The Washington Post’s travel writers and editors recently discussed stories, questions, gripes and more. Here are edited excerpts: Q: I’m looking for advice for Alaskan cruises in July for an extended family of 70-somethings, 40-somethings, and one 7-year-old. None of …

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The U.S. State Department issued a categorical travel warning about Cuba: Americans shouldn’t visit. “The Department of State warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba,” the warning begins. [See the full text of the travel warning for Cuba below.] Published …

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Nearly three days into a trip to Europe this past July, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin had attended a Wimbledon championship tennis match, toured Westminster Abbey and taken a cruise on the Thames. The 10-day trip was not entirely a …

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