Andrea Sachs The Washington Post
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This Travel Insider Offers A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Amtrak Auto Train
Somewhere north of Orlando, Florida, and south of Georgia, Sylvia Longmire rotates her right forearm to reveal 15 rows of three-letter abbreviations inked onto her skin. I'd first glimpsed the tattoo while we were waiting to board the Amtrak Auto Train in Sanford, Florida. Several hours later, with nowhere to go and not much to see, I ask her for a...
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TripAdvisor Adds Safety Warnings to Listings Where Alleged Sexual Assaults Happened
TripAdvisor listings with reviews that allege a sexual assault are flagged with a "Traveler safety" tag that will remain on the site indefinitely.
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Don't Want To Fly On Boeing's 737 Max 8? Here Are Your Options
Before Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines crash, most travelers did not give much thought to the type of aircraft they were flying to their destination. All that mattered was the departure time, seat assignment and fare. That's no longer the case. And if it's a Boeing 737 Max 8, they might wonder: How can I get off that aircraft and onto one with a more c...
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Sri Lanka Issues A State Of Emergency, But Most Of The Country Is Safe For Visitors
A recent conflict in Sri Lanka has interrupted travelers' reveries of sacred Buddhist sites, languorous beaches and Ceylon tea moments. But careful planning - and heightened awareness - are helping keep dream trips to the Southeast Asian island alive.
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What Do Tourists Need To Know About The Cape Town Drought?
Cape Town, South Africa's second-largest city, is suffering from a severe water shortage and expects to run out of water on July 9, the doomsday date known as Day Zero. To conserve the precious resource, government officials are encouraging visitors and residents to limit their showers to 90 seconds, among other measures. To keep time, you can coun...
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At JFK Airport, Every Day Is Wild For US Fish And Wildlife Service Inspectors
Airports specialize in certain goods, based on their location and passenger population. In Houston, inspectors frequently uncover hunting trophies from Africa
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Want To Visit This Tiny Pacific Island Nation? First, Sign The Pledge.
To enter the Republic of Palau, sign here.
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For Stressed Flyers, Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy
"I really needed to pet a dog," said daughter Susana, 21, after a restorative moment with a golden retriever named Patsy. "We were so stressed. It reminded me that I love my family."
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Which Airlines Have the Best Food, and What to Order? An Expert Dishes
Nikos Loukas approaches flights like a restaurant critic -- or maybe a gastro-daredevil.
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This Travel Insider Offers A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Amtrak Auto Train
Somewhere north of Orlando, Florida, and south of Georgia, Sylvia Longmire rotates her right forearm to reveal 15 rows of three-letter abbreviations inked onto her skin. I'd first glimpsed the tattoo while we were waiting to board the Amtrak Auto Train in Sanford, Florida. Several hours later, with nowhere to go and not much to see, I ask her for a...
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TripAdvisor Adds Safety Warnings to Listings Where Alleged Sexual Assaults Happened
TripAdvisor listings with reviews that allege a sexual assault are flagged with a "Traveler safety" tag that will remain on the site indefinitely.
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Don't Want To Fly On Boeing's 737 Max 8? Here Are Your Options
Before Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines crash, most travelers did not give much thought to the type of aircraft they were flying to their destination. All that mattered was the departure time, seat assignment and fare. That's no longer the case. And if it's a Boeing 737 Max 8, they might wonder: How can I get off that aircraft and onto one with a more c...
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Sri Lanka Issues A State Of Emergency, But Most Of The Country Is Safe For Visitors
A recent conflict in Sri Lanka has interrupted travelers' reveries of sacred Buddhist sites, languorous beaches and Ceylon tea moments. But careful planning - and heightened awareness - are helping keep dream trips to the Southeast Asian island alive.
-
What Do Tourists Need To Know About The Cape Town Drought?
Cape Town, South Africa's second-largest city, is suffering from a severe water shortage and expects to run out of water on July 9, the doomsday date known as Day Zero. To conserve the precious resource, government officials are encouraging visitors and residents to limit their showers to 90 seconds, among other measures. To keep time, you can coun...
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At JFK Airport, Every Day Is Wild For US Fish And Wildlife Service Inspectors
Airports specialize in certain goods, based on their location and passenger population. In Houston, inspectors frequently uncover hunting trophies from Africa
-
Want To Visit This Tiny Pacific Island Nation? First, Sign The Pledge.
To enter the Republic of Palau, sign here.
-
For Stressed Flyers, Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy
"I really needed to pet a dog," said daughter Susana, 21, after a restorative moment with a golden retriever named Patsy. "We were so stressed. It reminded me that I love my family."
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Which Airlines Have the Best Food, and What to Order? An Expert Dishes
Nikos Loukas approaches flights like a restaurant critic -- or maybe a gastro-daredevil.
