Tourists in Maui Are Urged to Leave Hawaii During Wildfires
Local officials have asked visitors, who drive the island’s economy, to leave while the island is in crisis mode.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires.
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.
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Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?
This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.