Category: Travel and Vacations

Tourists Are Accounted For After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Government Says

Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister.
‘Anti-Tourism’ Tours Show Visitors a Different Side of Vacation Hot Spots

With visitors increasingly interested in the social and political realities of global tourist hot spots, some local guides are adapting their offerings.
Traveling to Costa Rica? Try These Destinations to Save Money

How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country.
Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil

The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.
6 New Hotels Put Umbria on the Map

The Italian region has lacked hotels worthy of its many charms, but a new crop of boutique lodgings and converted estates have opened. Here, stylish places to stay and explore.
Winter Getaways Inspired by Our Readers

Readers asked us how to realize their vacation dreams. Here are our best ideas.
A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King

Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw.
At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown

Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law.
Marie Kondo, Tidying Expert, Shares Her Travel and Packing Tips

The tidying expert has just published a new book about travel’s impact on her life. She shares tips for how to encounter the world, and, maybe, leave it a little better after your visit.
5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall

Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.
Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges

The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”
What to Do if You Damage Something at an Airbnb

Sometimes rugs stain and mirrors break despite your best efforts to be careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and enjoy the rest of your trip.