Savoring Summer’s End at 5 Country Getaways


Whether it’s a “yurt village” in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains or a riverside mansion in Cognac country in France, here are places where food and nature enthusiasts can mark the season’s end.


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Speakeasies, Golf and a Pool: 5 Baseball Parks That Go Beyond Baseball


To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans.


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In Japan’s ‘Gateway to Asia’: Street Food, Night Life and a Thriving Arts Scene


Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Now it’s starting to draw more international travelers, too.


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Savoring and Saving: Cooking on Vacation


Getting a vacation rental with a good kitchen is a must for many budget travelers and those who explore destinations through cooking.


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After Maui Wildfires, Travelers Ask: Would a Trip Help or Hurt?


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.


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36 Hours in Palermo, Italy


Street food and medieval churches meet natural wine bars and compelling new museums in Sicily’s capital.


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You Can Take Your Dog to a National Park, but You’ll Both Need to Be Very, Very Good


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 what you need to know.


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Bring Fans and Skip the Sites: Vacationing in Scorching Hot Europe


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.


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Savoring Maremma, a Quiet Corner of Italy


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.


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Travel Insurance: What It Covers and When to Buy It


The range of benefits and prices for different policies can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.


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Aspen for Cheapskates


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 famously expensive enclave.


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Six Ways to Experience Athens Like a Local


Enjoy the Greek capital’s glorious past and buzzing modern life while also avoiding the worst of the tourist bottlenecks and the steamy weather.


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Jet Lag: Get Back in the Rhythm


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 faster.


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36 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


Vietnam’s biggest city is transforming with new highrises, bars and boutiques, but still offers old-world charm and chaotic fun.


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A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’


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.


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Six Ways to Avoid the Tourist Logjams in Venice


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.


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Saving Lives at the Grand Canyon, One Salty Snack at a Time


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 trails.


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