City officials worked to make Milan attractive to visitors, but now that some neighborhoods are overwhelmed by rowdy crowds and noise, they’re trying to scale back.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Artificially Intelligent Help for Planning Your Summer Vacation
Travel-focused A.I. bots and more eco-friendly transportation options in online maps and search tools can help you quickly organize your seasonal getaway.
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In the Caribbean, Mangroves Draw Visitors in Search of Wildlife and Quiet
On Curaçao, visitors can explore the trees’ habitat, where colorful birds roost on tangled branches and trunks, and small paths through the greenery beckon.
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6 Sumptuous European Hotels for Summer Travelers
For Olympics-goers and just plain vacationers, here are new accommodations that offer a special taste of France, Italy and Greece.
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Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.
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Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon.
Strolling through this once-traditional nook of the Argentine capital, the author found Art Deco houses on cobblestone streets, decadent churros and pizza slices, and whimsy around every corner.
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How to Avoid and Reduce the Symptoms of Altitude Sickness
Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.
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Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
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In Latest Stunt, Airbnb Lists the ‘Up’ House. It Floats.
The company announced a new category of outlandish stays in partnership with brands and celebrities, building on the success of gimmicks like the Barbie Malibu DreamHouse.
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Glamping Beneath the Stars in Utah
Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism.
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Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.