Category: Travel and Vacations

You’re Going to Need a Smaller Boat: Island Hopping in the Grenadines

The New York Times – Travel:
Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.
China to Drop Covid Quarantine for Incoming Travelers

The New York Times – Travel:
From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
For Richmond, a Compelling New Chapter

The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to Virginia’s capital will find a Monument Avenue devoid of Confederate statues, a lively dining scene featuring more Black-owned restaurants, and exhibitions that take on the city’s complicated past.
Is It Time for a ‘White Lotus’ Vacation?

The New York Times – Travel:
Things turn out badly for most of the show’s well-heeled characters. But that hasn’t stopped some fans from booking a trip.
Is It Time for a ‘White Lotus’ Vacation?

The New York Times – Travel:
Things turn out badly for most of the show’s well-heeled characters. But that hasn’t stopped some fans from booking a trip.
At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight

The New York Times – Business:
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
How to Travel the World While Putting Nature First

The New York Times – Travel:
In the wake of the U.N. biodiversity conference, Julia Simpson, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council, discusses a new initiative called nature positive travel.
To Save a Ruin, Send in the Sheep

The New York Times – Travel:
The archaeological park of Pompeii has found a low-tech way to prevent the site from being overrun by vegetation: hungry sheep.
Black Ice and White Knuckles: Braving the Elements on Iceland’s Ring Road

The New York Times – Travel:
In summer, the roughly 830-mile route offers drivers midnight sun, along with plenty of traffic. Other times of the year, its snowy delights are more solitary, and slippery.
How to Prepare for the Winter Storm’s Impact on Your Holiday Travels This Weekend

The New York Times – Travel:
Forecasters say a “bomb cyclone” will tear through much of the U.S. this week and that travelers could face cold, snow and rain. What can you do if your plans are disrupted?
Exploring the World in Miniature: A Model Train Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg

The New York Times – Travel:
With some 53,000 feet of train track, the world’s largest model airport and an array of meticulously scaled-town cities, Miniatur Wunderland captivates all who enter its life-size doors.
Read Your Way Through Edinburgh

The New York Times – Travel:
Edinburgh calls to readers, its pearl-grey skies urging them to curl up with a book. Maggie O’Farrell, the author of “Hamnet,” suggests reading that best reflects her city.