Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Nonstop Quakes Leave a Tourist Island Empty and Its Residents on Edge
Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have shaken Santorini, Greece. More than 13,000 of its 15,500 inhabitants have left.
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In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App
Also in the works: streamlined digital booking and Eurostar competition.
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Affordable Winter Trips in the Caribbean
Here are five places where you can create your own affordable getaway this winter.
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How U.S.A.I.D. Affects National Parks and Conservation Worldwide
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.
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$62,000 for the Super Bowl. $1 Million for Formula 1. How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?
Private and customizable “ultraluxe” packages are increasingly in demand. Here’s what (a lot of) money can buy at upcoming events.
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Expert Tips on How to Stay Safe at Crowded Events
Recent attacks have made some travelers wary about attending outdoor celebrations, concerts and sports events. Here’s how experts say you can protect yourself.
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Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
This quintessentially British lodging option offers room and board; the chance to hang out with regulars over pints of beer; and, if you’re lucky, an in-house ghost.
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Some Travelers Capture Their Vacation Memories With Sketching
Some travelers are picking up a creative pastime, sketching, in order to slow down and fully appreciate their destinations.
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Brian Kelly, the Points Guy, Shares Tips on Reward Travel
Brian Kelly, the founder of the travel rewards website the Points Guy, says there’s never been a better time than now for earning points.
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In Uruguay, 50,000 Steps in a City Where the Sidewalk Never Ends
In Montevideo, Uruguay, the nearly 14-mile waterside promenade La Rambla serves as an outdoor living room for locals. It’s also a perfect antidote to visitors’ winter blues.
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Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.