The New York Times – Travel:
After misplacing his iPhone while returning a rental car, a traveler tracked down the device and presented strong evidence to the agency that a worker took it — to no avail.
Author: Seth Kugel
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Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 2024
The New York Times – Travel:
Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world.
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In Belém, Brazil, Addictive Dishes are Flavored by the Rainforest and the River
The New York Times – Travel:
In the food-obsessed port city of Belém, sweet, savory and sometimes addictive dishes are made with fresh ingredients that are tough to come by in Rio de Janeiro, let alone outside Brazil.
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Resolving a Dispute With Frontier Over Credits and Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?
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One Couple Reconsiders Their Cruise as War Continues in the Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe.
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Help! I Was Denied Boarding on a Cruise Despite Meeting U.S. Travel Requirements
The New York Times – Travel:
A Chinese scientist, an Egyptian grandmother and a Bangladeshi woman from Queens were all turned away and refused a refund despite having the U.S. government’s permission — and documents — to travel.
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The Police Seized My Rental Car Reported Stolen and Avis Won’t Refund Me
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler was visiting family when police impounded her vehicle, saying it had been reported stolen. Why wouldn’t Avis give her money back, and why would they rent her a stolen car in the first place?
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Tripped Up: A Traveler Says Her Insurance Wouldn’t Pay Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Badly hurt, a 68-year-old solo traveler expected her insurer to coordinate her care, provide much-needed translation services and then return her home to Florida. Was she expecting too much?
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Help! JetBlue Stranded Our Boy Scout Troop in New York City
The New York Times – Travel:
When their flight from Denver to J.F.K. was delayed, six scouts and three adults missed their connection back to Savannah, Ga., and had to make a choice: Wait five days or find their own way home.