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More people are looking to travel on the cheap — and discovering it’s priceless

Even in an era of suspicion and division, there are growing numbers of hosts worldwide who let strangers crash on their couches or work on their farms.

American Queen Voyages takes five months to process refund

May Youngclaus has been waiting months for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Is her money lost at sea?

High dives, rail rides, and a hot new grill that doubles as a firepit

Watch 24 of the world’s best high divers leap from platforms into Boston Harbor on June 3. Plus, more travel news you can use.

Expert tips for planning far-flung nuptials

Before you fly off to your magical ceremony with your closest family and friends, you’ll need to be super-organized to ensure it all goes smoothly. Here's some help.

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‘Do it. Go. Don’t wait’ — and other travel advice from whistler and ringmaster Geert Chatrou
We caught up with the Dutch Cirque du Soleil performer to talk about all things travel.

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A Northampton arts festival, a poncho for chilly times, and a gravel race for all ages
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Ellie Smart on diving into travel, a great fanny pack, and loving Oprah Winfrey

We caught up with the high-dive champion, who’s competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series that kicks off in Boston on June 3, to talk about all things travel.

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I got downgraded on a Lufthansa flight, so where’s the refund?

Ellen LaGow gets downgraded on a Lufthansa flight. The airline promises her a refund for her business-class tickets. But it’s been five months, and there’s still nothing in her account.

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New travel trends — and those that deserve to be retired

We’re all for jetting off to see filming locations and for learning more about Indigenous lives and customs, but it’s time to kick ‘bleisure travel’ to the curb.

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The poet’s view from Mount Battie, a literary landmark in Camden, Maine

We can probably thank Edna St. Vincent Millay for Mount Battie’s primacy. The 18-year-old Camden resident was so inspired by the views from the summit that she ultimately penned ‶Renascence,″ the poem that launched her celebrated literary career.

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A Kennebunk for every budget

In this Maine seaside town, you can go as high-end or budget-friendly as you please. Just make sure you save time to stop and smell the rose hips.

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How a former boys boarding school became one of the most unusual hotel bargains in Southern Maine

The Franciscan Guest House has a lot of wonderfully idiosyncratic features, but one of the most surprising is the price.

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One of the best gifts from my mother is one she actually gave to others: The Grandmere Trip

My mother died seven years ago at the age of 92 and was able to take eight of her nine grandchildren on a trip of their choosing. Now a grandmother myself, I am continuing this tradition.

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Artists on an island, bike trips in the canyon, and fully charged adventures

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