U.S. Set to Expand Role in Protecting Air Travelers
By SUSAN STELLIN
New rules protecting fliers, including a requirement that passengers be allowed to leave planes stuck on the tarmac more than three hours, will take effect April 29.
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Luxury hotels like the Gansevoort Turks & Caicos have been offering deals through members-only travel Web sites.
A growing number of Web sites are offering “private sales” to select travelers on an invitation-only basis.
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To Get a Good Seat, Check the Chart
By JOE SHARKEY
The first thing any smart business traveler learns is how to avoid the dreaded middle seat.
New Life in Old Hong Kong
By KABIR CHIBBER
A cultural scene is emerging in Wan Chai, a neighborhood formerly known for its seedy bars and massage parlors.
Taiwan’s Steaming Pools of Paradise
By ANDREW JACOBS
Beitou provides a lively base to explore both the urban and rural permutations of the hot spring culture.
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Last Footfall in Nepal
By ETHAN TODRAS-WHITEHILL
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world’s great treks. But a road is coming in, and vehicles’ dust may cloud the experience.
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36 Hours in Phuket, Thailand
By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
In recent years the island has firmly reasserted itself as a premier beach resort in southern Thailand.
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I'll Take a Manhattan (or Any Other Drink, if It's Free)
By MATT GROSS
The Frugal Traveler goes on a quest to quench his thirst without spending a penny in New York City.
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Where Kipling Reared Mowgli (in Vermont)
By ANNE LAWRENCE GUYON
At Naulakha, Kipling’s retreat, guests have a chance to lie in his bed, read at his desk, turn his faucets and, yes, even bathe in his tub.
Headfirst Down the Slopes, on an Airboard
By ELIZABETH MAKER
Some resorts are making way for a new downhill activity aimed at those who prefer to experience winter sports horizontally and with their feet unencumbered.
