12/27/2012

The New York Times, Travel Dispatch Dec 22 2012

The New York Times

December 22, 2012

Travel Dispatch

A new light show paints Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Nearby, New Fantasyland doubles the Fantasyland area.

Inside Disney's New Fantasyland

By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
With a new generation of princesses and a new generation of visitors thronging to see them, Disney World had only one option: more.
OVERNIGHTER

In Toledo, Layers of Spanish History

By GEOFFREY GRAY
Just 30 minutes from Madrid by train, Toledo feels like a living museum, its textured history left largely intact through the many violent takeovers of Spain.
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey.

INTERACTIVE: Hidden Gems of History

If you're looking to explore ancient sites without fighting crowds, these five places could prove worthy alternatives to better-known spots.

36 Hours in Queens, N.Y.

By SETH KUGEL
If you want an alternative New York experience, something with grit and spice, consider Queens, where a splintered world collides in a jumble of diversity.
Inside Ammo Restaurant and Bar in Hong Kong.
BITES

Restaurant Report: Ammo in Hong Kong

By CHERYL LU-LIEN TAN
The verdant setting for this Mediterranean-Asian fusion spot offers a glimpse into a slower, more tranquil Hong Kong.
Yasin, age 6, son of Jamila and Dhumman, keeps a water buffalo calf in line.
PERSONAL JOURNEYS

'Behind the Veil of the Forest' in India

By MICHAEL BENANAV
Venturing into the forest to reunite with a family of nomadic herders, the author connects with familiar faces, and discovers the new troubles confronting the family.
THE GETAWAY

The Taming of the Stomach

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
Motion sickness can affect travelers of all ages - and even pets. Here are some strategies for smoothing the trip and soothing the stomach.
Sam Shank, founder of the HotelTonight app.
Q&A

Preparing for Spontaneous Travel

By EMILY BRENNAN
A founder of the booking app HotelTonight has advice for last-minute travel, even within your own city.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to an article that appeared in the recent ski issue.
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INTERACTIVE: The Colors of Travel 2012
From exuberant oranges to vegetal greens to atmospheric blues, explore the layers of color revealed by the places we visited this year.
SLIDE SHOW: Culture and Cuisine in Queens
A jazz legend's home, a museum that honors the moving image and tastes from around the world are all part of the Queens experience.
SLIDE SHOW: Manifest Fantasy
Take a spin around Disney's New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom.

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