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Tradition blends beautifully with contemporary life on this Hawaiian island.

Adventure traveler David Hanson discovers coastal Alaska’s less rugged, more indulgent attributes.

Somewhere in my house, there’s a leather-bound Latin copy of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, purchased in London 35 years ago with money I borrowed from a Bryn Mawr student who was disgusted to find I’d spent it on a book. I can’t remember why I borrowed mo

There's no doubt in our mind that Spencer Conway's solo circumnavigation of Africa by motorbike will offer more than enough dramatic material for a hollywood film, if not at least a television reprise of Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman's Long Way Down.

Visitors who walk down Barcelona’s famed Las Ramblas, in the heart of the city’s shopping district, will be happy to note that Mandarin Oriental has opened its newest hotel just steps away. Located on Passeig de Gràcia, an impressive avenue not far f

Run the Numbers Renting a villa is a terrific value proposition right now. Given the current economy, many second-home owners are offering their properties for the first time, and the increased supply means better deals. A large family can stay in a beaut

Indulging in street food can be a highlight of your travel experience. From banh mi in Vietnam to frites in Belgium, don't be afraid to try it all!

Forget the motor coach tour—these outrageous excursions will rock your boat.

Hotels in New York and Honolulu remain the priciest, though the recession has induced some good deals for travelers.

Don George reviews Between Terror and Tourism by Michael Mewshaw. Plus: Books on Africa, Italy, and the latest offering from John McPhee. John McPhee - Author - Arts - Literature - Non-fiction

Travel the old-fashioned way for a front-row seat to the world’s most beautiful landscapes. All aboard!

For a really great trip, spend more time planning and less time on holiday.

Traveler editor Keith Bellows interviews skateboard icon and promoter Tony Hawk. Skateboard - Tony Hawk - Sport - Tony Hawk Ride - Photographers

The author of the Ultimate Field Guide to Travel Photography reveals tips from this new book. Photography - Travel - Recreation - Arts - Business

In this excerpt from The Lunatic Express, an American journalist boards a crowded Indonesian ferry for a harrowing—and enlightening—journey. language - Western - Social Sciences - Natural - Malayo-Polynesian