Category: Travel and Vacations

How to Prepare for Your First River Cruise

As cruises gain popularity among travelers, here’s what to know before setting sail down a river.
Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations

The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East

Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans

The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.
Honolulu on a Budget

Hawaii is expensive, but basing yourself in the capital, where local culture and nature are within easy reach, can save you money on lodgings and food, leaving funds for a few splurges.
From the French Riviera to Kyoto, Japan, 5 New Luxury Hotels

From palatial to contemporary to luxuriously rustic, this collection of new resorts and inns offers spas, private gardens, fine restaurants and exquisite settings.
Thousands of Flights Are Canceled as Storm Slams Northeast Airports

Airlines suspended operations at some major airports and expect to restart some flights on Monday and more on Tuesday.
Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump

Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.
Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy

A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon

Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village

Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.