What’s in Store for the 2024 Hurricane Season?
Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need to know.
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Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need to know.
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By welcoming visitors with glorious scents and a natural beauty that rivals Provence in France, the annual lavender harvest has revitalized the medieval town of Brihuega.
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The sport, in which you strap on a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves, is about to make its Olympic debut. Here’s where non-Olympians can give it a try.
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Every spring, hundreds of bicyclists gather in Santa Fe, N.M., to ride through a high-desert landscape rich in art, history and Indigenous culture. This year, the author, who lost the use of his legs 12 years ago, joined them.
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Lausanne, Where the Olympics Never End
A new arts district, stylish restaurants and a museum that pays homage to the Games greet visitors to this Swiss city, home to the International Olympic Committee.
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Copenhagen Tries Rewards for Good Tourist Behavior
The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.
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All the Adventure, a Fraction of the Cost: The D.I.Y. Orient Express
The luxury version of this classic train journey costs almost $50,000, but for $1,000 or less, you can book the rail trip from Paris to Istanbul yourself.
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High Above New York, a Battle for Tourist Dollars
Our writer took four ear-popping elevator journeys high above Midtown Manhattan to experience amusement-park-like adventures.
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Soak up history, relax in beer gardens that pop open like tulips in summer, and make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park.
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Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.
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Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.
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36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.
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Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.
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Do You Have Food Allergies? Here’s How to Travel Safely.
Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.
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Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions
It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars.
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You Lost Your Passport. Now What?
Summer travel season is upon us. Do you know where your passport is?
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Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Enjoy the Mountains Safely
Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.
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How to Fly Your Kid Solo, Free of Stress
It’s a complicated process to have your child fly unaccompanied. But life sometimes leaves no other option — and flying alone may be an exciting adventure for your little one.
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The plane manufacturer must still resolve various legal challenges and operational problems tied to the troubled 737 Max plane.
By Niraj Chokshi, Danielle Kaye and Mark Walker
As part of the deal, stemming from fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, the company agreed to pay a fine of nearly half a billion dollars and strengthen its safety programs.
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Many couples are no longer waiting until after their weddings to take a trip.
By Allison Duncan
Plus: a palace-inspired hotel in Jaipur, colorful French hand fans and more recommendations from T Magazine.
By Caitie Kelly
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts.
By Shannon Sims
As record crowds hit the roads and the skies this week for the holiday, here’s what to know before traveling.
By Sara Ruberg
The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.
By Jeanna Smialek
Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.
By Elaine Glusac
Glamping tents, decked-out tree houses, vintage R.V.s: A handful of new or updated U.S. accommodations puts you in the middle of nature without stinting on comfort.
By Stephanie Rosenbloom
This summer, escape the crowds at some of the nation’s most popular parks by heading into the backcountry on a day hike.
By Lauren Sloss
Four passengers were in intensive care after the flight from Spain to Uruguay hit turbulence that injured dozens. The plane made an emergency landing in Brazil.
By Jack Nicas and Lis Moriconi
From Hawaii to Rhode Island, here are some of our favorite shores on which to enjoy some hard-earned R & R this Independence Day holiday.
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The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.
By Megan McCrea
The multibillion-dollar deal will reverse a decision the plane maker made two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers.
By Niraj Chokshi
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My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
By Francesca Mari
A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.
By Alexander Lobrano
The center marks the history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising there in 1969 that inspired a new era of gay activism.
By Sarah Bahr
A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.
By Mike Ives
The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.
By Derek M. Norman
Plus: a sporty bag collaboration, a Louise Bourgeois show and more recommendations from T Magazine.
By Jinnie Lee
The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing had improperly released information about the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight.
By Niraj Chokshi and Mark Walker
A woman and her Chinese-born son were set to return to China for the first time since the pandemic, but their airline would not let them fly without filling out a health form they could not access.
By Seth Kugel
Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the test.
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A writer shares his favorite ways to experience the often-overlooked Housatonic River in the Berkshires region of western Massachusetts.
By Mark Vanhoenacker
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The plane maker is expected to soon strike a deal to acquire most of the operations of Spirit AeroSystems, a troubled supplier that makes the bodies of the 737 Max.
By Niraj Chokshi and Lauren Hirsch
Summer is here! Try this short quiz about books that happen to be set in popular vacation destinations.
By J. D. Biersdorfer
A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.
By Elaine Glusac
Birders and tourists flock to see a lone flamingo among the swans.
By Jacob Bernstein
To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise.
By Lisa Lucas
A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.
By Kate Maxwell
It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things, like the help of strangers, can have outsized impacts.
By Lauren Sloss
Plus: art about office life, colorful rope rugs — and more.
By Jenny Comita
Two climate protesters sprayed the powder onto the ancient stones on Wednesday, as the Summer Solstice was to be celebrated at the English site, a popular destination on the longest day of the year.
By Ali Watkins and Claire Moses
You should expect the unexpected while flying, but few disruptions should provoke serious concern, aviation experts say.
By Niraj Chokshi and Christine Chung
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Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.
By Derek M. Norman
Few people are better than Trevor Rainbolt at identifying obscure locations online — but there’s even more joy in watching him visit them IRL.
By Tomas Weber
Is the Mob Museum on your list? The writer and illustrator sees his new guide to North America’s museums as a way to help families plan their summer vacations.
By Amy Virshup
The Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels access to parts of France that are rich in lore, yet sometimes passed over by visitors.
By William Fleeson
According to Maria Lemos, the founder of the Athens boutique Mouki Mou, it’s all about “philoxenia,” a love of one’s guest.
By Sophie Bew
Discover the new Stonewall visitors’ center, a queer-friendly beach, a museum with works by a pioneering lesbian photographer and other sites, one in each borough.
By Ainara Tiefenthäler and Hiroko Masuike
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