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Going wild — and offline — in a Philippine archipelago
The author unplugs — and learns to wear a bikini — on a five-day boat tour through a Philippine archipelago.
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Santorini, beyond the tourists
It gets 500,000 visitors a year, but even the Greek island of Santorini harbors some tourist-free spots.
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Farm-to-farm-to-farm driving tour in Kent County
Learn about crops and livestock, plus pick your own produce, on a multiple-stop country road trip.
Travel Features
Washington Post Travel section photo contest
We are now accepting submissions for our 14th annual photo contest.
At Rocky Gap Casino Resort, it’s not only the house that wins
At Maryland’s first gambling venue and resort, I found a pressure-free atmosphere that put me right at ease.
Anthony Bourdain says he’s making his best work with CNN
Former chef’s new perch with the news channel gives him the freedom to “wander away from the food.”
The Johnstown Flood revisited
Johnstown, Pa., memorializes the second-deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Get to know chip-and-PIN credit cards
These cards are the norm in Europe, so travelers should take note.
A cheaper rental, with a twist
In renting out cars it doesn’t own, FlightCar aims to be the Airbnb of rental companies.
How I learned to love Embassy Suites
Once she found Embassy Suites dull and predictable. Now she cherishes those traits — and the doors.
Q&A with Edoardo Flores, who has amassed thousands of hotel door signs
Online museum features examples from 180 countries, elevating the humble “Do Not Disturb” hanger.
Breakfast on the road is a world of make-your-own waffles
If all you eat on the road are hotel chain waffles, you miss out on the country’s diversity.
The hidden treasures of a London museum finally see the light
London’s Natural History Museum opens a permanent exhibit of 22 of its most precious specimens.
What to pack in your travel health kit
You should never leave for a trip without certain medications and supplies.
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How to get through airport security with medical disabilities or equipment
Make your next trip a little easier by following these tips.
The dangers of flying after surgery
If you have surgery, especially below the waist, doctors generally warn you not to fly, for fear of blood clots.
Paris pharmacies, the cream of cosmetics emporia
Paris pharmacies offer a mother lode of fabulous — and inexpensive — cosmetics for every need.
Travel Deals
This week’s best travel bargains
Save on trips to Belize and Ecuador, an inn in New York’s Hudson Valley, airfare to Singapore and more.
Cruising to a redo of ‘I do’
A Leesburg couple celebrates their 30th anniversary by renewing their wedding vows on a European cruise.
Bed Check
After more than 100 years, a historic hotel still has star power
Guests of yore included F. Scott Fitzgerald and Valentino; today, film crews and reality show hopefuls.
A Colonial Williamsburg property with a contemporary side
The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites is the newest member of the Colonial Williamsburg slumber set.
Awash in history in Florida
Casa Marina in Jacksonville Beach has a storied past — and a bustling present.
Can we trust the cruise lines’ new passenger bill of rights?
Whose rights does the cruise lines’ new passenger bill of rights really protect?
Travel galleries
Jane Austen’s England
The 200th anniversary of “Pride and Prejudice” has renewed interest in the author and the Hampshire countryside.
Top summer getaways
Looking to plan a last-minute escape this Memorial Day weekend? These destinations are perfect for a weekend trip.
The Johnstown Flood
Twenty million tons of water devastated Johnstown, Pa., on May 31, 1889, claiming the lives of 2,209 people.
L.A.’s underground subway art
Every subway station on the Red Line is decorated with fascinating, colorful artwork that’s worth a look.
Travel Guide 2013
Practical advice for the inspired globetrotter.
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