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We're pleased to announce the winners of The Post's 23rd annual travel photo contest! See the winning images, and learn more about the photographers who created them, here: wapo.st/3QpsRLe
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The do’s and don’ts of flying Spirit wapo.st/43vVvVm

The do’s and don’ts of flying Spirit

Spirit can be a good, cheap option if you can handle a tiny seat and no in-flight entertainment. But do it right.

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A passenger lost a phone midflight. The plane turned around. wapo.st/3FLofiZ

Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone midflight

An Air France flight returned to Paris so maintenance crews could locate the phone, which could pose a danger if it caught fire.

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Visit the Louvre. Climb the Eiffel Tower. And eat at Hard Rock Cafe. wapo.st/4hQ00NS

Cheeseburgers and used guitars: The gospel of Hard Rock Cafe

The rockin’ burger joint stands as a testament to the enduring powers of rock idolatry, American roadside diners and logo tees.

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We asked: Why are TSA rules different at every airport? wapo.st/41RgJMk

Advice | We asked: Why are TSA rules different at every airport?

Why isn’t airport security standard across all airports? Technology has a lot to do with it.

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The parents choosing their travel budget over having a second child wapo.st/4iDE3Tu

The parents choosing their travel budget over having a second child

A desire to fund trips influences family planning for some parents who want to go “one and done.”

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A ‘ruthless’ guide to flying without bag fees wapo.st/3QOmiEL

A ‘ruthless’ guide to flying without bag fees

Packing light can be liberating and frugal. Here’s how to keep your personal-item bag tight.

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Countries update U.S. travel advisories in response to Trump policies wapo.st/4hJnAfq
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One man’s viral airport dance inspires routines around the world wapo.st/4iNugdl

One man’s viral airport dance inspires routines around the world

Dancer Blake McGrath missed his flight after creating a viral airport dance. It sparked a months-long trend.

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London’s Heathrow Airport closed after substation fire cuts power wapo.st/4iDvQOS

London’s Heathrow Airport partially reopens after fire cut power

There was no indication of foul play, authorities said, but they were not ruling it out. Counterterrorism investigators were dispatched.

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Roaring engines, blasting movies: Is air travel hard on your hearing? wapo.st/4ipbHfL

Roaring engines, blasting movies: Is air travel hard on your hearing?

Exposure to plane noise is generally safe, doctors say, but keep the headphone volume in check.

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Entering the U.S.? Here are your rights at airports and border crossings. wapo.st/4kJ1xbj

Entering the U.S.? Here are your rights at airports and border crossings.

Amid reports of travelers being questioned, detained or refused entry, here’s what officials can legally do and how to protect yourself.

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London’s Heathrow Airport closed as nearby fire causes power outage wapo.st/4immdEB

London’s Heathrow Airport closes after substation fire, upending global travel

One of the world’s busiest airports will be shut down all day Friday due to a fire at a substation that supplies it with power.

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Summer is coming for national parks. Will there be enough workers? wapo.st/4iyKbvY

Summer is coming for national parks. Will there be enough workers?

Federal workers who were fired from national parks don’t know whether they’ll reclaim their jobs. In the meantime, travelers can shoulder more responsibility.

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Want to travel the world for $75 a day? Ask a pro how he does it. wapo.st/4iJwSZL

What are the best websites for travel deals? A pro tells us his favorites.

Nomadic Matt, an expert budget traveler, answered your questions with reporter Andrea Sachs during a live chat.

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Plan a spring ski trip for sunnier slopes and cheaper runs wapo.st/4hkhWjC

Plan a spring ski trip for sunnier slopes and cheaper runs

Spring skiing can be a great way to save money, experience the best snow and find an excuse to wear those bright-pink leg warmers from the ’80s.

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How to fly with ‘free’ checked bags after Southwest ended its perk wapo.st/4j0Ktfa

How to fly with ‘free’ checked bags after Southwest ended its perk

Frontier is offering a free-bag promotion to attract disappointed Southwest devotees.

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How to not kill your houseplants when you take a vacation wapo.st/3FB6AKW

How to not kill your houseplants when you take a vacation

Plant-care specialists provide tips on how to keep your houseplants alive while you’re on vacation.

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International flight connections are about to get a little easier wapo.st/4hjTJdg
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7 hotel red flags that should make you run in the other direction wapo.st/4bOLQLT

7 hotel red flags that should make you run in the other direction

Hospitality insiders weigh in on what should make you check out of a hotel — or stay away in the first place.

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How eggs Benedict became the world’s hotel breakfast wapo.st/4kwkZIk

How eggs Benedict became the world’s hotel breakfast

The classic luxury of eggs Benedict lives on, as do locally infused permutations that are available from Phuket to Florida.

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