Social media users, gripped by the potential for drama on Royal Caribbean’s world cruise, have turned the ship’s unwitting passengers into “cast members” overnight.
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Scarlet Sweaters and Scotch Tape: Readers Share Their Travel Hacks
A few months ago, we asked you for your favorite travel tips. Here are some standouts that could help make everyone’s next trip a bit better.
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The 8 Most-Read Travel Stories of 2023
A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year.
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I Just Arrived in London. Can I Come to Dinner?
Travelers to the British capital can take part in the supper club scene, where home cooks and would-be restaurateurs create meals in their homes or other locales, and making friends is part of the experience.
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Eleuthera Offers a Rugged, Out-Island Experience That Lingers
The narrow Bahamian island boasts miles of mostly empty beaches, walking trails, turquoise ocean waters and other natural wonders, with no major resorts or high-end shopping.
Eric Lipton | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Survive Long-Haul Flights
Though extreme long-haul air travel never gets easier, there are some things you can do to make it slightly less terrible.
Katie Robertson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Travel in 2023: 12 Months That ‘Took Chaos to a New Level’
For many travelers and local residents who rely on tourism dollars, this year was an ‘annus horribilis,’ with disasters, upheavals and unparalleled weather events devastating top travel destinations across the globe.
Ceylan Yeginsu and Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Downward Dogs and Giraffes Up Close: What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels
Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone?
Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Magical Tour of Christmas Markets Along the Rhine
It’s that time of year when holiday markets pop up across Europe. Relying on trains and a “Christmas bus,” we explore eight towns and cities in France and Switzerland, sipping mulled wine along the way.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
6 Destinations You Loved in 2023
As travel boomed again this year, we offered new takes on classic destinations, as well as surprising and delightful coverage of lesser-known places. Here are a few favorites.
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Key West for Cheapskates
Can a thrifty traveler afford this “end-of-the-road” Florida hot spot? Getting around on a rented bike and staying in a four-person dorm room helps.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours at Joshua Tree
Unwind, stargaze and explore a dreamlike landscape in California’s high desert.
Lucky Benson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
8 Cruises Offer Respite From the Winter Blahs
Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.
Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Caribbean Splurge: A Sailboat of Your Own (Well, Sort of)
What you need to know to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean, from costs and type of vessel to timing and itinerary.
Christopher Hall | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’
On the spectacular northern coast of Puerto Rico, a writer’s favorite stretch of golden sand beckoned, but getting there legally would take some creativity.
Mya Guarnieri and Sebastian Castrodad | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Vienna
The Austrian capital beckons as a wintry escape with ice skating paths, cozy coffeehouses and a Christmas market in a palace.
Valeriya Safronova | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Seeking Higher Ground: Western Resorts Take Skiers Where the Snow Is
New terrain development at ski resorts, primarily in Colorado, aims to chase and preserve snow, an invaluable commodity.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Taking in the Light: Sweden’s Lucia Celebrations
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
Skiing Hut-to-Hut in Colorado’s Soul-Stirring Backcountry
A snowy journey in the San Juan Mountains yields sublime skiing, cozy nights and a serene, nearly spiritual, encounter with nature.
Cindy Hirschfeld | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Who Needs an Airport Lounge When You’ve Got a Hot Spring?
What surprising amenities have you encountered at the terminal? Let us know.
Amy Virshup | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Why Watch Hot Air Balloons When You Can Chase Them?
Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
Steven Moity | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
First Cruise: Preparations for a Smooth Sailing
What a first-time passenger needs to know about booking popular excursions, avoiding huge bills for drinks, and how to find your way around on a labyrinthine ship.
Ceylan Yeginsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Where the Flavors of the Amazon Rainforest Delight
In the food-obsessed port city of Belém, sweet, savory and sometimes addictive dishes are made with fresh ingredients that are tough to come by in Rio de Janeiro, let alone outside Brazil.
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship
Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
Victor Mather | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Round and Round We Go: Circular Strolls Near London
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
Help! Our Trip to Orlando Was Ruined and We Want Our Money Back.
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Oaxaca, Mexico
Make mole, learn printmaking and dance in the streets in this city alive with tradition and creative vigor.
Elisabeth Malkin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Don’t Try This on Vacation: Learning From Other Travelers’ Mistakes
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.
Derek M. Norman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
No Thanks, Grandma, I’m Saving Room for Airplane Food
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, that is.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Tea, a Train and an Epic Sunrise at a Summer Retreat of the Raj
Darjeeling, in the Himalayan foothills, is famous for its tea, its elevated railroad and the view of dawn breaking over Mt. Everest. A writer fulfilled a childhood dream of visiting.
Romy Gill | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Black Friday Travel Sales Are Here and Deals Abound
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
Type All Day, Toast All Night: The Rise of Remote-Work Weddings
Weekend nuptials are stretching out well into the workweek as guests with hybrid schedules pack their laptops and stick around for a few extra days.
Julie Weed | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Rental Cars: Know the Pitfalls
What you need to know about renting a car, from reservations to return.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Rental Cars: Know the Pitfalls
What you need to know about renting a car, from reservations to return.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Adventures on Dublin’s Culinary Trail
Local ingredients and new takes on traditional dishes figure prominently on menus created by younger generations of local chefs and restaurateurs, as well as foreign chefs who have made the Irish capital their home.
Tom Downey | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Salt-of-the-Earth Town That Sparkles
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.
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Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin
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
36 Hours in Washington, D.C.
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 Travel | Disclosure
A Cook’s Tour of the Tokyo Food Scene
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 Taylor | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories
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 Travel | Disclosure
All the Trimmings, None of the Work: Thanksgiving in a Hotel
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 | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Help! We’re Booked on a Nile Cruise But Worry About Our Safety.
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 Travel | Disclosure
In the World’s Driest Desert, Ancient Wisdom Blooms Eternal
Burned out from life in New York, a photographer traveled to northern Chile to study the ancient wisdom of the Lickanantay, the area’s Indigenous people. Here’s what she saw.
Irjaliina Paavonpera | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Looking for a Slam-Dunk Place to Eat? Just Ask an N.B.A. Player.
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.
Gerald Narciso | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Durham, N.C.
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 | Disclosure
Taking Off From School to Take In the World
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 | Disclosure
The Big Cheese (Tour)
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 | Disclosure
Southern California Beyond the Freeway
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. Taub | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Want to Marvel at Next Year’s Total Solar Eclipse? Book Now.
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
It Might Be Time to Consider Timisoara
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 Trincia | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
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