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New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature

From the Catskill Mountains in New York to the deserts of Utah, new or expanding hotel companies are creating affordable accommodations for those who love...

12 Ways to Save on Family Spring Break Travel

Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here’s how to keep costs under...

Taking a Baking Class at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin in Wisconsin

The writer gets a room of her own at the architect’s former home in the Wisconsin hills. A weekend workshop offers ample time to explore...

Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat

Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak...

It’s the Cool Season in Death Valley

Scorching summer temperatures are fearsome in this national park, but winter and early spring offer visitors a chance to appreciate a stunning landscape of snow-capped...

How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.

One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this addictive game.

How to Travel the World While Putting Nature First

In the wake of the U.N. biodiversity conference, Julia Simpson, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council, discusses a new initiative called nature...

Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes

Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an...

The Quiet Thrill of Winter Wildlife Viewing

In Colorado’s Rockies, birds and other animals stand out against the snow, and even if you can’t see them, their tracks let you know they’re...

Love or Leave Winter, On the Cheap

Whether you embrace the chill or want to flee it, save on your next vacation with these 10 tips for affordable cold-weather travel.