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$29 Flights, Half-Price Cruises: Whether It’s Black Friday or Travel Tuesday, Deals Abound
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
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CreditChanelle Nibbelink Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo
This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.”
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Explore Your Roots: How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.
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CreditWeston Wei How to Survive Thanksgiving Travel
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road.
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Stargaze from desert observatories, try traditional Sonoran spirits and hit the local trails in Arizona’s mountain-ringed second city.
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CreditNate Abbott for The New York Times 36 HoursHelp! I Was Denied Boarding While Pregnant.
The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor’s note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife’s letter would not do.
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CreditCharlie Padgett Tripped UpGetting to Know ‘Black London’
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.
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CreditAyesha Kazim for The New York Times Someday, We’ll Bike on a Path Across America. But First, Nebraska.
A pedal-powered tour through the geographic midpoint of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail.
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More in 36 Hours ›This Southern hub of creativity, nightlife and civil rights history is showing it has an outdoorsy side too, with the Beltline, a popular biking and walking path.
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CreditBen Rollins for The New York Times As beautiful as ever, this glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.
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CreditJim Wilson/The New York Times Dine in rustic restaurants, ride a funicular for panoramic views and hunt for treasures at a sprawling flea market in France’s third-largest city.
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CreditJoann Pai for The New York Times Walk among sandstone towers, experience some of the darkest skies in North America and breathe in the solitude.
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CreditDaniel Brenner for The New York Times Get swept up in the boundless energy of the 1,000-year-old Vietnamese capital.
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More in Travel 101 ›How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card
Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.
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CreditWeston Wei Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.
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CreditWeston Wei Afraid of Flying? Here’s How to Make It Feel Less Scary.
Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier.
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CreditWeston Wei Visiting a Disney Park? Here’s How to Spend Less Time in Line.
Long waits can take a bite out of the magic at places like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are ways to speed things up, but be prepared to pay more.
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CreditWeston Wei How to Choose a Volunteer Trip
Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel.
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TimesVideoThe Biggest Travel Debate: Check In or Carry On?
Check in or carry on? Amy Virshup, the Travel editor at The New York Times, and Christine Chung, a Times reporter covering consumer travel, have a debate.
By Amy Virshup, Christine Chung, Gabriel Blanco, Karen Hanley, Laura Salaberry and Farah Otero-Amad
Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.
Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.
By Ben Blatt
Battle of the Mega-Ships? A European Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean.
The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
‘Everyone Thought We Were Going to Die’: Living With Flight Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.
By Carly Lewis
Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints
When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it reasonable for a passenger to visit two lounges before a single flight?”
By Vivian Yee and Rania Khaled
How Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.
By Niraj Chokshi
New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears
Hotels charged an average of $417 per night in September, the highest monthly rate ever for the city. “I don’t understand how normal people can go there,” one tourist said.
By Matthew Haag
Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.
By Clay Risen
The Frugal Traveler Remembers Arthur Frommer, the Guy Who Inspired Travelers to ‘Just Do It’
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
By Elaine Glusac
Tech TipHow to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet
New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
By J. D. Biersdorfer
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