Chain Hotels With Style

Four companies are upgrading the big-brand experience wherever they go.

Superstitions Around the World

Travel is hard enough. You don't need bad luck on your trail, too. Keep the following facts in mind to avoid upsetting the locals—and to ward off the dark forces.

Wi-Fi in the Sky

Ten things to know about onboard Internet access.

• Slimmer Surfers: Netbooks
• Tech Tools for Travelers

Readers' Best Nighttime Photos

You wowed us with submissions of varied nighttime scenes from around the world. We've narrowed it down to 19 fantastic shots.

World's Best Boutique Hotels

We scoured the globe until we found the 31 best new hotels for under $150.

8 Places Every American Should See

No offense to the nation's capital, but the landmarks of our heritage extend far beyond the District of Columbia.

The World's Most Amazing Hotel Pools

Swimming is almost beside the point at these 10 pools found in gorgeous, unexpected locations. Tell the roving pool butlers we say hi.

World's Weirdest Hotels, Part Deux

On your next trip, you could be checking into a wine cask, a salvaged 727 airplane, or a room where the furniture defies the law of gravity.

New England,
Old Haunts

Years ago, a father and son spent two summers by the lake in New Hampshire. Now they're back for the fall foliage and a near-vertical train ride that turns their views of the state on end.

• National Parks (Minus the Crowds)
• Carolina on My Mind
• Ecofriendly Southern Oregon
• Real Deals: Scenic Drives, From $59 (12)

12 Mysterious Underground Tours

There's more to most cities than what scrapes the sky—as long as you're willing to peer beneath the surface.

• 7 Great Coastal Drives
• America's Coolest Small Towns 2010: Nominate your town now!
• Ask Trip Coach
• Browse snapshots from Naomi Lindt's trip to Southeast Asia
• Driving Directions for the Dominican Republic
• Flight Innovations You'll Love
• Going Solo in Southeast Asia
• My Town
• Nonstop Caribbean: Fly Right to the Beach
• See more of Arianne Cohen's photos from Istanbul
• Tricks for Navigating Southeast Asia's Islands

How to Bike in Paris

We show you how to rent and ride one of the Vélib bikes in Paris. (One tip: For a map, Google "Paris a Velo, le bon plan.")

How to Rent
a Hybrid

Booking a hybrid rental car can be a big hassle. To boost your chance of scoring one of these green rides, follow Budget Travel's advice in four easy steps.

How to Order Coffee Like a Roman

The first in our new series of travel videos: Editor Kate Appleton shows the rituals of caffeinating properly in Rome. (One tip: Pay at the register before you order at the counter.)