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May 27, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

The airline announced the change in March.

FILE – This undated photo provided by the Kansas Department of Revenue shows a Kansas REAL ID. (Kansas Department of Revenue via AP, File)

Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

May 6, 2025 at 10:45 a.m.

Confused about how to get a REAL ID or why you need one? Here are...

Un avión de United Airlines se prepara para aterrizar en el Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty un día después de que se ordenó la suspensión temporal de vuelos debido a reportes de avistamientos de drones en las trayectorias de vuelo, el miércoles 23 de enero de 2019, en Newark, Nueva Jersey. (AP Foto/Julio Cortez, Archivo)

What to know about flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport

May 5, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

The delays at the busy airport outside New York City made headlines over the weekend.

A enger with her dog heads to the Tijuana airport while using the Cross Border Express pedestrian bridge on Friday. (Carlos Moreno / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cross Border Xpress pledges $100 million for expansion plan to include new hotel in Otay Mesa

May 3, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

The U.S. entrance to the Tijuana airport will also get a bigger arrivals terminal and...

FILE – People are seen on the beach and in the water in front of the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, File)

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

April 30, 2025 at 11:49 a.m.

Officials estimate the increase would generate $100 million in new revenue annually.

FILE – In this photo taken April 6, 2016, a sign at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., is shown to inform visitors of the federal government’s REAL ID act. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month

April 24, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

The U.S. will require enhanced identification for many air travelers starting May 7.

Horseback riding on the beach in Rosarito, Mexico. (David Whiting / SCNG)

Mexico’s largest tourism event goes binational for the first time in San Diego

April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

San Diego's Liberty Station to host the kickoff event for the Tianguis Turístico 2025

A deluxe suite on the Seven Stars train, which offers itineraries on Kyushu, an island in southern Japan known for its cuisine and breathtaking scenery. (Seven Stars)

Immersed in elegance as the world rolls by: luxury sleeper trains

By The New York Times

April 20, 2025 at 6:03 a.m.

From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way...

Sandi Aguirre snaps a pic of her daughter, Amelia, at the Meadow View Nature Area, which is a recommended site for taking photos of the annual bluebonnet explosion in Ennis. The town’s seasonal festival is closely identified with the wildflower. (Desiree Rios / For The Washington Post)

The Texas town where bluebonnets are king

April 15, 2025 at 12:02 a.m.

Thousands come to Ennis for the peak April bloom, driving miles of trails to celebrate...

Inspiration, guides and other online resources abound with tips for women traveling overseas to do it “smart, safe and solo.” (Bernard Bodo / Adobe Stock)

Pack lightly, learn the customs, a tour: Tips for solo female travelers

By The San Diego Union Tribune

April 14, 2025 at 10:18 p.m.

Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed, joyful break, but safety should be paramount.

Encinitas author Paula Silverfarb's new book offers practical advice for women traveling alone. (Paula Silverfarb)

Encinitas author’s new book on solo travel based on empowering women

April 14, 2025 at 10:17 p.m.

'The Smart Woman's Guide to Successful Solo Travel' provides step-by-step advice on ensuring a safe...

Capri, Italy, has exploded in popularity recently. Just don’t wear clogs there. (Massimo Siragusa / Agence VU / For The Washington Post)

No Hula-Hooping, no peeing in the ocean: 11 rules that might surprise travelers

April 6, 2025 at 5:33 a.m.

These social laws might seem strange, but breaking them can cost you hundreds of dollars...

Nonenger gate access at some airports via guest or visitor es is bringing back “old school airport greetings and goodbyes.” (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune file)

Airport gate greetings are back, if you get a

April 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Some airports are allowing nontravelers to see off their loved ones or greet them at...

The famed cross-shaped Biete Ghiorgis, or Church of Saint George, rises from the rock in Lalibela, Ethiopia. (Nicole Evatt via AP)

Ethiopia offers travelers ancient wonders as well as city adventures

By The Associated Press

March 31, 2025 at 2:41 a.m.

By Nicole Evatt For The Associated Press As we darted through Addis Ababa’s morning rush...

Travel writer Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt, is the author of “How to Travel the World on $75 a Day.” (Richard Hackman)

Can you really travel on $75 a day? Here’s how Nomadic Matt does it.

March 31, 2025 at 2:21 a.m.

Globe-hopping author will share frugality tips from his latest book at La Jolla's Warwick's bookstore...

Jack Jacobs, a retired U.S. Army colonel who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War, interacts with his likeness on a video screen by asking it a question at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

March 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The National Medal of Honor Museum is set to open in Arlington.

The vineyards at Campos de Solana, in Bolivia’s Tarija region, which produces wine and a spirit called Singani. (Nick Ballón / The New York Times)

Tuscany with a side of magic: Savoring Bolivia’s wine country

March 23, 2025 at 6:03 a.m.

In the South American country’s Tarija region, little-known vineyards produce top-notch wines and spirits amid...

Mount Royal Park, just north of downtown Montreal, is a must-visit for snowshoeing in the winter, or hiking and biking in warmer weather. (Alexi Hobbs / The New York Times file)

Skip the beach: 5 cities where adults and kids can enjoy spring break

March 23, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

These destinations have walkable downtowns, family-friendly food and loads of fun for all

Mike O’Neill, and his wife, Heather, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, look ahead to a day at Wildwood, New Jersey, with their son, Michael, and daughter, Abigail, on July 4, 2021. (The Philadelphia Inquirer-Tribcast/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Jersey Shore beach tag prices for 2025: How much it’ll cost to hit the sand

March 22, 2025 at 6:41 a.m.

It’s almost that time of year again — Jersey Shore summer.

With Yosemite Falls in the background, visitors jump for a photo on April 24, 2024, at Yosemite National Park. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

Do you need a reservation to get into Yosemite this summer? The Trump istration isn’t saying

By Paul Rogers

March 20, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

Confusion reigns at iconic California park as visitors try to make vacation plans

Even businesses untouched by fire in Los Angeles and miles from any damage, like The Last Bookstore, are struggling. (Sean Scheidt / For The Washington Post)

A plea to tourists: Los Angeles wants you back

March 17, 2025 at 12:37 a.m.

After the Palisades and Eaton fires, small businesses and artisans that depend on tourism are...

A snorkeler swims with a turtle off the coast of the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The waters off Bonaire, rich in marine life, draw plenty of snorkelers and scuba divers. (Erik Freeland / The New York Times file)

Where to chill on the cheap in the Caribbean

March 17, 2025 at 12:41 a.m.

Here are five places where you can create your own affordable getaway this season

Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral and other attractions draw thousands of tourists to the largest city in North America each year. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

Will Trump’s tariffs affect your travel plans to Mexico and Canada?

March 12, 2025 at 1:48 p.m.

The tariff battle may bring indirect effects that could bump up travelers’ costs, anxieties or...

The Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura in Rome. Though fire consumed the fourth-century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed. (Massimo Berruti / The New York Times)

Falling under the timeless spell of Rome’s oldest churches

By The New York Times

March 2, 2025 at 6:03 a.m.

During the Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s...

The construction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project, “RiverRock,” has reached completion and is now open for overnight rentals in Willoughby Hills. (Sarah Dykstra)

Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project completed in Ohio, open for overnight rentals

By Marah Morrison

February 25, 2025 at 10:15 a.m.

The construction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project, “RiverRock,” has reached completion and is now...

The first island stop after the reroute, at the atoll Fakarava in the Tuamotus, hinted at storms on the horizon. (Benjamin Myers)

After cyclones put Tahiti cruise on pause, a pivot to the Marquesas launches new memories

By Marlise Kast-Myers

February 24, 2025 at 4:49 a.m.

When trio of cyclones shakes up cruise plans to Tahiti, Windstar's quick-thinking reroute to Marquesa...

Pacific Crest Trail northern terminus. (Google Maps image)

Hikers now barred from crossing into Canada on Pacific Crest Trail

By Bay Area News Group

February 24, 2025 at 3:56 a.m.

Under the new rule, northbound hikers must double back 30 miles to reach port of...

Two humpbacks were spotted breaching out of the water at the same time on Nov. 26, 2024, a rare moment caught on film. (Photo courtesy of Nona Reimer/ Dana Wharf)

5 big whale festivals in Northern California for spring 2025

By John Metcalfe

February 24, 2025 at 3:46 a.m.

Celebrate the annual migration with whale walks, beach fires, chowder and wine tastings, whale-themed music...

Laos has a longstanding reputation as an inexpensive, under-the-radar tourist destination best known by backpackers. (Lauren DeCicca / The New York Times)

Laos lays out the welcome mat

February 24, 2025 at 3:41 a.m.

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism....

The lobby at the Montage Big Sky resort, in Big Sky, Mont. The resort’s new five- and six-bedroom mountain homes are set amid fir, spruce and nearly 6,000 acres of skiable terrain. (Montage Big Sky via NYT)

5 getaways for a cozy winter escape

February 24, 2025 at 3:38 a.m.

From Austria to Montana, here is a tempting array of hotels, resorts and other getaways...

Patrons sit inside Angelo Brocato in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter

January 31, 2025 at 10:53 a.m.

Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week?

Riding through the Danish countryside approaching Skamstrup. (Edward Russell via The Washington Post)

How to plan a biking vacation for your family — and enjoy it

January 19, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Bike trips are on the rise in the United States and Europe. Just make sure...

Visitors photograph Bighorn Sheep standing along the Hidden Lake Trail at Glacier National Park in Montana. (Tailyr Irvine / For The Washington Post)

6 days national parks are free to visit in 2025

January 5, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Mark your calendar for these days for a budget-friendly trip

Hacienda Vista Hermosa in Morelos, Mexico, founded in the early 16th century, is now a sprawling hotel. (Amir Hamja / The New York Times)

500-year-old walls and a haunting past: Exploring the haciendas of Central Mexico

December 22, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

Within a few hours’ drive of Mexico City, these centuries-old estates have become restaurants, museums,...

It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel

December 20, 2024 at 9:19 a.m.

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home

Cabona’s in Truckee first opened in 1908 as a general store. (Courtesy Erskin)

Holiday travel: Tahoe region’s Truckee is a magical, cozy winter destination

By Nora Heston Tarte

December 15, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

A holiday jaunt to Truckee, near Lake Tahoe, offers plenty of outdoor fun — via...

How to plan your visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

December 15, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected...

The entry requirement will likely hamper last-minute travel plans to London. (Adobe Stock)

Traveling to the U.K. next year? You need to get authorized online.

December 15, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

The electronic travel authorization could take up to 72 hours to process, but once approved...

Spider Rock Overlook is one of several places along the South Rim Drive in Canyon de Chelly National Monument that offer spectacular views of sandstone cliffs and spires. (Derek M. Norman / The New York Times)

A journey into 5,000 years of history at Canyon de Chelly

December 8, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

Going on a Navajo-led tour of this national monument in northeastern Arizona takes you to...

A snowboarder rides the wide open runs on Mt. Bachelor’s lower mountain. (Photo by Ben Davidson)

Bend is Oregon’s winter wonderland

By Ben Davidson Correspondent

December 1, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

Skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and other winter fun abounds in central Oregon.

Travelers prepare to board aircraft near a holiday decoration

Thanksgiving travel live updates: Airport strikes, winter storms expected to cause delays

November 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week.

Islands deep in the Everglades protected the Miccosukee and other Native Americans from U.S. troops during the Seminole Wars of the 1800s. Today, visitors can take Native-led tours of the islands. (Scott McIntyre / The New York Times)

Stepping into a hidden world in the Everglades

November 19, 2024 at 1:09 a.m.

“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by...

Pompeii, a Roman city near modern Naples, Italy, that was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D., is seen in 1979 after excavation. (Jim Bourdier / The Associated Press file)

Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat overtourism

By Apress

November 19, 2024 at 12:58 a.m.

Tally of tourists at the main site now exceeds an average of 15,000 to 20,000...

In the Cast Courts rooms of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, exhibits include reproductions of masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David. (Jeremie Souteyrat / The New York Times)

How to navigate London’s vast, wondrous Victoria and Albert Museum

November 10, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

Paintings, ceramics, photography, fashion, furniture and more: The V&A Museum is a treasure trove of...

A visit to Bhutan is a soul-stirring adventure

By Norma Meyer

November 3, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

The mystery-cloaked Himalayan kingdom seeks Gross National Happiness, loves its king and wards off evil...

How to cruise the mysterious Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia

By David Dickstein

October 28, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

Sometimes gritty, sometimes serene but always authentic, voyage offers unvarnished view of region in Southeast...

A spa treatment room at the new Six Senses Kyoto in Japan. (Six Senses Kyoto via The New York Times)

Beyond facials and yoga: 6 resorts with next-level wellness programs

October 21, 2024 at 12:55 p.m.

Sleep tracking, “snow showers” and underwater “soundscapes” are among the offerings at resorts that also...

The front porch of Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Ky. (Talitha Schroeder via TNS)

Fast horses, tasty bourbon, stylish boutiques, even a castle are found in this one Kentucky county

October 21, 2024 at 12:52 p.m.

By Patti Nickell Tribune News Service Where can you taste the world’s best bourbon, make the...

The Eastern Sierra are radiant with fall color along Highway 168 in the Inyo National Forest. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via TNS)

The brilliant autumn foliage in this Eastern Sierra paradise is drawing a global crowd

October 21, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

'Gold rush' overtakes region's mountain slopes, creekside groves

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which offers day trips through the stunning scenery of southwestern Colorado, is just one of a wide variety of train trips that give engers a chance to celebrate autumn without having to watch the road. (Anthony D’Amato via The New York Times)

5 irresistible fall train trips

October 21, 2024 at 2:15 p.m.

Why navigate crowded roads to get your fill of autumn colors when you can ride...

Fall colors in full splendor beyond the gated property of Stone Oak Manor. The Oak Glen community’s apple-picking season culminates at an Apple Butter Festival during Thanksgiving weekend. (Megan Abbott Photography)

Falling for Oak Glen

By Marlise Kast-Myers

October 13, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

Apple-centric getaway in the San Bernardino Mountains offers myriad ways to create sweet family memories

The public can visit a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, furnished with reproductions of the art, objects and furniture that adorn the president’s office, at “The People’s House: A White House Experience” in Washington, D.C. (Tierney L. Cross / For The Washington Post)

New White House museum offers a high-tech glimpse of the executive mansion

October 21, 2024 at 12:59 p.m.

The People’s House, created by the White House Historical Association, gives the public a free,...

The latest hotel from the Pig Group, the Pig in the Cotswolds, is in the former home of Rosemary Verey, the garden designer, who worked with King Charles III on the gardens at his nearby home, Highgrove.(Jeremie Souteyrat / The New York Times)

British country house hotels, without the fuss

October 21, 2024 at 12:29 p.m.

The Pig boutique hotels offer a casual take on the country house experience, with local...

Pedestrian traffic at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on June 20 in Tijuana. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Prices for border-crossing programs SENTRI, Global Entry to change this week

October 1, 2024 at 7:13 a.m.

Starting Tuesday, the cost to enroll in expedited border-crossing programs in the U.S. will be...

A photograph of the Milky Way above Bell Rock, which is near Sedona, Ariz., where Matt High, the photographer, is the director of adventures and activities at Enchantment Resort’s Trail House. Among the programs there is stargazing. (Matt High via NYT)

A world of awe, under the night sky

September 15, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Travel adventures, from goat hikes to snorkeling, get even better when they’re done under a...

How to choose a volunteer trip

September 15, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.

Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for...

The 2,500-mile Trans Dinarica cycling route, consisting of public roads with a mix of gravel, dirt and asphalt, opened officially in July. (Matevž Hribar / Trans Dinarica via The New York Times)

Cycling the Western Balkans: A wild, yet welcoming, mountain tour

October 21, 2024 at 12:38 p.m.

Cycling the Western Balkans: A wild, yet welcoming, mountain tour

With consistently 80 degree water and warm 35 mph winds, Preá, on Brazil’s northeastern coast, has become a hot spot for kiteboarding. (Preabeach Experience via The New York Times)

6 beautiful, breezy places to learn to kiteboard

August 25, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

The sport, in which you strap on a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves,...

Hershey Felder stars in his new musical play “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” playing Aug. 27-31 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego. (Hershey Felder)

Hershey Felder returns from Italy with world premiere of ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’

By Pam Kragen

August 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Besides his new show in San Diego, the popular theater producer is now the artistic...

On the Côte d’Azur in , Château de Théoule, a 17th-century soap factory that resembles a castle, has 44 rooms and suites, some in the old main building and others in villas. (Gaelle Le Boulicaut via NYT)

5 new hotels where the past meets the present

August 12, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

Turrets, towers and tapestries greet guests at these evocative hotels in reimagined historic buildings in...

For the 33 million Americans managing any of the most common nine food allergies — including milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, soy, sesame and different types of fish — traveling safely can be challenging, but it’s becoming easier. (Weston Wei / The New York Times)

Upgraded travel services are helping to ease food allergy fears

August 6, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods...

The train between Flam and Myrdal, Norway, goes through some of the most scenic spots in the country. The ride was recommended by the author’s virtual assistants. (Sverre Hjornevik / norwaysbest.com / via The New York Times)

My first trip to Norway, with AI as a guide

August 6, 2024 at 3:36 a.m.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu The New York Times Company The assignment was clear: Test how well...

Volunteers with Dog Rescue Without Borders provide microchip service to dogs in Tijuana amid new border regulations. Pepper, an 8-year-old mix Chihuahua, is about to receive a microchip to be able to cross the U.S.-Mexico Border as she sits with her owner Ana Laura Galicia on July 22, 2024. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Crossing the border with your dog? The U.S. just changed the rules.

August 8, 2024 at 9:09 a.m.

For instance, dogs must be at least 6 months old, have a microchip that can...

Stained glass over the entrance to the Rosarito Beach Hotel, with the image of the late owner Maria Luisa Chabert. Photo taken iin July 2024. (Photo by Marla Jo Fisher/SCNG)

The iconic Rosarito Beach Hotel turns 100 years old

By Marla Jo Fisher

July 29, 2024 at 1:39 a.m.

The landmark resort has weathered many changes over the past century.

Strasbourg, , a city of half-timbered gingerbread houses, gabled roofs, canals and church spires, has been named the 2024 UNESCO World Book Capital. The city has many bookstores, including L’Oiseau Rare, a bookstore in a yellow house from the 1600s. (Clara Tuma / For The New York Times)

Strasbourg for book lovers

July 21, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

Bibliophiles will find plenty of centuries-old tomes, graphic novels, modern works and more in this...

Bartender Sam Goodall taps a beer at Oscar’s Brewing Company in Temecula on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The new brewery replaces the last vestige of the Pat and Oscar’s chain which has been at that location at the Temecula Duck Pond since 1996.
(Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Brewery Rowe: Utah’s beer-brewing scene is bubbling up

By Peter Rowe

July 19, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

The state has 40+ breweries but its alcohol laws are as twisty as its Capitol...

The Ka’anapali Beach Path is devoid of runners and strollers on a recent morning. (Photo by Ben Davidson Photography)

Ka’anapali resort on west Maui makes a comeback

By Ben Davidson Correspondent

July 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

The resorts, a few miles from fire-ravaged Lahaina, are beckoning travelers with deals and new...

A Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing, China, arrives at Tijuana International Airport Friday night marking the restart of the nonstop route. (Tijuana International Airport)

Tijuana now has the San Diego border region’s only nonstop flight to this major Asian capital

July 13, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Hainan Airlines on Friday resumed its Beijing-Tijuana-Mexico City route after a four-year hiatus due to...

Dinant, a medieval town in Wallonia, southern Belgium, is also known for its famous citadel. (Philippe Brault / Agence VU For The Washington Post)

Want to drive through Europe? Try this route from Amsterdam to Paris.

By Washington Post

July 13, 2024 at 8:22 p.m.

Consider renting a car in Europe, which can take you off the beaten path to...

Visitors must navigate Skellig Michael’s 618 steps both ways to see the ancient hermitage. These are the stairs that Rey climbed up to meet Luke Skywalker in the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” (Photo by Norma Meyer)

The weeklong 'Hiking & Island Hopping: Cork & Kerry' trek traverses stunning Emerald Isle landscapes

By Norma Meyer

June 30, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

The weeklong 'Hiking & Island Hopping: Cork & Kerry' trek traverses stunning Emerald Isle landscapes.

Travel: Here’s why the best way to see French Polynesia is on a cruise ship

By David Dickstein

June 23, 2024 at 6:02 a.m.

While staying at a five-star resort is luxurious, cruising is an easy way to explore...

Ashland’s Lithia Park in Oregon was designed by landscape architect John McLaren, of Golden Gate Park fame. (Getty Images)

Oregon getaway: Shakespeare and foodie adventures await in Ashland

By Jackie Burrell

June 19, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival may have drawn us to Ashland but the charms of the...

A new nonstop flight from Tijuana to this U.S. nightlife destination is coming

June 20, 2024 at 5:58 a.m.

Mexico's Volaris airline will be offering direct service from the Tijuana International Airport to Las...

ersby stop to photograph a self-driving car from Waymo in San Francisco, where robotaxis have been operating commercially since August<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="06/10/2024 8:22:18 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">on May 16, 2024</span>. <span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="06/10/2024 8:25:12 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">Cable cars are still trundling up the city''s hills, but the robotaxis from Waymo are shaping up as the city''s latest must-do for visitors. (Ji</span><span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="06/10/2024 8:22:23 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">m Wilson/The New York Times)</span>

San Francisco’s hot tourist attraction: driverless cars

By Lauren Sloss

June 16, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Cable cars are still trundling up San Francisco's hills, but robotaxis from Waymo are shaping...

Nearly 600 miles of the Alaska Highway traverse the Yukon territory, in Canada.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="06/3/2024 3:18:00 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">In an undated image provided by Andrew Strain, a portion of the Alaska Highway in the Yukon territory of Canada. An epic road trip from Alaska to the Lower 48 es through some of Canada's most spectacular scenery and includes: 2,200 miles, five national parks, numerous hot springs and one excellent reindeer hot dog. (Andrew Strain via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY FRUGAL TRAVELER BY ELAINE GLUSAC FOR MAY 28, 2024. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. Ñ</span>

Taking the long way home from Alaska

By Elaine Glusac

June 10, 2024 at 9:05 a.m.

Within months of the Pearl Harbor bombing on Dec. 7, 1941, the United States, in...

Man With RLS - Restless Legs Syndrome. Sleeping In Bed

How to cope with restless leg syndrome while traveling

June 4, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Through the windows of an express train from Kyoto, Japan, to a whisky distillery on...

In the Park of the Aqueducts, 20 minutes by metro from central Rome, ancient aqueducts that once supplied the Eternal City with water have been preserved.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="05/21/2024 3:53:13 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">Visitors to the Park of the Aqueducts, 20 minutes by metro from central Rome, on April 7, 2024. In the park, ancient aqueducts that once supplied the Eternal City with water have been preserved. (Roberto Salomone/The New York Times)</span>

Tracing the long, winding path of an ancient Roman aqueduct

June 2, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

The stone arches looped solemnly over their shadows, some teetering above the grass, some sinking...

Fine dining is a hugely popular draw in wine country, for those who imbibe and those who don’t. Mocktail trails, olive oil tours and elevated dining experiences are among the many ways the renowned wine-producing areas of Sonoma, Mendoza and Tuscany are appealing to sober or sober-curious travelers.

Sober travelers find something to savor in wine country

June 2, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Amy Snook knows more about wine than your average traveler. Originally from California, she now...

The forest results from a distinctive geological history: More than 30 million years ago, a sea covered the area. When the waters receded, sand dunes and sandstone rock formations were left behind.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="06/2/2024 12:17:15 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">A visitor in the Fort Domaniale de la Commanderie area of the Forest of Fontainebleau in , May 10, 2024. More than 30 million years ago, a sea covered the area Ñ when the waters receded, sand dunes and sandstone rock formations were left behind. (Dmitry Kostyukov/The New York Times)</span>

Where royals once hunted in , a green forest welcomes everyone

June 12, 2024 at 11:08 p.m.

In popular imagination, ’s Fontainebleau is inextricably linked to its grand Château. But when I...

San Diego, CA - March 24:
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in San Diego, CA., Eitan Peled, Border Services Advocate, Jewish Family Services of San Diego guided a mother and her daughter through security at the airport before their flight to the east coast. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Navigating security lines at San Diego airport just got a little easier

May 30, 2024 at 1:07 a.m.

Travelers hoping to ease the pain of navigating long security lines at San Diego International...

Angels Landing in Zion National Park in Utah has become so popular that an additional permit is required to scale the rocky outcrop.

Planning a national park trip this summer? Booking changes, new features in the works

May 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

In 2023, the seashores, lakeshores, battlefields, historic sites, monuments and more that make up the...

Sarah Marks, of London, looks out at the Italian countryside on TrenItalia's Intercity Notte sleeper train from Palermo to Rome, on June 10, 2023. A growing number of climate-conscious Europeans are giving up flying in favor of long-haul trains. (Sarah Marks via AP)

New to riding a sleeper train in Europe? Here’s what to know

By Albert Stumm

May 26, 2024 at 12:31 p.m.

As more people reconsider how they travel on a warming planet, a small but growing...

Snowboarding through Alpine villages in Zermatt.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="05/13/2024 11:24:27 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">SUT Travel 5-19-24 springtime in Switzerland - Benjamin Myers</span>

Springtime in Switzerland a revelatory homecoming

By Marlise Kast-Myers

May 19, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

It was a check-the-box trip, one intended to fill our quota to earn my husband...

Avatar land coming to Disneyland resort, Disney CEO confirms

By Brady Macdonald

May 17, 2024 at 8:32 p.m.

The DisneylandForward plan that has been full of promises but vague on specifics throughout the...

Drew Deckman at Deckman's en el Mogor in Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe.

Drew Deckman and 3 other chefs with San Diego ties among Michelin Guide first awardees in Mexico

By Pam Kragen

May 15, 2024 at 11:48 p.m.

For the first time in its history, the Michelin Guide has honored restaurants in Mexico,...

Thousands of beach-goers lined the San Diego coast at La Jolla Shores as temperatures soared inland during Labor Day weekend. Photos by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune

Memorial Day: Best and worst times for San Diegans to travel and other tips

May 14, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Southern Californians' love of travel will be in full force over the Memorial Day holiday...

The line at 9 a.m. Monday morning for apostille services at the San Diego County Assessor's Office

San Diego apostille event, for certifying documents for international use, draws big crowds. It’s open again today.

By Phillip Molnar

May 14, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

More than 300 people came to a downtown San Diego event Monday morning for a...

The Montreal Jazz Festival offers free music on six outdoor stages in the center of the city.

Montreal Jazz Festival a treat for music fans of multiple genres – and a bargain, with 150-plus free concerts

By Beth Wood

May 12, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

Parlez-vous free jazz?In almost any other French-language city in the world, this inquiry would translate...

Escondido, California - November 13: Kerry Ahmadi, 40, gets a refill on a glass of vine at Rancho Guejito, a 23,000 acres organic farm, ranch and vineyard, in the San Pasqual Valley on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Escondido, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wine sales fell in the U.S and California but grew in San Diego. How did local wineries do it?

By Roxana Popescu

May 9, 2024 at 9:54 p.m.

"I feel sometimes like we're the David who's starting to really have a go at...

Paths lined by clover and ferns lead through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, which is part of the Redwood National and State Parks cluster in Northern California. <span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="04/29/2024 4:32:35 PM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">(Patricia Elaine Thomas/Dreamstime/TNS)</span>

8 North Coast adventures from California’s Redwood Coast to Southern Oregon

May 6, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

BIG SUR/THE LOST COAST, Calif. — California’s famous shoreline assumes a variety of names as it winds...

Afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel begins at £80 ($100) per person. The tea is as good as the scones and crustless sandwiches. <span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="04/21/2024 4:19:25 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">(The Savoy Hotel/TNS)</span>

Time for tea in London? Top hotels show how it’s made to perfection

By George Hobica

April 28, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Afternoon tea in London — whether at a posh hotel such as the Ritz or...

Panoramic View of Las Vegas Nevada at night with neon from Paris Eifel Tower view spot. (Photo by: Visions of America/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

San Diego will soon be getting a lot more nonstop flights to Vegas

April 26, 2024 at 8:52 p.m.

In a first for Alaska Airlines, the carrier will be offering daily nonstop flights between...

Folklore says that ancient spirits left the world from Uluvinavatu Mountain, on Viti Levu’s northeast shore, Viti Levu, Fiji. <span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="04/23/2024 3:30:12 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">(Steve Haggerty/TNS)</span>

Lush foliage, dazzling beaches, deep traditions put Fiji’s hundreds of islands on the map

By Anne Z. Cooke

April 23, 2024 at 11:07 a.m.

NADI, Fiji Islands — “That’s Tom Hanks’ island, in ‘Cast Away’ the movie,” said the...

Kyoto’s dry gardens forgo plants and flowers and instead use elements like gravel, rocks and moss to create contemplative environments.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="04/15/2024 4:29:06 AM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">A dry garden at Ryoan-ji in Kyoto, Japan, in February 2024. Kyoto's dry gardens forgo plants and flowers and instead use elements like gravel, rocks and moss to create contemplative environments. (Andrew Faulk/The New York Times)</span>

Gardens of stone, moss, sand: 4 moments of Zen in Kyoto

By Paula Deitz

April 21, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

Once, when the Buddha was asked to preach about a flower he was presented, he...

A waterside path near the coastal scenic route known as 17-Mile Drive.<span class="rte rte-comment" data--id="00000169-b65f-d577-abfb-b7df37250000" data--label=" Martha Lynch" data-time="04/5/2024 11:36:26 PM" data-replies="" data-collapse="false">Travel - Frugal Traveler goes to Monterey</span>

Exploring Monterey on a dime

By Elaine Glusac

April 18, 2024 at 7:16 a.m.

My first view of Monterey Bay on California’s Central Coast was thrilling — a raft...

SAN DIEGO, CA-JULY 7: Lobby Bar in the newly renovated Lafayette Hotel in Normal Heights off El Cajon Blvd on Friday, July 7, 2023.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The SD Union-Tribune)

Esquire names the top new hotel in North America and Europe: It’s in San Diego