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Category: Travel and Vacations
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Where to Go in Sydney, Australia, According to Nicole Kidman
When the Oscar-winning actress needs to recharge, she looks to her hometown, where she finds “comfort and ease” in gardens, art and harbor pools.
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A Guide to Madrid’s Maritime Treasures
The capital of Spain may not be on the coast, but that doesn’t keep it from celebrating its ties to the sea with museums, fountains, the occasional massive anchor and even the city’s favorite sandwich.
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Capital One to Curb Lounge Access for Some Cardholders
The bank is the latest airport lounge operator to erode perks that were once a given. Guests and additional card users will no longer routinely get in for free.
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Canadian National Parks Offer Alternatives to U.S. Parks
Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find alternatives to the north. Here are five of the best.
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Lonely Planet’s LGBTQ Guide Arrives Just in Time for Pride
The author of “The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide” on the reasons the travel publishing giant chose a coffee-table book and how she picked the people and places to feature.
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Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
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A Four-Day Road Trip in Provence With Joyce Maynard
The novelist Joyce Maynard’s four-day road trip in the south of France was guided by pure spontaneity, which is how she ended up in “Le Love Room.”
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Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Taos, N.M.
Where to find the best small inns, chile relleno and secluded hot springs in and around Taos.
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How to Find a Deal This Summer Amid a Weaker Dollar and Falling Airfares
How falling airfares and foreign exchange rates influence where to look for deals this summer.
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How to Stay Safe While Enjoying the Backcountry This Summer
Planning a trip into the wilderness? Here’s what to know before you go.