The dual-nation island of Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin offers lots of frugal diversions, including vivid street murals, hilly hikes and local barbecue.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Ritz-Carlton Is Sued Over Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya
Ritz-Carlton’s luxury camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara offers “front row seats” to the Great Migration. But some Masai tribe members and wildlife experts say it’s in a sensitive area and should not have been approved.
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Want to Save Money on Skiing? Here Are 6 Ways to Pay Less
A multimountain pass is great if you use it enough. New programs are aimed at more casual skiers, offering discounts without the high initial price tag.
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Hong Kong’s Global Style: How Locals and Tourists Shape Its Fashion Identity
Residents and visitors from all over give the city a diverse visual flavor.
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Black Friday Travel Deals on Hotels, Resorts and Cruises
For the thrifty and flexible, this year’s crop of seasonal deals is value-packed.
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Help! My Rental Car Died Within a Mile, and Avis Charged Me $1,367.
A visitor to Italy had to abandon an S.U.V. after it conked out just minutes from the rental agency. Then he got another surprise: a hefty repair bill.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game
Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.
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Trump Administration Scraps Cash Payments for Delayed or Canceled Flights
A Biden-era rule, now halted, would have forced airlines to pay passengers up to $775 in cash for significant flight disruptions.
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Canadian Travel to the United States Falls for 10th Consecutive Month
The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.
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Koh Lan Is Thailand’s Antidote to the ‘White Lotus’ Frenzy in Koh Samui
While crowds flock to Koh Samui with its five-star resorts and thong-thronged beaches, Koh Lan, within two hours of Bangkok, offers an alternative.
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Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam
Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.