White sand, coconut palms, a gently sloping strand? That idea of tropical paradise is often manufactured. Resorts around the world are now embracing beaches in their more natural states.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.
The pandemic was declared in March 2020, shutting down travel for months. How did the lockdowns, and then the surge in demand, change the way you travel?
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Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’
With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.
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Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed, joyful break, but safety should be paramount.
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A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
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‘White Lotus’ Star Natasha Rothwell on Her Top Places to Visit in London
Smitten with England before she became a regular visitor, the actress, who returns as Belinda in Season 3, tells us why London is “a good city to get nerdy in.”
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$67 a Day for a Week of Skiing? We Put the Indy Pass to the Test.
Our Frugal Traveler tries out the bargain pass at frill-free resorts in Utah, Idaho and Montana.
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The Timeless Appeal of Puerto Vallarta
In the 1960s, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor hid away in what was a bucolic town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Decades later, a writer discovered why.
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5 Family-Friendly Cities for Spring Break Trips
These North American cities have walkable downtowns, family-friendly food and fun for all.
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5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip
Ideas for a last-minute trip, whether you want wildflower meadows or white-sand beaches.
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Help! Our Paris Rental Apartment Was Robbed and Airbnb Won’t Compensate Us.
A family’s belongings disappeared when a thief used a key left under their Airbnb’s doormat. The French police confirmed the story, but Airbnb’s insurance adjuster took the side of the host.
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New Season of ‘The White Lotus’ Brings a Tourism Boom in Thailand
Crowds of visitors descended on Maui and Sicily after the HBO show’s first two seasons. Is the tropical resort island of Koh Samui ready for Season 3?