Traveling to Costa Rica? Try These Destinations to Save Money
How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country. Source link
Seeking the Elusive Southern Lights in Tasmania
A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same. Source link
How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens
Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey, taking a family photo at the start of each day, and labeling bags and clothes. Source link
Boeing Reports Big Quarterly Loss but Sales Improved
The aerospace company was hurt by the delay of a new plane but made progress on increasing production of the 737 Max, its most popular aircraft. Source link
‘Anti-Tourism’ Tours Show Visitors a Different Side of Vacation Hot Spots
With visitors increasingly interested in the social and political realities of global tourist hot spots, some local guides are adapting their offerings. Source link
Tourists Are Accounted For After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Government Says
Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister. Source link
Chasing Waterfalls on Portugal’s Island of Madeira
The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages. Source link
Road Trips Where Rural America Shines
Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism. Source link
Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Salvador, Brazil
Salvador, the Afro-Brazilian heartland, is a hub of music, food and tradition. Source link
Help! Air France Lost My Fencing Gear and Won’t Pay for It.
A Team USA fencer out more than $2,700 faced months of maddening red tape and was even flagged by the airline’s fraud department in his pursuit of a reimbursement. Source link