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  1. 36 Hours

    36 Hours in Nice, France

    The French Riviera resort town brims with the unexpected, including a wealth of prehistory, ancient ruins and newer attractions.

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  1. A Bistro Boom, Lesser-Known Museums, Sesame Croissants: What to Do, Eat, See in Paris

    Heading to France’s capital for the Olympics, or after the crowds have thinned? A travel editor picks some recent Paris stories to help plan your trip.

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    Utopie is part of a new wave of Parisian bakeries experimenting with creative techniques and cross-cultural flavors.
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  2. From Berlin to Paris on the Night Train: A Retro-Romantic Journey

    Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself.

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    In December, a new overnight Paris-Berlin route on the Nightjet, a train operated by the Austrian railway ÖBB, commenced. Above, Ivan Pöllauer serves sparkling wine to passengers.
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  3. Japan for Kids: Pikachu Is Just the Start

    The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.

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    Visiting the kaleidoscopic teamLab Borderless space in Tokyo is like stepping inside a video game.
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  4. Passengers Loved Southwest Airlines’ Open Boarding. Now What?

    On Thursday, the airline announced it would eliminate a boarding process that allowed passengers to choose their seats. Many Southwest fans were not happy — and expressed worry that more changes might be coming.

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    “Now boarding A31 through 60” announcements at Southwest gates will be a thing of the past.
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  5. Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls

    Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices. Could this be a model for other destinations?

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    The temporary toll passes now being issued to rental car drivers at Orlando International Airport in Florida ensure that travelers are not subjected to fees for rental car transponders.
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36 Hours

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  1. 36 Hours in San Diego

    San Diego serves up gorgeous beaches, arty neighborhoods and rich history, yet it still excels at being underrated.

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  2. 36 Hours in Izmir, Turkey

    Thousands of years of culture and history converge in this vibrant, coastal city known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.”

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  3. 36 Hours in Boston

    Soak up history, relax in beer gardens that pop open like tulips in summer, and make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park.

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  4. 36 Hours in Dublin

    Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.

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    A city street at night. The sky is filled with dark blue clouds, and a person illuminated by car headlights crosses a road on a bicycle.
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  5. 36 Hours in Portland, Maine

    Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.

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  1. How to Charter a Boat

    If you want to sail off into the sunset, at least temporarily, you need to understand how to get aboard first.

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  2. Do You Have Food Allergies? Here’s How to Travel Safely.

    Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.

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  3. Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions

    It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars.

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  4. You Lost Your Passport. Now What?

    Summer travel season is upon us. Do you know where your passport is?

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  5. Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Enjoy the Mountains Safely

    Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.

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  9. Frugal Traveler

    A Cheapskate in Chicago

    Recommendations from a city-dweller on where to find excellence in music, art, theater and food without spending a fortune.

    By Elaine Glusac

     
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  19. Oh, the Ordinary Places You’ll Go!

    For some travelers, the big draw in a destination is not a hot new restaurant or high-end hotel. It’s the grocery store, swimming pool or kitchenware shop, where they can dip into the stream of local life.

    By Bonnie Tsui

     
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    Keys to the Pool, Not the Room

    Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.

    By Elaine Glusac

     
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  39. Lausanne, Where the Olympics Never End

    A new arts district, stylish restaurants and a museum that pays homage to the Games greet visitors to this Swiss city, home to the International Olympic Committee.

    By Seth Sherwood

     
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  47. How to Choose the Right Tour Group

    Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

    By Elaine Glusac

     
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  53. 5 favorite places

    John Waters’s Baltimore

    The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.

    By Megan McCrea

     
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