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The Getaway
Car-Free Vacations for the Urban Traveler
Unexpected locales are joining the car-optional list as new and expanding rapid transit options take root across the country.
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Unexpected locales are joining the car-optional list as new and expanding rapid transit options take root across the country.
By ELAINE GLUSAC
Searches for flights to the United States and inquiries about trips have decreased since President Trump issued a travel ban in late January.
By SHIVANI VORA
South Korea is a skiing afterthought no more. The 2018 Winter Olympics is a coming-out party for the country as a winter sports destination.
By JUSTIN BERGMAN
With more than its fair share of sunshine, gorgeous beaches, breweries and top-notch restaurants, San Diego is the spot for low-stress California fun.
By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
The waters off this troubled nation shelter pristine reefs and a plethora of exotic fish.
By JOSHUA HAMMER
Call it the Trini-fication of Carnival. Trinidad-style fetes are full-on productions that now happen almost monthly.
By BAZ DREISINGER
A growing number of restaurants, from casual to upscale, are riding the wave of an “eat local” movement.
By ROBYN ECKHARDT
Culinary fever is spreading in Tbilisi, with post-Soviet restaurants dusting off their cookie-cutter menus and focusing on all things organic.
By ALICE FEIRING
There are thousands of getaways to explore this year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
To get the most out of a museum visit, don’t stay too long, focus on an area of interest, and use audio tours.
By SHIVANI VORA
Stockholm’s Ostermalm neighborhood is elegant and refined. It’s also an upscale residential area that’s dotted with unique specialty stores.
By SHIVANI VORA
Shifting in-flight entertainment systems to streaming content over wireless systems can save money and space, though the rollout is expected to happen gradually.
By CHRISTOPHER MELE
The chef Chris Ponte teams with some Outback Steakhouse executives to create On Swann.
By DIANE DANIEL
James Niehues has created trail maps for runs in Aspen, China and Serbia.
By ALYSON KRUEGER