Category: Travel and Vacations

American Airlines Passengers Who Skip Ahead Will Trigger ‘Audible Signal’

American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.
4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.
Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.
A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget

Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.
Big Sur Weighs Tourism Against Its Environmental Impact

Some 90 percent of the economy in this coastal California region relies on visitors. But overtourism, the high cost of living and most worrisome, the effects of global warming, create a future of uncertainty.
A New Age Skeptic Visits Sedona

On a trip to Sedona, Ariz., a writer tries to understand her mystically inclined mother’s beliefs with the help of crystals, meditation and visits to the area’s supposed celestial portals.
Juneau, Alaska, Votes Against Limiting Cruise Ship Numbers

Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses.
Fear of Flying? Here’s How to Make Plane Rides Less Scary.

Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier.
3 Day Trips From Nashville

Fall is the perfect time to take excursions from bustling Music City into the surrounding countryside, where a variety of natural and cultural adventures await.
A French Immersion Program in Provence Leads to a Good Life Lesson

After a painful break up, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.
5 Places to Visit in Wilmington, Delaware, With Aubrey Plaza

The acerbic star of “The White Lotus” and “My Old Ass” is enthusiastic about her often-overshadowed Delaware hometown, which she calls a “magical little gem.”
Tourism Has Rebounded Worldwide. But Not in Hong Kong.

In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that.