The New York Times – Travel:
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.
Category: Travel
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Canadian Travel to the United States Falls for 10th Consecutive Month
The New York Times – Travel:
The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.
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Koh Lan Is Thailand’s Antidote to the ‘White Lotus’ Frenzy in Koh Samui
The New York Times – Travel:
While crowds flock to Koh Samui with its five-star resorts and thong-thronged beaches, Koh Lan, within two hours of Bangkok, offers an alternative.
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William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Travel:
He was a witness to one of the most riveting unsolved crimes in American history, which inspired scores of conspiracy theories and obsessed amateur sleuths.
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Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam
The New York Times – Travel:
Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.
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Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary said data would guide the decision. He also stepped up his warnings of potential chaos, saying some airlines could ground their fleets if the shutdown continued.
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Private Aviation Has Boomed During the Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.
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4 Luxurious New Zealand Lodges Where the Scenery Is the Star
The New York Times – Travel:
Spread out along the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, lodge hotels, many in remote spots, offer luxury with a sense of place.
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Travelers Battle More Flight Disruptions Amid Shutdown Talks
The New York Times – Travel:
The travel turmoil led some fliers to embark on time-consuming detours as they monitored talks in Washington to end the government shutdown.