New terrain development at ski resorts, primarily in Colorado, aims to chase and preserve snow, an invaluable commodity.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Celebrating Lucia in Sweden and Beyond
One of the country’s most culturally significant traditions is also observed nearly every place where Swedish communities exist.
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A Hut-to-Hut Ski Tour in Colorado’s Backcountry
A snowy journey in the San Juan Mountains yields sublime skiing, cozy nights and a serene, nearly spiritual, encounter with nature.
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Share Your Favorite or Surprising Airport Amenity
What surprising amenities have you encountered at the terminal? Let us know.
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Behind the Scenes With Volunteer Crews at the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival
Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
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War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East
Amid security concerns brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict, international travel has shuddered to a halt in Israel and is falling in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
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First Cruise: Tips for a Smooth Sailing
What a first-time passenger needs to know about booking popular excursions, avoiding huge bills for drinks, and how to find your way around on a labyrinthine ship.
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Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
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A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship
Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
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Circular Walks Outside London
A handy guidebook outlines 27 bucolic walks outside the British capital that begin and end at train stations. We tried some out.
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Millions Under Winter Weather Alerts as Snow Could Disrupt Post-Holiday Travel
Winter storm warnings were in effect for parts of Michigan on Sunday, while weather advisories were in effect for parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
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Resolving a Dispute With Frontier Over Credits and Refunds
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?