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Winter delights in and around Madison, Wis.
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College Campuses as Affordable Travel Destinations
Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times
At least 80 percent of visitors to the Yale University Art Gallery are from outside the university.
The ivy-covered buildings that attract prospective applicants also make schools of higher education enticing for those with no interest in matriculating.
Frugal Traveler
The Economy-Class Infant
From booking flights on Mondays to getting vaccinations, the Frugal Traveler shares tips for trouble-free travel with infants and toddlers.
Heads Up
Outside Atlanta, a Utopia Rises
In an experiment in New Urbanism, the town of Palmetto aspires to be something of a Sonoma for the South (though without the wine).
Mazatlán Journal
For Some Taxi Drivers, a Different Kind of Traffic
With public outrage over drug violence tinged by fascination, some taxi drivers are giving “narco-tours” of sites associated with the notorious drug cartels.
Choice Tables
In Thailand, Vegetarians Find a Place at the Table
A growing contingent of restaurants are serving vegetarian food, a welcome addition to one of the greatest eating countries on Earth.
Frugal Traveler
Frugal Venice, Family Style
Traveling cheaply is one thing. Traveling cheaply, in a foreign country, with an infant in tow is another. But Italy proved surprisingly hospitable to a family of three.
36 Hours in Salvador, Brazil
Outside of Carnaval week each February, when the emphasis is decidedly on the present, this coastal city seems almost obsessed with its African past.
Surfacing
Road to Smarter Shopping in Shanghai
A recent wave of upscale openings has raised the higher end of the often crowded Huaihai Road, one of the city’s go-to shopping corridors.
Practical Traveler
Ban on Spring Breakers? Not This Year.
After years of shunning the college crowd in favor of a more affluent, tamer clientele, hotels and resort destinations are rolling out the welcome mat.
Check In, Check Out
Hotel Review: Stay in New York City
This 208-room hotel, located near Times Square, has a hip vibe and professional, friendly service.
Foraging
Buying Religious Statues in Katmandu
A jewel-box boutique has garnered enthusiastic fans in Buddhist monasteries around the globe for its exquisitely wrought metalwork.
Comings and Goings
New Visitor Center at Mr. Jefferson’s Monticello
The 42,000-square-foot Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center opens and showcases new exhibitions.
Weekend at War
It’s winter 2009, but for hundreds of World War II re-enactors in Pennsylvania, it’s December 1944 at the Battle of the Bulge.
Snowshoes and S’Mores; Camping in the Cold
On Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a family finds that a cozy cabin is the perfect end to a day of snowy exploration.
Ski Report
Skiing Vermont, End to End
The Catamount Trail attracts skiers who want an affordable and athletic alternative to resort-based skiing.
Frugal Traveler
Searching Saigon for Boutique Comfort
The Frugal Traveler goes on the hunt for a hotel with the magical combination of décor, service, character and price in this burgeoning city.
Featured Destination Guides
Rome »
An audio-guided, interactive tour of the city’s sites, including the Colosseum and the Forum.
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Restaurants
View All Restaurants »Readers’ Suggestions
“About one block from St. Marks, Il Ridotto is a small treasure with wonderful seafood and pasta.”
Share Your Own »Escapes
World War II re-enactors, skiing Vermont’s Catamount Trail, a wedding-cake mansion in upstate New York and more.
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The Frugal Traveler: Baby on Board
After years of traveling solo, the Frugal Traveler enters a new chapter in his life.
The New South: Palmetto, Ga.
With cozy inns and a top-notch restaurant, the idyllic community of Serenbe is a utopian refuge.
In Thailand, a Vegetarian Feast
Restaurants are offering well-executed vegetarian versions of Thai classics.
A Weekend in Salvador, Brazil
The city celebrates its African roots.
Why We Travel
“I really love skiing. My wife and I try to go twice during the winter.”
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Snowshoes
On the south shore of Lake Superior are 250-year-old trees and frozen waves.
Activity & Interest Guides
Browse free Times articles.
Archaeology
Tour America’s ancient Midwest or search for the supposed site of Troy in Turkey.
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Interactive: Resort guides help you navigate the slopes. New destinations added regularly.
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