The New York Times – Travel:
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
Category: Roads and Traffic
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Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.
The New York Times – Music:
A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.
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Major Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Midwest and Upends Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports as the storm disrupted travel for those headed home after Thanksgiving.
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Shutdown Casts a Shadow Over Travelers’ Thanksgiving Flight Plans
The New York Times – Travel:
Frustration with cancellations and concerns about air traffic control are driving passengers away from flying and casting a shadow over Thanksgiving plans.
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A 4-Day Motorcycle Tour on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop
The New York Times – Travel:
The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns.
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Last-Minute Strategies to See the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
The New York Times – Travel:
On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.
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This Thanksgiving, Here’s What to Know About Holiday Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
With about 30 million travelers expected to jam U.S. airports this year and storms in the forecast, you may want to take an extra helping of patience, too.
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A Driving Tour of Southern California’s Back Roads
The New York Times – Travel:
There’s history around every curve on the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos, a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves.
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What the Winter Storms in California Mean for Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair.