Travel

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3:32pm Oct 09, 2021

World News World News National

U.S. travelers are back in the saddle again. But they've adapted to a new reality

by Jaclyn Diaz

The U.S. travel industry is rebounding after taking massive hits early in the pandemic. But Americans are making different choices now, such as staying closer to home and choosing rural destinations.
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3:54pm Oct 08, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I humor my friend's request for a pointless COVID precaution?

by Marc Silver

Fly in and stay with us at our cabin, they said. And get a COVID test right after your flight to see if you picked up an infection while traveling. But that's too soon for a meaningful test result.
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4:14pm Sep 17, 2021

National National Health & Safety

With Vaccines Now Mandated For Workplaces, Will A Travel Mandate Be Next?

by David Schaper

Public health officials and infectious disease experts say requiring vaccination for domestic air and rail travel would help slow COVID-19's spread, but the travel industry opposes a vaccine mandate.
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1:18pm Sep 03, 2021

World News World News Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Advice About Traveling In The Delta Variant Era?

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Here are questions to ask yourself — and databases to check — before making the decision to take off as the highly contagious coronavirus variant continues spreading.
Anastasia Shpilko for NPR

5:00pm Aug 06, 2021

World News World News

The Dacha Is Russia's Summer Cure For Urban Life

by Lucian Kim

The dacha — a Russian summer home that can be anything from a shack to an oligarch's faux chateau — is both an escape from the city and a state of mind that permeates the country's life and culture.
Arianna Pagani for NPR

2:53pm Jul 30, 2021

World News World News

A Once-Forgotten Port Of Italy Is Alive With A Diverse Cultural And Literary Legacy

by Sylvia Poggioli

Overshadowed by nearby Venice, the lesser-known city of Trieste is one of Italy's great destinations and once the stomping ground of great writers like James Joyce.
Carlos Saavedra for NPR

4:44pm Jul 19, 2021

World News World News

Tourists In Colombia Can Now Take Jungle Hikes With Ex-FARC Guerrilla Guides

by John Otis

FARC rebels used to chain their kidnap victims in the jungle until they received ransom. Now tourists pay ex-guerrillas hundreds of dollars to take them hiking and whitewater rafting there.
Frank Langfitt / NPR

5:22pm Jul 09, 2021

World News World News

Pair Your Pints With A Trip Through History On This British Pub Crawl Across London

by Frank Langfitt

The quintessential British institutions have changed over time and now face threats to their very existence.
Wayne Parry / AP

10:04am May 28, 2021

National National

Travel Tips For Your Post-Vaccination Memorial Day Weekend

by Vanessa Romo

COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway. Here's how to avoid them.
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3:18pm May 15, 2021

National National Economy

Complaints Soar As Customers Fight Airlines For Refunds From Pandemic Cancellations

by David Schaper

Airlines got billions in federal COVID-19 aid over the past year, but consumer advocates and two senators say the companies are sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed for canceled travel.

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7:09am May 07, 2021

National National Economy

Banking On Busy Summer Travel Season, Airlines Add More Flights And New Routes

by David Schaper

Amid a sudden surge in demand for domestic travel, especially to beach destinations and national parks, decimated airlines are adding service to new markets as they try to inch back to profitability.

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Beverly Pickering

12:48pm May 06, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

'So Exciting To Be Working Again': Americans Are Going Out, Boosting Jobs

by Scott Horsley

Newly vaccinated Americans are spending more freely on restaurants, travel and live entertainment. That should give a boost to pandemic-scarred service industries.