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  1. 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 hit Jamaica last week damaging these homes in St. Elizabeth Parish.
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  2. Delighting in the Lavender Fields of Central Spain

    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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    Like many towns in Central Spain, Brihuega was losing its population as its young people searched for opportunity elsewhere. Now the town is growing thanks to its lavender-centered tourism.
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  3. Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure

    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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    The author at the first rest stop on the 50-mile Half-Century ride, part of an annual two-day biking event that takes place in and around Santa Fe, N.M.
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  1. 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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    Visitors can test their running skills on a 100-meter track outside the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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  2. 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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    Beginning July 15, tourists who demonstrate climate-friendly travel behavior by participating in certain green initiatives will be offered various rewards.
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  3. 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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    Rail fans can stitch together their own version of the Orient Express, which includes the Dacia train between Vienna and Bucharest.
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  4. 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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  5. 52 Places to Go in 2024

    No matter why you travel, our list offers inspiration.

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  1. 36 Hours in Boston

    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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  2. 36 Hours in Dublin

    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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    A city street at night. The sky is filled with dark blue clouds, and a person illuminated by car headlights crosses a road on a bicycle.
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  3. 36 Hours in Portland, Maine

    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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  4. 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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  5. 36 Hours in Brooklyn

    Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. You Lost Your Passport. Now What?

    Summer travel season is upon us. Do you know where your passport is?

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  8. How to Choose the Right Tour Group

    Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

    By Elaine Glusac

     
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    John Waters’s Baltimore

    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

     
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  24. My First Trip to Norway, With A.I. as a Guide

    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.

    By Ceylan Yeğinsu

     
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  40. Q. and A.

    Bob Eckstein Has the Perfect Museum for You

    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

     
  41. Biking Through Southern France, and History

    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

     
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    How to Throw a Greek Summer Party

    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

     
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  51. 5 Favorite Places

    Diplo’s Jamaica

    The Grammy-winning D.J. and music producer recommends spots in a city he loves on Jamaica’s northeast coast. A dance party makes the cut.

    By Celeste Moure

     
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  54. Is Serifos the Perfect Greek Island?

    A writer’s checklist included ferry service, great beaches and good local restaurants. Add rich history, a welcoming population and proximity to other islands. The mythical cave of the Cyclops was gravy.

    By Danielle Pergament

     
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    Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

    American travelers going abroad this summer will find their money buys more in some unexpected countries, including Japan and Australia.

    By Elaine Glusac

     
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  58. Strasbourg for Book Lovers

    Bibliophiles will find plenty of centuries-old tomes, graphic novels, modern works and more in this French city, which also happens to be this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital.

    By Seth Sherwood

     
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    A Look at Saudi Arabia’s Big Bet on Tourism

    To witness the kingdom’s profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a New York Times journalist spent a month on the road there.

    By Stephen Hiltner, Karen Hanley and James Surdam

     
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  62. Summer of Dupes: Alternatives in the Aegean

    Between Turkey and Greece, there are plenty of spectacular spots for a seaside vacation. So why not go beyond the usual suspects? Here are five lesser-known choices.

    By Erin Vivid Riley

     
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  67. Read Your Way Through New Orleans

    New Orleans is a thriving hub for festivals, music and Creole cuisine. Here, the novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin shares books that capture its many cultural influences.

    By Maurice Carlos Ruffin

     
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  75. Times Insider

    A Look at California Today, and Tomorrow

    Soumya Karlamangla, who writes The Times’s California newsletter, wants to balance uplifting stories and hard news happening in the Golden State.

    By Josh Ocampo

     
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    36 Hours in Porto, Portugal

    Fall in love with the churches, seafood-heavy cuisine and UNESCO-listed streets of Portugal’s second-largest city.

    By Seth Sherwood

     
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