Elaine Glusac
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Alaska’s Food Trucks
Pop-ups, trailers, carts and trucks serve rockfish tacos, halibut ceviche and more at affordable prices on a homegrown coastal culinary trail.
Tours for the Swimming-Obsessed
Swimming island to island in the Adriatic, gliding over coral reefs in the Caribbean, dipping into Iceland’s freezing waters and steamy hot springs: Travel companies...
A New Website Helps Travelers Find the Cheapest Hotel Room.
The website, which offers hotel deals and then monitors them for price changes, is the newest player in the price-hacking travel game.
Airfares: As Costs Rise, Flexibility Is Key
International ticket prices, especially, will be high, but not getting locked into dates or destinations can keep costs down. And consider “skiplagging.”
A Traveler’s Guide to Tipping in a Changed World
In the age of tip fatigue, many are bewildered by how much to tip in hotels and restaurants and on guided tours. Customs in foreign...
A Traveler’s Guide to Tipping in a Changed World
In the age of tip fatigue, many are bewildered by how much to tip in hotels and restaurants and on guided tours. Customs in foreign...
Looking for the Best Deal on Airfares? Consider a Price Freeze.
Google Flights is joining other booking platforms that aim to assure travelers they’re getting the best price.
New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature
From the Catskill Mountains in New York to the deserts of Utah, new or expanding hotel companies are creating affordable accommodations for those who love...
12 Ways to Save on Family Spring Break Travel
Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here’s how to keep costs under...
Taking a Baking Class at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin in Wisconsin
The writer gets a room of her own at the architect’s former home in the Wisconsin hills. A weekend workshop offers ample time to explore...