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Vacation spots offer children’s attractions

It is easier than ever to travel with young children. Here are five ways you can introduce your…

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Value of loyalty on the decline for airline passengers

The value of loyalty is on the decline if you are an airline passenger. When United Airlines and…

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Travel: Washington’s Tri-Cities

RICHLAND, Wash. — It wasn’t long ago that Washington’s Tri-Cities area was synonymous with the successes and dangers…

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Travel: Finding Zen

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — If I ever decided to get “off the grid” to immerse myself in a…

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Navigating a sprawling Indonesia

When Elizabeth Pisani set out to research her book, “Indonesia, Etc.: Exploring the Improbable Nation,” she passed up…

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The Wild West of old, new and myth meet in Durango

DURANGO, Colo. — Without railroads and mines, what would the American West be? Less populous, less prosperous, less…

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What not to pack — for any trip

If you want to travel light, it’s not merely what you pack that matters — it’s what you…

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3 tips for a family trip

Family vacations provide time to pursue a passion or explore a new hobby. Here are three ideas to…

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Fastest, freest Wi-Fi? Not at chain hotels

If fast and free wireless Internet is a priority when you book a hotel room, don’t expect speedy…

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Hitchhiking with the ‘Pope of Trash’

John Waters was safely ensconced in his New York apartment, which is unexpectedly tasteful — Oriental rugs, carefully…

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