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.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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6 Awe-Inspiring Destinations on U.S. Public Land, but Not in National Parks
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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.
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Exploring Helsinki Through the Dreamy Architecture of Eliel Saarinen
The New York Times – Travel:A writer goes in search of the architect Eliel Saarinen, whose Art Nouveau-inspired designs helped shape early-1900s Finland as well as midcentury America.
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Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
The New York Times – Travel:Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
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Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset
The New York Times – Travel:A $22.5 billion redesign plan eliminates the “mobile lounges,” which were conceived as a way of making air travel more efficient. Many passengers found the opposite to be true.
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Air India Offered to Cover My Flight on Another Airline. It Cost Me $2,000.
The New York Times – Travel:After a cancellation and long delays, the airline offered to cover the cost of a flight on another carrier. Then it refused to make good on that promise.
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In Indonesia, a New Generation Takes Up Leaf Weaving
The New York Times – T Magazine:Plus: Cartagena hotels, the crustacean gaining popularity and more recommendations from T Magazine.