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Category: Travel and Vacations
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It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.
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In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.
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Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?
Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers.
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A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.
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Hotel Workers Strike in San Francisco and the Northeast. How Will That Affect My Trip?
Though hotel chains say they’ll continue to operate normally, travelers could see disruptions as 3,100 employees walked off the job. Here’s what to know.
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Travel Demand Is Slowing Down, Bringing Lower Flight Costs and Hotel Perks
The post-pandemic rush seems finally to be easing, which has airfares lower and hotels offering more inducements to book.
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Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?
A long-planned French getaway for three hit a snag when their airline reservation was mysteriously canceled, costing them almost $11,000. It turned out an unwanted travel agency was (partially) responsible.
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The Most Exciting Hotels in London Right Now
From big brands to quirky independents, the city’s newest accommodations are luxurious in ways both quiet and not.
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In a Historic Cairo High-Rise, Apartments That Might Inspire a Longer Stay
The Immobilia Building, which was once the city’s tallest structure, is home to four new luxurious guest suites.
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5 Family-Run Restaurants in La Rioja, Spain
A drive through rolling vineyards will take you to 5 family-run restaurants where you’ll find flavorful, affordable dishes you can linger over for hours.
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In Quebec’s Casse-Croûtes, Fast Food for a Short but Sweet Summer
By now, the most famous product of Quebec’s casse-croûtes, the poutine, has gone international. But can the guédille or the pinso ever become just as popular?