One of the country’s most culturally significant traditions is also observed nearly every place where Swedish communities exist. Ingrid K. Williams | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

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A handy guidebook outlines 27 bucolic walks outside the British capital that begin and end at train stations. We tried some out. Susanne Fowler | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

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Make mole, learn printmaking and dance in the streets in this city alive with tradition and creative vigor. Elisabeth Malkin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us… Read More

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Bargain shoppers will find discounts on hotels, resorts, far-flung tours and cruises. The key is to act quickly before they disappear. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

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What you need to know about renting a car, from reservations to return. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

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Farmers and food lovers mingle in Geyserville, Calif., where in one weekend, you can enjoy a 15-course meal, sample small-production wines and try on a cowboy hat. Amy Tara Koch | NYTimes… Read More

Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals. Amelia Nierenberg | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Even in a time of transition, Washington is still a hub of art, history and social-justice leadership, and is home to many of the world’s best free museums. Shayla Martin | NYTimes T… Read More

Taking a cooking class in the Japanese capital adds layers to an exploration of the city’s abundant supply of restaurants, from a pricey kaiseki spot to a chain noodle joint. Timothy… Read More

As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike. Kim Beil | NYTimes T… Read More

Turkey trots, holiday-themed spa treatments and multicourse feasts for those who don’t want to lift a finger: Here are five places to spend the holiday. Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTime… Read More

A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe. Seth Kugel | NYTimes… Read More

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The best basketball players on the planet travel regularly, embrace local cultures and have deep pockets — making them very credible reviewers of restaurants across the country. Gera… Read More

The North Carolina city’s evolution from a faded tobacco town to a diverse cultural and culinary destination has been years in the making. Ingrid K. Williams | NYTimes Travel | Discl… Read More

Vacationing during the off-season has long been considered a cost-saving boon. But can families with school-aged children take advantage? Should they? Lauren Sloss | NYTimes Travel | Discl… Read More

A writer spends eight days exploring the world of British farmhouse cheeses, from London to the West Country, where a good Cheddar rules the day. Alexander Lobrano | NYTimes Travel | Discl… Read More

There’s history around every curve on the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos, a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves. Eric A… Read More

Hotels are already selling out in places that will see total darkness on April 8, and prices are soaring where rooms are still available. Steven Moity | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

OK, “Little Vienna” might be a stretch, but the Romanian city is a genuine, livable and multicultural place that offers just enough for visitors to fill two or three days. Andy… Read More

By late fall on Long Island’s North Fork, the crowds have ebbed, the beaches are mostly empty and locals are enjoying the autumn harvest. Lauren Matison | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

The country is in the middle of a cable-car bonanza, much of it driven by the over-the-top developments of the Sun Group, which feature giant Buddhas, ersatz European enclaves and selfie sp… Read More

The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary could create a new model for Native co-management of public lands. But the sanctuary faces headwinds with a last-minute boundary chan… Read More

The Senegalese singer-songwriter known as the “voice of Wakanda” from the “Black Panther” films recommends sites to see in the place where he found his own voice. A… Read More

The entire island of Maui is bracing for the return of tourism even as disaster relief efforts continue. The path to recovery is uncertain. Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are… Read More

Take in Gothic architecture, green riverside walks and a global banquet in Scotland’s largest city, which crackles with character. Just be waterproof. Natalie Whittle | NYTimes Trave… Read More

The intensifying war in the Middle East has led to demonstrations in London, Paris, Rome and beyond. Here’s what to expect amid the disruptions. Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Travel | Dis… Read More

Fans are buying up seats for Taylor Swift’s international concerts, often finding that tickets, airfare and lodging combined cost less than just the tickets in the United States. Jes… Read More

The city in southeastern Turkey resounds with music, food and culture — and echoes with more than 11,000 years of human history. Barry Yourgrau | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

The summer’s double blow of record rain and a plummet in tourism has the travel industry scrambling to reassure leaf peepers and winter-sports enthusiasts that the state is ready for… Read More

Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy. Julie Weed | NYTimes Travel | Disclosu… Read More

Climb a mountain, wander the waterfront and enjoy a smoked-meat sandwich in a city with a surprise around every corner. Danial Adkison | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

On the Picardy Coast, where the Somme meets the Channel, there is nothing and everything to see, and a 19th-century steam railway lets you explore at the perfect pace. Lily Radziemski | NY… Read More

Hotel ‘junk fees’ are becoming an increasingly annoying part of the travel experience. New proposals before Congress take aim at them. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosu… Read More

The farm stands, art galleries and land-conservation efforts in the East Bay region show why fall is the golden season in the Ocean State. Christine Chitnis | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

The island’s west side has reopened to visitors two months after the devastating wildfires. But the travel industry anticipates the return of much-needed tourism to be a slow drip. C… Read More

In recent years, Peru has engaged in a grass-roots effort to elevate Huchuy Qosqo, Waqrapukara and other archaeological sites that are just as well preserved or culturally significant as Ma… Read More

Paris is the latest city where the pests have caused a panic among travelers. Here’s how to keep bedbugs from coming home with you, wherever you go. Steven Moity | NYTimes Travel | D… Read More

There are few better ways to revel in the blaze of autumn leaves than by cycling down out-of-the way dirt or gravel roads and paths. Here are five places to explore on two wheels. Cindy Hi… Read More

A guide to five of the capital’s best ice cream parlors, from artisanal storefronts with flavors like prickly pear and blue maize to classic shops where generations have gone for trea… Read More

On a first-time luxury river cruise in France, our reporter learns why this all-inclusive trip, despite its expense, was worth it. Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm. Elisabetta Zavoli and Francesco Martine… Read More

Cycle miles of urban trails, tour a restored Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork and catch golden hour along Lake Michigan. Julie Bosman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Travelers who require a short-term visas to visit Europe say they face monthslong delays, jeopardizing their travel plans and making an already unpredictable system worse. Christine Chung… Read More

This summer’s heat, droughts and extreme rains could mean a more vivid palette of autumn leaves. Here’s where you can savor those colors before they’re gone. Steven Moity… Read More

Aviation meteorologists like Warren Weston connect the dots between severe weather and flight schedules by creating detailed forecasts to help planes and their travelers arrive at destinati… Read More

The heat, mobs and high prices of recent summers are making off-season travel more popular — perhaps too popular, some say, as they watch prices rise and crowds grow. Unknown Author… Read More

A major new African American history museum unlocks new perspectives of one of America’s oldest cities. Ariel Felton | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

The city’s newest attempt to reimagine itself includes palatial accommodations that cost up to $41,000 a night. Cynics point to overflowing garbage and stalled public works. How will… Read More

Last week’s disaster raises questions that also emerged in Maui, Greece and other hard-hit places. Is the presence of tourists a hindrance? Or can visitors, and the revenue they bring… Read More

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With a limonada de coco in hand, explore two walkable neighborhoods over a weekend in this coastal Colombian city. Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans. Gerald Narciso | NYTimes Travel… Read More

Many travelers with disabilities are encountering hurdles with a process to verify that their service dogs are fit to fly. Debra Kamin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Now it’s starting to draw more international travelers, too. Erik Augustin Palm | NYTimes… Read More

Getting a vacation rental with a good kitchen is a must for many budget travelers and those who explore destinations through cooking. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Residents and travelers are grappling with the propriety of visiting Maui, the epicenter of last week’s wildfires but an island heavily reliant on tourist dollars. Christine Chung an… Read More

Street food and medieval churches meet natural wine bars and compelling new museums in Sicily’s capital. Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

With expanded park programs and new online resources, planning a park-centric trip with a dog — or a dog-centric trip to a park — has gotten easier in recent years. Here’s… Read More

Travelers are flocking to Europe this summer, but the excessive and prolonged heat is putting a crimp in their plans. Here’s what some are doing. Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Travel | Di… Read More

Whether on horseback, by bike or on foot, the least populated part of Tuscany offers a pastoral escape, where your days follow the cycles of the weather, animals and plants. Laura Rysman |… Read More

The Czech capital is finding a new balance between preserving its past and embracing the future. Evan Rail | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

The range of benefits and prices for different policies can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice. Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel |… Read More

The Colorado town associated with glitzy ski trips also draws summer visitors who love hiking, biking and cultural festivals. Here’s how to craft an affordable vacation in this famous… Read More

Enjoy the Greek capital’s glorious past and buzzing modern life while also avoiding the worst of the tourist bottlenecks and the steamy weather. Iliana Magra | NYTimes Travel | Discl… Read More

Insomnia, drowsiness and brain fog can all take some of the fun out of your first few days in a faraway place. You can’t avoid jet lag, but you can follow some tips to bounce back fas… Read More

Vietnam’s biggest city is transforming with new highrises, bars and boutiques, but still offers old-world charm and chaotic fun. Patrick Scott | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Yes, Venice is so very congested. Yet visiting this unique Italian city doesn’t always require taking what Italians call un bagno di folla — a bath in the crowd. Anna Momiglian… Read More

In Montana, a stretch of U.S. Highway 2 known as the Hi-Line is colored by grain elevators, railroad cars and century-old homesteading remnants. Janie Osborne | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

In a summer of deadly heat for hikers in the Southwest, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park use a pioneering approach of aggressive messaging and outreach to prevent disaster on the trail… Read More

A weeklong music-and-wellness festival on the beach is just one reason visitors are now flocking to a country that was sealed off to the world for decades. Valeriya Safronova | NYTimes Tra… Read More

The glamorous “Sailing Capital of the World” on Rhode Island offers plenty of rewards beyond the yachts and Gilded Age mansions. Lauren Matison | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Sometimes even best buds have trouble making travel plans together or splitting costs, but there are some ways you can take that big trip without a major falling-out. Shannon Sims | NYTime… Read More

For Swedes, the archipelago, consisting of more than 20,000 islands, is a quintessential summer destination. Travelers can explore it, too, by ferry and rented boat. Ingrid K. Williams | N… Read More

A guest ranch in Wyoming, a boutique hotel in Argentina’s wine country, a revamped beachside motel in New York: Here’s where to go if you want to ditch big-city crowds. Stephan… Read More

Famous for its design, food and dedication to sustainability, the Danish capital is celebrating its architecture with a yearlong slate of events and exhibitions. Ingrid K. Williams | NYTim… Read More

The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Younger generations of passengers are venturing onto ships for the first time. And with sky-high airfares and expensive hotels on land, many are saving money. Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Trav… Read More

European hot spots are buckling with record numbers of travelers this season. But even in a global travel darling like the French capital, strategies exist to enjoy the sights without the c… Read More

Swimming island to island in the Adriatic, gliding over coral reefs in the Caribbean, dipping into Iceland’s freezing waters and steamy hot springs: Travel companies are building enti… Read More

Fried zucchini, classic ziti with Neapolitan ragù, mussel soup and artichoke hearts filled with mountain truffle cream: When it comes to food, there’s more to this coastal Ital… Read More

The coastal Californian enclave is flush with natural beauty and history at every turn. Freda Moon | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

A pandemic-delayed journey to Australia’s Ningaloo Reef helped a family regain its belief in the serendipity of the open road. Damien Cave | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure Read More

Turns out that automatic mood lighting and motorized drapes do not make me a relaxed and happy traveler. And for the last time, I don’t want to download your app. Amy Tara Koch | NYTim… Read More

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