6 Beaches to Love This July 4 (and All Summer Long)
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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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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The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.
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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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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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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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You Won’t Be Roughing It at These Outdoor Resorts
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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My First Trip to Norway, With A.I. as a Guide
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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Time Traveling Through London With an Impressionist Painter
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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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.
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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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Do You Have Food Allergies? Here’s How to Travel Safely.
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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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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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.
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The multibillion-dollar deal will reverse a decision the plane maker made two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers.
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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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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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The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing had improperly released information about the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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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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A writer shares his favorite ways to experience the often-overlooked Housatonic River in the Berkshires region of western Massachusetts.
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The plane maker is expected to soon strike a deal to acquire most of the operations of Spirit AeroSystems, a troubled supplier that makes the bodies of the 737 Max.
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Summer is here! Try this short quiz about books that happen to be set in popular vacation destinations.
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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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Birders and tourists flock to see a lone flamingo among the swans.
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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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It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things, like the help of strangers, can have outsized impacts.
By Lauren Sloss
Plus: art about office life, colorful rope rugs — and more.
By Jenny Comita
Two climate protesters sprayed the powder onto the ancient stones on Wednesday, as the Summer Solstice was to be celebrated at the English site, a popular destination on the longest day of the year.
By Ali Watkins and Claire Moses
You should expect the unexpected while flying, but few disruptions should provoke serious concern, aviation experts say.
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Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.
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Few people are better than Trevor Rainbolt at identifying obscure locations online — but there’s even more joy in watching him visit them IRL.
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