Dear Travel Fan, The Winter Olympics have started in Italy, and I know I’m excited to watch everything from figure skating to the Alpine skiing. How well do you know the history of the games? We put together this quiz to test your knowledge. Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and this year it falls on the Presidents’ Day weekend, making it perfect for a romantic getaway. If you’re looking for suggestions, we’ve got a roundup of couples wellness retreats. Last month I took a trip to Colorado to go skiing, only to find that there was far more snow here in the East. This week, we look at this season’s snow drought and its effect on travelers and the Western ski industry. There are many things to like about air travel, but turbulence, the middle seat and airline food are generally not among them. But there are dissenters. After the devastating fires in Lahaina, there has been a lot of debate about how the town should rebuild and how much tourism Maui can sustain. Our reporter Claire Fahy traveled there recently to check in on the rebuilding. She talks about what she found in this video. Our 36 Hours stops in Lagos, Nigeria, this week. Lagos is a destination for city lovers who want to explore its incredible music, arts and literary scenes. Finally, we have a really special article for you this week. When the illustrator Frances Cannon was contemplating moving from Vermont to Edinburgh, there was one big stumbling block: how to get Tintin, her dog, to Scotland. She eventually settled on taking the Queen Mary 2, the Cunard ocean liner, which has a long history of carrying animals (and their often famous owners). She tells the story of their crossing in words and pictures. Wishing you safe and happy travels,
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