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L.A. by Subway

The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places.

L.A. by Subway

The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places.

Alaska’s Food Trucks

Pop-ups, trailers, carts and trucks serve rockfish tacos, halibut ceviche and more at affordable prices on a homegrown coastal culinary trail.

Tours for the Swimming-Obsessed

Swimming island to island in the Adriatic, gliding over coral reefs in the Caribbean, dipping into Iceland’s freezing waters and steamy hot springs: Travel companies...

A New Website Helps Travelers Find the Cheapest Hotel Room.

The website, which offers hotel deals and then monitors them for price changes, is the newest player in the price-hacking travel game.

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.”

Airport Lounges: How You Can Get Inside

Originally popular as respites for elite or frequent fliers, lounges are filling up as more passengers have access to them. But with terminals packed, they’re...

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.