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How-to Handbook

Flat-out Brilliant

The latest toiletry kits are marvelously low-profile—about half as thick as the classic Dopp. We singled out four that take the squeeze out of packing.

Top Stories

Get Psyched!

Even storm clouds and crying babies can't dim the glow of a getaway if you follow these sometimes-counterintuitive strategies—all part of the growing field of positive psychology.

14 Gift Ideas From Museum Shops Online

Looking for travel-themed gifts shouldn't be a chore. Check out these stylish objects sold by museums through their websites.

Superstitions Around the World

Taking and planning for a trip is hard enough—you don't need bad luck on your trail, too. Keep these facts in mind to avoid upsetting the locals, and to keep the dark forces at bay.

Welcome to the Clickable World

Smartphone applications just got a whole lot smarter. The latest generation of apps uses a new technology to superimpose useful info and reviews on whatever you spot in your phone's camera viewfinder.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Airfares

Flight Innovations You'll Love

Most problems in aviation have already been solved somehow, somewhere. We've found a dozen practical solutions that are proven to make air travel smoother-and that we wish would be adopted everywhere.

Cruises

Port Report: Cruise Terminals Across the U.S.

Think getting on a cruise is tough? These five drive-up ports make it easy.

Car Rentals

Wheel Deals

Average rates for compact cars at U.S. airports are rising—which means it's time to get creative to find savings.

Dining

Where to Drink Hot Chocolate in NYC

Eight cafes for savoring the sweetest part of winter: generous mugs of rich melted chocolate infused with vanilla, cinnamon, even chipotle.