Category: Summer (Season)

How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?

The New York Times – Business:
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
‘Toy Story 5’ Fuels Hollywood’s Hottest Summer Since 2019

The New York Times – Business:
The Disney-Pixar sequel was expected to make $160 million in North America over the weekend, lifting the summer box office to $1.85 billion to date.
How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

The New York Times – Business:
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
The War in Iran Is Driving Costs Up. Here Are Some Ways to Save.

The New York Times – Business:
The widening war in the Mideast is making life more expensive. Experts shared some simple cost-cutting tips.
Was There a Song of This Summer?

Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.
The Most Inspiring Onscreen Summer Houses

Eight interior designers and architects discuss the beach cottages, country villas and lakeside retreats that inform their aesthetics.
Their Beach Home in the Hamptons Is a Driveway

Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy.
A Soundtrack for the End of Summer (Cruel or Not)

Hang on to the last gasps of the season — and prepare for the encroaching fall — with songs by Lana Del Rey, Maxwell, Pavement and more.
The Unlikely Allure of Death Valley in the Summer

Roughly a quarter of the national park’s more than 1 million visitors go there in June, July and August, when temperatures soar. Why?
Best Summer Beauty Essentials to Stay Cool During the Heat

The face mists, claw clips and handy gadgets to bring with you on any summer adventure.
8 Songs for the Dog Days of Summer

Let songs from Lorde, boygenius, Mitski and more help push through a sticky, sludgy August.
How to Create a Family ‘Bleisure’ Trip

Combining work travel with a change of scenery and time with the kids offers respite from the daily grind, but it takes planning. Here’s how to make it happen.