Travel
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To Grandmother’s House, or Not. The Thanksgiving Travel Equation Is Tough to Solve.
On Friday, as the travel run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday began, 2.24 million air passengers passed through T.S.A. checkpoints, more…
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The Searing Beauty, and Harsh Reality, of a Kentucky Tobacco Harvest
I step into the tobacco field as the first rays of sunlight begin to pierce the early-morning fog. The men…
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Thanksgiving Forecast: Mostly Clear With Minor Travel Delays Possible
Storms could cause minor delays for people traveling to and from some Southern Plains states and northern New England this…
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Does Black Friday Matter to Travelers Anymore?
In addition to bargains on toys, clothing and electronics, Black Friday traditionally delivers deals on hotel rooms, tours and cruises,…
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Travel Industry Takes Crucial First Step Toward Combating Climate Change
The travel industry has reached a turning point. As thousands of scientists, government officials and business leaders met in Glasgow…
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How to Ski Smarter in the Age of Multi-Mountain Passes
The two companies that control the ski industry, Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Co., have spent years nudging skiers toward…
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Before Buying Lift Tickets, Get Your Skis
Heeding the call for social distance during the pandemic last winter, many Americans embraced snow sports, so much so that…
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Skiing Hut-to-Hut in the Maine Wilderness
I stood on my skis at the edge of the white expanse and admired the intricate, wind-sculpted snow. Peering over…
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275 Minutes on Hold: Why Airline Customer Service Still Can’t Keep Up
After Southwest Airlines canceled his family’s flight on Oct. 9, Tyler Reece Maness realized that his best option was to…
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With Tears, Hugs and Balloons, U.S. Allows Vaccinated Foreign Travelers to Enter
The United States reopened its borders for vaccinated foreign travelers on Monday, ending more than 18 months of restrictions on…