Frugal Traveler
Ways to Save in 2018
Eight tips to help keep your travel expenses nominal and your wallet fat this year.
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Photo CreditScott Matthews for The New York Times After a Tragic Plane Crash, Making the Case for Costa Rica
The tragedy of the crash is particularly difficult to reconcile with the remarkable beauty of Costa Rica — a place I wouldn’t hesitate to return to.
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Photo CreditDaniel Umana How to Check the Safety of a Charter Airline
The fatal crash of a charter flight in Costa Rica has prompted questions about how to assess the reliability of charter services. Here’s how to investigate.
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Photo CreditGregg Newton/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Disney Hotels, Citing Safety and Other Reasons, Drop ‘Do Not Disturb’ Signs
The policy change requires a hotel employee to enter every room daily. And Disney is not the only hotel to reassess the signs recently.
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Photo CreditEstelle Morris What Whitney Cummings Can’t Travel Without
The comedian always brings an ostrich pillow, a Diptyque candle and duct tape (she explains).
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Photo CreditMonica Quesada Cordero for The New York Times After a Plane Crash, Questions About Travel in Costa Rica
The country is a popular ecotourism destination for Americans — but the fatal crash of a charter flight has prompted inquiries about transportation alternatives.
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Bites
Photo CreditAndrew Thomas Lee A Nashville Restaurant That Tastes as Good as It Looks
Henrietta Red may have an envy-inducing aesthetic — but it also lives up to its image as a place you actually want to be.
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Pursuits
Photo CreditSusan Wright for The New York Times Going to the Source for a Sacred Italian Cheese
Pecorino di Pienza, from a tiny town in Tuscany, has been produced the same way for thousands of years. But that may not always be the case.
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Photo CreditFederico Rios Escobar for The New York Times A Cuban Island That Has Played Both Paradise and Prison
The Isle of Youth — which has been both a Communist Utopian getaway and home to a brutal prison that housed Castro for a time — is a world apart, even by Cuban standards.
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Photo CreditDavid B. Torch for The New York Times This Week’s Quiz: How Smart a Traveler Are You?
How savvy a traveler are you? Here are a few questions, culled from recent articles in our Travel Tips collection, to test your travel smarts.
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Personal Journeys
Photo CreditWesley Bedrosian In Certifiably Happy Norway, a Cranky Traveler Finds Some Bliss (Within Reason)
Charming villages. Inventive meals. A gorgeous glacier to hike. What’s not to like? (That rain was pretty loud.)
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The Getaway
Photo CreditAlastair Grant/Associated Press Visiting Windsor Before the Royal Wedding: A Guide
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will wed this spring just outside London, but why wait for the crowds to descend to soak up the royal atmosphere?
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Photo CreditLourdes Segade for The New York Times 10 Bargain Destinations for 2018
Cities around the world that are currently trending in the right direction for budget fare hunters, and why you might want to visit them in 2018.
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Photo CreditAdriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2017
There are thousands of getaways to explore this year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Travel Tips and News
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Travel Tips
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Wine producing regions such as Tuscany and Napa Valley already make for enjoyable vacation destinations, but with a little planning you can get even more from your trip.
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Chasing the Deal
Photo Credit 7 Stopovers that Make Adding a Day (or More) to Your Trip Worthwhile
The stopover — a daylong layover (or longer) — used to be a dreaded affair. These days, it's something to look forward to.
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The Getaway
Photo Credit Bed, Board and Beyond: Hotels Venture Into Entertainment
Bowling alleys, theaters, music venues, radio studios: Hotels go beyond the basics as they take on the role of entertainment hub.
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Travel Tips
Photo Credit A Luxury Vacation in Mexico, on a Budget
A luxurious vacation in Mexico doesn't have to come with a high price tag. Here's how to get, stay, and enjoy your time there on a budget.
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The Getaway
Photo Credit New Tools and Tours for Solo Travelers
As more people explore the world on their own, travel companies are beginning to find more meaningful ways to serve them.
