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Category: Travel and Vacations
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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Bali Elevator Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 5
The crash in Bali, an Indonesian island where tourism drives the economy, is under investigation. The victims were part of the resort’s housekeeping staff.
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A Food-Lovers Tour Through Emilia-Romagna
The cheese, the pasta, the restaurants with Michelin stars? On a trip to this food-rich region of Italy, a writer’s checklist overflows with delicious options.
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5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon
Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory.
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Menopause Retreats Are the Latest in Wellness Travel
A growing number of spas and resorts are offering programs that target the changes of perimenopause and menopause. The biggest benefit may be the chance to bond with other women going through the same thing.
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In Italy, Giving a Long Unoccupied Farmhouse a Loving Restoration
In Italy’s “heel,” an unoccupied house in poor condition received a loving restoration.
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Tripped Up: A Traveler Says Her Insurance Wouldn’t Pay Up
Badly hurt, a 68-year-old solo traveler expected her insurer to coordinate her care, provide much-needed translation services and then return her home to Florida. Was she expecting too much?
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In the Faroe Islands, Art, Food and Fashion Take a Cue From Nature
Tórshavn, the cosmopolitan capital of this North Atlantic archipelago, is surrounded by otherworldly scenery that fuels the creative spirit.
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Price of Japan Rail Pass to Increase
After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them.
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How to Plan Your First Camping Trip
Experts offer tips on what to bring and wear, how to reserve a campsite and extinguish a fire, and other pertinent advice for first-time campers.
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Travel Apps and Websites for Last-Minute Labor Day Plans
Pulling off one last summer getaway, even over a holiday weekend, is still possible. Here’s how.