The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad
In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.
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What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor
Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.
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The Houston Rodeo Is the Super Bowl of Country Culture
Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show.
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Take This Quiz to Find the Perfect Trip for You and Your Picky Travel Buddy
You like long hikes, but your travel partner prefers lounging by the pool. Fear not: There’s a vacation you can enjoy together. Let us help you find one.
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5 Stunning German Train Trips at a Bargain Price
For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore.
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In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains
From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.
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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.
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In the Land of the Jaguars
Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, is home to a sizable population of jaguars. Near one tiny outpost, the normally shy animals are remarkably easy to observe.
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How Did Covid Change Travel? Readers Had a Lot to Say.
The ups and downs of the last five years have had a huge impact on how we fly, where we go and whether we travel at all. We asked readers to share their stories.
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Touring Italy’s ‘Motor Valley,’ Where You Can Drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis and More
In the country’s “Motor Valley,” racecar enthusiasts can admire, and even drive, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and more.
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How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.