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Behind the scenes at a B&B: Problem-solving 14 hours a day
For innkeeper, problem-solving lasts 14 hours a day
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Traveling with a baby is possible: Here’s how
Brianna Randall and her husband travel frequently with their son, Talon, such as this camping trip into Montana’s Rattlesnake Wilderness.Rob Roberts via Washington Post After hitchhiking 6,000 miles across the…
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How to avoid the worst seat on the plane
They beg. They negotiate. They even lie. If you’re flying somewhere this summer and aren’t willing to pay extra for a preferred seat in economy class, chances are better than…
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Bereavement fares disappear on most airlines
Among the largest U.S. airlines, only Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines still offer so-called bereavement fares. Those tickets, however, come with a big caveat.Associated Press file Now buying a…
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Eclectic Bucharest: Stunning architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’
Captivating architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’
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The curious origins of the beach vacation
Odd medical theories, industrialization turned shore into vacation spot
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Small tricks to bypass long lines, crowds this summer
More than 1 in 5 Americans will cancel their summer travel plans or find other means of transportation because of long airport lines, according to a recent study by the…
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Protect your data in the hotel, airport, café while traveling
Travelers use a charging station for their devices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Experts say to protect your data in public places confirm that a given Wi-Fi link…
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In smallest national park, liberty’s forgotten son is the star
Thaddeus Kosciuszko a key player in the Revolution
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Orlando copes with aftermath of 3 tragedies
Her family vacation coincided with the shocking murder there of singer Christina Grimmie. Over the next few days, a mass shooting left 49 dead at a packed Orlando nightclub and…
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Extreme-heat warnings target tourists in Southwest
To alert foreign visitors, warnings come in different languages
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Storied Hawaiian resort – made famous by Elvis – will be reborn
Elvis Presley helped make Coco Palms famous
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Those hidden resort fees may disappear
In 2012, the federal government’s consumer protection agency allowed hotels to add required fees to their room rates as long as the surcharges were disclosed before the room was booked.…
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‘Hamilton,’ the musical, sparks visits to historic sites
‘We’re riding a wave,’ director of New York mansion says
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Americans going overseas choose subdued clothes to blend in
It was bound to happen, with all the recent incidents of terrorism and dire State Department warnings. The last thing anyone wants to do this summer, it seems, is to…
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Limit your wait in airport security lines
It used to happen just before the plane landed, in that precarious moment between heaven and earth. But lately, it’s been taking place on terra firma, when you arrive at…
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Intruders routinely breach boundaries of U.S. airports
About once every 10 days they breach boundaries in U.S.
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Galapagos Islands delight land-dwelling tourists
“Happy hour at 5 o’clock,” said the bar’s husky-voiced proprietress. “We have pina coladas, beer, a bonfire and guitars.” If we were playing Name That Destination, her shout-out for cheap…
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How to avoid overpaying for your rental car
There’s the low rate you’re quoted when you’re shopping for wheels, the final and more expensive rate after all required taxes and fees have been added – and the real…
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Could you endure the world’s longest flight?
Today, two airlines share the distinction of the world’s longest nonstop flight, according to air-travel intelligence analysts OAG. It’s a tie between Emirates Flight 449 from Dubai to Auckland, New…
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Italy’s history, people surprise and delight Durango travelers
Witches, mysterious seafarers among the many discoveries
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Does Norwegian Air offer a better way to fly?
Those are just some of the words Norwegian Air passengers are using to describe the discount airline, which is patiently waiting for a foreign air carrier permit from the U.S.…