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Itineraries: Using Apps to Ease the Hassle of Navigating Airports
Smartphone apps like one from American Airlines are part of a trend to give travelers customized information and turn-by-turn directions at airports worldwide.

A Monogram as Skillfully Made as the Suitcase It Adorns
For the next month, NYC-based illustrators will hand-paint custom fonts onto the young label’s new carry-on.

Close at Hand: Yana Gilbuena Goes Around the World on a Sharp Blade
For a Filipino chef making pop-up dinners all over, the travel-ready mandoline is a must.

In Transit: Air and Cruise News: Croatia by Small Ship; Cuba Flights
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including free birthday rides on a Catalina ferry and Crystal Cruises sailings to New Guinea and Qatar.

Advertising: Hotel Chains and Travel Websites in a Tug of War for Customers
As brand loyalty dwindles, Hilton and Marriott have begun campaigns encouraging consumers to skip web agents like Expedia and book directly for low prices and perks.

Check In: In a Florentine Palazzo, History with a Dash of Playfulness
In the aptly named Garibaldi Blu Hotel, the conspicuous color theme is everywhere, mixed with quirky touches like a lifelike statue of Batman.

Q. and A.: Best Time to Visit Luxor? An Egyptologist Says Now
Nicholas Reeves, the noted Egyptologist, says the timing and prices are right for a trip to Cairo, Aswan and the tombs of Luxor.

The Getaway: Are Luxury Suites Worth the Splurge? Hotels Are Banking on It
As the luxury market thrives, new hotel suites with eye-popping price tags promise private check-in, rooftop Jacuzzis and killer views.

In Transit: Resort News: ‘Downton Abbey’ Stay; Wine Country Offer
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a stylish new hotel in Nantucket and farm-to-table food at an Arizona spa.

To Beat the Rush, Americans Rush to Cuba, Overloading Services
The huge increase in American travel to Cuba is leading to shortages in food, gas and hotels rooms, plus a sharp rise in prices that will only steepen.

Desert Camping in and Around Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park was Stop 1 on a father-daughter camping trip.

Personal Journeys: In California Desert, Father and Daughter Find the Sublime
Desert camping with a daughter leads to moments of profundity — and some loud-as-you-want shouting.

Update: Travel and Allergies: What to Do When Animals Are on Board
With a growing number of pets on planes and trains and in hotels, reseating and hypoallergenic rooms are options for travelers with allergies.

Exploring the Cordillera de los Frailes in Bolivia
In the Cordillera de los Frailes of Bolivia, the Jal’qa people commune with another world.

Explorer: In the Mountains of Bolivia, Encounters With Magic
A trek through Bolivia’s dramatic Cordillera de los Frailes reveals the fantastical culture and art of the indigenous Jal’qa people.

In Transit: Resort News: Luxury at Disney World, Flowers in Tuscany
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a chef and an artist in residence at a Kenya retreat and a renovated resort in Maine.

Frugal Traveler: After a Fire, Megabus Passengers Stranded on Compensation
We were all grateful and fortunate to escape unharmed. But weeks after, we found a lack of recourse to collect thousands of dollars in lost property.

In Transit: With Brussels Airport Shut Down, What Passengers Need to Know
Following the terrorist attacks in Belgium, many airlines are offering refunds or allowing passengers to postpone flights to or from Brussels.

A Cult Hotel Opens in New Orleans
A new Ace outpost aims to draw both tourists and locals to a formerly neglected part of the Warehouse District.

In Transit: Carnival Will Begin Cruises to Cuba in May
For the first time in 50 years a cruise ship has permission to sail from the United States to Cuba.

In Transit: Hotels Gear Up for Cherry Blossom Season
Hotels in Tokyo, Washington and New York are offering packages and spa treatments to observe the annual blossoming of cherry trees.

Heads Up: New Seattle Marketplaces Satisfy Appetites for Everything
For residents and tourists alike, these vibrant markets have become destinations all their own, offering savory dining to grab-and-go shopping.

Update: American Hotel Brands Move Into Cuba
Starwood will manage two Havana hotels and booking.com will offer its services in Cuba as American tourism is expected to surge.

Pursuits: After Oregon Standoff, Birding Is Back
The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, site of a 41-day occupation, is now mostly open, in time for a popular bird festival.

Itineraries: At Microhotels, the Price Is Right and the Space Is Tight
Some chains are shrinking the size of hotel rooms to as small as 65 square feet to draw deal seekers and compete with Airbnb. Unpacking is optional.

In Transit: Cruise and Rail News: Shackleton Tour; Pets on Amtrak
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including new theme cruises (opera and ballet included) on Silversea.

American Firm, Starwood, Signs Deal to Manage Hotels in Cuba
The agreement, inked the day before President Obama arrives, will make this the first American chain to run hotels on the island in more than 50 years.

Resort and Lodging News: Airbnb in Cuba; Caribbean Villas
Things to consider if you’re planning a trip soon, including hipster-style lodging in Oregon and over-water bungalows in the Caribbean.

Q and A: Sven Linblad Takes Passengers to the Wild Places
The head of Linblad Expeditions on finding rare natural wonders by ship and promoting conservation consciousness.

The Sweet Synergy of Flowers and Pictures of Flowers
From New York to London, gardens enhance their offerings with art from museums, and vice versa.

The Voyages Issue: The Secrets of the Wave Pilots
For thousands of years, sailors in the Marshall Islands have navigated vast distances of open ocean without instruments. Can science explain their method before it’s lost forever?

Not Happy With the Candidates? How to Try Out a New Country
If the election is making you consider a move abroad, expats have a few words of advice on how to travel as if you’re moving rather than going on vacation.

The Voyages Issue: An Insurance Salesman and a Doctor Walk Into a Bar, and End Up at the North Pole
The story of an accidentally pioneering expedition.

In Philadelphia, George Washington Slept Here — and Here
George Washington’s wartime tent is one of the items in the collection of the Museum of the American Revolution, opening in April.

Home Sweet Home Museum Changes Its Tune
Long billed as the birthplace of the lyricist for a popular Civil War-era song, a museum in East Hampton, N.Y., has set the record straight.

Frugal Traveler: On the Big Island, ‘Aloha’ Is a Way of Life
A laid-back, welcoming warmth came to characterize much of the Frugal Traveler’s visit to Hawaii — even when his rental car was hobbled by two flat tires.

Update: At a New Dominican Port, Cruising With a Conscience
Forget snorkeling. Passengers on Carnival’s new Fathom line will visit schools and help make water filters on their shore excursions.

The Battles of Wilmington, N.C. — in World War II, That Is
A historic trail proposed for North Carolina would amplify the coastal city’s role in World War II.

All That Korean Art Is There for a Reason
The Korea Foundation has helped create permanent galleries at 18 American museums, part of a larger program to promote South Korea’s cultural offerings.

In Transit: Resort and Tour News: Jewels in Russia; Hotels in Bermuda
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including loaner Leica cameras and locally sourced itineraries for hotel guests.

The Voyages Issue: The Indian Spy Who Fell for Tibet
Sent by Britain to carry out a secret survey, Sarat Chandra Das became enchanted instead.

The Voyages Issue: The Fugitive
His feet froze solid. An avalanche buried him up to his neck. Villagers risked death to hide him. How Jan Baalsrud escaped the Nazis and became a Norwegian folk hero.

The Getaway: Traveling Solo? How to Find a Local Guide
For those who prefer not to sightsee with a big group, private guides around the world have become easier to find, and surprisingly affordable.

Pittsburgh’s Youth-Driven Food Boom
The once-struggling former steel town is drawing millennials with innovative new restaurants and bars.

A Park as an Extension of the Museum Itself
The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is building a park that is intended not as a sculpture garden but a setting for sun worshiping, biking and socializing.

A Bygone Time Captured Through the Lens of Walker Evans
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta will offer the most comprehensive show of Evans’s work, “Depth of Field,” beginning in June.

The Pacific Standard Time Initiative Seeks to Rescue Fugitive Art
The second iteration of the Getty Trust’s landmark Latin American art program in Southern California involves a tricky balancing act for curators.

A New Kind of Museum Guard: Know-It-Alls in the Best Way
At the Broad Museum in Los Angeles, the guards, called visitor services associates, are full of information about the art and the neighborhood.

How to Go to Cuba Right Now
The United States has just announced that you can travel to Cuba as an individual. Here’s how to plan your trip.

Where to Go Now: 5 Ways to Sample Americana in Havana
Going to Cuba before Americans overrun it? Turns out, we already did, decades ago. A primer on Cuban Americana, from the Hotel Nacional to car culture.

Wanderlust: Guadalajara, Mexico’s Party City
Thanks to a new arts and crafts movement, the galleries there are as cutting-edge as the food.

A City-Size Cruise, With 4,200 Friends
At the heart of the Norwegian Escape are restaurants, theaters, bars, shops, clubs, a gallery and a casino. And that’s just inside.

On Small Ship, Ocean Life (and Other Passengers) Are Up Close
On a vessel this small, you can’t help but be immersed in the people and workings of the boat that’s taking you places.

American Airlines Doesn’t Care for Its Gogo Wi-Fi, Either
With passengers expecting more from in-flight connectivity, the carrier recently filed a legal action against its Wi-Fi provider, Gogo.

Women Who Brought Zika Fears Home With Them
U.S. women who traveled to Central and South American countries and are pregnant deal with the worry of a virus that is linked to birth defects.

Life in the Slow Lane, Still a Draw for Heritage Fans
Institutions continue to come up with compelling “living history” showcases that demonstrate how Americans spent their days in earlier eras.

Rediscovering Daubigny, an Unsung Influence on the Impressionists
“Daubigny, Monet, Van Gogh: Impressions of Landscape,” at the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, illuminates one painter’s role in the evolution of art.

In San Diego, a Comics Confab That Never Ends
A gallery founded by the comics publisher IDW gives visitors a sense of the artist’s creative process, from thumbnail sketch to the published page.

Nationwide, a Roster of Intriguing Art Exhibitions
Promising shows in coming months range from a look at Asian cities through sculpture and installation to companion exhibitions of Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs.

In Transit: Cruise and Rail News: Sales on Seine Trips; Train Fare in Europe
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a sale on flights to Nairobi on KLM Royal Dutch and more Galápago cruises from Celebrity.

Bites: At a London Restaurant, More Than a French Accent
In a city with too many tables courting expense-account extravagance, Piquet stands out by offering beautifully sourced and cooked food at reasonable prices.

Check In: In Old Town Key West, a Hotel with Artsy Aspirations
The Marker Resort is clean, modern and luxurious, if just a little sterile, in the heart of Old Town Key West.

In Transit: Cruise and Resort News: Ganges Trip; Ansel Adams Exhibition
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a Bhutan resort offer and meals guests can cook at Homewood Suites.

Q. and A.: How Gwyneth Paltrow Likes to Travel
The actress talks about wellness on the road, traveling with her children and where she most wants to go.

Dining | Westchester: At Pepe’s Place, a Chef With a Flavorful Past Creates Soul Food
Pepe Manigault draws inspiration from his years in other kitchens to create the menu at his restaurant, a largely takeout cafe in New Rochelle that specializes in seafood.

Airline Fees Are Out of Hand, a Bill From Senators Says
Legislators have introduced a bill that would limit airline fees for checked bags, ticket changes and cancellations.

Budapest Journal: Hungarian Leader’s ‘Edifice Complex’ Has Some in Budapest Rattled
The Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, is backing two big projects, for both economic and political reasons, to restore key buildings to their pre-World War II glory.

In Transit: Tour and Hotel News: Barbie in Montreal; Cooking in Chile
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a safari with Alexander McCall Smith in Africa, and a new boutique hotel in India.

500 Years of Jewish Life in Venice
A journey into one of the world’s oldest Jewish ghettos, where this year a long, rich history is commemorated.

The Getaway: Your Next Trip, Courtesy of Google Search
The online search giant wants to make it easy to use your mobile phone to search for the perfect vacation.

Personal Journeys: On an Italian Island, How He Met My Mother
A visit to an abandoned family home on the tiny island of Ponza brings a woman, and her new husband, close to her roots, and each other.

In Transit: Family Travel Unplugged: More Options for Teenagers
Responding to parents’ concerns, hotels and resorts are adding programs to encourage children to become involved in real-world interactions.

Heads Up: In Portland, Oregon, a Warm Embrace of Tango
Tango has expanded beyond the ballroom into anywhere with a suitable dance surface, including a local bakery.

Itineraries: Skipping a Trip Because of Zika? Watch for Fine Print in Travel Insurance
Policies usually don’t include coverage for calling off a trip even if the traveler is at heightened risk from a disease outbreak like the Zika virus.

In Transit: Tour and Resort News: National Park Trips; New Canyon Ranch
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including Daniel Boulud menus for Air France and a charity initiative from Delta Air Lines.

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Oscar Munoz Returning to United Airlines After Medical Leave
Mr. Munoz, the airline’s chief, is expected to return full time on March 14. He had a heart attack last October.

Special Section: An Overseas Education of Our Own
When a child leaves the nest, tantalizing vistas of opportunity can open up. One option is a long-term rental of your home that can pay for your travels.

Check In: In Milan, Luxury With a Sophisticated Pedigree
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia excels in a brand of luxury that lacks personality, but delivers on convenience and comfort.

Bites: A Miami Restaurant Where the Show Rivals the Food
At El Tucán, the Latin band led by the Grammy winner Marlow Rosado, brings audience members to their feet, and the prix fixe menu changes weekly.

In Transit: Tour and Resort News: Discounts on Historic Hotels; Tulip Trip
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a Hemingway celebration in Michigan and a farmhouse resort in Puglia.

Iran Invites Boeing for Talks, a Stride Toward Business Ties With the U.S.
The Iranians want to modernize their commercial aircraft fleet, and the invitation could be a precursor to the biggest business arrangement with an American company after decades of estrangement.

Readers React: Pet Allergies and Air Travel
A boy who was asked to leave a flight after he had an allergic reaction to a dog prompted criticism and commentary about animals on planes.

Wanderlust: Where China Goes to Chill
A trip to the ancient city of Chengdu, where the pace is slow, the food is spicy and there’s always time for a good gossip over a cup of tea.

In Saudi Arabia, a Kingdom to Myself
Untrammeled beaches, ancient sites and unfiltered local culture are all on offer in Saudi Arabia. Just don’t expect an easy trip.

Q. and A.: Ellen Page Explores L.G.B.T. Travel in New Documentary Series
The actress developed and produced the documentary series “Gaycation” with her friend Ian Daniel for the new Viceland channel.

Travel Diary: A Week in Milan with Fashion’s Most In-Demand Hairstylist
Guido Palau shares photos from the city’s fashion week as he experienced it — from green juice to Gigi Hadid.

Explorer: In Sri Lanka, Barriers Fall in a Land Marred by Bloodshed
Tourists can explore islands, beaches and villages that haven’t been exposed to visitors in decades.

Next Stop: A Costa Rican Surfer Town Goes Upscale
A BuzzFeed founder and his wife discover a surf haven and buy up property to preserve its eco-friendly, unpretentious feel that appeals to the well-heeled.

Pursuits: On the Costa Brava of Spain, a Sea Urchin Quest
Along the Costa Brava of Spain, savoring the briny taste of the prized ‘sea hedgehog’: cooked, raw and steps from the source.

In Transit: Tour and Hotel News: ‘Downton Abbey’ Trip; ‘House of Cards’ Stay
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a food festival in northern California and a wine harvest weekend in Argentina.

In Australia, Noma Forages for Ingredients and Inspiration
The innovative Copenhagen restaurant opens a pop-up in Sydney.

Aziz Ansari Goes to India
Hoping to make sense of his place in the world, the actor and comedian returned to his roots, and let his stomach lead the way.

In Transit: Hotels Offering Deals to Counter Zika Fears
Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico are offering packages to attract travelers, and not just in Zika-affected areas.

How to Stay Sane on a Business Trip
Frequent travelers describe the gloom that hits them on the road and offer solutions for warding it off.

Where to Go Now: A Guide to New York Art Fairs
An art critic shares his list of which fairs to see (including the Armory and the Art Dealers Association) and how to navigate them.

Retirement: 3-Generation Family Trips Gain New Appeal but Can Bare Old Tensions
With families often living far apart, bringing everyone together for vacations is more common. But plan carefully to avoid conflicts.

Update: The Challenge of Taming Air Turbulence
Why the leading cause of airline passenger injuries is still hard to detect.

Heads Up: In Singapore, Craft Beer Where You’d Least Expect It
An area formerly known as “Death Alley” is now a hub for specialty brews — on tap and in bottles — that are selling fast.

Frugal Traveler: Do You Really Need Car Rental Insurance? 8 Things to Know
The Frugal Traveler learned some valuable lessons about what happens when you damage your rental car.