Tourism
Lake Tahoe's Clear Water Is Brimming With Tiny Plastics
The pristine lake has a higher concentration of microplastics than the water near some floating garbage patches in the oceans, according to a new study
Get a Dose of Sun, Sand and Sea With These 15 Scenes From the Beach
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are sure to remind you of everything you love about the shore
Teenage Tourist Carves His Name Into 1,200-Year-Old Temple in Japan
The UNESCO World Heritage site is one of several historical landmarks around the world to be vandalized this summer
This Luxury Passenger Train Will Return to Southeast Asia
The revamped Eastern and Oriental Express will begin running again in February 2024
The Acropolis Adopts Crowd Control Measures for the First Time
The increasingly popular tourist destination in Greece is becoming overwhelmed with tourists
Tourists Spot 'Incredibly Rare' Whales Off California Coast
Cuvier's beaked whales can hold their breath for hours and don't spend much time at the surface, making them mysterious—and a treat to see
Aurora Borealis Could Dazzle the Northern U.S. This Week
The current forecast from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, says the glowing display could be visible as far as Madison, Wisconsin
Would You Spend Three Years Living on a Cruise Ship?
Some enthusiasts are selling their homes in preparation, while others have balked at the risks
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
You Can Now Book an Uber Boat in Mykonos
The service will carry groups of up to eight passengers between 25 sites on the island this summer
Tourist Carves Girlfriend's Name Into the Colosseum
Video footage shows a man using keys to scratch a message into the 2,000-year-old amphitheater's wall
You Can Now Visit the Site Where Julius Caesar Was Stabbed
Rediscovered in the 1920s, the Roman square is now welcoming visitors for the first time
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
This Engineered Beach Is Good for Endangered Sharks and Tourists
In the Canary Islands, angel sharks and humans are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife
Pets Will Soon Be Welcome at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites in Greece
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
New Glamping Resort Opens Near Zion National Park
AutoCamp Zion features a pool, an eatery, a clubhouse and air-conditioned lodgings
Five Lighthouses Where You Can Be an Overnight Keeper
Programs from Massachusetts to Alaska allow volunteers to try their hand at the job
Newborn Monk Seal Pup and Mother Get 24/7 Police Protection
Wildlife officials closed down a popular Hawaiian beach to protect the pair of endangered mammals
High-Speed Train Will Connect Rome to Pompeii
The new route will make the ruins of the ancient city more accessible for visitors
How Alberghi Diffusi Turn Villages Into Hotels
Originating in Italy, "scattered hotels" turn alleyways into hallways and piazzas into living rooms
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