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A couple is bumped from ultraluxury to semi-luxury on a trans-Pacific flight and receives what they feel is only a pittance in compensation. Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel

To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it. Craig Mod | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Traveling Light: How to Pack a Carry-on

Should you fold or roll your clothes? Is a duffel bag better than a backpack or a bag with wheels? How to pack light and avoid checked-bag fees (not to mention lost luggage). Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups. Elisabeth Malkin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Are Disposable Hotel Slippers the Next Plastic Straws?

The Perilous Hunt for Coconut Crabs on a Remote Polynesian Island

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