The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Camp Trucking Shuts Down, Leaving Families With Few Luggage Delivery Options
Camp Trucking, a delivery service for campers’ bags, shut down abruptly, leaving families with few options and causing general havoc.
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Tourists in Maui Are Urged to Leave Hawaii During Wildfires
Local officials have asked visitors, who drive the island’s economy, to leave while the island is in crisis mode.
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Help! JetBlue Stranded Our Boy Scout Troop in New York City
When their flight from Denver to J.F.K. was delayed, six scouts and three adults missed their connection back to Savannah, Ga., and had to make a choice: Wait five days or find their own way home.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires.
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.
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Tips for Buying Travel Insurance
The range of benefits and prices for different policies can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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In County Donegal, Ireland, a Tiny Inn Offers a Hyper-Local Travel Experience
Breac House is among the many establishments in County Donegal whose owners rely on regional talent and resources, resulting in a local, yet contemporary, take on accommodation, food and design.
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The Risks of ‘Skiplagging’
Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice.
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Aspen for Cheapskates
The Colorado town associated with glitzy ski trips also draws summer visitors who love hiking, biking and cultural festivals. Here’s how to craft an affordable vacation in this famously expensive enclave.
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How to Beat the Heat and the Crowds in Athens
Enjoy the Greek capital’s glorious past and buzzing modern life while also avoiding the worst of the tourist bottlenecks and the steamy weather.
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Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?
This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
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A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks
Shoddy guidebooks are flooding Amazon. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers, but are they A.I. inventions? And how big is the problem?