Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips.
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Skiing Palisades Tahoe, California’s ‘Big, Powdery Playground’
The resort in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging terrain, has cool, swagger and a long history. A first-timer is tested by its slopes and its weather.
Elisabeth Vincentelli | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Safari on Your Bucket List? Pick the Right One.
Choosing an operator that is conservation-minded, with ties to the local community and well-trained guides can add up to the trip of a lifetime and also nurture nature.
Costas Christ | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Palm Springs, Calif.
With its kitsch, color and joyous queer scene, this oasis in the Coachella Valley is all in on earthly pleasures.
Freda Moon | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Writer of the Netflix Hit ‘Carry-On’ Talks About the ‘Trolley Problem’ and the T. S.A.
T.J. Fixman on what makes an exciting Christmas thriller, his own interactions with airport security and what you shouldn’t leave in your luggage.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Timeless Spell of Rome’s Oldest Churches
During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places. Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience.
David Laskin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Pack Formal Clothing
Make sure your dresses and suits arrive in tip-top shape with these packing tips from the pros.
Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
My K-Drama Pilgrimage
With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre.
Marie Myung-Ok Lee | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Skiing’s Budget Secret: It Can Be Cheaper in Europe
We do the math on a winter vacation in the Alps or Dolomites, where lift tickets and lodging are often a fraction of what you’d pay at a U.S. resort.
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In Search of Sauna Nirvana Around Lake Superior
On a 750-mile road trip through the heart of sauna culture in the United States, a writer searches for the perfect combination of steam, heat and cold.
Stephanie Pearson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
New Protections for Travelers Flying With Wheelchairs Are Coming Soon
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Alaska in Winter: Reveling in a Playground of Ice and Snow
Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Exploring the Brazil Where Schnapps and Grappa Flow
A road trip through Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state leads to German and Italian cuisine, dialects and a surprising number of music festivals.
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York
Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or pocketbook.
Julie Besonen | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Chasing the $100 Lift Ticket: 6 Mountains Where You Can Ski for Less
The average price of a single-day lift ticket at a destination ski resort in the U.S. is $250, but there are plenty of smaller areas where getting on the slopes is much cheaper.
Elisabeth Vincentelli | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams
Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Dubai
Beyond the over-the-top luxury and futuristic towers, discover bustling souks, a contemporary art district and desert cycling trails.
Mansi Choksi | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
6 Warm Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits
Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.
Derek M. Norman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
500-Year-Old Walls and a Haunting Past: Exploring the Haciendas of Central Mexico
Within a few hours’ drive of Mexico City, these centuries-old estates have become restaurants, museums, hotels and even water parks. In all of them, beauty and history linger.
Freda Moon and Amir Hamja | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
An Elegy for Crystal Cove A7, Our Family’s Piece of Paradise
A one-bedroom vacation condo on St. Thomas was heaven for a writer when she was growing up. But what did the place mean after her parents were gone?
Joan Bregstein | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Honolulu
Explore lush forest trails, midcentury architecture and tropical flavors in Hawaii’s multicultural capital.
Martha Cheng | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Battle of the Mega-Ships? A European Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean.
The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.
Ceylan Yeğinsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
$29 Flights, Half-Price Cruises: Whether It’s Black Friday or Travel Tuesday, Deals Abound
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo
This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.”
Mihir Zaveri | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Explore Your Roots: How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.
Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Help! I Was Denied Boarding While Pregnant.
The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor’s note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife’s letter would not do.
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Frugal Traveler Remembers Arthur Frommer, the Guy Who Inspired Travelers to ‘Just Do It’
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.
Desiree Ibekwe | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Travel Pledged to Help Cut Carbon Emissions. How Has It Done?
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.
Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Kacey Musgraves’s Nashville
The country singer and songwriter, up for five Grammy Awards this year, including best country album, recommends spots in her adopted home.
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José Andrés Hopes to Transform Dining. This Time, at the Airport.
The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
José Andrés Hopes to Transform Dining. This Time, at the Airport.
The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Golf Carts, Loudspeakers, Lockboxes: Florence Says ‘No, Grazie’ to Tourism Headaches
The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable.
Paige McClanahan | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card
Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Atlanta
This Southern hub of creativity, nightlife and civil rights history is showing it has an outdoorsy side too, with the Beltline, a popular biking and walking path.
Richard Fausset | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Traveling for a Cuddle, or More, at European Sex Parties
Since the connection-starved pandemic era, the tourism industry has embraced the sexual wellness trend. Now the international sex party scene is booming.
Esme Benjamin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Singapore Shopping: 5 Places to Find Colorful Treasures
If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.
Liza Weisstuch | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Fewer Crowds, Bargain Prices: ‘Quiet Season’ Cruising in the Mediterranean
Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Is a New Wave of Digital Nomadism Coming? Interest in Moving Abroad Is on the Rise.
Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.
Ceylan Yeğinsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Zita Cobb Runs a $1,780-a-Night Inn on a Small Island. Is She the Most Radical Person in Travel?
The innkeeper at this luxury hotel on Newfoundland’s Fogo Island hopes other places might draw inspiration from an economic model in which tourism is in service to the community, and not the other way around.
Paige McClanahan | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in San Francisco
As beautiful as ever, this glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.
Freda Moon | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Best Place for a Last-Minute Thanksgiving? Abroad.
Cheap flights. Fewer crowds. November can be one of the most affordable months for international travel, and travelers can still snag a choice deal.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Journey Into 5,000 Years of History at Canyon de Chelly
Going on a Navajo-led tour of this national monument in northeastern Arizona takes you to ancient ruins and sacred places that most tourists never see.
Derek M. Norman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation.
Seeking self-care and a respite from the pressures of the season, more Americans are viewing the holidays as a perfect time to take a trip on their own.
Julie Weed | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Should Tourists Return to Asheville?
The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, will reopen Saturday. Local travel operators nervously hope it will mark the return of tourists.
Mark Barrett | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Lyon, France
Dine in rustic restaurants, ride a funicular for panoramic views and hunt for treasures at a sprawling flea market in France’s third-largest city.
Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.
Mark Vanhoenacker | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Stepping Into a Hidden World in the Everglades
“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water.
Jennifer Reed | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How a Refuge on Rails Inspired Jazz Classics
For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”
Larry Tye | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver
The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region.
Nikkita Nair | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
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