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  1. Personal Journeys

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    Cruises Are So Uncool They Are Cool

    Everything about the weeklong Caribbean cruise is meant to buff life’s unpleasant edges into sea glass. If it sounds like I am making fun, I am not. I love it.

  2. Footsteps

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    The Balancing Act of Arches

    Decades ago, the pioneering writer Edward Abbey immortalized then-empty Arches National Park. Can it survive the modern influx of visitors?

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    Another Delay at the Airport: Snacks

    Don’t be surprised if a T.S.A. official asks you to remove food from your carry-on.

  1. Cultured Traveler

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    A Glasgow Architect’s Masterpiece Is Damaged, but Not His Magic

    The Glasgow School of Art, designed by the celebrated Charles Rennie Mackintosh, caught fire in June, for the second time in four years. Fortunately, many of his other buildings in Scotland endure — here’s what to visit.

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    The Travel Tips Issue

    Our five Frugal Traveler columnists on ways to save, the 52 Places Traveler on packing, and ideas for tech gear, insurance and more.

  3. EXPLORER

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    How to Enjoy Brooklyn’s Prospect Park

    The 585-acre oasis remains a beautiful respite from the bustle of city life, 151 years after it opened. Summer is its best season.

The 52 Places Traveler

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    How Do You Pack for a Yearlong Trip?

    Our 52 Places Traveler has spent the past five months on the road figuring out how to answer that question. Here are her most important takeaways on packing and prepping for long-term solo travel.

Surfacing

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  1. SURFACING

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    Conjuring Spirits in Florida

    In Sarasota, there is a community surrounding a litany of roadside psychics and more than 100 mediums and spiritual guides. Why?

  2. SURFACING

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    Receiving the Summer Solstice, the Swedish Way

    Midsummer Day is a celebration of the summer solstice in Sweden, where I grew up. I went to Battery Park City in New York to see how it was celebrated in America.

Travel Tips and News

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    11 Ways to Save Money When Booking Travel

    Booking flights, rental cars and hotels can add up quickly, but with a few simple tips you can save big when booking your next vacation. We asked a few travel experts how to travel luxuriously on the cheap.

  2. The Getaway

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    Sizing Up the Bargain Potential of One-Way Airfares

    Conventional wisdom dictates that you have to book a round-trip itinerary in order to get a great airfare. But shopping around for one-way fares might save you money.

  3. Frugal Traveler

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    The Frugal Five

    The five writers who have contributed to the Frugal Traveler column over the last 25 years share stories, travel philosophies and plenty of tips.

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    18 Ways to Navigate Stress at the Airport

    Even before takeoff, the airport itself can be a stressful phase of travel. Here are strategies for dealing with anxieties and annoyances, large and small.

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    What Travel Insurance Does and Doesn't Cover

    When you book travel with a credit card, you usually get some kind of travel insurance — but what it doesn’t cover can leave you vulnerable. Here’s what you really get, and why you might want to buy additional coverage.