Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris
You may have trouble finding accommodations or tickets to events in Paris, but other destinations around France are hosting sports like soccer, sailing, basketball and surfing.
Sophie Stuber | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.
A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Tracing the Long, Winding Path of an Ancient Roman Aqueduct
The Aqua Marcia was the longest of the city’s aqueducts, running nearly 60 miles from its source in the countryside to the heart of ancient Rome. The author followed its course, above and below ground.
David Laskin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
460 Years Ago, Shakespeare Was Born Here. Or Somewhere.
Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. But was he really born there? A whole industry depends on it.
Elizabeth Winkler | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Remote Island Draws Thousands of Turtles Each Year. Could It Attract Tourists?
Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to nest on a spectacular West African archipelago. Getting there is quite a journey for humans, too.
Ricci Shryock | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.
In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups.
Elisabeth Malkin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel
To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it.
Craig Mod | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Sober Travelers Find Something to Savor in Wine Country
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.
Christine Chitnis | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven
Though the academic scene continues to imbue this coastal Connecticut city with a certain gravitas, surrounding neighborhoods are showing off their own cultural capital in the realms of art, food, music and more.
Amy Thomas | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway
If you have a disability, you’ll want to review route planning, lodging options, food requirements and finding the right rental vehicle.
Syren Nagakyrie | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Toronto
Savor the diversity of this lakefront city though its hidden bars, small-but-fascinating museums and restaurants with dishes like jerk chicken chow mein and Hong Kong-style French toast.
Ingrid K. Williams | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service
In recent months, a handful of exclusive credit card lounges have opened in airports in the United States. More are coming this year.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Malibu’s Most Exclusive, Butt-Kicking Spa Is Coming East
The Ranch, which specializes in long hikes, communal vegan meals and snacks of precisely six almonds, is opening an outpost in the Hudson Valley.
Danielle Pergament | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Fjords, Pharaohs or Koalas? Time to Plan for Your Next Eclipse.
If you can’t get enough of totality, or missed out this time, you’ll have three more chances in the next four years in destinations like Iceland, Spain, Egypt and Australia.
Danielle Dowling | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How Thin Air and Summer Snow Can Heal the Soul
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
Peter Eavis | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers
Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Help! Japan Airlines Downgraded Us From First Class and Skimped on the Refund.
A couple is bumped from ultraluxury to semi-luxury on a trans-Pacific flight and receives what they feel is only a pittance in compensation.
Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Traveling Light: How to Pack a Carry-on
Should you fold or roll your clothes? Is a duffel bag better than a backpack or a bag with wheels? How to pack light and avoid checked-bag fees (not to mention lost luggage).
Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
‘The Plane Is Fine’: An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies
Anxiety when flying might not seem so unreasonable these days, but a British Airways program seeks to reassure the lightly nervous and the abjectly terrified alike.
Sarah Lyall | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Secrets of a Danish Castle
A writer returns to his grandparents’ former castle-home in a seaside corner of Denmark known for its chalk cliffs, ‘dancing elves’ and haunting World War II past.
Finn-Olaf Jones and Charlotte de la Fuente | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
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