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Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.

As a result of the headlines about weather-related events, tourists are looking for new summer escapes as they find old vacation haunts increasingly uncomfortable and northern locations more welcoming, travel industry experts say.

There’s a travel secret to overcoming the frustration of being locked out of the region’s most scenic races
Offseason events in New England are just as fun and easier to get into — and cooler.

‘The redeye is never a good idea,’ and other travel thoughts from musician Naomi Westwater
We caught up with the singer-songwriter — who has organized “Reimagining Lilith Fair” at Club Passim on Sept. 30 — to talk about all things travel.

Vegas welcomes U2, and a light to get you through the darker days ahead

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Can I get the fare difference refunded after I was downgraded?
American Airlines downgraded Thomas Sennett and his family from first class to economy class on their flights from Boston to Phoenix. Why isn’t it refunding the fare difference?

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10 essential tips for a trip to Japan
I asked my friends and colleagues in Japan one question: What does a foreign guest need to know when visiting Japan now? Here's what they told me.

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The TikTok crowd is cruising
Industry experts are finding that millennials — famous for spending their money on experiences rather than material goods — are on board with boarding ships and getting a lot of bang for their buck.

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Falling for Woodbury, ‘the most charming small town in Connecticut’
We visitied this quiet, quaint town, with three greens, a community bandstand, and a Main Street lined with shops, restaurants, and locally owned businesses, including several fine antique dealers. And we came away smiling.

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Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

Never miss the peak of the season again. Here are some key resources when planning your annual leaf-peeping.

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Fall getaways your family will love. (Because let’s be real: Kids don’t really care about the pretty leaves.)

These destinations have plenty of autumn beauty, along with lots of family-friendly activities.

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Foliage for the first time: How our California friend helped us see fall’s colors with fresh eyes

As New Englanders, we can be blasé about foliage. So it was a challenge to design a quick day that would show our pal leaves, landscapes, and at least one covered bridge. But we did it. Here’s how.

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Stuart Varney on the Cape, Taylor Swift, and keeping his sense of humor

We caught up with the TV personality, who is getting ready to host his first presidential primary debate, to talk about all things travel.

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Nonstop flights to Grenada, Maine’s Harvest on the Harbor, and a super bright headlamp

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Avis promised a refund of $1,016, but where is it?

What happened to Michael Kivel’s refund from Avis? The company promised him his money after he had to cancel his car rental reservation. Is the money lost?

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A taste of Vermont, the Beatles in Boston, and gadgets for your car

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Besides Dolly, Knoxville has the Big Ears Festival

This year’s festival featured soul, gospel, jazz, and contemporary classical music, performers representing Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, and the Sahara Desert, and music at historic theaters, churches, train stations, and old warehouses. What more could you possibly ask for?