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Elaine Glusac
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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…
Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat
Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak…
How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.
One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this addictive game.
How to Travel the World While Putting Nature First
In the wake of the U.N. biodiversity conference, Julia Simpson, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council, discusses a new initiative called nature…