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Fishy experience at a bar in Istanbul ends up in a $7,853 charge

Nicholas Butler gets charged $7,853 at a bar in Istanbul under shady circumstances. Will his bank step up and help him undo the charges?

A whoopie pie fest in Maine, an eclipse package for 2024, and a jacket that keeps you connected

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Something big is happening in Waterville, Maine

This former mill town set on the Kennebec River, and home to Colby College, is getting a massive makeover, re-inventing itself as the artsy hotspot of northern New England.

If you’ve only experienced Falmouth by hopping on and off the Martha’s Vineyard ferry, you’ve missed the boat

Sure, take that ferry to Martha’s Vineyard — but spend a night or two in this town first.

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER
Is your travel style rustic or refined? Two (wildly different) ways to stay in the White Mountains
If a cozy country inn isn’t your style, we’ve got some alternatives.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER | NEW ENGLAND SUMMER
Where to stay in New England this summer
Looking for a hotel, tent, or even a tree house? Here are some of the newest and coolest spots for your next getaway.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.