Travel Bites: India's Opulent Past, Delta's New Fare & More!

For you first, or next trip to India, explore the abandoned mansions of India's billionaires of century's past in the Shekhawati region. [BBC]

Delta's gamble on introducing 'Basic Economy' class has paid off, and now the airline plans to roll the no-frills fare out to more cities. How basic are you willing to fly for a good deal? [USA Today]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with planning a cross country trip around these truly #TravelFly worthy new cocktail bars that have recently opened across the country. [Departures]

All roads lead to Washington, DC in September when the new National African-American History Museum officially opens as a part of the Smithsonian. Here's a look into what to expect. [Smithsonian]

New Orleans is always a good idea, but if you're stuck in New York and want a taste of the Crescent City...head to Long Island. [NYT]