Elaine Glusac

Chicago

Travel Writer at Freelance

Frugal Traveler Columnist at The New York Times

Travel addict & Frugal Traveler for @nytimestravel. Also food enthusiast, adventurer, and ukulele player.

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Articles

Travel on a Budget

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Elaine Glusac |Alice Zoo

Jet lag can be so demanding. Within an hour of arriving in London, my case led me to a 5.50 pound (about $7) slice of lemon, raspberry and pistachio cake at the cafe in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum itself was free and included the unquantifiable payoff of dining in opulent 1868-vintage rooms with arches, stained glass and William Morris wallpaper.
A Cheapskate in London

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Elaine Glusac

Knowledge Nugget: How are ‘Golconda Blue’ and diamond mining in India relevant for the UPSC Exam? The Golconda Blue, once owned by Indian royalty, is set to go under the hammer. What is its historical significance? What is a diamond, and what is …
On-again, off-again tariffs and their toll on travelers

1 week ago | sanjuandailystar.com | Elaine Glusac

By Elaine GlusacThe on-again, off-again tariff policy of the Trump administration has wreaked havoc across the global economy, including the travel industry. Until last Wednesday’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. dollar was showing signs of weakening, hotels faced higher operating costs and travelers were nervous about booking.
Estas son las 11 experiencias gastronómicas que ofrecerá el primer yate de Four Seasons

1 week ago | travelandleisure-es.com | Gloria Montanaro |Natalia Navarrete |Liliana Ortiz |Elaine Glusac

El primer yate de Four Seasons, Four Seasons I., programado para zarpar en enero de 2026, contará con 11 conceptos de restaurantes y bares que rinden homenaje al estilo de vida náutico. Con el desayuno de cortesía y el resto de las propuestas gastronómicas a la carta; además habrá un menú infantil (sin costo para los menores de cinco años).
On-again, off-again tariffs and their toll on travelers

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Elaine Glusac

The on-again, off-again tariff policy of the Trump administration has wreaked havoc across the global economy, including the travel industry. Until April 9’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, the US dollar was showing signs of weakening, hotels faced higher operating costs and travelers were nervous about booking.
How Hotels, Airlines, Cruise Lines and Travelers are Faring

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Elaine Glusac

A third planned to travel closer to home; 29 percent said they would swap an international destination for a domestic one; and 24 percent would opt for a cheaper mode of transportation.
If You Want to Ski Affordably Next Season, Buy Now

3 weeks ago | gvwire.com | Elaine Glusac

While the slopes may still be open across much of North America, it’s time to think about next season. The major passes, including Epic and Ikon, as well as the smaller Mountain Collective, have recently announced sales for the 2025-26 season. The Indy Pass has already completed its early sales, although opportunities to purchase it will likely resurface later. Though ski website SnowBrains found that most prices went up between 6% and 7%, spring sales are when passes are cheapest.
El último diseño de Frank Lloyd Wright en Ohio

1 month ago | travelandleisure-es.com | Rachel Chang |Mariana Garcia |Liliana Ortiz |Elaine Glusac

La distintiva arquitectura estadounidense de Frank Lloyd Wright está presente en todo el país. Con más de 532 diseños, su mayor concentración se encuentra en su estado natal, Wisconsin, donde destacan ocho sitios emblemáticos, incluyendo su primera casa y estudio, Taliesin en Spring Green. También dejó una huella importante en los alrededores de Chicago, donde inició su carrera en 1887.
así fue mi experiencia

1 month ago | travelandleisure-es.com | Mariana Garcia |Liliana Ortiz |Elaine Glusac

Guillermo Rojas, amigo de Ale Arango, una de mis mejores amigas de la universidad, ha encontrado su hogar en la bulliciosa metrópoli de Nueva York desde agosto de 2021. Su mirada sobre la ciudad es fascinante y llena de matices. Cuando le pregunté sobre su experiencia en la ciudad, me respondió: «Nunca hay un momento a blanco y negro, todo es color. Creo que es una ciudad llena de vida, de gente que está creando, que está viviendo».
Icy Strait Point Is the First Privately Owned Cruise Destination in Alaska

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Elaine Glusac

An aerial view of Icy Strait Point, the first private cruise destination on Alaska’s Inside Passage. Photo: Courtesy of Icy Strait Point More than 20 years ago, when the Tlingit residents of Hoonah in coastal Alaska decided to build a cruise port on native land, the stakes were high. The community’s main sources of income—logging and fishing—were failing and locals were leaving for opportunities elsewhere.