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CHATTING WITH THE EXPERTS

If you’re dreading holiday travel this year, check out latimes.com/holidaychat. Deal blogger Jen Leo, deputy travel editor Vani Rangachar and assistant travel editors Jane Engle and Rosemary McClure answer your questions about coping with the travails of the rush.

DINING IN OAHU

Oahu? Cheap? You must be kidding. Nope, we’re not. We found 20 great meals for $20 or less, some in the heart of Waikiki and some just off the beaten path. All will surprise you with fare that spares the wallet and spoils the visitor, latimes.com/oahueateries. You also can find some excellent culinary souvenirs at latimes.com/oahufood.

FLYING WITH FIDO

Traveling by air with your four-footed friends this holiday season? Here’s some of what you’ll need to know about airplanes and your pets. You’ll find a compendium of rules by airline. latimes.com/pettravel.

SEEING MORE OF MEXICO

If you’re eager to head south of the border and are looking for new Mexican vacation ideas, you’re not alone. The Travel section’s most-viewed stories last week were three destination stories from our special Insider’s Mexico issue: Staff writer Christopher Reynolds unveils a nifty little hideaway less than 50 miles from Mexico City; go to latimes.com /tepoztlan. You can also see the magnificent monarch butterfly and some stunning architecture at latimes.com/morelia. And you can ditch the contrived Cancun and find the real Yucatan about four hours south; for details, see latimes.com/yucatan.