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How to act like a rude jerk while traveling. (But please don’t.)

Want to become an overnight social media sensation? Just yell, have a midair breakdown, and be super aggressive on your next flight. Because no one's ever gone viral or been mocked by "SNL" for reading a book or watching a movie peacefully.

Shelby Acosta on having curves, scoring a deal, and the appeal of airport food
We caught up with the actress, who’s coming to town for “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” at the ART, to talk about all things travel.

Holiday lights in Vermont, deals at YOTEL for Jetblue customers, and a luxury pet travel system
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I had to clean my Airbnb rental. Can I get the cleaning fee back?

Tyson Love’s Airbnb is a mess. Worse, the company will only refund $14 of his rental fee, even though he bought cleaning supplies and cleaned the rental himself. Is that fair?

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The demand for social justice reaches history, science, and art museums near and far
Museums worldwide “are responding to a need within the population. . . . There is a need for more recognition of diversity. People are challenging us.”

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Flying with kids? Parents’ best tips for a meltdown-free ride
Even though every child is different, there are preparations and precautions that could make flights as smooth as possible. Here are some tips from experienced travelers.

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Ten great gifts for the travelers on your list
Arguably, the best gift for a traveler is a ride to the airport for a 5 a.m. flight. But if you insist on wrapping something up, here are some things we have tested and loved.

If you haven’t started your Thanksgiving trip, you’re not alone. The busiest days are still to come.
The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations.

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Travellers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport, Nov. 20, in Denver.

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. 12:35 a.m.

About 4.7 million people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving travel period, according to AAA.

Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers.

More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year, and there’s no Butterball hotline to help them with any bumps along the way. 12:21 a.m.

The cruise into Trollfjorden is beautiful; red-painted houses add a pop of color to the landscape.

Wild about trolls? See the movie — or even better, Norway

If your bunch is into trolls, consider going to a place where troll obsession is a way of life. 10:00 a.m.

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The historic 1909 La Réserve au Lac Zurich hotel was recently renovated by French architect and designer Phillipe Starck, a virtuoso known for his out-of-the-ordinary designs.

La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich blends old and new, ‘like rock and roll dancing with the Queen of England’

Architectural Digest called its renovation a tour de force, a game-changer in the hotel industry, and dubbed Starck a time traveler, converting the historic monument into a modern oasis of comfort and style. 10:00 a.m.

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The exterior of the Stax Museum of American Soul in Memphis. The current building is a replica of the original.

Elvis still steals the spotlight and holds the crown, but Memphis’s musical royalty reaches far beyond the gates of Graceland

Even if you’re feeling Elvis-ed out, bask in the city that defined the sound of a generation. 12:22 p.m.

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Boston-based fashion stylist Tara West on green tea, trying everything, and never fully unplugging

We caught up with West, who can be seen on TV shows like “Extra” discussing fashion, to talk about all things travel. 10:00 a.m.

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Pats Peak in southern New Hampshire offers Adult Clinics on Fridays starting Jan. 5, its Women’s Only Wednesdays (WOW) program starting Jan. 3, and its Bears Seasonal Program beginning on Dec. 26 for kids 7 to 14 years old. The ski area has lessons and programs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and ages.

Learning to ski and snowboard, a running tour of Rome, and wheeled duffels for toting big loads

Travel news you can use. 10:00 a.m.

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A traveler checks his phone before boarding an Amtrak train at South Station in Boston on Nov. 23, 2022.

My train was canceled, so I rebooked. Can I get the difference?

When Amtrak canceled John deCastro’s train from Boston to Baltimore, he asked for a refund. But there’s another ticket involved — and Amtrak isn’t responding. 10:00 a.m.