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• Isabella de la Houssaye, Athlete Who Endured Against the Odds, Dies at 59

  08-12-2023 17:36 via nytimes.com
  After being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, she continued to go on extreme adventures with her children, including an ascent of the tallest mountain in the Americas.
  
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• European shares dip on economic woes; travel and leisure lead ... - Reuters

  07-12-2023 09:29 via news.google.com
  European shares dip on economic woes; travel and leisure lead ...  Reuters
  
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• Extreme Sledding in the Swiss Alps

  06-12-2023 11:01 via nytimes.com
  There is nothing tame about sledding in Switzerland, where participants rocket down steep, miles-long slopes, sometimes at night.
  
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• A Hut-to-Hut Ski Tour in Colorado’s Backcountry

  04-12-2023 11:01 via nytimes.com
  
  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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• Alaska Airlines Plans to Buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 Billion Deal

  04-12-2023 02:29 via nytimes.com
  
  The deal, valued at $1.9 billion, would further consolidate the airline industry and is likely to face close scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators.
  
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• Share Your Favorite or Surprising Airport Amenity

  02-12-2023 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  What surprising amenities have you encountered at the terminal? Let us know.
  
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• War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East

  02-12-2023 04:35 via nytimes.com
  
  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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• In Paris, a Fashion Store That Moonlights as a Small Hotel

  01-12-2023 23:05 via nytimes.com
  Plus: fringe accessories, a musician inspired by stream-of-consciousness audio messages and more from T’s cultural compendium.
  
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• Behind the Scenes With Volunteer Crews at the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival

  01-12-2023 22:28 via nytimes.com
  
  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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• What Fall Street Style Looks Like in Tokyo

  30-11-2023 16:44 via nytimes.com
  Sartorial signs of fall abound on the streets of the Japanese capital.
  
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• A Scottish Bakery With Crème Brûlée Danishes

  30-11-2023 15:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Plus: animal-shaped vases, merman paintings and more recommendations from T Magazine.
  
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• Amazon Prime Student holiday travel deal - About Amazon

  30-11-2023 14:04 via news.google.com
  Amazon Prime Student holiday travel deal  About Amazon
  
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• Paris Metro Rides During 2024 Olympics Could Cost Almost Double

  30-11-2023 00:50 via nytimes.com
  
  Citing the price tag of ramped-up service for the Games, the regional transit authority is planning big increases aimed at visitors from July 20 to Sept. 8.
  
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• First Cruise: Tips for a Smooth Sailing

  29-11-2023 11:01 via nytimes.com
  
  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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• In Belém, Brazil, Addictive Dishes are Flavored by the Rainforest and the River

  28-11-2023 17:53 via nytimes.com
  In the food-obsessed port city of Belém, sweet, savory and sometimes addictive dishes are made with fresh ingredients that are tough to come by in Rio de Janeiro, let alone outside Brazil.
  
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• A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship

  28-11-2023 07:20 via nytimes.com
  Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
  
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• Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months

  28-11-2023 06:44 via nytimes.com
  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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• Circular Walks Outside London

  27-11-2023 18:08 via nytimes.com
  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

  26-11-2023 20:29 via nytimes.com
  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

  24-11-2023 11:02 via nytimes.com
  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?
  
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• What Not to Do When You Travel, According to Travelers

  23-11-2023 11:02 via nytimes.com
  We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.
  
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• Two Shopping Areas in Qatar Couldn’t Be More Different

  23-11-2023 11:02 via nytimes.com
  The neighboring areas in Doha, Qatar, couldn’t be more different when it comes to ambience and goods for sale.
  
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• Survival strategies for very long travel days - The Dallas Morning News

  23-11-2023 01:00 via news.google.com
  Survival strategies for very long travel days  The Dallas Morning News
  
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• U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class

  22-11-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
  
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• Let Your Maps App Guide You Home for the Holidays

  22-11-2023 09:00 via nytimes.com
  Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use.
  
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• Tea, a Train and an Epic Sunrise at a Summer Retreat of the Raj

  21-11-2023 19:35 via nytimes.com
  Darjeeling, in the Himalayan foothills, is famous for its tea, its elevated railroad and the view of dawn breaking over Mt. Everest. A writer fulfilled a childhood dream of visiting.
  
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• As Bedbug Anxiety Spreads to Asia Exterminators Turn Profits

  18-11-2023 11:01 via nytimes.com
  Outbreaks in France and South Korea have people across Asia on high alert for bedbugs. Exterminators in the region say business is booming.
  
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• 5 Concierges Recommend Luxury Gift Experiences

  17-11-2023 11:08 via nytimes.com
  Five concierges at luxury hotels around the world describe experiences that they think would be great gifts.
  
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• The Media Kit a Travel YouTuber Uses to Negotiate Brand Deals - Business Insider

  15-11-2023 16:45 via news.google.com
  The Media Kit a Travel YouTuber Uses to Negotiate Brand Deals  Business Insider
  
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• Adventures on Dublin’s Culinary Trail

  15-11-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Local ingredients and new takes on traditional dishes figure prominently on menus created by younger generations of local chefs and restaurateurs, as well as foreign chefs who have made the Irish capital their home.
  
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• Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin

  13-11-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.
  
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• Florida-Bound Plane Had Missing and Damaged Windowpanes After Takeoff

  11-11-2023 01:56 via nytimes.com
  
  Passengers aboard the plane, which took off from London, told investigators that the cabin had seemed noisier and colder than they were used to.
  
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• Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes

  10-11-2023 12:03 via nytimes.com
  
  The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
  
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• Welcome to Hochatown, the Town Created by Airbnb

  10-11-2023 11:03 via nytimes.com
  
  In a rural corner of Oklahoma, rustic cabins have been replaced by $1 million rental homes. But even as Airbnb reports record profits, the boom has softened. What will that mean for hosts?
  
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• Rugs That Ripple Like a Stream

  10-11-2023 11:01 via nytimes.com
  
  Plus: a taste for beeswax, rare soaps and more from T’s cultural compendium.
  
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• Bucknell Bison travel to the Niagara Purple Eagles - USA TODAY

  10-11-2023 10:05 via news.google.com
  
  Bucknell Bison travel to the Niagara Purple Eagles  USA TODAY
  
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• How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies - PhocusWire

  10-11-2023 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies  PhocusWire
  
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• TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Beginning Wednesday, All Rental Car ... - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (.gov)

  10-11-2023 09:26 via news.google.com
  TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Beginning Wednesday, All Rental Car ...  Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (.gov)
  
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• Travel Technology Market to Reach $21 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at ... - PR Newswire

  10-11-2023 09:17 via news.google.com
  
  Travel Technology Market to Reach $21 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at ...  PR Newswire
  
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• Advice | Carolyn Hax: A couple tired of the annual travel wants to ... - The Washington Post

  10-11-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Advice | Carolyn Hax: A couple tired of the annual travel wants to ...  The Washington Post
  
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• Chinese-invested expressway enhances travel efficiency in Cambodia - Longview News-Journal

  10-11-2023 08:08 via news.google.com
  
  Chinese-invested expressway enhances travel efficiency in Cambodia  Longview News-Journal
  
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• Travel + Leisure's 2024 Destination of the Year Is... - Westfair Online

  10-11-2023 07:30 via news.google.com
  
  Travel + Leisure's 2024 Destination of the Year Is...  Westfair Online
  
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• Column: Solace in travel | Camden - pmg-sc.com

  10-11-2023 07:00 via news.google.com
  
  Column: Solace in travel | Camden  pmg-sc.com
  
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• 8 Holiday Travel Tips for the Busiest Time of Year - The Everygirl

  10-11-2023 07:00 via news.google.com
  
  8 Holiday Travel Tips for the Busiest Time of Year  The Everygirl
  
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• OneBefore launches as new accident, health & travel MGA - Reinsurance News

  10-11-2023 06:30 via news.google.com
  
  OneBefore launches as new accident, health & travel MGA  Reinsurance News
  
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• 9 overlooked and underrated travel essentials - Mashable

  10-11-2023 06:13 via news.google.com
  
  9 overlooked and underrated travel essentials  Mashable
  
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• Travel Companies’ Deals Put Bucket List Destinations, Experiences ... - Garden City News

  10-11-2023 06:09 via news.google.com
  
  Travel Companies’ Deals Put Bucket List Destinations, Experiences ...  Garden City News
  
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• Texas-sized travel center: Another "Buc-ee" is coming to Wisconsin - Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3

  10-11-2023 05:15 via news.google.com
  Texas-sized travel center: Another "Buc-ee" is coming to Wisconsin  Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3
  
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• International travel demand falls after onset of Israel-Hamas conflict ... - Reuters

  10-11-2023 03:00 via news.google.com
  
  International travel demand falls after onset of Israel-Hamas conflict ...  Reuters
  
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• LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: Rural Iowa school gives teens ... - KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

  10-11-2023 02:36 via news.google.com
  
  LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: Rural Iowa school gives teens ...  KMTV 3 News Now Omaha
  
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