Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.
Category: Eco-Tourism
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Can the Galápagos Adapt to Airbnb?
The islands that Charles Darwin made famous have become more accessible. Too accessible, say some residents and researchers, who fear nature is imperiled.
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Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
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In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?
As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration.
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Canadian Company Claims to Find Large Oil Reserves in Poland
The firm’s chief executive said that the field in the Baltic Sea might eventually produce up to 40,000 barrels of oil a day, making it the largest discovery in Northern Europe in more than a decade.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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A New “Carbon-Positive” Hotel in Denver Takes Sustainabilty a Step Further
Amid a hospitality landscape in which many hotels have moved far beyond single-use plastics, how does the Populus in Denver measure up?
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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’
Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina’s southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment.
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In the Land of the Jaguars
Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, is home to a sizable population of jaguars. Near one tiny outpost, the normally shy animals are remarkably easy to observe.
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A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
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Covering All the Corners of a Warming World
Travel is an opportunity. It’s an economic driver. But it also contributes to global warming. So a Travel editor went back to school to explore the moral dilemma it poses.
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Where to Go in New York’s Adirondack Park to Avoid the Crowds
New York’s Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don’t venture far from the park’s population centers. Here’s where to go to avoid the crowds.