Whether it’s bubbling up from a hot spring or rushing off a glacier, water can help relax muscles and soothe stress. Here are some places to harness that healing power.
Caren Osten Gerszberg | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Soak, Steam, Plunge, Repeat: 6 Restorative Water Getaways
Caren Osten Gerszberg | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
The Battle to Beat Jet Lag: Can an App Make a Difference?
Apps promising to swiftly ease jet lag have proliferated. We traveled to the other side of the globe and back to see if they made a difference for a long-haul journey.
Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Istanbul’s Museum Moment
Traveling between these five new and newly reopened museums is both a plunge into the city’s rich history and an exploration of its 21st-century creative scene.
Each stop invites visitors to immerse themselves in Istanbul’s layered and diverse history, from its imperial past to its vibrant present. At the same time, the experience highlights the city’s evolving identity as a hub of contemporary art and innovation, where modern creativity thrives alongside centuries-old traditions. This blend of old and new makes the museum circuit not only an educational adventure but also a compelling portrait of Istanbul in the 21st century.
Seth Sherwood | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Tracee Ellis Ross on the Joy and Loneliness of Solo Travel
The star actress sat down with us to discuss her new travel show: “There’s got to be something between cat ladies and Joan of Arc. You know what I mean?”
Nia Decaille | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Reykjavik
A highly walkable city, Reykjavik offers public pools, elegant spas, a new exhibition of ancient texts and a blossoming
Enjoy its famous geothermal public pools, unwind in elegant Icelandic spas, and explore cultural gems like the new exhibition of ancient Icelandic texts. The city also boasts a blossoming culinary and arts scene, making it a top destination for those seeking relaxation, history, and local flavor in the heart of Iceland.
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Savoring Country Pleasures at 5 New Getaways
Tired of the usual summer beach vacation? Try glamping near a rushing river, or luxuriating at a 300-year-old rural inn.
Stephanie Rosenbloom | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
6 Beaches in Europe That Take the Sizzle Out of Summer Vacation
Visiting Europe in the heat can mean sweating it out with no air-conditioning, but sea breezes beckon in these refreshing spots from Croatia to Norway.
Gabe Castro-Root | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How Fast Can a 2,000-Pound Bison Chase You? Take This Wildlife Quiz.
That bison may be huge, but it can run a lot faster than you think. Test how much you know about staying safe around animals like bears, alligators and, yes, bison.
Gabe Castro-Root | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Pick Up the Local Language Before You Go
Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier than you think.
Ruffin Prevost | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Should You Drive Scotland’s ‘Ultimate Road Trip?’ Locals Say Maybe Not.
The North Coast 500 route through the country’s remote north has drawn millions of visitors to the Highlands. But the price, residents say, is being paid in trash, traffic jams and even deaths.
Andrea Bussell | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
‘Quincaillerie’ Is French for ‘Hardware Store,’ but It Means So Much More
These quintessential shops are treasure chests offering a little bit of everything, and many have been run by the same family for 100 years or more.
Caitlin Shetterly and Camille McOuat | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Looking for a Summer Ski Fix? Head to South America.
In Chile and Argentina, dramatic slopes, lots of snow and an unusual après ski scene await.
Cindy Hirschfeld | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Traveling Ultralight: How to Pack a Personal Item
As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how.
Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours in Brussels
Brussels, with the largest share of young citizens in the E.U., offers genre-defining restaurants and mind-bending museums of fine art.
Evan Rail | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
On a Magical Italian Island, Swimming, Stone and Sea
Favignana, off the west coast of Sicily, is known for its stone quarries, clear waters and fabled fish. A writer explores by land and by water.
Patrick Scott and Leandro Colantoni | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want Riding Shotgun
On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.”
Jennifer A. Kingson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
How to Fly Long-Haul With a Baby
A little planning and a few handy tricks might make the daunting task less stressful.
Alisha Haridasani Gupta | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Slurping Toward Nirvana on the Maine Oyster Trail
Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend.
Danielle Dowling and Greta Rybus | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Meet the Volunteers Who Help Keep America’s Public Lands Running
Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people — and animals — safe.
Stephanie Pearson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
36 Hours on Long Island’s East End
Long Island’s East End is where New Yorkers go to relax, swim, sail, shop — not to mention sample the oysters and lobster rolls.
Charity Robey | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
Searching for the Real Thing on the North Carolina Barbecue Trail
On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.
Ingrid K. Williams and Lauren Vied Allen | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
What to Know About Measles When Traveling
Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.
Perri Klass, M.D. | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure
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