Dear Travel Fan, When people are asked why they travel, food tourism is high on the list. This week we’ve got a round-up that may have you booking a flight to Paris before you even finish reading: A new wave of chocolate shops has opened in that city and we bring you the delicious best. (If you need more help while you’re there, our Paris city guide will come in handy.) We also have advice on how to find great, non-touristy restaurants when you’re on vacation. You may follow some travel influencers on Instagram or TikTok who tell you about their world journeys. But some companies and destinations are making use of a new kind of influencer — A.I.-generated avatars who look and sound real, to lower costs, control messaging and create content more quickly. Human influencers fear they’re being elbowed out. We had a flurry of travel news this week:
Finally, all year long, Seth Kugel, our Tripped Up columnist, goes to bat for people who feel they’ve been treated unfairly by airlines. Sometimes, the companies respond that they’re just playing by the rules, and point him to the fine print. So here, he reveals five little-known and sometimes nonsensical rules you should know about. Wishing you safe and happy travels, Amy Virshup
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