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Travel Dispatch: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Worries
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April 26, 2008Travel Dispatch |
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The boom in nude vacations is coming at the high end of the business, as upscale hotels and resorts have begun to see the economic potential in the no-clothes crowd. Frugal Traveler | Kyoto, Japan
In search of beauty and trying to stay ahead of the crowd, the Frugal Traveler makes Kyoto his own and unearths some of its secret escapes. ADVERTISEMENT
Practical Traveler | Chaos in the Skies
Airline passengers are not just frustrated with the continued deterioration of customer service. They’re upset by the lack of retaliatory measures available to them. 
The Italian port city might be knee-high in trash. And, sure, it’s been subject to bloody Mafia wars and political corruption. But there’s real vibrancy, and even a little beauty, in all that chaos. Weekend in New York | Museums
So you know there’s a water tower at MoMA and a monkey god at the Met? No? Hidden treasures are to be found at the city’s biggest museums. Journeys | Yosemite National Park
Many know Yosemite’s sights by name, but more know them by sight alone, as captured through the lens of the legendary American photographer Ansel Adams. MORE TRAVEL
Escapes
When the soft whoosh, whoosh of the Atlantic is lost to the clack, clack, bzzzz, bzzzz of hedge trimmers and lawn mowers, it’s a sign the New Yorkers are coming. 
A growing number of resorts are offering deals in these tighter times. Whether the most anxious consumers can spring for a relaxing massage is another matter. 
It was the hope of local officials that the Yankees' minor league team would do for the Pennsylvanian town what Disney did for Central Florida decades ago. Travel Q&A BlogTravel Q&A BlogI am 18 and not a terribly experienced traveler. I have traveled in the United States, Spain and Portugal. This May a friend and I are braving our way to Thailand. The tickets have been purchased, but the itinerary is not yet set, and we have our anxieties, as do our mothers. Do you have [...]. Readers' Suggestions for NaplesHave you been to Naples? Readers can share their suggestions where to stay, where to eat and what to do in our online guide. Here are a few comments we've received:
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Multimedia Hear the backstory on the photographer's iconic images from his former assistant.  The Frugal Traveler seeks solitude in the imperial city with just $500.  An increasing number of hotels and resorts are offering more options for travelers who want to shed their clothing — but not their luxurious lifestyles.  Lantern-lit alleyways, grand temples and ancient shrines make the city one of Japan's prettiest.  Savory pizzas, sidewalk cafes and peaceful strolls on the seafront are reasons enough to visit this ancient city.  "We went horseback riding, diving, snorkeling; we went on a catamaran. I’d been before, so when I went back." Interactive Graphic
From Lisbon to Libya, an interactive graphic of the travel hot spots for the new year. Activity & Interest GuidesFrugal Traveler The Frugal Traveler took a 12-week journey from New York City to Seattle. Read about his trip with an interactive map, weekly videos, stories and comments here. |
Slide Show: Pampered 'Nakations' 
Video: Frugal Kyoto
Ansel Adams's Yosemite
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