36 Hours in Austin


Admire the skyline from a kayak, treat yourself to barbecue and start each morning with a breakfast taco in the colorful capital of Texas.


Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

How a Vermont Ski Area Roared Back From a Financial Scandal


Less than a decade ago, the biggest fraud in ski industry history nearly took down a beloved ski area. But Jay Peak, long known for its powder, has since transformed into a sparkling modern resort.


David Goodman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Naked? With Strangers? In Europe, It’s How You Relax at the Spa.


Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off.


Valeriya Safronova | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Finding Great Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City


In this hectic, bustling city, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte. Here are seven places where you can try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties.


Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Help! My London Rental Apartment Vanished and I’m Out $3,100.


Following instructions she thought came from Booking.com, a woman wired payment for her planned eight-day stay to a bank account in Bilbao, Spain. It was a scam. She blames the company, but does she also bear some responsibility?


Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in Mérida, Mexico


Rich in culture and history, the city is an antidote to the wall-to-wall all-inclusive resorts of the Yucatán coast.


Freda Moon | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

In Alaska, the Rare Thrill of ‘Wild’ Ice Skating


When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.


Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

In Alaska, the Rare Thrill of ‘Wild’ Ice Skating


When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.


Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Glamour, Travel, Sexism: When Flight Attendants Fought Back


Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A key figure in a landmark lawsuit looks back at a not-so-golden era.


Liza Weisstuch | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

‘No Beginners Allowed’: A Midwestern Paradise for Skiers Who Dare


On Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula: bottomless powder and nostalgic chairlifts that deliver expert skiers and snowboarders to an ungroomed landscape of snow and more snow.


Tim Neville | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Nothing Says Status Like a Hotel Bathrobe


Items like hats, T-shirts, towels and, yes, bathrobes from luxury properties have become sought-after swag, even for people who haven’t stayed at them.


Carson Griffith | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

5 Presidential Libraries That Offer Culture, History and ‘Labs of Democracy’


With museums, special exhibitions and unique events, presidential libraries across the country are designed as destinations for everyone — not just scholars or academics.


Lauren Sloss | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Carnival Starts Only When 12-Foot the Puppets Arrive


The Brazilian city of Olinda has become famous for its giant, life-like creations during Carnival, including one made just after “Saturday Night Fever.”


Unknown Author | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

How Female Chefs Are Sparkling in Istanbul


Women, long expected to cook for their families at home, have emerged as stars in Istanbul’s male-dominated food scene. A tour of the restaurants where they are quietly defining the city’s cuisine.


Anya von Bremzen | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs


From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.


Greta Rybus | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Make Sparks Fly at 5 Romantic Getaways


Hoping to slip away with your sweetheart this month? Check out one of these intimate spots where you can sip wine, stroll, stargaze and enjoy a candlelit Valentine’s Day dinner.


Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Exploring Ghana, With Contemporary Art as a Guide


A globalized art market has brought attention to Ghanaian artists like Ibrahim Mahama. On an arts-focused trip to the West African country, a writer finds a thriving scene following its own agenda.


Grace Linden | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Where Minus 35 Is Perfect Weather to Get Outside


In the Yukon, a rugged wedge of northwestern Canada, winter means shimmering northern lights as well as hot soaks, dog sleds and hair-freezing contests.


Fiona McGlynn | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure