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A passenger waited for a Delta Airlines flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

Man sneaked photos of boarding passes to get on Delta plane, complaint says

A Texas man managed to board a flight using a photo of a female minor’s boarding pass that he secretly took when she was not looking, according to a criminal complaint.

How to stretch your travel budget and contain your gear
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Vrbo promised to cover my rental bill in Hawaii, so why won’t it?
When Cheryl Mander’s Vrbo rental in Hawaii is uninhabitable, the rental platform agrees to cover her new accommodations. But then it backs out. What happened?

Personal trainer Isaac Boots on travel agents, his stack of books, and Joan Crawford

We caught up with the Oahu, Hawaii, native to talk about all things travel.

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Hurt? Sick? What would you do?
According to the people at Medjet Assist, one in 30 trips ends in a medical emergency, and more than 10 million travelers are hospitalized abroad each year. Here's how to protect yourself.

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The worst kind of sightseeing — inside a hospital. What happens if you get hurt overseas?
Worst. Souvenir. Ever: A boot cast, a pair of crutches, and a hospital bill. That’s what writer Diane Bair brought home after a recent trip to the Faroe Islands. Here's how it all went down after she went down.

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Manhattan for a month: Mastering the mind-set of a temporary local
As travel journalists, we’re old hands at living out of a suitcase. But recently, we’ve decided to unpack and stay awhile. What would it be like, we wondered, to spend a whole month in another city?

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What should you do if a disaster hits a destination you were planning to visit?
Were we too hasty in canceling our plans to visit Maui last summer after the devastating wildfires? Did we overreact? We spoke with several travel experts to get their advice.

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A Delta Airlines plane lands in Portland, Ore.

Wait, are pilots allowed to sleep during flights?

After authorities said two pilots fell asleep during a flight in Indonesia, a detail in the report stood out: One asked the other if it was OK to take a nap, and then snoozed for nearly an hour. Can pilots really do that? 11:36 a.m.

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On the slopes, more close calls than usual this year. Can’t we just be kinder skiers?

Sliding down a mountain is exhilarating, to be sure. But it’s risky enough in itself. Must we all make it more so? Efforts are underway to keep everyone safe. 11:02 a.m.

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Ships travel along the Mississippi River in LaPlace, La., as the sun sets on Oct. 20, 2023.

What’s a Delta SkyMile worth in the case of a refund?

After American Queen Voyages changes Terrance Hardy’s arrival port, the cruise line agrees to cover his additional flight expenses. But more than a year later, there’s still no refund. What’s going on? 10:00 a.m.

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Jill Van Velzer in Provincetown with her children in 2020.

Jill Van Velzer on Bob Dylan, fisherman sandals, and Cheetos

We caught up with the Broadway actress (now on tour with “Girl From the North Country”) to talk about all things travel. 10:00 a.m.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Tälta Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark property located along Stowe’s Little River, recently added new nine freestanding cottage suites to its 52 guestroom and suite offerings. (Chris Delaney)

Not-so-rustic cottages in Vermont, an urban oasis in Savannah, and socks for on the go

Travel news you can use. 10:00 a.m.

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The author and his son in the Galapagos.

My phone got stolen on vacation. It turned out to be a blessing.

I’m not saying I want to get pickpocketed or otherwise lose my phone for an entire trip again, but I definitely learned some things. 6:00 a.m.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

In this photo taken via drone, beachgoers are seen in the South Beach area of Miami Beach on Feb. 29, 2024. In a recent study, respondents said Orlando was their top choice for April vacation, followed by Phoenix, Las Vegas, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa, Salt Lake City, and Fort Myers.

When to book, where to go, and how to get there: Everything you need to know about getting away this spring

Here’s our advice for spending less on your April vacation or spring break. 6:00 a.m.

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The solar eclipse is a good time to talk to kids about the solar system, which they can learn all about at the Museum of Science, Boston.

Headed to the path of totality? Here are some of the events planned in Vt., N.H., and Maine.

The total solar eclipse is a month away, and preparation for the cosmic event is in full swing throughout New England. 11:16 a.m.