Travel Features

  • Indy's homespun charm wins over East Coast fans (AP) -

    Football fans dance in the street at Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis, Friday Feb. 3, 2012. The New England Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb 5. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Indianapolis' chowder and fried clams didn't measure up to the storied fare that has spoiled John and Cheryl Younghans in their native New England. Fellow New England Patriots fan Bob Ritchie drove to the Hoosier State from Massachusetts and when he arrived was floored by the flatness.


  • High Museum to feature folk artist Bill Traylor (AP) -

    In this image released by the High Museum of Art, an untitled work of poster paint and pencil on cardboard by artist Bill Traylor, is shown. Works by Traylor, who was born into slavery in Alabama and became a highly respected self-taught artist, will be exhibited at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art from Feb. 5, thru May 13.   (AP Photo/High Museum of Art)AP - A new exhibition set to open at Atlanta's High Museum of Art showcases the work of Bill Traylor, who was born into slavery in Alabama and became a highly respected self-taught artist after he began drawing while sitting on the sidewalks of Montgomery as an old man.


  • Winter driving school — humbling, but worthwhile (AP) -

    In this Jan. 21, 2012 photo, a student practices keeping control of a car on a snow-covered course during the Keweenaw Research Center’s winter driving school near Hancock, Mich. The school helps new and veteran drivers learn how to avoid crashes while driving on snowy roads. (AP Photo/John Flesher)AP - I'm at the wheel of a Buick Park Avenue, driving about 30 mph on a snowy surface, when a sharp curve looms ahead. I tap the brake and steer leftward entering the turn. But something goes wrong. The car skids to the right and — WHOMP — slams into a snowbank, where it's stuck fast. Auugghh!!


  • The latest scavenger hunt takes you underwater (AP) -

    In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 photo, Kenny Jenkins uses a lift bag to help him carry a weight and geocache marker to place it in about 33 ft. of water in Lake Denton in Avon Park Fla. Interest in geocaching has grown significantly over the years. But combining the two hobbies, geocaching and scuba diving, has only recently taken off. About 100 geocaches around the world today are only accessible with scuba gear, according to the geocaching.com database. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP - The latest scavenger hunt takes you underwater.


  • Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum (AP) -

    In this photo taken Jan. 24, 2012, Martha Choe, right, chief administrative officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and spokeswoman Melissa Milburn walk down a hall at the facility's new visitor's center in Seattle. The new facility showcases Bill Gates' philanthropy, not his computers. Those who decide to stop by before their trip up the nearby Space Needle will find thought-provoking and even fun exhibits that encourage visitors on how they can make the world a better place. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - People are already joking it's a good thing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation isn't charging admission for its new visitor center, which showcases Bill Gates' multibillion-dollar philanthropy, not his computers.


  • Enjoy London's Olympic spirit without a ticket (AP) -

    In this Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 photo, a canoeist paddles down the white water course at the Lee Valley White Water Center in north London. The white water course will host the London 2012 Olympic canoe slalom competitions. The center is open to public for white water rafting until April and after the Olympics.  (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - No tickets for the 2012 Olympics? Don't despair: You don't need one to enjoy the games and the party atmosphere in London this summer.


  • East London transformed for Olympic Games (AP) -

    In this Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 photo, a man is being served at a food stall on Brick Lane in east London.  It's no wonder that for a long time, east London has been all but ignored by tourists who stick to the West End, the home of blockbuster musicals, royal palaces, Harrods and Oxford Street. This year, those prejudices are likely to change as the Olympics inject huge investments into changing the face of the East End.     (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - It was called "outcast London" for its squalid slums in Victorian times, has the dubious reputation as the haunt of Jack the Ripper, and one of Britain's most polluted rivers runs through its long-derelict shipyards and warehouses.


  • Forest Service to Jesus: You can stay — for now (AP) - AP - A mountaintop Jesus statue can stay at a ski resort in the western U.S. state of Montana — for now.
  • Istanbul and Aegean coast: Seascapes and history (AP) -

    This July 2011 photo shows boaters and swimmers along the coastline of the Datca peninsula, near the ruins of Knidos, a seventh-century B.C. Greek town, Turkey. Datca is  just one stop on a driving tour from Istanbul down the Aegean coast.   (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell'Orto)AP - The sea of Marmara shimmered to my right, a pod of dolphins played improbably in the ferry-and tankers-choked Bosporus strait, and minarets pierced my jet-lag fog on my first Istanbul evening.


  • Smart Spending: How to save at the slopes (AP) -

    FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2011 file photo, snowboarders enjoy the blue skies and sunshine as they ride the lift at Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear, Calif. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Jeb Harris, File)  MAGS OUTAP - Skiers and snowboarders can finally rejoice over the season's chill, but the long-delayed snowfall won't make it any easier to traverse the steep cost of winter sports.


  • NY winter park is a twist on pop-up trend (AP) -

    In this Tuesday, Jan. 24 2012 photo Jana Kennedy, left, reads a book to her niece Matilda as others enjoy high tea at the Park Here indoor park in New York.  Birds are chirping, the grass is green and tea is being served amid blossoming bushes. Welcome to New York City in January, with a cure for cold-weather blues: a pop-up indoor park in lower Manhattan that's open through Valentine's Day. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)AP - Birds are chirping, the grass is green and tea is being served amid blossoming bushes.


  • California wine country getaways for two (AP) -

    In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, Scott Hamel, left, and Erin Butterfield, right, drink sparkling wine while looking at the view of the Napa Valley from the terrace of the Auberge du Soleil resort in Rutherford, Calif. Escaping with your honey can be as down-to-earth, or as decadent, as you make it in California's wine country.  (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - You like chocolate. You like warm baths. But are you ready for a milk chocolate bath for two?


  • New exhibit explores Jefferson's slave ownership (AP) -

    Nineteenth century bilboes for a child, front, and an adult, typically found on slave ships, are displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History new exhibit: “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at the museum in Washington.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - Thomas Jefferson wrote "all men are created equal" to declare U.S. independence from Britain, yet he was also a lifelong slave owner who freed only nine of his more than 600 slaves during his lifetime.


  • Universal Orlando plans daily parade, night show (AP) -

    This computer generated concept rendering released by Universal Orlando shows a scene from the planned Universal attraction, 'Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.'  The new attraction is expected to open this summer at Universal Studios Florida. The ride replaces Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast simulator and will utilize a sophisticated digital 3-D projection system.   (AP Photo/Universal Orlando)AP - Universal Orlando, with an eye on bolstering attendance, announced ambitious plans Wednesday for a daily interactive character parade and a nighttime light and pyrotechnics show at the theme park highlighting the company's 100 years of moviemaking.


  • Dude ranch vacations: So much more than horses (AP) -

    In this April 20, 2009 photo, guests prepare to ride horses at Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, Ariz.  Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers, but some ranches are now offering options unheard of just a few years ago.      (AP Photo/Karen Schwartz)AP - Cowboys. Horses. Guns. Booze. And tennis?


  • Single in the Caribbean Sun - Going to the Caribbean solo to compare the swinging singles style of Club Med with the more refined Gansevoort.

  • 36 Hours: Park City, Utah - On and off the slopes, there’s plenty to do in this Rockies resort town. Sure you can shop and eat. But try barreling down an Olympic bobsled trail at 80 m.p.h.

  • Practical Traveler: Reassessing Cruise Safety - Ship accidents are rare, but cruisegoers should also consider other dangers, like fire, onboard crime and the dreaded stomach bug.

  • Journeys: 100 Miles From Los Angeles, True Solitude on Santa Rosa Island - Just off the West Coast a refuge of untouched beaches, native foxes and camping with solar-heated showers.

  • Cultured Traveler: On the Vodun Trail in Benin - On the West African coast, exploring the rituals of vodun, Benin’s ancient religion.

  • Q&A: Q&A With Allegra McEvedy - The chef and writer talks about where to find the world’s most interesting food.

  • Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: W Taipei - The year-old W Taipei, in the heart of the city, provides familiar, luxurious comfort, but it does not come cheap.

  • Heads Up: Bangkok for Wine Lovers? - A rash of wine bars and restaurants have opened in the last three years with the result that imbibing in the Thai capital has never been more accessible or more interesting.

  • Frugal Traveler: In Tel Aviv, a Quaint Enclave - Established in 1887 as the first neighborhood of modern Tel Aviv, Neve Tzedek still delights with its many old buildings and independent shops.

  • Letters: Ski Season in Spain - Readers respond to an article on skiing in the Spanish Pyrenees.

  • The 45 Places to Go in 2012 - London, Havana, Lhasa and, yes, even the final frontier. A year’s worth of reasons to pack your bags and take off.

  • In Transit Blog: The Top 10 of 2011 - A survey of the top articles of 2011 from The New York Times Travel section.

  • New York City App - The Scoop is an insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times. Want more? Check out our lists on coffee, shopping and home furnishing stores.

  • Flying Solo at the Beach - Old and new resorts on Turks and Caicos: Club Med and the Gansevoort.

  • Club Med From the 1950’s to Today - Once a haven for swingers, the resort now caters mostly to families.

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