With its boulders, trails and proximity to Paris, the 50,000-acre Forest of Fontainebleau draws millions of hikers, rock-climbers, trail runners and forest bathers each year. Some worry that its popularity is taking a toll.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Security Warnings for Pride Month Events: What to Know
Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to be vigilant. Here’s what to know.
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The Italian Region of Cilento is Cinematic, Spectacular and Undiscovered
In this less-traveled region of Italy, the scenery is spectacular, the water wine-dark. It has sun and sea, along with important Greek ruins, wild nature, curious legends and medieval religious sanctuaries.
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Driving the Alaska Highway
On an epic road trip, a family plots a course from Alaska to the Lower 48, passing through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. The tally: 2,200 miles, five national parks, numerous hot springs and one excellent reindeer hot dog.
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A City With a Medieval History of Killing Cats Now Celebrates Them at the Kattenstoet Parade
Cat lovers from around the world gathered for Kattenstoet, a cat parade in Iepers, Belgium.
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For Japanese Hot Springs, Visit 3 Charming Onsen Towns in Kaga City
A new high-speed train stop unlocks Kaga, a destination for onsen, nourishing food and traditional crafts, as an easy-to-reach getaway from Japan’s capital.
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Vantage, Our Cruise Company, Went Bankrupt. We Are Out $17,905.
A couple purchased an Arabian Sea voyage, but Vantage, the cruise company, went under. Their travel insurance was supposed to cover financial default, but the claim was repeatedly denied.
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Meet the Marine Biologist Who Works for a Hotel Chain
Megan Morikawa of the Iberostar Group is applying science — and scale — to eliminate food waste, save coral and collaborate across the travel industry to cut carbon.
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Luxury Hotels Are Adding More and More Guest ‘Experiences’
From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.
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How to Plan a Visit to the V&A Museum in London
Paintings, ceramics, photography, fashion, furniture and more: The Victoria and Albert Museum is a treasure trove of art and design. Here’s one besotted visitor’s plan for taking it all in.
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How do Westminster Dog Show Participants Travel to New York? With Planning and Plenty of Treats.
The world’s top-ranked canines travel to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show mostly by car and plane. They don’t exactly travel light.
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How Airlines Are Using AI to Make Flying Easier
Airlines are using artificial intelligence to save fuel, keep customers informed and hold connecting flights for delayed passengers. Here’s what to expect.