Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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A High-Water Year for River Rafting
All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.
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In Milan, Giving Aperitivo a New Twist
The nightly cocktail ritual is central to the Italian city’s culture. Here’s where to find both the classic bitters-based drinks and new spins on them.
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Tips for Taking a Solo Trip
Traveling alone can be rewarding, and a little daunting. Here’s how to get the most out of your trip, and stay safe, when you’re a party of one.
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How Travelers Can Navigate Flight Cancellations and Delays
Advocating for yourself after an airline delay or cancellation can be challenging and confusing. Here’s how to best achieve the result you want — or at least get you where you want to go.
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How to Plan a Friend Trip
Sometimes even best buds have trouble making travel plans together or splitting costs, but there are some ways you can take that big trip without a major falling-out.
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Monsoon’s Fury Sours Romance of Wet Season Travel in India
Long considered a life-giving panacea, India’s rainy season has become more violent and unpredictable. It is upsetting many rhythms of life, among them, leisure travel.
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Up in Smoke: Canada’s Outdoor Summer Season
Those planning to visit the country’s extensive forests and backcountry have been stymied by the raging wildfires, just as the country’s travel industry was bouncing back.
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In Remote Work Era, Hotel Operators Make a Bet on Longer Stays
Extended-stay hotels, which are cheaper to build and operate than their full-service counterparts, are also appealing to work crews on road, green energy and other infrastructure projects.
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The Wind, the Water, the Islands: Exploring Stockholm’s Archipelago
For Swedes, the archipelago, consisting of more than 20,000 islands, is a quintessential summer destination. Travelers can explore it, too, by ferry and rented boat.