Thursday, September 2, 2021

By The Way: This map will show you where to see peak foliage

In case you missed it this week: Where to see peak fall foliage in almost every state; tips for riding a train that will take your car, too; and a breakdown of the CDC's travel warnings.

Leaf-peeping season

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This tool will show you where to see peak fall foliage across the country

It's not too early to start planning your leaf-peeping trip. This beloved map can help.

How to

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Everything you need to know about Amtrak's Auto Train

Skip coach, pack plenty of snacks and other tips from a first-time rider.

Did you know?

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The CDC's do not travel list, explained

The agency's warnings often differ from the State Department. Here's how to understand them.

End of summer

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Keep your mask and vaccine cards close: What to expect for Labor Day travel

Summer's last big travel weekend may be tempered by the delta variant, but still expect crowds and new covid mandates.

How my family of four pulled off a Portugal trip during the pandemic

Testing and time changes made one family trip to Portugal seem like an obstacle course at times.

Do I need a covid booster shot to travel? 5 things to consider.

European Union recommends new travel restrictions for unvaccinated Americans

Canada has reopened: Here's why visitors should book an Indigenous experience

Airline crews took on new mission in Afghanistan conflict's final days: Getting evacuees to U.S.

Try these new tricks for fighting jet lag

Explore BTW's guides

There's more to see

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Travel has returned, and we are updating our City Guides to nearly 70 cities around the world so you can plan your dream trip. This week, our featured guide is to Paris.

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If you're traveling with — or returning home to — unvaccinated children, particularly now with the delta variant surge, you should proceed with caution. However, risks can be minimized with some planning. "If you can go and you're not going to a really crowded place, I think it's still a good idea [to travel] if you keep those precautions in mind in terms of wearing a face mask, social distancing and washing your hands often," said Mike Patrick, a general pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Read more from reporter @natbco in this week's By The Way Concierge column, here.