By The Way: Traveling during delta? Here’s what 6 experts say.

August 13, 2021

In case you missed it this week: What health experts say about traveling during the delta variant; how to cancel travel right now; and the FAA's new tool in the fight against unruly passengers.

Covid travel

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What 6 health experts say about traveling as the delta variant spreads

So how should travelers feel about their upcoming travel plans? It can all depend on where you are going, how you are getting there and whom you are going with.

Get outside

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Trade that backpack for a drybag: How to plan a kayaking trip this summer

With national parks swamped, find your outdoor adventure on the water.

Crisis in the skies

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The FAA's new weapon in the fight against unruly passengers: Memes

The agency is getting funny on social media to address a serious issue in the skies right now.

Change of plans

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How to cancel your flights, Airbnbs and more because of the delta variant

So you've decided to cancel your vacation. Here's how to reschedule or get refunds.

The Nez Perce are no longer leaving their story to others. They've become tour operators.

"We know there's three sides to every story: the first side, the second side and the truth," says the owner of Nez Perce Tourism. "We like to share the truth."

Food and drink are returning to airline travel — gradually

What you should know about indoor dining amid the delta variant

E.U. weighs restrictions on American tourists, while U.S. says avoid Europe.

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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 Savannah, Ga.

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It may be called Bryce Canyon, but the 6-square-mile park is actually a collection of stone bowls, called amphitheaters. Here you'll find hundreds of sandstone hoodoos — tall rock spires — carved over time by erosion from rainwater.

The spectacular landscape in this Utah park can be viewed by car or on foot. Visitors can also enjoy unparalleled stargazing on clear nights with some of the darkest skies in the United States.

If you want to visit a stunning southwestern park but want to avoid the crowds of Zion, consider driving just 85 miles northeast to Bryce Canyon. You can find more alternatives to America's most popular national parks, here.

🤳 If you visit Bryce or any other national park, be sure to snap a photo and tag #BTWparks for a chance to be featured.