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What 6 health experts advise for holiday travel amid omicron

The new variant may be on the rise, but delta remains a risk for travelers.

You asked: How do I find a coronavirus test in a foreign country?

What’s the best way to find a test before returning to the U.S.? By The Way Concierge offers advice and some recent first-hand knowledge.
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Testing French Bee’s new cheap flight from New York to Paris

You can fly to France for as little as $199.
  • Dec 15
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What to do when a hotel closure impacts your trip

Having a Plan B is always a good idea, especially when it comes to lodging.

Americans can soon renew passports online, thanks to Biden order

Under the executive order, Americans will no longer need to mail documents or paper checks.
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I stayed in a ski-town hostel during covid. Here’s what it was like.

Human interaction may be awkward, but at least the bunks are cozy.

How to extend your flight credits and vouchers

Don't let airline vouchers or credits go to waste.

Let By The Way help you navigate travel dilemmas

Our travel reporters will help you navigate the chaos with expert-backed advice.
  • Dec 10

Take the hassle out of your ski vacation with an all-inclusive resort

At a Club Med resort in the French Alps, a set price and everything you need.
  • Dec 9

You asked: Are cruises safe from covid?

Ships are risky environments for spreading, but companies are investing millions in precautions.

Should you still travel to Mexico? What to know after shootings near Cancún.

Two recent shootings in Tulum and Puerto Morelos have rocked tourist-heavy areas. Here's what security and experts say about traveling to the region.

The next step in space tourism? A luxury training center for civilians.

A startup is running space camps for adults out of hotels in France and Florida.

Your guide to safer holiday travel

Crowded airports and gatherings are back this season. Our interactive guide will help you navigate them as safely as possible.
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Do you need a second copy of your passport — and how do you get one?

Wanting a backup isn’t enough. Here are the “extraordinary circumstances” for obtaining a second passport.

Some people are actually paying to get ‘lost’ on vacation

Get Lost trips will leave you (supervised) in the wild for a fee of up to six figures.

How to find the right coronavirus test for new U.S. travel rules

Follow these tips to beat the clock without getting stressed out.
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