Dancing Till Dawn on the Albanian Riviera


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.


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36 Hours in Newport, R.I.


The glamorous “Sailing Capital of the World” on Rhode Island offers plenty of rewards beyond the yachts and Gilded Age mansions.


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The Friend Trip: Fun Without the Friction


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.


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The Wind, the Water, the Islands: Exploring Stockholm’s Archipelago


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.


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In Search of a Crowd-Free Summer Getaway? Try These 6 Hotels.


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.


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36 Hours in Copenhagen


Famous for its design, food and dedication to sustainability, the Danish capital is celebrating its architecture with a yearlong slate of events and exhibitions.


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L.A. by Subway


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.


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L.A. by Subway


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.


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Are Cruises ‘Corny’? Some First-Time Passengers Looking for a Deal Say Maybe Not.


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.


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Paris Is Packed in the Summer. Here Are Six Ways to Dodge the Droves.


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 crowds.


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‘For the Love of the Water’: Tours for the Swimming-Obsessed


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 entire tours around organized swims.


Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

5 Restaurants in Naples Where You Can Forget About Pizza


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 Italian city than pizza.


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5 Restaurants in Naples Where You Can Forget About Pizza


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 Italian city than pizza.


Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Encountering the Infuriating Overwhelming and Unwanted Smart Tech in My Hotel Room


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 | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Encountering the Infuriating Overwhelming and Unwanted Smart Tech in My Hotel Room


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 | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Travel Confessions: Tell Us About the Time You Crossed the Line


Maybe you didn’t deface a monument or endanger anyone, but have you ever committed a travel foul, accidental or otherwise? Share your story with us. Ainara Tiefenthäler | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

What Its Like to be a Female Tour Guide in Saudi Arabia


Fatimah Al Zimam has introduced visitors from around the world to her country, which opened to nonreligious tourism in 2019. She discusses her favorite sites, driving a pickup truck and how her country is changing. Paige McClanahan | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in the Florida Panhandle


Pick your own paradise along State Road 30A, long a beloved vacation destination for Southerners. Shannon Sims | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

In the Azores: Earth Water Fire and Air Sometimes All at Once


Volcanic São Miguel, one of the nine islands in this Portuguese archipelago in the Mid-Atlantic, offers landscapes and experiences that are at once wild and serene. Amy Thomas | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

In Scotland Taking the Traditional and Making It New


Tartan, whisky, restaurants in the middle of nowhere — all are being reimagined in newly fashionable “Outlander” territory. Amy Tara Koch | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Prue Leiths Great American Road Trip


The “Great British Baking Show” judge steps out of the tent to sample the flavors of America. Is her 2,200-mile drive a showstopper or a technical challenge? Prue Leith | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure