The New York Times – Travel:
The sales are out there, but they may not be quite so enticing. From hotels to cruises to organized tours, here’s what to expect.
Category: Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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Airbnb Will Make Cleaning Fees More Transparent for Travelers
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Cleaning fees and checkout requirements, often hidden until checkout, have been a source of frustration for users. The company said it was changing its policy to include them earlier in a search.
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Thai Creatives Breathe New Life Into Bangkok’s Oldest Neighborhoods
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A nostalgic romp along Charoen Krung Road reveals salvaged shophouses, boutique inns and a scuba-diving cafe.
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Help! The Hotel I Booked Online Became a Homeless Shelter and No One Told Me.
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A pregnant traveler arrived late at night at lodging she’d reserved through Booking.com, only to find it was no longer operating, and the online travel agency left her stranded on the street.
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Geez, Even Fargo Has Gone Upscale
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Visitors to the North Dakota town expecting a scene right out of the movie might be surprised by the James Beard-nominated chefs, Pride flags, hipster boutiques and craft breweries. Oh, and a museum dedicated to the bison.
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A Mexican Architect Reimagines Baja’s Rancho Pescadero
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Plus: a historic revival in the Hudson Valley, a chef-y farmhouse near Paris and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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A Tranquil Place to Stay in Northern Thailand
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Plus: an exhibition on cave dwelling, a Japanese tasting menu in Brooklyn and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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An Irish Castle to Call Your Own
The New York Times – Travel:
To most, the striking stone towers that dot the Irish countryside are quaint ruins. To a few ambitious people, they’re the perfect places to make into homes — and one-of-a-kind vacation rentals.
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A Singaporean Chocolatier Infusing Sweets With Seaweed, Curry and Satay Spice
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Plus: a French hotel in Tribeca, an Italian fashion exhibition and more recommendations from T Magazine.