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Japanese Ryokan Stays: Are They For You?

“Do you know how to take a bath?” the innkeeper inquired solicitously.“Um… I think so,” I replied. Turns out I didn’t. When you’re staying in the traditional Japanese inn, known as a…

Floating Hotels, a Moving Observation Tower, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* FLOATING HOTELS DRIFT INTO FRANCE AND JAPAN (Forbes/Nikkei Asian Review). Looks like floating hotels could become the latest…

Floating Hotels Drift into France and Japan

Looks like floating hotels could become the latest trend in travel. The hip Hôtel Off Paris Seine is already bobbing in that river near the Pont Charles de Gaulle. And now an…

Taking the Kids to Kansas City, Missouri

The kids don't know what to do first.Should they make a puzzle, cutting the pieces on the old-fashioned puzzle machine? Create art with melted crayons in the "glow in the dark"…