Where to Travel in the U.S. for America’s 250th Birthday This Summer
From the heart of the Revolution to the Midwest and West Coast, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the semiquincentennial (say that three times, really fast.) Source link
A Complete Thailand Itinerary With Stops in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or ready to indulge, expert advice for planning an unforgettable trip. Source link
Thailand Tightens Visa Rules for Tourists From Dozens of Nations, Including U.S.
The country had loosened entry requirements after the pandemic to attract visitors, but will now limit many travelers to 30 days without a visa. Source link
TSA Pushes to Expand Private Security at Airport Checkpoints
Driven in part by the chaos of the last shutdown, the government is expanding efforts to use private security staff instead of federal employees at more airports. Source link
Ghosts of the Gulf Coast: The Unsung Revolutionary War Campaign
Far from the main action, the Spanish fought to reclaim Southern territory from the British, tying up their forces and aiding the American cause. We follow their path along the Gulf of Mexico. Source link
Why New York Times Travel Writers Turn Down Press Perks and Freebies
Aiming to experience trips like readers do, New York Times travel reporters avoid junkets and keep a low profile on their journeys. Source link
6 Perfect Beaches for Your Memorial Day Getaway
Bask on pristine white sand, wander among picturesque lakefront dunes or explore an island where wild horses roam. Just don’t forget the sunscreen. Source link
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas
Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week. Source link
Carpinteria Is the Perfect Beach Getaway From L.A.
Ninety minutes north of the city and next to pricey Montecito, laid-back Carpinteria has surfers, seals and miles of beach to walk. Source link
These Japanese Oyster Farmers Know How to Throw a Good Party, and Everyone Is Invited
Shinichi Sasaki and his wife, Kozue, were among the first to open a kakigoya on Itoshima 25 years ago. “Our family has always worked along the seaside. We used to farm sea bream until the price of feed got too expensive to be profitable,” said Shinichi, “so we became oyster farmers, and we’re still here […]