Destruction from Hurricane Ian led a tour operator to cancel a 10-day excursion to Cuba, leaving a woman with a useless $1,500 plane ticket. That’s what travel insurance is for, right? Our columnist dives into the red tape.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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U.S. Ends Last Covid Travel Barrier, Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Arrivals
International travelers entering the country are no longer required to be vaccinated, removing the last of the restrictions on travel put in place beginning in 2020.
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A Guide to Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Spas and Retreats
A new spa at the California resort city’s original — and only — hot spring, adds to a growing number of retreats in the Coachella Valley where you can soak the stress away.
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Video Voyeur Hid Camera in Cruise Ship Bathroom, F.B.I. Says
The bureau arrested a passenger aboard the Harmony of the Seas for allegedly recording more than 150 passengers, including 40 minors, in a public bathroom.
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What to Know About Biden’s Compensation Plan for Flight Delays and Cancellations
If a proposed federal rule takes effect, airlines will have to pay passengers for meals, hotels, ground transportation and lost time if the disruption was caused by the carrier.
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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please
The return of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations — and a dose of snobbery — in a city starved for business.
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Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts Are Increasingly Popular With High-End Travelers
Once seen as a value-for-money vacation, all-inclusive resorts are evolving to include high-end experiences, not just unlimited tropical drinks on the beach.
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Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, and is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
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AI Is Helping Airlines Prevent Delays and Turbulence
A.I. and innovations like hyperlocal radar stations and a constellation of future satellites may soon improve forecasts and smooth out your journeys.
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Frustrated Pet Owners Turn to Private Jets to Fly Their Animals
As flying commercial with pets becomes increasingly difficult, animal owners are turning to private aviation. A new airline is making a bid for those with fur babies.