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Airlines pledged assistance, refunds and reimbursements to passengers whose travel had been disrupted by this summer’s software outage. Instead, passengers told us, they were on their… Read More
Swim with sea lions, cycle along the coast, and gorge on ceviche and fried-fish sandwiches in Peru’s underappreciated capital.
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The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view.
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The Pig boutique hotels offer a casual take on the country house experience, with local food and muddy boots. They’ve just opened two new spots in the Cotswolds.
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On a family trip in Montana, a father shares a tradition with his two sons even as climate change threatens the certainty of the rivers he grew up running.
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Spend a weekend exploring the forest preserves, cliff-lined shores and walkable towns of this peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan.
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The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.
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Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.
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Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.
Ceylan Yeğinsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosu… Read More
Though hotel chains say they’ll continue to operate normally, travelers could see disruptions as 3,100 employees walked off the job. Here’s what to know.
Derek M. Norman | NYTi… Read More
The post-pandemic rush seems finally to be easing, which has airfares lower and hotels offering more inducements to book.
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Beyond the museum-studded central districts, three colorful neighborhoods encapsulate the Emerald City’s natural beauty, history and vibrant culture.
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A drive through rolling vineyards will take you to 5 family-run restaurants where you’ll find flavorful, affordable dishes you can linger over for hours.
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Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustain… Read More
Most people who ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder route between Chicago and Seattle watch the heartland whiz by. Our writer hopped off to explore a few remarkable places you might otherwis… Read More
The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi.
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Explore city trails, see a concert under the stars or admire the snow-capped Front Range from a rooftop bar in Colorado’s capital.
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High temperatures and higher mountains were no match for our author and her companion as they biked the Tran Dinarica, a new cycling route that winds through eight countries in the remote D… Read More
Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel.
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This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest… Read More
With older adults staying fit longer, many are joining their grandchildren on travel adventures like wilderness hikes, bike tours and even bungee jumping.
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When rental companies need to move their vehicles, they frequently offer one-way trips at a steep discount. Our Frugal Traveler snapped up a deal that took her through eastern Canada.
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Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide.
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Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river.
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Using the rental company’s transponder can rack up hefty charges, but there are workarounds, from apps to paying by mail.
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Our columnist addresses a case of wire fraud, a credit card scheme and a dubious website — just three examples of the types of reader woe that regularly surface in the Tripped Up inbo… Read More
As travelers discover the Mediterranean charms of this island region, with its idyllic beaches and buzzing capital, locals are hoping to avoid the crowds suffocating so many other Italian d… Read More
Travel adventures, from goat hikes to snorkeling, get even better when they’re done under the stars.
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New York’s Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don’t venture far from the park’s population centers. Here’s where to go to avoid… Read More
A new federal policy would require airlines to seat families together on flights, without incurring any extra fees.
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Working for a federal agency shrouded in mystery, Esther Fausett shared what she could about her career in in-flight law enforcement.
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Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”
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With thoughtful planning and realistic expectations, being on the go can be as joyful as you dreamed — for everyone, together.
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After years of standing by their sides, these guards find these pieces of art deeply meaningful. You might too.
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The Sentiero dell’Arte e dell’Anima, or Path of Art and Soul, in Pienza, is lined with 28 benches created by well-known artists where visitors can take in the countryside of the… Read More
Let others fight the lines and the heat while you relax on a secluded beach or bike a trail through the mountains.
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In a small town near Rome, real nonnas teach the dying art of making farfalle, ravioli and other forms with a rolling pin, some flour and eggs.
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Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices. Could this be a model for other destinati… Read More
Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself.
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Flights were grounded or canceled across the country as airlines struggled with the outage.
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For some travelers, the big draw in a destination is not a hot new restaurant or high-end hotel. It’s the grocery store, swimming pool or kitchenware shop, where they can dip into the… Read More
A couple arrived in New York after midnight, and a failed “contactless check-in” process and M.I.A. customer service made their hotel room inaccessible.
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Nostalgic for a time before ubiquitous connectivity, a writer ditched his phone and relied instead on serendipity — and maps made by people he met along the way.
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If you want to sail off into the sunset, at least temporarily, you need to understand how to get aboard first.
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On a family tour of Greece, the writer followed the small footsteps of some of ancient mythology’s biggest fans.
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It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant.
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Thousands of years of culture and history converge in this vibrant, coastal city known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.”
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Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river’s flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering saili… Read More