The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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New Trends in Cruising: Exclusive Beach Clubs
Following the success of its Bahamian island, CocoCay, Royal Caribbean is opening an exclusive beach club a stone’s throw from Nassau, with promises of new opportunities for local tourism. Some islanders are alarmed.
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If You Want to Ski Cheaply Next Season, Buy Now
Here’s how to get the best deals offered by Epic, Ikon and others.
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Can’t Decide Where to Travel for Summer Vacation? Let Us Help!
Send us your vacation criteria and we’ll respond with suggestions.
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A Tour by Train of 5 Dazzling European Cities
Milan, Zurich, Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm: Our writer devised her own urban grand tour to some of the continent’s most dazzling cities.
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Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?
Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.
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Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.
When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.
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Women’s Sports Events Worth Traveling to in 2025
Whether the athletes are on the soccer field, the hockey rink or the balance beam, these travel-worthy contests are bursting with excitement, competition and big names.
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150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate
In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.
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These Pet-Friendly Hotels Offer Dog Amenities Like Robes and Fresh Meals
A growing number of Americans are traveling with pets, and many are staying in places that offer their dogs amenities like robes, fresh meals and wilderness hikes.
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Snowy Trails, Cozy Inns: Skiing Town to Town in Quebec
A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns.
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Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.