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Everything you need for the return of travel

As pandemic restrictions are lifted and Americans get vaccinated, travel feels possible once again. By The Way can help you navigate planning a trip this year.
  • 6 days ago

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, returning to a changed but resilient St. John

After a pair of devastating hurricanes and a pandemic, would the unspoiled gem in the U.S. Virgin Islands be the same?
  • Jun 25

In North Carolina, a visit to ‘the cradle of American golf’

Honoring an absent friend at the state’s historic Pinehurst resort.
  • Jun 25

Headed to a casino this summer? Here’s what to expect.

Casinos across the country reopen to high demand, with pandemic measures in place.
  • Jun 24

Spending hours on hold with airlines? Here’s why and what you can do.

Customers are complaining about wait times up to 12 hours.

As Renaissance festivals reopen, here’s how to make the merrie most of them

Check local health regulations, watch the weather and your spending, and be willing to play along.
  • Jun 24

How to travel during extreme heat

To stay safe when temperatures soar, choose your destination wisely, bring plenty of water and exercise common sense.

Working remotely could be lonely. What comes next may feel the same.

We’re all itching to get back to normal. But what that means isn't the same for everyone.

Weighted Hula-Hoops: ‘Feel like a kid again’ with this pandemic fitness trend

Exercising with a weighted Hula-Hoop gives you a low-impact way to spice up your workouts and perhaps trim your waist.

AFI Docs returns to the theater — carefully — after going entirely online last year

The documentary film festival is offering in-person and virtual screenings starting June 22.

Carolyn Hax: Lockdown put an end to decision fatigue. How to get that simplicity back?

You were less stressed about making decisions during the pandemic because there were fewer choices and the right ones were so clear.

How to make the most of your first doctor’s appointment in a while

If, like many Americans, you put off visiting a doctor during the pandemic, consider asking for a longer appointment, getting bloodwork and screenings in advance, and setting an agenda.
  • Jun 18

Ready for a city trip? Miami has a bumper crop of newly opened attractions.

Check out the arts spaces, eateries and hotels that have opened in Miami since the start of the pandemic.
  • Jun 17

You asked: My Airbnb host won’t refund me. How can I get my money back?

In this installment of By The Way Concierge, we return to refund woes still plaguing travelers.

Navigating the shifting protocols of a not-quite-post-pandemic world

On a road trip from New Hampshire to North Dakota, a traveler passes through several states of mind.
  • Jun 17

Let By The Way help you navigate summer travel dilemmas

Our travel reporters will help you navigate the chaos with expert-backed advice.
  • Jun 17
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