Travel

New Hampshire offers that coveted mix of nature and culture, with the towering White Mountains and artsy city of Portsmouth drawing travelers from up and down the Eastern Seaboard.

Ancient Egyptian tombs have deteriorated due to tourism, but with heightened awareness of the issue, promising solutions and alternatives are being developed.

On Thailand’s Railay peninsula remote tropical beaches are hidden from the mainland by limestone cliffs, and favored by adventurous travelers. Four getaways are possible in this haven in South Thailand, where the legacy of bohemian backpackers lingers among locals, foreign vacationers, day-trippers and rock climbers longing for jungle escapades.

A Los Angeles commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall lends an artful touch to the historic event. Other cities also have unique remembrances planned.

Disease-ridden mosquitoes are threatening diversity in the Galapagos Islands, another indicator of the negative consequences of increased tourism there.

Costa Vicentina sits pretty in Portugal’s Algarve region, with several soothing beaches preferred by surfers and nature lovers.

Three American journalists hiking in Iraqi Kurdistan were taken into custody by Iranian authorities. Their release—and tourism in the region—are now in question.

Exploring the surf-worthy waves and wild natural features of Puerto Escondido’s unspoiled beaches offers a rejuvenating sojourn for adventurers and sun-seekers alike.

Ballydonegan Beach is quiet and rustic, carved from a stretch of Ireland’s wild Beara Peninsula.

The Copeland Islands, part of British Columbia’s unspoiled Sunshine Coast, are reachable only by kayak or ferry boat, and feature a colorful mix of water activities and wildlife. A secluded and uninhabited retreat, when you arrive you may feel like the only one who knows they exist. Enjoy the marine park for a day, but know that you’ll have to return to nearby Lund or Sechelt to find a bed.

Officials in Afghanistan's Bamiyan valley are attempting to revive tourism, but how might the U.S. troop surge impact efforts to draw travelers?

An energy bill amendment that would permit offshore drilling in Florida is expected to reach the Senate this fall, but how might it impact Florida tourism and the environment?

The Napa Valley is by and large the most well-known and beloved wine region in the United States, enticing oenophiles and foodies with gorgeous vineyards and bountiful restaurants. Web sites with itineraries and official winery portals can enhance your trip. 

Ottoman-inspired styles are popping up on runways in established fashion capitals around the globe. Istanbul has long been a source of textiles for the fashion world, but now the bi-continental city is becoming a hub of culture and design in its own right.

A trip to Oregon Wine Country in the Willamette Valley is a worthwhile excursion for any traveler. The area’s winding roads take you through culturally rich small towns where you’ll find covered bridges, farmer’s markets and vineyards galore.

Featuring a gorgeous landscape on the Atlantic Ocean that’s ideally suited for grape growing, Long Island has rapidly become a major player in wine production. The region’s most prized area is the North Fork, where vineyards and award-winning bottles have drawn comparisons to Bordeaux’s world-renowned offerings.

The disappearance of an Air France jetliner could be the worst commercial aviation disaster in years, and has some worried about airline safety.

Rules requiring passports for travelers moving between the U.S., Canada and Mexico have some merchants and tourism professionals concerned that business will drop off.

Shelter Island is a natural haven on New York’s Long Island. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Shelter Island’s beaches and nature preserve, while active travelers can glimpse the scenery from the seat of a bike or in a kayak. Learn why this dreamy waterside destination is such a coveted summertime spot.

More than 50 years ago Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay of Nepal made the historic first ascent of Mount Everest. Take a look at the modern history of Mount Everest, and the mountain today, on the anniversary of their landmark climb.

New York’s attractions extend far beyond the Big Apple’s bright Broadway lights. If you’re planning a summer vacation to Manhattan, consider traveling north to the quiet, charming towns of “upstate.” And don’t miss the region’s venerable art galleries and museums while you’re there.

Many travel workers are in constant contact with people from regions affected by the swine flu outbreak. As the WHO raises the pandemic alert level for swine flu, protection for travel workers remains minimal.

Despite the recession, a New Zealand town has been banned from a hotel, calling to mind various odd and extreme hotel banning measures in recent years.

GulliverGo is a site devoted to study abroad, and helps students connect to discuss their options. Its coverage of study abroad programs is comprehensive and objective, enabling students to make an informed decision.

Earth Day is just one day, but its message of environmental awareness is something we’d all benefit from remembering throughout the year. For those eager to dip a toe in the volunteer vacation pool, there are a variety of eco-focused opportunities that can help you commemorate Earth Day every day.

United Airlines is the latest airline to begin charging "severely overweight passengers" for two seats. Should airlines and other industries be more accommodating of the obese?

In addition to easing restrictions on Chinese tourists, Japan will promote its arts and food overseas in order to attract more foreign visitors.

The U.S. State Department is urging Mexico-bound students to be extra wary, due to a surge in kidnappings and drug-related violence in the country.

The vacation home of prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie opens to the public this week, but parts of Christie’s life remain shrouded in ambiguity.

Turkish Airlines flight 1951 crashed in an Amsterdam field Wednesday morning, killing at least nine and injuring more than 50. There is no word on the cause of the crash.