Travel
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A Girls’ Trip to Costa Rica. But With No Phones, Did It Happen?
Travelers are signing up for phone-free tours, to try to escape technology’s tether on daily life. But would it make…
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6 Wild Swimming Spots in California, Beyond the Coast
The beach may beckon, but these freshwater swimming holes and hot springs show another side of the state: Granite canyons,…
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Savoring the Summer at 5 Waterside Hotels
Whether it’s by a lake or an ocean, or in a castle or a cottage, here are places where the…
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Learning to Surf, 200 Miles From the Nearest Ocean
With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal…
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From Waiter to Guest at Nantucket’s Grande Dame Hotel
A writer returns to a classic Massachusetts hotel, where he worked 50 years ago, to ponder how he, the island,…
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What’s Behind the Security Warnings for Pride Events
Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to…
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Fasten Your Seatbelts: What You Need to Know About Turbulence
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it…
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Why Did the Hotel Chain Hire a Marine Biologist?
Carbon neutrality, zero waste and serving seafood solely from responsible suppliers: Many boutique eco-tourism destinations — particularly those catering to…
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Now One Fast Train From Tokyo: Culture, Crafts and Hot Springs
At the southwest corner of Ishikawa, a verdant prefecture hugging the Sea of Japan, traditional craftsmanship thrives alongside contemporary art…
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Help! Our Cruise Operator Went Bankrupt and We Are Out $17,905.
A couple purchased an Arabian Sea voyage, but Vantage, the cruise company, went under. Their travel insurance was supposed to…