Dear Travel Fan, This week we are kicking off a series called Revolutionary Journeys in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Each week we’ll be publishing an article that focuses on the Revolution and its intersection with travel, as we explore the history that is all around us in this semiquincentennial year. To start, we follow the trail of Henry Knox, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller, who in 1775 brought 60 tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, where George Washington used the weapons to help drive the British out of the city. It was a remarkable achievement and our article captures the journey in words and photos. Many airline passengers complain that they’re spending more and getting less these days. A new policy announced by Delta Air Lines fits that trend: The carrier will no longer be providing drinks or snacks on flights of less than 350 miles. Also on the airlines front, our Tripped Up this week helps out a couple whose seats on a flight were given away even though they made a very tight connection in time. Our columnist gets them the compensation they deserved, and explains what likely happened. Bentonville, Ark., the home of Walmart, made our 52 Places to Go list this year largely because of the expansion of the Crystal Bridges art museum. With the addition opening next month, we devote this week’s 36 Hours column to Bentonville, which has become a major destination for cyclists as well. Dublin is a perennial favorite for visitors and this week our Frugal Traveler, Elaine Glusac, explores the Irish capital on a budget. While many visitors to Madagascar stay on the African island’s lush northern end, this week we visit Isalo National Park, where our writer found magical places to swim and, of course, saw lemurs. If you’ve been following news of the hantavirus outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship, our colleagues on Well have put together this explainer about the virus and how concerned you should be about its transmission. Finally, while Italy is rightly loved for its ancient hill towns and classical art, this week we spotlight another aspect of the country, with a roundup of art projects that add a layer of fantasy to the landscape. Wishing you safe and happy travels,
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