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A reader is concerned that a new beau's frequent references to jumping ship in past relationships may be laying the groundwork for him to do it with her. I have […]

Those good vibes seem to disappear immediately, but it's possible to extend them. After I returned from a recent family vacation, I was struck by just how much time my [...]

Byline: Michelle Tchea Being led to the bar instead of a table can make some restaurant patrons feel a certain stigma. But I often advise friends that it's the place [...]

A few viral products aim to put fun in the sun(screen). Last week, on a family vacation at a resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., Alexa Johnson grabbed a canister containing a […]

Byline: Gabe Hiatt Welcome to The Upgrade, By The Way's series on travel hacks and hot takes. - - - Corporate life is exceptionally noisy. Before most keyboard warriors begin [...]

Byline: Karla L. Miller âQuiet vacationingâ has joined âquiet quittingâ and âquiet firingâ as the latest (and least poetic) scourge of the modern workplace. Also known as the hush trip, [...]

Byline: Sonia Weiser Micah Ling was all set to run her first marathon. After training for 15 weeks, just two shy of her training goal, the 43-year-old and her husband [...]

Byline: Natalie B. Compton It's been more than 30 years since the Christmas classic 'Home Alone' debuted, and watching it today feels like opening up a time capsule. It's a [...]

A reader ponders her next move after being left out of vacation plans with four other women. I am part of a friend group with four other women. They are [...]

For those who are fortunate enough to receive paid time off at work, using those precious days can also create anxiety about re-entry. In a 2022 survey, the career website [...]

Destruction from Hurricane Ian led a tour operator to cancel a 10-day excursion to Cuba, leaving a woman with a useless $1,500 plane ticket. That's what travel insurance is for, [...]

Byline: Hannah Sampson Vacation can introduce us to the most memorable meals of our lives. It can also lead to rushed airport breakfasts, skipped lunches or panic-bought fast food - [...]

Byline: Natalie B. Compton Open a travel guidebook, and you'll find recommendations on where to stay, what to eat and what to see. You'll read about annual festivals, etiquette considerations, [...]

Byline: Cheryl Maguire In anticipation of his first visit to Paris, Shawn Richards created the perfect plan for seeing the Eiffel Tower. Because he was only going to be in [...]

Byline: Hannah Selinger Massachusetts,' my 4-year-old said, articulating every syllable as we crossed the state line. The word rolled off his tongue with familiarity, because the state, indeed, has been [...]

During the pandemic, some companies have expanded their vacation policies to reduce burnout. Experts say there's a better way. The DealBook newsletter delves into a single topic or theme every [...]

Is your summer schedule becoming hectic? Mindfulness can help you stay present. Here are three quick meditations, shared with me by mindfulness experts, to keep you grounded. David Gelles WHEN [...]

The inoculation campaign in the country is speeding up, but it is heading smack into the holiday period, prompting fears among officials that some would rather get away than get [...]

Byline: Meryl Kornfield Already in hot water after a trip to Canc£n, Mexico, amid a statewide emergency, Sen. Ted Cruz seems to be trying to chill disapproval. In what appeared [...]

His getaway to Cancún during the Texas power emergency was only the latest episode in a political career that has left Mr. Cruz reviled by Democrats and more than a [...]

Some members of Parliament have lost government posts after traveling out of the country on tropical vacations and family visits, when people were asked to stay home. She was the [...]

With the pandemic ongoing and millions of school-age children learning remotely, the travel industry is beckoning families with lures of ''schoolcation.'' This summer, Michelle Carucci's family canceled its annual Jersey [...]

Byline: Christopher Elliott If you're an omnivore who thinks good food is hard to find on vacation, try traveling while vegan. Plant-based diets are growing in popularity, but most tourist [...]

On a hot beach, staying cool is more important than looking put together -- so it's important to dress in a way that feels, above all else, easy. But these [...]

Let's be honest, no one wants to see all of your little vacation video clips one at a time on your phone. Sure, grabbing a quick video instead of snapping [...]

At the height of summer, naps at the beach can be alluring, and many of us may find ourselves tempted to take prolonged vacations from exercise. But two new, admonitory [...]

Plans for the summer -- a picnic, a road trip, a trek to the beach -- should always take food into consideration. Here, our writers offer their frankly subjective rankings [...]

Byline: Dan Steinberg On the last Thursday before its most important stretch of the season, the Maryland women's basketball team held a brief practice and then scattered across the country. [...]

Chief among my favorite Facebook memories is the time that a high-powered journalist of my acquaintance breezily informed us all that he was at the Grill Room of the Four [...]

Byline: Shawn Healy In the busy world of law firms and intimidating goals for billable hours, the time spent at the firm can grow, and the time spent outside of [...]

Byline: James R. Bailey Making plans for summer vacation? You're probably wondering whether you're too busy to take a week off from work. Maybe you're thinking that you can, but [...]

I went to a screening of several Academy Award-nominated short films, each ranging from 4 to 15 minutes. Between shorts, I took notes on my cellphone. I didn't have a [...]

The woman had had enough. Amid ringing phones and clicking keyboards she climbs up on her desk and shouts through her speakerphone: ''I have 47 vacation days. That's insane.'' ''Let's [...]

Byline: Roger Yu, USA TODAY While your road atlas collects dust in the car-door bin, your kids in the back seat are ignoring the DVD player and tapping away at [...]

By tradition, the Lunar New Year festival is 15 days long, although none of them are an official holiday for New York City schools (some may wish one were). But [...]

Byline: Kim Painter What do you get when you combine fine weather, freedom and the carefree exuberance of youth? Many teens and young adults get something that their parents remember [...]