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   From the Berkshires to the Rockies, the vibrant colors of fall are popping, and nothing, not even a pandemic, can stop them. Six writers in six states reveal their favorite drives and hikes.

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   Tripped Up

   Our columnist finds that rail companies, both regional systems and Amtrak, are undertaking massive coronavirus efforts. But they can’t thoroughly disinfect every seat in every train at every station.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   Airlines and airports are offering the tests as a way for travelers whose results are negative to avoid quarantines at their destinations, and to revive travelers’ faith in flying.

   By Tariro Mzezewa

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   The World Through a Lens

   Once a vast prison ground for political exiles, the banks of the Ket River are now home to a range of solitary settlements.

   By Emile Ducke

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   Among other measures, Americans will no longer be able to import Cuban cigars or stay in hotels owned by the Cuban government.

   By Ceylan Yeginsu

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   Home-sharing’s challenges aren’t only about social distancing and hygiene. Overtourism, racial bias, fee transparency and controlling the party crowd are also in the mix.

   By Elaine Glusac

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   Travel looks very different in 2020. Here are some questions to help you consider the risks to yourself and others if you take a trip.

   By Sara Aridi and Umi Syam

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   For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions.

   By Karen Schwartz

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   Nearly half of the states have measures in place for visitors, from mandatory testing to quarantine requirements.

   By Karen Schwartz

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   Perhaps no industry has been as hard hit by the pandemic as tourism. As restrictions on companies and travelers ease, what will the new world look like?

   By Elaine Glusac, Tariro Mzezewa and Sarah Firshein

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   With the pandemic ongoing and millions of school-age children learning remotely, the travel industry is beckoning families with lures of “schoolcation.”

   By Julie Weed

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   People who miss flying are rushing to buy tickets for flights that land in the same place they depart from.

   By Tariro Mzezewa

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   The tiny British territory at the tip of Spain, with its open border and lack of restrictions, has become the go-to place for couples looking to wed.

   By Ceylan Yeginsu

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   Neither house sitters nor jetting off for the weekend are possibilities for most dog owners who want to travel right now. So these furry friends are increasingly curled up in the back (or front) seat, enjoying the ride.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   Sarah Firshein tries to resolve how a nonstop with seat selection became a packed “split flight,” with concerns over proper cleaning and an arrival two hours later than expected.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   Our columnist answers your coronavirus-related questions about health and safety on road trips.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   Many American citizens were traveling internationally when the pandemic struck. For those who have no interest in coming home in the short-term, but face expiring tourist visas, our columnist investigates the options.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   The future of the cruise industry remains very unclear, so it’s not totally unreasonable to be anxious about what next spring will look like.

   By Sarah Firshein

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   Here we are, wondering aloud about the oversight capabilities of hotel franchises, and what powers they can exert over their thousands of individual owners. Thanks Covid-19.

   By Sarah Firshein

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