The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
Category: Disasters and Emergencies
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Saying ‘I Do’ Amid Heat, Hail and Fires
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Extreme weather and other wedding-day crises can require ingenuity and sometimes the kindness of strangers.
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
The New York Times – Travel:
Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
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Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:
The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.
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At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
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As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
The New York Times – Travel:
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
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Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing
The New York Times – Travel:
A string of recent tragedies, including a fatal avalanche near Lake Tahoe and an unusually deadly winter in Europe, has cast a spotlight on the sport’s inherent dangers.
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
The New York Times – Travel:
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.