A collection of Practical Traveler columns from The New York Times.
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Crowd-Sourcing for Travel Advice
Sizing up three new travel sites that use social media for targeted trip recommendations.
August 17, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; How to Beat Roaming Fees
Data packages and Wi-Fi bubbles are just two of the ways international travelers can avoid spending a fortune when using the Web on their smartphones.
August 14, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; The High Costs of Dialing Abroad
A few tricks can save you hundreds of dollars in phone bills on your next trip abroad.
August 7, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Planning a Vac(cin)ation
Immunization for travelers is becoming increasingly important, whether you are going to an exotic destination or not.
July 31, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Planning the Perfect Vacation
A scientific-as-possible guide to getting the most out of your vacation.
July 24, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Budget Excursions for Volunteers
These days, it seems that just about every travel organization has a volunteer component that offers discounted vacations in exchange for some work.
July 17, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; New Ways to Visit Cuba, Legally
The Treasury Department is once again granting so-called people-to-people licenses, which greatly expand travel opportunities for Cuba-bound visitors.
July 10, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Problems With Plastic, Part 2
Magnetic strip or microchip? Readers weigh in with their own gripes and tips.
July 3, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Pack a Picnic for Your Next Flight
Secrets from chefs on how to eat well on planes.
June 26, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Great Deals on Europe's Seas
Some prices for cruises in Europe are so low they make up for the high price of airline travel.
June 19, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Plastic Begins to Primp for Europe
For years, American travelers have had trouble using their credit cards in other countries. Now some card issuers are trying to do something about it.
June 12, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Expanding Hotel Loyalty Rewards
For travelers who look beyond big-brand hotel chains, some boutique and independent hotels have joined together to offer loyalty programs with perks that reflect personalized services.
June 5, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Traveling Off-Season, in Summer
While the masses head north, deals (along with peace and quiet) await in off-season getaways.
May 29, 2011 Travel News
PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Making the Skies Friendly for Pets
Bringing pets on planes has gotten more complicated and dangerous. Here’s how to prepare yourself.
May 22, 2011 Travel News
THE U.S. ISSUE: PRACTICAL TRAVELER; Cutting the Cost of That Road Trip
High fuel prices are driving up the cost of road trips, but there are ways to fight back.
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