After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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The Biggest Travel Debate: Check In or Carry On?
Check in or carry on? Amy Virshup, the Travel editor at The New York Times, and Christine Chung, a Times reporter covering consumer travel, have a debate.
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A New Mega-Ship From Europe Heads to the Caribbean
The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.
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The Best Travel Deals for Black Friday and Travel Tuesday
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
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Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo
This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.”
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In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.
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Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints
When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it reasonable for a passenger to visit two lounges before a single flight?”
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Southwest Airlines Makes Changes, but They Haven’t Been Enough
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.
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New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears
Hotels charged an average of $417 per night in September, the highest monthly rate ever for the city. “I don’t understand how normal people can go there,” one tourist said.
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road.
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How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.