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 December 13, 2008Travel Dispatch |
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Travel A cluster of homes on the California coast called Sea Ranch lifts the souls of design aficionados with its style forged by A-list architects and its deference to nature. Journeys Take a decadent, two-wheeled tour of the best chocolate boutiques in Paris. Find a molten chocolate fountain, cocoa-dusted ganache and more. ADVERTISEMENT   The city is flaunting its playful side these days, from edgy design shops to chic late-night lounges that have turned this old port city into a youthful place to party. Weekend in New York After living in the city for 15 years, the author does six iconic activities he’s never done for his final Weekend in New York column. Frugal Traveler The Frugal Traveler, Matt Gross, enters an enclave run by an armed, largely indigenous rebel group in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. MORE TRAVEL
EscapesAmerican Journeys | Gila National Forest, New Mexico In Southwestern New Mexico, more than 750,000 acres of unspoiled terrain form the heart of the Gila National Forest — 3.3 million acres of publicly owned forest and range land.  In upstate New York, ashrams and Buddhist monasteries offer low-cost peace, quiet and order to the stressed, harried and not necessarily religious. Ski Report This season’s ski gear is undergoing a color liberation movement with eye-blinking neons in orange, green and pink. Readers’ Suggestions for LisbonHave you been to Lisbon? 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:
Share your suggestions: | Multimedia Tour a community, located on a stunning swath of California coast, where open land is held in common and houses harmonize with nature.  Sample cocoa-dusted ganache, chocolate Fabergé eggs and other sweets from some of the best chocolatiers in Paris.  With the global turn toward eating local food, Finns are taking new pride in their insular, unsullied cooking.  Find culinary bargains, Old World shops and tropical gardens in the Portuguese capital.  “It’s a good complement for travel: you get to see all the sights, literally from a different perspective.”  In Southwestern New Mexico, this furrowed countryside, with its mix of canyons, mesas and grasslands, provides miles of vistas among a smattering of towns.  In the Catskill Mountains, visitors find rejuvenation through a combination of simplicity, meditation and a packed schedule.   Follow Matt Gross on his latest journey through Chiapas, Mexico, as he uncovers affordable hotels, cheap eats and other budget tips.  |
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