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In Becket, the Dream Away Lodge is ‘somewhere between a living museum or a living work of art, and a church’

There’s new ownership at the storied roadhouse on a hill in the Berkshires. And while change is inevitable, the new team says it intends to honor and preserve the Dream Away experience.

More travelers are taking the train — to save the planet

Even for those who aren’t considering the environment when booking transportation, regulators, travel companies, and employers are increasingly doing it for them.

The safest places for LGBTQ+ travelers in 2023

As some US states and other countries push anti-gay and anti-trans laws, these are some of the more welcoming destinations.

Icelandair changed my flights. Can I get a refund for my tour?

When Icelandair changed Patricia Boyle’s flights from Baltimore to Washington Dulles International Airport, she asked for a refund from her tour operator, Icelandair Holidays. So, why isn’t it responding?

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‘Be where you are’ and other travel advice from beach-vacation-loving actress Heidi Blickenstaff
We caught up with the star of "Jagged Little Pill" to talk about all things travel.

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More people are looking to travel on the cheap — and discovering it’s priceless
Even in an era of suspicion and division, there are growing numbers of hosts worldwide who let strangers crash on their couches or work on their farms.

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American Queen Voyages takes five months to process refund

May Youngclaus has been waiting months for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Is her money lost at sea?

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High dives, rail rides, and a hot new grill that doubles as a firepit

Watch 24 of the world’s best high divers leap from platforms into Boston Harbor on June 3. Plus, more travel news you can use.

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‘Do it. Go. Don’t wait’ — and other travel advice from whistler and ringmaster Geert Chatrou

We caught up with the Dutch Cirque du Soleil performer to talk about all things travel.

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Expert tips for planning far-flung nuptials

Before you fly off to your magical ceremony with your closest family and friends, you’ll need to be super-organized to ensure it all goes smoothly. Here's some help.

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A Northampton arts festival, a poncho for chilly times, and a gravel race for all ages

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Ellie Smart on diving into travel, a great fanny pack, and loving Oprah Winfrey

We caught up with the high-dive champion, who’s competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series that kicks off in Boston on June 3, to talk about all things travel.

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I got downgraded on a Lufthansa flight, so where’s the refund?

Ellen LaGow gets downgraded on a Lufthansa flight. The airline promises her a refund for her business-class tickets. But it’s been five months, and there’s still nothing in her account.

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New travel trends — and those that deserve to be retired

We’re all for jetting off to see filming locations and for learning more about Indigenous lives and customs, but it’s time to kick ‘bleisure travel’ to the curb.