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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Travel

Inside Disney’s New Fantasyland

A new light show paints Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Nearby, New Fantasyland doubles the Fantasyland area.
Edward Linsmier for The New York Times

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

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

A view of Toledo, Spain.
Carlos Lujan for The New York Times

A view of Toledo, Spain.

Overnighter

In Toledo, Layers of Spanish History

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.
Vincent J. Musi/National Geographic Society, via Corbis

Gobekli Tepe, Turkey.

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

Julie Glassberg for The New York Times

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.

Bites

Restaurant Report: Ammo in Hong Kong

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.
Michael Benanav for The New York Times

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

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

Motion sickness can affect travelers of all ages — and even pets. Here are some strategies for smoothing the trip and soothing the stomach.

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Q&A

Preparing for Spontaneous Travel

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

The 45 Places to Go in 2012

London, Havana, Lhasa and, yes, even the final frontier. A year’s worth of reasons to pack your bags and take off.

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Year in Review
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.

Photos
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.

Manifest Fantasy

Take a spin around Disney’s New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom.

Surfacing
Rebounding in Pittsburgh

A lively stretch of Penn Avenue in once-blighted Garfield offers evidence of an area in transition.

Reader Photos: Why We Travel

At what national park did a reader capture this “shoe tree” photo?

What I Brought Home

Why do we collect certain objects when we travel, and what tales do they tell? See dozens of your souvenir stories.

Gifts for the Frugal Traveler

Looking for budget-friendly items that make travel better? Here are nine ideas.