 Places to Go in 2011

From the beaches of Mexico to the wilds of Kurdistan, the places on this year’s list take you to the end of the world and back.

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Where to Go in 2011

Interactive Feature: Tell Us the Best Places to Go in 2011

Where do you want to travel this year? Share your recommendations and comments on our global map.

Weekend in Lisbon

Lisbon offers upstart museums and renovated industrial districts by day and happening places at night.

License to Thrill

Sure, the landscape is dramatic, but why does it compel people to rip about in boats, roll down hills in plastic balls and jump off bridges?

San Francisco’s Italian Flavor

There have been better-than-average Italian restaurants in San Francisco for ages, but at no time have there been more than there are right now.

Last Minute Travel Deals

Multimedia

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A Weekend in Valencia
A Weekend in Valencia
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Borneo’s City Streets and Jungle Trails
Borneo’s City Streets and Jungle Trails
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Simple Pleasures in Traditional Greek Cuisine
Simple Pleasures in Traditional Greek Cuisine
The Scoop

New York City iPhone App

An insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times, including a new category on favorite day trips outside of the five boroughs.

Eurofile

In Alexander Lobrano’s new column, Eurofile, the author of “Hungry for Paris” writes about the best tables (and beds) on the continent.

I.H.T. Business Navigator

A series, based on iPhone applications from the International Herald Tribune, on the culture and etiquette in major business centers around the world.

Why We Travel: Submit Your Photos

Share your best travel photos and tell us the back story.

Show Us Your City

What’s amazing about your city, town or neighborhood? Give us the local point of view by submitting a short travel video.

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