A Texas woman stranded in Jamaica with her family described what it was like to experience the catastrophic storm while sheltering at a Sandals resort.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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How Do You Feel About Travel Right Now? We Want to Hear From You.
We’re curious about how you are making travel decisions in a time of economic uncertainty, more premium services and the expanding reach of loyalty programs.
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Help! Air France Lost My Fencing Gear and Won’t Pay for It.
A Team USA fencer out more than $2,700 faced months of maddening red tape and was even flagged by the airline’s fraud department in his pursuit of a reimbursement.
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Tourists Are Accounted For After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Government Says
Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister.
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‘Anti-Tourism’ Tours Show Visitors a Different Side of Vacation Hot Spots
With visitors increasingly interested in the social and political realities of global tourist hot spots, some local guides are adapting their offerings.
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Traveling to Costa Rica? Try These Destinations to Save Money
How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country.
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Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.
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6 New Hotels Put Umbria on the Map
The Italian region has lacked hotels worthy of its many charms, but a new crop of boutique lodgings and converted estates have opened. Here, stylish places to stay and explore.
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Winter Getaways Inspired by Our Readers
Readers asked us how to realize their vacation dreams. Here are our best ideas.
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A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw.
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At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law.
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Marie Kondo, Tidying Expert, Shares Her Travel and Packing Tips
The tidying expert has just published a new book about travel’s impact on her life. She shares tips for how to encounter the world, and, maybe, leave it a little better after your visit.