Vacations

After anti-tourism protests, Spain receives record number of travelers

After anti-tourism protests, Spain receives record number of travelers

Bob Elliott

On July 6, thousands of anti-tourism protesters marched through the streets of Barcelona, shouting: “Tourists go home!” A little more ...

He flies business and first class — all on credit card points

He flies business and first class — all on credit card points

Bob Elliott

For most travelers, flying in business and first class, especially on international flights, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A business class ...

How extroverts irritate fellow travelers

How extroverts irritate fellow travelers

Bob Elliott

My husband — a brooding New Yorker, polite and tolerant of much — broke on the seventh day of our ...

Chinese travelers return to Kinmen, a Taiwan island off mainland China

Chinese travelers return to Kinmen, a Taiwan island off mainland China

Bob Elliott

Remnants of military conflict surround Zhang Zhong Jie’s cafe. The coffee shop sits within an abandoned military fortification, its entrance ...

Is it safe to visit the US? How guns and Trump affect travel interest

Is it safe to visit the US? How guns and Trump affect travel interest

Lawrence Booth

More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will ...

Pinang Island is a private island that costs ,000 per night

Pinang Island is a private island that costs $1,000 per night

Bob Elliott

When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the ...

‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

Bob Elliott

Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and ...

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Bob Elliott

Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — ...

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

Bob Elliott

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is ...

Why Disney vacation may be getting too pricey for average American family

Why Disney vacation may be getting too pricey for average American family

Bob Elliott

The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic ...