Travel Guide 2012

(Andrew Bannecker)

The beauty of layovers

The beauty of layovers

You can turn long waits between flights into an opportunity to explore places you might otherwise never see.

The worldwide Web

The worldwide Web

It’s getting easier to go online while you’re abroad, but before you connect, here’s some advice.

Travel insurance’s picayune nature

Travel insurance’s picayune nature

THE NAVIGATOR | Whether a claim is accepted or rejected can depend on the tiniest details. And that can leave customers out of luck.

(Andrew Bannecker)

An explosion of travel apps

Apps for smartphones and tablets are everywhere, but finding the good ones can be a journey in itself.

Travel galleries

Top summer getaways

Looking to plan a last-minute escape this Memorial Day weekend? These destinations are perfect for a weekend trip.

Navigating Philadelphia, sans car

With a combination of public buses and trains, the city’s sights are approachable without ever having to touch a gas pump.

Touring France’s cognac country

The town of Cognac and its surrounding region offer beautiful views in addition to some of the largest cognac distilleries.

Revel in Atlantic City’s new resort

At the $2.4 billion complex, the casino is a side note to the resort offerings and extensive dining options.

Vote for your favorite European travel destination

What European cities have the most to offer travelers? Vote for your favorite vacation spot.

A Caribbean vacation for any traveler

Forts? Resorts? Tiny beach towns? The islands of the Caribbean have it all.

Honduras, on the rise

With political turmoil behind it, Honduras emerges as an up and coming destination.

Turkey’s land of rocks and respite

A Washington Post reporter’s retreat to a Turkish cave hotel.

San Angelo’s eye-catching attractions

There’s more to this West Texas city than just the open sky.

Meet me at Sesame Place

Reporter Andrea Sachs goes behind the scenes at Sesame Place amusement park.

‘Cool’ things to do at Glacier National Park

“Cool” things to do at Glacier National Park.

In Istanbul, a calorie-laden tour of Turkish delights

Our restaurant critic tours the eateries of Istanbul.

Drive-in movie theater lives on in western Virginia.

The Moonlite Theatre, one of a very few drive-in movie theaters.

Rockaway Beach makes waves

Rockaway Beach in Queens once again becomes “the playground of New York. ”

Crafting tradition in Bali

With its abundance of culture and handmade goods, the island has much to offer.

Home on the range

At Bitterroot Ranch, the West ain’t some dog-and-pony show put on for tourists.