Sleeping Light In London

For under 100 pounds a night, you can slumber in one of these capital hotels, from a Georgian townhouse by the university to a W-style bargain in the gallery district.

Departures 
Confuser Of Lost Souls
Everyone asks her for directions; few find the place they were looking for.

Madison Slept Here A $24 million restoration returns the Virginia plantation of Montpelier to the era of the fourth president.

Push aside national pride and head north to graceful Banff and unforgettable Lake Louise.

In Gear  

How To Charge Your Life From your iPod to your laptop, your favorite gear is a useless heap without these travel-friendly chargers.

Weekend Getaways

Point Delicious Hand-wrapped cheeses, fresh-caught oysters and top-rated restaurants make Point Reyes a magnet for foodies.

Museum Attracts Fans Healdsburg's Hand Fan Museum offers glimpses into local and foreign cultures via its surprising collection.

Under Covers

The Chanric Inn Boutique chic reigns at this Napa Valley B&B with brunch, a pool and views of the Palisades Mountains.

Last week: Gold Country's Saddle Creek Resort


Travel Troubleshooter
Christopher Elliott
Hotel Bill Double Jeopardy
Hotwire, hotel both bill this guest.

Mexico Mix

Hot Tamale! Our regional guide to Mexico's wrapped delicacy, from tamarind tamales in Nayarit to 12-foot long versions in Veracruz.

Pricey Gas Helps Travelers?
It sounds crazy, but check out these three ways high gas can reduce your vacation cost.

Fearless Traveler 

Nicaragua's Colonial Cities Spend time in Leon and Granada before hitting the coast. Plus: Midwest for cooks and cowboys.

On Travel Ed Perkins
Mile-High Wi-Fi Club
Airlines offer Internet access — for a price.

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