The New York Times – Travel:
Shady hotel booking sites, misleading customer service numbers and hacked airline loyalty accounts have snared travelers. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed.
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Budget Hotels Become an Immigration Battleground for ICE Protests
The New York Times – Travel:
“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle.
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Ritz-Carlton Is Sued Over Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya
The New York Times – Travel:
Ritz-Carlton’s luxury camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara offers “front row seats” to the Great Migration. But some Masai tribe members and wildlife experts say it’s in a sensitive area and should not have been approved.
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Sonder Abruptly Goes Out of Business After Marriott Terminates Licensing Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide.
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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers
The New York Times – Travel:
Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style.
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West Maui Is Reopening. Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
The island’s west side has reopened to visitors two months after the devastating wildfires. But the travel industry anticipates the return of much-needed tourism to be a slow drip.
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The New York Times – Travel:
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.