FRUGAL TRAVELER
A Palm Beach Story, Millions Not Required
Seth Kugel golfed, rented wheels, shopped for fine clothes and sunned on private sands in Palm Beach — all for well under $200 a day.
André Letria
To ease the way for harried travelers, hotels are adding services, from wardrobe storage to airport concierges.
Moscow in the Snow
By RICK LYMAN
In the winter, the city is illuminated and alive: restaurants are full, sidewalks are crowded and you can have St. Basil’s Cathedral all to yourself.
36 Hours in Porto, Portugal
By SETH SHERWOOD
With a new night-life district and a blossoming creative scene, Portugal’s second-largest city no longer needs to coast on its famous digestif.
Practical Traveler
It’s Not the Carriers, It’s the Kids
By MICHELLE HIGGINS
Responding to an article about flying with children, readers have been clear: There has to be a better way.
Overnighter
An Old-World Escape Near Mexico City
By FREDA MOON
Two hours from Mexico City, a rural colonial town with beautifully restored haciendas.
Journeys
In Wisconsin, Supper Clubs Open to All
By DAVID McANINCH
Wisconsin supper clubs still seduce with iceberg salad, steak, a well-mixed cocktail and a ready table.
Explorer
A Himalayan Highway, but Only in Winter
By JONATHAN MINGLE
A 40-mile stretch of frozen river is the lifeline for a remote Himalayan village — and a trekker’s challenge.
Check In, Check Out
Hotel Review: Desert Riviera, Palm Springs, Calif.
By STEPHANIE GOODMAN
An updated midcentury 11-room motel offers a peaceful respite (no children) from downtown Palm Springs, and reasonable rates.
Heads Up
Oakland Gets a New ‘There’
By JENNIFER DUARDO
The Uptown neighborhood, just north of downtown, abandoned and plagued with crime just a few years ago, now bustles with hip bars and interesting restaurants.
Ask An Expert
Where to Find Treasure in Trash
By RACHEL LEE HARRIS
Amy Hughes of The Old House magazine has become an expert at turning work excursions into weekend getaways.
: Why We Travel
“I was on a humanitarian mission in Cuba, and we met some locals who took us around to various spots, including this senior day care center. Though they appear mellow here, they were actually a fun and spirited group.”
Slide Shows
Winter in Moscow
The colder months doesn’t stop the city from enjoying itself. Just bundle up, go ice-skating and follow the locals into bustling shops and restaurants.
36 Hours in Porto, Portugal
Portugal’s second-largest metropolis has a jam-packed new night-life district and a blossoming creative scene.
A Himalayan Highway
A frozen river becomes a highway connecting Zanskar’s few dozen villages to the rest of the world during a two-month window in the heart of the Himalayan winter.
In Transit Blog
How Does the American Airlines Bankruptcy Affect You?
By MICHELLE HIGGINS
How miles, future flights and services are likely to change now that American Airlines has filed for bankruptcy.
Mulitmedia
The Supper Clubs of Wisconsin
From Madison to Milwaukee, these old-fashioned fine-dining establishments are still going strong.
Surfacing
Downtown Beirut Finds Its Pulse
By SETH SHERWOOD
A new city center is emerging with a number of alluring new independent art galleries, fashion showrooms, stylish restaurants and cocktail lounges.
Haciendas and Pulque in Tlaxcala, Mexico,
Escaping the hazy-brown air of Mexico City for a traditional rural town of big skies and history.
Gift Guides
Practical Traveler
Twelve Gifts for the Compact Traveler
As airlines continue to hike fees for checked bags and overweight suitcases, fitting everything into one compact bag is more important than ever.
Frugal Traveler
Ten Gift Ideas for the Frugal Traveler
Seth Kugel’s holiday gift guide for travelers features items for $50 and under (way under), and ideas for the really frugal: make-it-yourself gifts.
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The 41 Places to Go in 2011
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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.
New York City App
The Scoop is an insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times. Want more? Check out our lists on coffee, shopping and home furnishing stores.
Eurofile
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