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36 Hours in Budapest
New museums, galleries and spruced-up parks counterbalance this Central European city’s classic architecture and thermal baths.
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CreditAkos Stiller for The New York Times After Heathrow Debacle: Who Pays for a Ruined Vacation?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect yourself next time?
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CreditGuglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters 5 Train Routes That Highlight the Beauty of Europe
Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
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CreditThomas Kessler, via SOB ‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.
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CreditFilip Singer/EPA, via Shutterstock Where will the new year take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting favorites from our annual list.
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More in 36 Hours ›Low key and affordable, Hilo has recently raised its coolness factor with a swanky new speakeasy and local chefs gaining national recognition. And outside town, you can witness the fiery spectacle of its resident volcano, Kilauea, now in a particularly active phase.
By Shannon Wianecki
CreditMichelle Mishina Kunz for The New York Times The former British colony is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, and there’s every reason to plan a visit: hike through a beautiful rainforest, visit a supercool art and science museum, and sample the food. Oh, the food!
By Nicholas Yong
CreditChang W. Lee/The New York Times Long famous as the birthplace of paella, Valencia offers 300 days of sunshine, exuberant architecture and wide swaths of urban green spaces. And with artists, designers and digital nomads moving in, its cultural scene and gastronomy are soaring.
By Andrew Ferren
CreditEmilio Parra Doiztua for The New York Times Its Hindu and Buddhist temples restored after a devastating earthquake, this city of monks, artisans, trekkers and tourists beckons with ambitious new restaurants and a diverse nightlife.
By Seth Sherwood
CreditPoras Chaudhary for The New York Times Set within Canada’s oldest national park, Banff offers skiing and other activities, a vibrant cultural scene and mountain views everywhere you look.
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CreditWeston Wei What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.
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CreditWeston Wei How to Travel With Babies and Toddlers
Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.
By Perri Klass
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