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October 12, 2017 at 6:00 am

Saving on fares to Europe with Norwegian Air | Travel Wise

The budget long-haul carrier recently started new flights between Seattle and Europe, and the prices are right. One catch: It’s the master of “a la...

April 14, 2017 at 6:00 am

Travel-agent tips on how to stay safe on vacation | Travel Wise

Here are eight tips from travel professionals to help you stay safe and secure while on your vacation.

PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE – ONLINE OR IN PRINT – BEFORE MARCH 5, 2017. — When seeking out a green vacation, look for a hotel that is environmentally friendly, try to bike or walk, eat local — and don’t buy plastic water bottles. (Lars Leetaru/The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH GREEN VACATIONS ADV05 BY SHIVANI VORA FOR MARCH 5, 2017. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

March 23, 2017 at 6:00 am

How to have a green vacation | Travel Wise

Pick and choose your hotel, carry your own shopping bag, avoid plastic water bottles, and more tips.

March 16, 2017 at 6:00 am

How to avoid the worst flight ever

A few cautionary tales, with a tip on how to avoid things like barfing seatmates, extortionary ticket agents and the most cramped plane cabin ever.

— ILLUSTRATION MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE – ONLINE OR IN PRINT – BEFORE FEB. 26, 2017. — Motion sickness Ñ an inner ear disorder that causes nausea, dizziness and even vomiting Ñ is an unpleasant but common occurrence on car, boat and plane trip. To combat this, if youÕre in a car or on a cruise, look at the road or water ahead Ñ and eat food that is easily digestible. (Lars Leetaru/The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH MOTION SICKNESS TIPS ADV26 BY SHIVANI VORA FOR FEB. 26, 2017. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

March 8, 2017 at 11:22 am

How to deal with motion sickness | Travel Wise

Four strategies for conquering — or at least reducing — the unpleasant malady that can hit you on car, boat or plane trips.

January 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

Will consumer-friendly initiatives fizzle under Trump? | Travel Wise

Although it hasn’t yet targeted any rules that affect tourism, President Trump’s campaign-trail pledge to require that for every new federal regulation, two existing ones...

January 13, 2017 at 6:00 am

Getting away on a college student’s budget | Travel Wise

Travel enriches you in many ways. Here are a few ways to make that trip — during or right after college — more attainable.

December 21, 2016 at 6:00 am

How to keep phone charges low during international travel | Travel Wise

Leaving your phone off isn’t practical these days. But you won’t come home to a whopping bill if you follow these tips.

November 4, 2016 at 6:00 am

How new airline rule changes affect you — or don’t | Travel Wise

New federal initiatives target airlines’ baggage fees and price transparency. Are they enough?

FILE — The Uffizi Gallery, a prominent art museum, in Florence, Italy, June 29, 2016. Rather than following the masses, get the most of world-famous sites through simple beat-the-crowds techniques like considering adventurous alternative routes and setting aside time for complementary sites nearby. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times)

September 2, 2016 at 6:00 am

Making the most of the best in the world | Travel Wise

We shouldn’t go to places because they’re world-famous; we should go to fully appreciate the thing that made them world-famous. But that requires a thoughtful,...

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