A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?

A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.

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Late Summer Flights Are Even Cheaper Than Usual This Year

Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.

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Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk

Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.

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Can I Get a Refund After Booking the Wrong Hotel Dates Online?

If airlines must refund airfare up to 24 hours after purchase, why not hotels? A traveler finds that even two minutes is too late to cancel a botched reservation at a ski resort.

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Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?

With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.

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Table for 2 at Tatiana? There Used to Be a Bot for That.

A new state law will clamp down on what Gov. Kathy Hochul called a “predatory black market” for restaurant reservations.

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4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem

You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.

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