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The essence of a Saint Lucia getaway: piton views, the sea, and a hammock (in your own private villa).

We’ve visited St. Lucia 10 times. Here’s what we’ve learned.

We love showing up on the island regularly to soak up the sun, the music, the vibe, the color, and the natural beauty. It never gets old. Here's what to do, where to go, what to eat, and what to avoid.

How to eat your way around San Juan
Mofongo. Quesitos. Alcapurrias. Bacalaitos. Traditional Puerto Rico dishes and street foods are fun to pronounce, and even better to eat.

What we learned on our multigenerational trip to Disney World
So many details. So many moving parts. So many options. So many opinions. We needed help.

More women are traveling the world to surf together

“It’s kind of an amazing feeling that I can’t really find in any other form of travel,” said one such surfer.

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Noelle Trent on getting to the Caribbean, her post-COVID mom hug, and that long car ride with dad
We caught up with the president of the Museum of African American History, in Boston and on Nantucket, to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
Ski instruction for women and by women, a Peruvian rain forest canoe trip, and a game for fun on the go
Travel news you can use.

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Viking promised me a flight, but now it’s asking for another $600
Brent Richter books a Viking cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., but now the cruise line wants another $600 from him. Can he get a refund, or does he have to pay?

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How to act like a rude jerk while traveling. (But please don’t.)
Want to become an overnight social media sensation? Just yell, have a midair breakdown, and be super aggressive on your next flight. Because no one's ever gone viral or been mocked by "SNL" for reading a book or watching a movie peacefully.

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Shelby Acosta on having curves, scoring a deal, and the appeal of airport food

We caught up with the actress, who’s coming to town for “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” at the ART, to talk about all things travel. 10:00 a.m.

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The majestic 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga is an iconic feature of Shelburne Museum’s 45-acre campus that floats in a sea of light for the museum’s Winter Lights extravaganza.

Holiday lights in Vermont, deals at YOTEL for Jetblue customers, and a luxury pet travel system

Travel news you can use. 10:00 a.m.

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Tyson Love’s Airbnb was a mess. Can he get his cleaning fee returned since he had to clean it himself?

I had to clean my Airbnb rental. Can I get the cleaning fee back?

Tyson Love’s Airbnb is a mess. Worse, the company will only refund $14 of his rental fee, even though he bought cleaning supplies and cleaned the rental himself. Is that fair? 10:00 a.m.

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Yinka Shonibare’s “Party Time: Re-Imagine America” at the Ballantine House in Newark, N.J., on Oct. 26, 2023, which was built in 1885 for a prominent Newark family and is now part of the Newark Museum of Art. The renovated Gilded Age mansion of beer makers in Newark is filled with surprises: a Black history from the 19th century that has been largely invisible.

The demand for social justice reaches history, science, and art museums near and far

Museums worldwide “are responding to a need within the population. . . . There is a need for more recognition of diversity. People are challenging us.” 10:00 a.m.

Young children have their own circadian rhythm, and if schedules allow, it's worth trying to plan your flights around it.

Flying with kids? Parents’ best tips for a meltdown-free ride

Even though every child is different, there are preparations and precautions that could make flights as smooth as possible. Here are some tips from experienced travelers. 10:00 a.m.

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Ten great gifts for the travelers on your list

Arguably, the best gift for a traveler is a ride to the airport for a 5 a.m. flight. But if you insist on wrapping something up, here are some things we have tested and loved. 10:00 a.m.

Security lines at airports could be long because of the crowds. Delta Air Lines is telling passengers to arrive at the airport at least two hours before their flight if they are traveling within the United States, three hours early if they're flying overseas — and maybe earlier on Sunday and Monday.

If you haven’t started your Thanksgiving trip, you’re not alone. The busiest days are still to come.

The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations. 12:14 a.m.

Travellers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport, Nov. 20, in Denver.

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. 12:35 a.m.