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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How You Can Travel Responsibly During the Coronavirus Outbreak

It’s a personal decision, but we can keep you informed with a supply of intel—and hope.

March 4, 2020 06:03 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

This Park Suite King Deluxe Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech has large wood paneling behind a large bed and an outdoor patio with a daybed.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your World of Hyatt Points For an Epic Vacation in 2024

Spend those hard-earned World of Hyatt hotel points on a chic retreat in the French Riviera, a wellness getaway in Arizona, an urban oasis in Tokyo, and more.

April 30, 2024 09:14 AM

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Chris Dong

Winter 2025

How Mobility Issues Changed the Way I Plan Travel With My Mom

On a trip with her mother, our columnist finds that making travel more accessible is not only possible but also beneficial for everyone involved.

January 2, 2025 03:30 PM

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Latria Graham

Tips + News

How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road

In Europe, some governments are subsidizing travel to get people back on the road and revive flailing tourism industries. The U.S. might follow suit.

June 30, 2020 03:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe’s Biggest Cities

Cities We Love

Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities

Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.

March 17, 2025 12:52 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Hotels

California Hotels Are Opening Amid Unclear Rules

Even though the state and L.A. County are at odds about whether it’s safe and even permitted, hotels across California are reopening to leisure travelers.

June 4, 2020 02:01 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

History + Culture

Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison

Archeologists have discovered that San Francisco’s notorious prison was built directly on top of a military fort.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

9 Exclusive Experiences to Try in Greece

Discover another side of the country when you sail to its islands by private yacht, ski Arachova, ride a helicopter, and more.

Sponsored by Visit Greece

Coming to an airport near you: new Breeze flights.

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Is Adding 22 New Routes—Here’s the Full List

The low-cost startup is expanding on the East Coast, West Coast, and in the Midwest—with promotional fares as low as $39 each way.

December 7, 2022 03:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

A mural at Esperanza Arts Center in Philadelphia

Art + Architecture

12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art

These must-visit locations highlight the rich, complex history of Latin America and Latinos in the United States.

October 3, 2023 08:03 AM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Presley’s Place was an early model for other airports around the country.

Longreads

What Are Sensory Rooms—And Why Do They Matter So Much?

Sensory rooms date back to the 1970s, but have grown in number in recent years.

December 4, 2024 12:57 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go Next in Greece in 2023

Plan your escape route to the islands and tap into the cultural vibrancy of modern Athens.

June 21, 2023 05:08 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Man standing in front of departures board at airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

Even though some airport codes seem random, they’re not. Here’s the method to the madness of the International Air Transport Association’s official three-letter system.

May 20, 2024 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

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