Reading up on tourism

The U.S. State Department has paused processing of immigrant visa applications, affecting travelers who need visa renewals to leave and re-enter the country.

Bozeman offers nationally recognized restaurants, galleries honoring Indigenous roots, and breathtaking scenery, positioning it as a flourishing cultural and outdoor getaway for visitors.

The guide outlines a Brooklyn walking tour that visits historic and new bookstores, recommends reading nooks, and highlights snack stops in Prospect Heights-Park Slope.

The article recommends six wild swimming locations on U.S. state and national park lands where visitors can escape the heat and enjoy exhilarating summer swims.

The family chose a laid‑back Crete getaway, prioritizing beaches, food, and spontaneous relaxation over historical sites and museums for a simple, restorative break.

Last‑minute travelers can snag the best Labor Day and beyond deals by staying flexible with dates, destinations, and booking timing.

Rafting through the Grand Canyon is highlighted as especially valuable as historic low water levels reduce flow on the Colorado River.

Paul Theroux revisited the British coastline for the new King Charles III England Coast Path, retracing his 1982 walk for 'The Kingdom by the Sea'.

Pick Your Favorite Summer House in Iceland describes three two-story cottages offering scenic views and close access to mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls.

Travelers across Europe are altering plans and behaviors to cope with extreme heat, wildfires, and drought conditions affecting tourism.

The guide offers practical tips and highlights for visiting Copenhagen, covering its canals, coffee culture, and key attractions for travelers.

Long-table vineyard dinners in Italy’s Tuscan countryside are gaining popularity, with availability still open for August and September bookings.

Planning an African safari requires careful budgeting, timing, and logistical considerations to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip.

The article lists 11 New York City locations ideal for a summer staycation, a summer staycation, offering varied experiences without leaving the city.

A surfer documents the deadly thrill of riding the Turnagain Arm tidal bore in Alaska, questioning how long authorities will permit the dangerous practice.

To celebrate Route 66’s centennial, a New York Times journalist rode its entire 2,448‑mile length, documenting how the historic highway has changed over a century.

The guide offers a detailed 36‑hour itinerary for Oregon’s northern coast, recommending historic sites, scenic overlooks, seafood restaurants, lodging options and practical travel advice.

Across the United States, urban botanical gardens offer city dwellers a quick escape to enjoy fresh air, shade, and grassy retreats.

A boutique hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, has hosted the national soccer teams of Germany, England, Norway, and Spain during the World Cup, attracting fans hoping to see the stars.

One person died and three remain missing after a pleasure boat sank near Alcatraz, with sixteen passengers rescued in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.

A visibly agitated bull bison flipped a camper eight feet into the air near a Yellowstone campground road, sending him to the hospital.

Midtown Manhattan, despite its high-rise office buildings and tourist hotels not being hip, is hosting a series of dramatic spectacles this summer.

EU leaders refused to delay the new biometric Entry/Exit System despite aviation industry warnings that it is causing long lines and missed flights for summer travelers.

This New York Times travel guide provides comprehensive advice on top attractions, neighborhood explorations, dining options, and practical tips for visiting New York City.

A vacant IBM campus in Somers, N.Y. has become a destination for trespassing urban explorers, drawing police responses and local frustration.

Two extreme climbers scaled the Empire State Building's 200-foot needle, one proposed, and both were arrested by police.

The Amble One is a $25,000 street-legal electric buggy inspired by the moon buggy, designed for luxury resorts by former Audi and Apple designers.

Hotel occupancy and visitor numbers in several 2026 World Cup host cities have dropped instead of rising as initially projected.

The Catskills region offers revived music venues, farmhouse cafes, cocktail bars, and extensive hiking trails for a weekend getaway.

An 18-year-old tourist from India died after falling from a horse carriage in Central Park when the driver exited to take a photo and the horse bolted.

NASA's Artemis III timeline is ambitious, with experts doubting the agency can meet its goal of returning humans to the Moon by the stated date.

Over 48 percent of resale tickets to the Knicks' Game 5 in San Antonio were bought by New York and New Jersey residents, showing a fan road trip trend.

This piece lists seven American taverns still operating today that served as gathering places for revolutionary plotting and gossip during the colonial era.

The Ballerina Farm Store, opened by a tradwife influencer in Midway, Utah, has become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors to the small town.

After surviving six days alone above 8,000 meters on Everest, Dawa Sherpa's family accuses his expedition team of abandoning him rather than mounting a timely rescue.

Five beautiful Hawaiian swimming holes with crystal-clear pools and waterfalls offer visitors a refreshing alternative to the beach.

A beach-shade product called Shibumis has sparked a divide in coastal towns, with some residents loving their simplicity and safety while others push for bans.

The Las Vegas Arts District provides a walkable, creative enclave contrasting with the Strip's glitz, with a rapidly growing residential footprint.

The Hotel Carter, once notorious for squalor and crime in Times Square, sits empty and disputed in litigation, though some envision its potential rebirth.

Travel restrictions, social media searches, and high ticket prices may deter international soccer fans from the 2026 World Cup, though host cities still expect an economic boost.

A sharp drop in Las Vegas visitors, driven by high prices and reduced discretionary income, may signal a broader national economic downturn as Nevada's governor campaigns for re-election.

Tobacco Caye offers an affordable private island experience in Belize with excellent snorkeling, vibrant birdlife, and a friendly community.

Shanghai's historic architecture is being transformed into galleries and dining destinations, offering a curated 36-hour itinerary.

Alex Honnold recommends five outdoor destinations across Nevada, inviting visitors to explore his home state's landscapes.

A guerrilla campaign to clean trash from the Brooklyn Bridge gained momentum after tourists left padlocks and later sanitary waste.

Visiting the French Riviera in winter offers a peaceful escape from summer crowds, heat, and megayachts while still being a refreshing retreat.

MSC Cruises independently organized flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded in Dubai after the UAE government response was slow.

Mexico plans to deploy massive security forces for the World Cup after recent violence raised safety concerns for millions of fans.

A Taylor Swift music video shot in Croydon's decrepit Whitgift Centre injected new life into the mall by drawing tourists and driving up foot traffic.

Vail Resorts is reducing the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Pass for Gen Z skiers to address complaints about the high cost of snow sports.

Alpine resort towns face existential threats from short-term rental dominance driven by American tourists and climate change, altering local culture and housing.

A series of fatal avalanches this winter in North America and Europe has intensified scrutiny of backcountry skiing's inherent risks, prompting reflection on safety practices.

Cortina d'Ampezzo hosts Winter Olympics events by day, while wealthy visitors turn the small Alpine town into a nightlife destination.

Harry Styles' 30-night Madison Square Garden residency this summer has already spurred fans across the U.S. to book trips to New York.

Low snowpack, staff strikes, and Trump administration policies deterring international visitors have created a difficult season for the Western U.S. ski industry, particularly in the Rockies.

The first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, Artemis II, launches soon; the article lists public viewing locations near Kennedy Space Center.

The article highlights five new stylish hotels worldwide that let travelers experience urban culture while enjoying modern hotel comforts.

On a trip to Wyoming, a novice ice climber learns to ascend a frozen waterfall, finding the activity demands focus, fearlessness, and proper equipment.

Millennials and Gen Z are prioritizing exclusive experiences like concerts and VIP events when planning travel, and the industry is responding with curated offerings.

Wellness travel now includes live music, vibration treatments, and sound domes as tools to soothe guests' nerves and spirits.

Staffing cuts at Yosemite National Park under the Trump administration have left workers unable to prevent visitors from littering, flying drones, and cliff-diving.

The New York Times lists the ten destinations most saved by readers from its 2023 '52 Places to Go' travel guide, spanning castles, coastlines, and remote islands.

The New York Times' 2026 travel list features 52 destinations including an eclipse, a revolution, and a tiger reserve.

China's Enhe village, once populated by ethnic Russians, now preserves only tourist-oriented facades under Xi Jinping's assimilationist ethnic unity campaign.

Thousands of spectators from around the world gathered in New York City's Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 despite cold and blustery weather.

Hotels are promoting winter travel destinations with activities like pickleball, ice plunges, and mocktails to attract travelers observing Dry January.

December in Lagos, Nigeria, is a month of nonstop partying called 'Detty December,' requiring stamina and cash from locals and diaspora visitors.

As many as 25,000 free-ranging dogs roam Ladakh, India's high-altitude desert, threatening wildlife and causing conflicts with people.

Park City offers expanded skiing alongside a vibrant cultural scene, making it a top winter sports and arts destination.

New York's holiday store windows, a decades-old tradition that once employed famous artists, now use high-tech designs to create delight.

A 100-mile cross-country ski journey along Norway's Troll Trail offers stunning winter vistas, snowbound mountain hotels, and traditional waffles.

Wineries and boutique hotels have proliferated along San Luis Obispo County's backroads and main streets, with a 36-hour itinerary highlighting new offerings.

"Wicked" musical saw a 42% increase in Broadway weekly gross after the first film's release, demonstrating a cross-media box-office halo effect.

Three high-end homes for sale in Whitefish, MT, Highland Park, IL, and Kennebunk, ME, each priced at $1.85 million.

Philadelphia will move the 'Rocky' statue from the Philadelphia Museum of Art's base to its original location near the top of the museum steps.

AI-generated travel avatars produce cheap, realistic social media content, threatening human influencers' livelihoods and reshaping the creator economy.

The U.S. plans to require foreign tourists, including those from visa-waiver countries like Britain and France, to provide five years of social media history.

Budapest's historic bathhouses are facing prolonged closures due to political disputes and aging infrastructure, threatening the city's identity.

Dresden offers visitors avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture, and one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets in a 36-hour itinerary.

A night crew at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah works from dusk to dawn to groom and prepare the mountain for daily skiers and riders.

The Louvre will increase entry fees by 45 percent for visitors outside the European Economic Area starting January 14 to fund its renovation plan.

The Trump administration will raise entrance fees for international visitors at national parks amid declining foreign tourism and internal turmoil at the National Park Service.