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With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts.
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How to Choose the Right Tour Group
Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.
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Glamping tents, decked-out tree houses, vintage R.V.s: A handful of new or updated U.S. accommodations puts you in the middle of nature without stinting on comfort.
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Getting Off the Beaten Path at 5 National Parks
This summer, escape the crowds at some of the nation’s most popular parks by heading into the backcountry on a day hike.
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From Hawaii to Rhode Island, here are some of our favorite shores on which to enjoy some hard-earned R & R this Independence Day holiday.
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A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.
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More in 36 Hours ›Soak up history, relax in beer gardens that pop open like tulips in summer, and make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park.
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Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.
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It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars.
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Summer travel season is upon us. Do you know where your passport is?
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Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.
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It’s a complicated process to have your child fly unaccompanied. But life sometimes leaves no other option — and flying alone may be an exciting adventure for your little one.
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All the Adventure, a Fraction of the Cost: The D.I.Y. Orient Express
The luxury version of this classic train journey costs almost $50,000, but for $1,000 or less, you can book the rail trip from Paris to Istanbul yourself.
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Jenna Lyons’s Favorite Beauty Products, From Eyeliner to Body Oil
Plus: a palace-inspired hotel in Jaipur, colorful French hand fans and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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How to Handle Crowded Airports and Roads This Fourth of July
As record crowds hit the roads and the skies this week for the holiday, here’s what to know before traveling.
By Sara Ruberg
America’s Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You
The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.
By Jeanna Smialek
Severe Turbulence on Air Europa Flight Fractures Necks and Skulls
Four passengers were in intensive care after the flight from Spain to Uruguay hit turbulence that injured dozens. The plane made an emergency landing in Brazil.
By Jack Nicas and Lis Moriconi
Boeing Agrees to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Longtime Supplier
The multibillion-dollar deal will reverse a decision the plane maker made two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers.
By Niraj Chokshi
Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything
My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
By Francesca Mari
Volcanoes, Vines, Freedom: Exploring Gay-Friendly Lanzarote
A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.
By Alexander Lobrano
New York todayOn Pride Weekend, the Stonewall Visitor Center Opens
The center marks the history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising there in 1969 that inspired a new era of gay activism.
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Cellphone Outage in Europe Leaves Many U.S. Travelers Disconnected
The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.
By Derek M. Norman
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