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Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
To my right, two 70-something regulars at the Exhibition pub in York, England, peppered me with questions on American politics, taught me…
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Father Seeks $7 Million for Food Poisoning Deaths in Dominican Republic
A Canadian man says his wife and 8-year-old son died because of food poisoning at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic,…
Business
Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
Frontier Airlines on Wednesday said that it offered to buy Spirit Airlines three years after the failure of a previous proposed deal.…
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Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
For years, Dubrovnik, Croatia, has been a poster child for overtourism, with summer visitors vastly outnumbering the local population and…
Politics
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
If you’re flying Spirit Airlines, wearing a crop top that reveals your torso or having certain tattoos could now be enough to get you…
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British Airways Destroyed Our Guitar and Won’t Pay Up
Dear Tripped Up, I’m a co-owner of Luaka Bop, a New York-based record label, and last June was accompanying the Staples Jr. Singers, a…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’
In 2025, travelers who are reluctant to abandon overcrowded hot spots like Barcelona and Lisbon and take advantage of the near euro-dollar…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: A New Emphasis on Local Communities in Travel
A recent Booking.com global survey of 31,000 travelers found that 71 percent of respondents “want to leave the places they visit better…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: Cruise Lines Offer Bigger Ships, Private Islands and a Family Vibe
Responding to record cruise demand, major cruise lines will continue to launch new mega-ships this year, with countless over-the-top…
Lifestyle
2025 Travel: Luxury Resorts Prioritize Privacy and Being Worth the Expense
This year, travelers of means will be checking into remote new lodges and upscale all-inclusive resorts, and demanding reasonable prices,…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
In 2025, air passengers will see lounge openings and changes in frequent flier programs, and the number of premium and elite offerings…
Lifestyle
Solo Vacations: Group ‘Friend-Finding’ Trips Are Catching On
Rich Harrington had always wanted to visit Europe, but planning a trip with others felt daunting. “It’s hard enough coordinating dinner…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: The Forecast on Pricing is Mixed
The 2025 forecast on pricing: Mixed. Airfares are up, hotel rates are mostly flat and cruise lines are more likely to waive your…
Business
Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You
By checking in early and getting to the gate with plenty of time, you’ve done everything right. But then the airline throws a curveball,…
Business
As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
This year just got started, but it is already shaping up nicely for U.S. airlines. After several setbacks, the industry ended 2024 in a…
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In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees
The lobby of Shutters on the Beach, the luxury oceanfront hotel in Santa Monica that is usually abuzz with tourists and entertainment…
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How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism
Last August, over a calm Michigan lake, Karl Duesterhaus, 34, of Chicago, was treated to an unusual phenomenon: the northern lights, which…
Business
Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers
Ski patrollers at Park City Mountain in Utah triumphantly returned to the slopes on Thursday, after ending a nearly two-week strike over…
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Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues
More than two feet of fresh snow fell on Park City, Utah, this past week, perfectly timed for the throngs of holiday skiers gathering at…
Business
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department announced on Friday a $2 million penalty against JetBlue Airways for operating several flights on the East…