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Being a Paying Guest of the King

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:43:26 EDT

Morocco's ruler builds a palace—with rooms starting at $1,928 a night.

Budget Rentals Under Fire

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:03:19 EDT

A new bill makes it illegal to rent an apartment in most residential buildings in New York City for less than 30 days. Plus, rental-car rates are rising, and a new joint venture offers vacation packages for foodies.

In Paris, With Kids

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:07:47 EDT

Le Bristol welcomes (sort of) the younger set, and has chic amenities for grown-ups.

From Taipei With Love

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT

To create settings for his romantic comedy "Au Revoir Taipei," director Arvin Chen had to bring out the romantic side of noodle shops, all-night convenience stores and night markets.

Fall in Love, Plug the Island

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:47 EDT

The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.

How to Avoid Getting Lost in Translation

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:05:12 EDT

Traveling in a country where you don't speak the language can be frustrating, perplexing or exhilarating, depending on how you look at it. But if you want to see the world, it's bound to happen from time to time.

Whirling Into the Forest Primeval

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:11:52 EDT

Heli-hiking in the Canadian Rockies offers a quick route to spectacular vistas. "You can go to places almost no one has seen," says a tour operator.

A Walk in the Orient's 'Pearl'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT

World War II was hard on Manila, but this stroll around the bay reveals plenty of history still intact—and a lovely sunset over the water, with maybe a little drink to accompany it.

Golden Age of Flight

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:08 EDT

Ah, the glory days of air travel. In the 1950s, Hollywood stars and business titans flew across continents and even oceans in white-glove style. But truth is, the good old days weren't all that great.

Lawmakers Weigh Taxing Airlines' Fees

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:52:47 EDT

House Democrats criticized airlines for increasingly charging for service such as checked baggage, and indicated they are considering legislation to tax the revenue collected from the fees.

Seductive St. Tropez

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:48:20 EDT

With a new crop of luxury hotels, the famous town in the south of France is finding creative ways to reinvent its image.

Advance Booking

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT

Here's a Weekend Journal destination-by-destination guide to the most insightful reads about Asia, from travelogue to history to journalism to fiction.

Lufthansa Seeks Savor in the Sky

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:20 EDT

Chefs from the German airline are using a chopped up jet as a laboratory to study the decline of haute cuisine at high altitude.

Plane Makers Struggle to Set Ash Standards

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:03:17 EDT

Three months after volcanic ash temporarily closed nearly 80% of European airspace, aircraft and engine makers don't appear any closer to agreement on new standards spelling out when it is safe to fly.

Eating Through the Night in Taipei

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT

Go grazing, or sit down to eat; have a bowl of local beer, or a fruity champagne cocktail—or just toss it all and check out Taipei's all-night bookstore.

Summer Flying Isn't So Bad

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:20:50 EDT

Airlines predicted that new rules to reduce long tarmac delays would result in massive flight cancellations. But after two busy summer months, it hasn't happened.

Dining in Paris Stores

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:16:49 EDT

The city's three grand emporiums offer Champagne, goose eggs and sumptuous scenery—but watch out for that mouse.

Beach Water Quality Suffers

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:59:45 EDT

Anna Prior reports on the water quality of the nation's beaches and a survey of how satisfied hotel guests are with their stays.

Hotels Try to Win Over Teens

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:58 EDT

For teenagers on summer vacation with their families, there seems to be a universal goal: Ditching the parents. Hotels and resorts are trying to make that easier by offering souped-up teen programs.

One Hour Out: Seoul

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:15:55 EDT

While just beyond lies the concrete-clad sprawl of Seoul, within the walls of Korean Folk Village it's the 19th century, and the view, astonishingly, is of mountains rather than high-rises.

Business Travelers Behave

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:08:37 EDT

Business travel is on the rise but employees remain cautious about keeping costs low for employers.

Saigon's Banh Mi

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:02:05 EDT

The French brought the baguette, but banh mi fillings are an international affair.

Shanghai's Peace Hotel Reopens

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:09 EDT

Closed since 2007, a Shanghai landmark is launching a soft opening this week.

In Search of Bahraini Pearls

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:45:29 EDT

Bahraini pearls are widely believed to be the best in the world, with their fabulous luster that is the combination of the sea's freshwater springs and its warm, shallow, highly saline water.

A Better Way to Take Off at JFK

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:15:05 EDT

New York's Kennedy International Airport took a system designed to help smooth operations during snowstorms and beefed it up for daily use and cut down on tarmac delays.

Sayuki, Geisha With a Difference

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:07:29 EDT

With naturally brown hair and blue eyes, Dr. Fiona Graham is not your average geisha, should such a thing exist.