Pursuits
Keeping the Fire of Irish Lighthouses Alive
The golden age of lighthouse construction is long gone, but in its wake are beautiful vistas and stories that bring modern Irish history to life.
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From Italian-Asian to Locavore Canadian: Food Adventures in Vancouver
Exploring the culinary landscape of a multiethnic port city in the Pacific Northwest.
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CreditSara Fox 7 Great Reads to Savor Between Hitting Refresh on Election Day
If you’re waiting in line to vote, or simply waiting at your desk for election results to pour in, this is a great time to take a virtual escape.
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How to Make Holiday Travel Less Stressful
Want a calmer trip at Thanksgiving and Christmas? Fly direct, ship the gifts and consider traveling on the days themselves.
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CreditAndy Haslam for The New York Times The Lighthouses of Ireland
Lighthouses in Ireland are finding new life not just for their beautiful vistas but for stories from people who illuminate pieces of modern history.
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times 36 Hours in Manhattan, Below 59th Street
The center of the world — filled with restaurants and glamorous nightclubs — lies between Central Park and the Battery.
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Frugal Traveler
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CreditTodd Heisler/The New York Times Want the ‘Real’ Brooklyn? Go Cheap
Brooklyn is a bona fide cultural capital — but you don’t have to spend a lot to appreciate it.
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CreditStarwood Hotels & Resorts A Georgia Hotel Takes Its Cues From a Quiet Beach and Dunes
The 200-room Starwood hotel opened last year as part of a major revitalization of Jekyll Island, Georgia’s historic barrier island.
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CreditJohn Burcham for The New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2016
It’s a big world out there, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. From the temples of Malta to the crystalline waters of the Yucatán, explore our top destinations to visit this year.
