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CreditDan Boczarski/Getty Images What You Need to Know About the New ID Law and Travel
The Real ID Act, which takes effect in early 2018, will require some air travelers to have identification other than a driver’s license.
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CreditJoao Silva/The New York Times Frugal Traveler
A $1,000 Day in Cape Town for $100
Taking a high-end itinerary in the charming South African city and, keeping its general spirit, remaking it on a more modest budget.
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CreditRobert Rausch for The New York Times Update
How to Travel to Cuba Now
The Trump administration has again imposed new restrictions on going to Cuba. Here’s what it means for travelers.
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CreditAndrew Testa for The New York Times Too Big to Sail? A Plan for Venice’s Cruise-Ship Armada
The plan, approved after years of debate, tries to balance preserving the city’s character with a desire for tourist spending.
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CreditDamien Rogers Vince Gill Loves All Kinds of Guitars (and Mountains)
The singer-songwriter is happy to promote the new Songbird Guitar Museum in Chattanooga — and look for the best pizza in New York City.
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CreditMaarten de Boer Travel Tips From Comedians: Iliza Shlesinger
Comedians know a thing or two about travel, since their job is to make people laugh in cities all across the world. Here are a few pointers from Iliza Shlesinger, the author of the new book “Girl Logic.”
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CreditAndBeyond WildChild program Hotels That Help You Say Hola or Bonjour (and More)
Learning the local language is a great way to get a sense of place, and some hotels today have programs for their guests to do just that.
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CreditGaby D'Alessandro Edwidge Danticat: Dawn After the Tempests
The novelist Edwidge Danticat reflects on the devastation from Hurricanes Irma and Maria to many Caribbean islands whose economies rely on tourism.
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The Getaway
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CreditPatrick Dykstra What’s New in the Caribbean
Even in many of the storm-battered destinations, hotels are reopening, while elsewhere, on unaffected islands, new resorts and activities are being rolled out, as the high season heats up.
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CreditRobert Rausch for The New York Times Puerto Rico on Her Mind: How to Help a Stricken Island Called Home
Many loyal visitors to the Caribbean, including this writer, plan to travel to their island getaways, eager to help out, if only with their tourism dollars.
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Personal Journeys
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CreditKenji Hirota In Rural Japan, Lifting a Shrine and Building a Friendship
The heavy portable shrine is known as the mikoshi. I was invited to help carry it in a local festival. It was a strenuous lesson in community.
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CreditAndy Haslam for The New York Times Up Close With the Tribes of Ethiopia’s Imperiled Omo Valley
Both dams and overtourism threaten the Omo Valley. But a sustainable travel initiative offers an intimate experience with local peoples.
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CreditAdriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2017
There are thousands of getaways to explore this year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Credit A Luxury Vacation to Brazil for Less
First tip: avoid visiting during local holidays.
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Credit Traveling to Portugal? Consider the Off-Season
The fall and winter are terrific times to visit Portugal. Here are a few deals to consider.
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Credit For Women Only: Tours That Emphasize Adventure
Among the many tours catering to women, those that push the limits seem to resonate the most.
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Credit A Getaway to Australia Can Be Worth the Long Flight
Travelers from the United States seem to have an increasing interest in visiting Australia, and for good reason.
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Credit How to Have an Affordable Luxury Trip to France
First step, ditch that rental car and get on a high-speed train.
