Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Travel

14 Easy Weekend Getaways

About to make a splash off Negril, Jamaica. Plenty of nonstop flights from the East Coast make Jamaica easy to get to.
Piotr Redlinski for The New York Times

About to make a splash off Negril, Jamaica. Plenty of nonstop flights from the East Coast make Jamaica easy to get to.

From New York to Portland, Ore. (and cities in between), quick trips that can have you poolside — or cliff diving — in half a day.

A William and Kate cup. ABOVE Posing with a wax figure of the prince.

Getting Your Own Slice of Prince William’s Wedding

Not invited? That doesn’t mean you can’t eat, drink and shop as the royals do.

Practical Traveler

Is There a Right Way to Spend Money When Traveling?

One man’s guide to ethical spending, tipping and giving when on the road.

Galerie Leme, in a building designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha

36 Hours in São Paulo, Brazil

In this sprawling metropolis that anchors Brazil’s booming economy, the flaws — which include high prices and persistent drizzle — are no match for its teeming energy, which infuses everything from art to business to the city’s relentless night life.

A crab feast on Boipeba, a pristine island off Brazil.

Near Salvador, Brazil, a Paradisiacal Place to Disconnect

The rustic, pristine island of Boipeba, off the coast of Brazil, offers perfect weather and the kind of vacant, palm-shrouded beaches that make you forget about the pleasures of air-conditioning.

Slide Show: In Milan, Boutiques Display Goods and Creativity

The Isola section of Milan is attracting its share of artists, designers and young, newly married couples. Along with this shift, a homegrown boutique scene is emerging.

The house in Columbus, Miss., in which Tennessee Williams was born has been restored

Tennessee Williams’s 100th Birthday, Marked in Columbus, Miss.

Tennessee Williams would have turned 100 this month, and towns and cities around the country are hosting fetes in his honor, but none more fittingly than Columbus, Miss., the playwright’s birthplace and his home until age 7.

The comfortable rooms at the Marais have an understated elegance, with dark-wood furnishings.

Hotel Review: New Orleans, at the Hotel Le Marais

On a smaller scale than most of its brethren hotels in the French Quarter, this newly renovated boutique offers limited amenities, but the rooms are comfortable and prices fairly reasonable.

Restaurant Review: At Klub Gastronomada, Regional Croatian Food

“This is a place for those who realize each ingredient has a story,” said an owner at this restaurant in Zagreb.

At Manifesto restaurant in Lisbon, Luís Baena, who acquired techniques under Paul Bocuse and Joël Robuchon, is one of a handful of chefs in the city earning much deserved attention.

Lisbon’s Culinary Golden Age?

Lisbon’s food scene is witnessing a remarkable evolution, with a handful of chefs concocting new takes on bacalhau and other traditional staples.

Betsy Gordon and her daughter Molly Gordon order the five-course tea at Lady Mendl’s, near Union Square.

Sipping Serenity in the City

Though far from England, New York offers some sumptuous afternoon teas — clotted cream and all — from elegant affairs to more playful ones.

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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14 Easy Weekend Getaways

From New York to Portland, Ore., (and cities in between), quick trips that can have you poolside — or cliff-diving — in half a day.

36 Hours São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, South America’s biggest metropolis, is bustling with artistic and business energy, and relentless night life.

An Island Paradise off Brazil’s Coast

Boipeba, a remote island near Salvador, boasts empty palm-shrouded beaches and perfect weather.

Why We Travel: Readers’ Photos 2010

We asked readers to submit their best travel photos and share the back story. Here is a curated selection of the images.

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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.

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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.

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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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