Derek M. Norman

Black Friday: Holiday Shopping in a Pandemic (Published 2020)

Recent attacks have made some travelers wary about attending outdoor celebrations, concerts and sports events. Here’s how experts say you can protect yourself.

No tienes que viajar muy lejos para aprovechar los beneficios del sol en pleno invierno.

Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.

Consumers claim they were duped by a vacation club managed by Hyatt. Some are locked into 40-year, $50,000 contracts that they say offer few rewards.

Go for the energy of the mascots, marching bands and touchdown cheers, but don’t miss the museums, art, nightlife and more that make these places special.

Derek M. Norman is a senior news assistant for the International section of The Times.

As autumn sweeps in, where will you go to get your fix of fiery golds and reds? This could be the year to try Michigan or Oregon instead of Massachusetts.

Though hotel chains say they’ll continue to operate normally, travelers could see disruptions as employees walked off the job in cities from Boston to Honolulu. Here’s what to know.

Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers.

Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and other “invisible disabilities.”

Using the rental company’s transponder can rack up hefty charges, but there are workarounds, from apps to paying by mail.

The island’s three main international air hubs will remain closed through at least Wednesday night, and many airlines are waiving change and cancellation fees.

Derek M. Norman is a senior news assistant for the International section of The Times.

The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.

Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.

Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to be vigilant. Here’s what to know.

On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.

The wait for a U.S. passport may be back to normal after a pandemic-induced backlog.

Derek M. Norman is a senior news assistant for the International section of The Times.