36 Hours in Portland, Maine
Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.
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Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.
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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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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.
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Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the test.
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Urban Draws and Sandy Feet: 5 Cities With Great Beaches
Already been to Miami, Honolulu and Sydney? These other coastal destinations are vibrant on land and on the water, reliably offering visitors great beaches and urban adventures.
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Help! Qatar Airways Denied Us Boarding Because of a Broken Link.
A woman and her Chinese-born son were set to return to China for the first time since the pandemic, but their airline would not let them fly without filling out a health form they could not access.
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Affordable Island-Hopping in Croatia? What Could Go Wrong?
A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.
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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.
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Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.
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Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.
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36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.
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Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.
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Fall in love with the churches, seafood-heavy cuisine and UNESCO-listed streets of Portugal’s second-largest city.
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36 Hours in Traverse City, Mich.
A new creative energy is invigorating this laid-back northern Michigan city, loved for its cherry festival, unspoiled lake vistas and access to epic dunes.
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Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions
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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You Lost Your Passport. Now What?
Summer travel season is upon us. Do you know where your passport is?
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Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Enjoy the Mountains Safely
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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How to Fly Your Kid Solo, Free of Stress
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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Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway
If you have a disability, you’ll want to review route planning, lodging options, food requirements and finding the right rental vehicle.
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My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
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A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.
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To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise.
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A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.
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