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March 16, 2017 at 6:00 am

How to avoid the worst flight ever

A few cautionary tales, with a tip on how to avoid things like barfing seatmates, extortionary ticket agents and the most cramped plane cabin ever.

— ILLUSTRATION MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE – ONLINE OR IN PRINT – BEFORE FEB.

March 8, 2017 at 11:22 am

How to deal with motion sickness | Travel Wise

Four strategies for conquering — or at least reducing — the unpleasant malady that can hit you on car, boat or plane trips.

January 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

Will consumer-friendly initiatives fizzle under Trump? | Travel Wise

Although it hasn’t yet targeted any rules that affect tourism, President Trump’s campaign-trail pledge to require that for every new federal regulation, two existing ones...

January 13, 2017 at 6:00 am

Getting away on a college student’s budget | Travel Wise

Travel enriches you in many ways. Here are a few ways to make that trip — during or right after college — more attainable.

December 21, 2016 at 6:00 am

How to keep phone charges low during international travel | Travel Wise

Leaving your phone off isn’t practical these days. But you won’t come home to a whopping bill if you follow these tips.

November 4, 2016 at 6:00 am

How new airline rule changes affect you — or don’t | Travel Wise

New federal initiatives target airlines’ baggage fees and price transparency. Are they enough?

FILE — The Uffizi Gallery, a prominent art museum, in Florence, Italy, June 29, 2016. Rather than following the masses, get the most of world-famous sites through simple beat-the-crowds techniques like considering adventurous alternative routes and setting aside time for complementary sites nearby. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times)

September 2, 2016 at 6:00 am

Making the most of the best in the world | Travel Wise

We shouldn’t go to places because they’re world-famous; we should go to fully appreciate the thing that made them world-famous. But that requires a thoughtful,...

October 16, 2015 at 6:01 am

A year after car rental, Hertz slaps on damage charge | Travel Wise

Shawna Amella gets a bill from Hertz more than a year after her rental, even though the car she damaged has already been fixed. Does...

October 12, 2015 at 6:00 am

When a company apologies to its customers, is it sincere? | Travel Wise

Volkswagen, United Airlines and other companies are issuing apologies — but does it mean much?

— ILLUSTRATION MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE – ONLINE OR IN PRINT – BEFORE MARCH 15, 2015.

September 25, 2015 at 6:02 am

Best apps for cruise passengers | Travel Wise

Get help finding the right cruise line and right ship and identifying the sea life below and the stars above.

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