Volcanoes, Vines, Freedom: Exploring Gay-Friendly Lanzarote


A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.


Alexander Lobrano | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Time Traveling Through London With an Impressionist Painter


A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.


Mike Ives | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Help! Qatar Airways Denied Us Boarding Because of a Broken Link.


A woman and her Chinese-born son were set to return to China for the first time since the pandemic, but their airline would not let them fly without filling out a health form they could not access.


Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Following a River Through the Heart of the Berkshires


A writer shares his favorite ways to experience the often-overlooked Housatonic River in the Berkshires region of western Massachusetts.


Mark Vanhoenacker | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Affordable Island-Hopping in Croatia? What Could Go Wrong?


A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.


Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Smiles Away From Home: Acts of Kindness That Saved the Trip


It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things, like the help of strangers, can have outsized impacts.


Lauren Sloss | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in Portland, Maine


Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.


Chelsea Conaboy | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

In California, Hotels and Rentals Must Reveal Fees Upfront. What Does That Mean for You?


Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.


Derek M. Norman | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Biking Through Southern France, and History


The Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels access to parts of France that are rich in lore, yet sometimes passed over by visitors.


William Fleeson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Urban Draws and Sandy Feet: 5 Cities With Great Beaches


Already been to Miami, Honolulu and Sydney? These other coastal destinations are vibrant on land and on the water, reliably offering visitors great beaches and urban adventures.


Lauren Sloss | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia


Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.


Alex Crevar | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

No Cars, No Crowds: 100 Years of Solitude in the New Mexico Wilderness


The Gila Wilderness, home to wolves, mountain lions and other wildlife, marks a century as a ‘land lab,’ where nature thrives as far as the eye can see.


Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Is Serifos the Perfect Greek Island?


A writer’s checklist included ferry service, great beaches and good local restaurants. Add rich history, a welcoming population and proximity to other islands. The mythical cave of the Cyclops was gravy.


Danielle Pergament | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Strasbourg for Book Lovers


Bibliophiles will find plenty of centuries-old tomes, graphic novels, modern works and more in this French city, which also happens to be this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital.


Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

A Look at Saudi Arabia’s Big Bet on Tourism


To witness the kingdom’s profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a New York Times journalist spent a month on the road there.


Stephen Hiltner, Karen Hanley and James Surdam | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Summer of Dupes: Alternatives in the Aegean


Between Turkey and Greece, there are plenty of spectacular spots for a seaside vacation. So why not go beyond the usual suspects? Here are five lesser-known choices.


Erin Vivid Riley | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in Brooklyn


Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.


Ingrid K. Williams | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

A Girls’ Trip to Costa Rica. But With No Phones, Did It Happen?


Travelers are signing up for phone-free tours, to try to escape technology’s tether on daily life. But would it make for a better experience?


Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

The Alternative to Huge Cruises? 3 Masts, 28 Sails and Wind Power.


We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, it’s elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out.


Ceylan Yeğinsu | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure