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Ski weekends, treks to Sherpa villages, and a new hotel in D.C.

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Ice is nice at these New England hotspots

There’s plenty of frozen fun to be had this season. Here are some places to check out.

Doesn’t matter where she is, just give her some ice cream and a cute pair of sneakers

Jonalyn Saxer comes to Boston with the touring production of “Mean Girls.”

Do I have to pay this Days Inn cleaning fee?

When Joel Koehn checked out of a Days Inn property in St. Paul, the property had a surprise for him: a $150 fee to clean the bed. Does he have to pay it?

5 over-the-top experiences you must do in Dubai
Everything about this place is extreme, from its hotels to its dining scene to its activities.

Around the world on a wave of music
Around the globe, staff members inside hotels, resorts, and cruise ships are delighting guests by sharing traditional songs with them.

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On the trail of Harriet Tubman

The Tubman byway covers roughly 225 miles from the riverside town of Cambridge, Md. — about 85 miles southeast of Baltimore — to Philadelphia, traversing geography that has changed little since Tubman’s time.

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From an Everglades Seafood Festival to a toboggan showdown in Camden

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Wayne Brady on Hawaii, the aisle seat, and buying too many airport electronics

The host of TV’s “Let’s Make a Deal” is bringing his talents to the Picasso Ballroom at the Encore Boston Harbor on Jan. 19.

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Winter blahs? Cozy up and cheer up in these N.E. towns

When it’s cold, head to one of these destinations that offer cozy accommodations, fine food, and wonderful winter scenery. And revel in it.

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The war against single-use plastics heads to the bathroom

Boston-area hotels are part of a growing trend in switching from mini plastic toiletry bottles to large refillable dispensers.

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Don’t let airlines bully you with their ‘bad’ seats

It pays to check multiple sources before booking. Consult SeatGuru or another site, such as SeatMaestro, or talk to a travel adviser.

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First solo trip? First time abroad? Here’s how to make the most of your maiden voyages

We’ve rounded up some expert advice for members of the first-timers’ club.

A family getaway to Banff that was anything but rocky

The area around the Alberta national park offers easy accessibility, three ski areas, a variety of lodging, top-notch restaurants, and upscale but rustic towns and villages where development has remained in check.