Travel

Locked down in Nice: Stranded in France’s second most popular tourist destination

Two visitors defy social-distancing protocols amid the coronavirus lockdown to enjoy a Mediterranean sunset in Nice, France.Christopher Elliott/Washington Post The…

May 2, 2020

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Airline nosedive: American, United post huge pandemic losses

Ethan Cale walks from the American Airlines ticket counter Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City. American Airlines reports…

May 2, 2020

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Travel destinations stay visible during pandemic

They’re using everything from bingo to live webcams to keep you engaged. And they’re renovating and reaching out to prospective…

May 2, 2020

Travel

As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps

A lone person works at the Delta airlines check-in desk April 21 at McCarran International airport in Las Vegas. The…

April 27, 2020

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Amid the pandemic, an adventure addict finds solace in imagination

I’m not talking about virtual travel videos or Oculus Rift or recreational drugs, each of which I’m sure has its…

April 25, 2020

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Think things are bad for airlines? It’s about to get worse

Associated Press file<br><br>About 2.3 million people passed through security checkpoints on March 1, unchanged from the same day last year.…

April 25, 2020

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Still no vacation refund? It might be time to play the card

Asking a bank to force a merchant to return your money is typically a last resort. But that’s where we…

April 25, 2020

Travel

Delta records 1st quarterly loss in 5-plus years; worse is on the way

Delta flight is shown taking off April 7 from Salt Lake City International Airport, in Salt Lake City. In the…

April 22, 2020

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‘A stroke of luck’ to be on global cruise during pandemic

35 days of continuous sailing with no human contact with outside world

April 21, 2020

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Look left, turn right – jump! Islands offer remote tourism

Kristina Sandberg Joensen, a tour guide for Visit Faroe Islands, wears a helmet fitted with a live-streaming camera, part of…

April 17, 2020

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Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday, April 14, 2020, that the nation’s major airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for…

April 16, 2020

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Confusing coronavirus refund policies frustrate travelers

They include airlines that are openly defying the government’s refund rules, tour operators pocketing hefty cancellation fees and cruise lines…

April 14, 2020

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5 classes you can take at home to be a better traveler in the future

Learning a new language for your next trip is a skill that can be honed while staying home because of…

April 11, 2020

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Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

Doctor Sebastian Yancev, who participated in the operation to diagnose and treat passengers on the Australian Greg Mortimer cruise ship…

April 8, 2020

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How to talk to others about not traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

Explain the risks through constructive conversation

April 4, 2020

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How to tell if your travel company is going out of business

As travelers cautiously look ahead to their next trip, worried about the financial future of their chosen airline, cruise line…

April 4, 2020

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Durango man’s trip from Ecuador highlights slow COVID-19 response in U.S.

we be doing more?

April 3, 2020

Travel

Stuck at home? Let these travel board games help take you away

Students sit in a meadow at Yosemite National Park, Calif., below Yosemite Falls. If you are stuck at home because…

March 29, 2020

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How to get a refund if you won’t rebook the trip

But should you cancel? Most travel companies now offer incentives to reschedule. Princess Cruises, for instance, is throwing in a…

March 28, 2020

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Coronavirus delivers ‘body blow’ to Colorado’s ski industry

Ski lifts sit idle Tuesday in Vail, after Vail Ski Resort closed for the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

March 25, 2020

Travel

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

A Delta Airlines jetliner waits for a Southwest jetliner to taxi past on the way to a runway for take…

March 24, 2020

Local News

Stranded on dream vacation: Bayfield residents face travel restrictions in New Zealand

members may not return for 30 days

March 24, 2020

Travel

Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic

Travelers wait to check in their luggage at the Los Angeles International Airport. The coronavirus pandemic that’s caused many Americans…

March 22, 2020

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Tips for cleaning your gear after traveling

Georgine Nanos, a California-based physician specializing in epidemiology and public health, recommends for travelers cleaning “anything anyone could potentially touch.”Associated…

March 21, 2020

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