Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Disney Theme Parks Report Strong Results, While Comcast’s Universal Parks Dip
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How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
The New York Times – Travel:Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.
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Wildfire Smoke and Airport Chaos: My Summer Vacation From Hell
The New York Times – Business:Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.
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A Bucolic London Suburb Feels the ‘Ted Lasso’ Effect
The New York Times – Travel:Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.
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A Summer in the U.K. Countryside Beach Town St. Ives
The New York Times – Travel:A family’s vacation in the English beach town is filled with surf sessions, lunches by the sand and a landscape that still inspires painters.
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These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
The New York Times – Travel:U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.
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Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system
The New York Times – Travel:The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.
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6 Awe-Inspiring Destinations on U.S. Public Land, but Not in National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:You don’t have to brave the crowds at Yellowstone or Yosemite. Feel the awe of slot canyons, lava tubes, gorges and more on other U.S.-owned public land.
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Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
The New York Times – Travel:Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
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Destination Weddings Are Moving Closer to Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Some couples are trading far-flung destinations for domestic locales that offer the feel of a getaway without the expense and logistics of international travel.
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State Dept. to Release 250,000 More Trump Passports With His Portrait
The New York Times – Travel:An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, will be made available at in-person events.
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Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Melides, Portugal
The New York Times – Travel:Eighty miles south of Lisbon lies Melides, which has retained its small-town charm and stunning natural beauty even as it’s grown more fashionable.