Fatimah Al Zimam has introduced visitors from around the world to her country, which opened to nonreligious tourism in 2019. She discusses her favorite sites, driving a pickup truck and how her country is changing.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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6 Paris Bistros to Try Now
The city’s restaurant scene is back in full force, and a half-dozen bistro-style eateries showcase the best of what’s new, including a refreshingly simple style of cooking.
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Exploring a Volcanic Island in Portugal’s Azores Archipelago.
Volcanic São Miguel, one of the nine islands in this Portuguese archipelago in the Mid-Atlantic, offers landscapes and experiences that are at once wild and serene.
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In Scotland, Taking the Traditional and Making It New
Tartan, whisky, restaurants in the middle of nowhere — all are being reimagined in newly fashionable “Outlander” territory.
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Prue Leith’s 2,200-Mile Road Trip From California to Florida
The “Great British Baking Show” judge steps out of the tent to sample the flavors of America. Is her 2,200-mile drive a showstopper or a technical challenge?
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David Gilmour, Who Turned a Tiny Island Into a Resort, Dies at 91
An entrepreneur for more than 50 years, he built a luxurious club in Fiji and started a bottled water company, now the second-largest imported water brand in the United States.
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Traveling to France? What You Need to Know About the Protests.
Unrest has spread across France in response to the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old in a Paris suburb. Here’s what to expect.
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Florida Tourism Rolls On Despite Travel Advisories and Political Battles
Even as civil rights groups suggest travelers should rethink trips to the state because of policies enacted by its Republican lawmakers, it remains a tourism juggernaut. And some visitors say their spending actually supports opposition to the new laws.
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5 Electric Vehicle-Friendly Road Trips With Ample Charging Stations
Want to hit the road with your electric vehicle? These U.S. road trips offer gorgeous overlooks, welcoming stops and ample charging stations.
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Help! A British Travel Agency Has Our $3,891 and We Want It Back.
A couple’s efforts to use credit to book a new European trip was stymied by questionable customer service, until our columnist stepped in.
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4 LGBTQ-Friendly Towns in Red States That May Be Worth a Visit
Fire Island or Provincetown? Not exactly. We asked L.G.B.T.Q. people in four queer-friendly enclaves what they love about their communities and why they’re worth a visit.