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7 Beaches With ‘Something More’ for the Fourth of July and Beyond

Colorful boardwalks? Art classes? Stunning underwater parks? Great beaches can offer more than crystalline waters and soothing sand.

By Nia Decaille

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Greenland, Once a Distant Destination, Gets a Little Closer to the U.S.

United Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop flight from Newark to the capital of the Arctic island that President Trump wants to acquire.

By Niraj Chokshi and Tony Cenicola

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American Airlines Flights Snarled by Computer Glitch

A systems outage temporarily grounded some planes on Friday, causing headaches for both crew and passengers around the United States.

By Gabe Castro-Root

image: American Airlines planes at Kennedy Airport. A computer outage on Friday caused delays but no cancellations for the carrier.

Summer Gas Prices Haven’t Been This Low Since 2021

A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East and an oil supply chain without significant disruptions have helped keep gas prices stable.

By Emmett Lindner

image: The last time gasoline cost drivers less at this time of the year was 2021, in the depths of the pandemic.

Scientists Retrace 30,000-Year-Old Sea Voyage, in a Hollowed-Out Log

Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and migrated offshore.

By Franz Lidz

image: Researchers crafted a replica of a Paleolithic canoe and set out from Taiwan in 2019 to examine how ancient humans managed to reach islands such as Okinawa without maps or metal tools.

Make the Best of Your Summer Vacation With These Travel Guides

From how to find the best hotel deals to tips for getting over jet lag — here’s what to know.

By T Magazine

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Why Do Yemeni Coffeehouses Seem to Be Everywhere Lately?

For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.

By Gregory Barber

image: Hamzah Nasser founded his Yemeni cafe brand, Haraz Coffee House, in 2021 in Dearborn, Mich. and intends to double the number of Haraz locations to 60 from 30 by the end of the year.

The U.S. Urged American Travelers Abroad to ‘Exercise Increased Caution.’ What’s Going On?

The State Department warned of the potential for demonstrations against Americans overseas because of U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. What you need to know.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

image: Flight attendants and travelers arrive from overseas at Kennedy Airport. The State Department has issued a travel advisory for Americans going abroad.

Fill In the Blank: Which World Cities Are in These Book Titles?

Try this short literary geography quiz that takes you around the globe.

By J. D. Biersdorfer

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With Few Discount Airlines, Canadian Travelers Face Steeper Fares

A new report by Canada’s Competition Bureau recommends opening more of the country’s domestic airline market to foreign companies to help lower fares.

By Vjosa Isai

image: Air Canada, the country’s largest carrier, said taxes and other airport charges were behind higher fares.

How Far Would You Go (and How Much Would You Pay) to Get Away From It All?

From the new to the classic, from the affordable to the exorbitant, here are six getaways where you can find some peace and quiet.

By Amy Thomas

image: On a remote Swedish island, the nine-room Pater Noster hotel offers its guests an optional $320 add-on: sleeping on a very comfortable bed next to the sea.

Seth and Josh Meyers Are Here to Poke Fun at Your Family Vacations

In their podcast, “Family Trips With the Meyers Brothers,” the comedians interview notable guests about memorable childhood holidays.

By Christine Chung

image: Seth, left, and Josh Meyers recorded an episode of their podcast, which focuses on family travel, at the Grand Canyon last summer, much to Seth’s dismay.

Airlines and Trump Administration Backpedal on Protections for Travelers With Wheelchairs

A landmark rule to expand the rights of disabled air travelers has been hamstrung by a lawsuit from major airlines and delayed enforcement by the Transportation Department.

By Christine Chung

image: Supporters of a federal rule compelling airlines to offer more support for travelers with wheelchairs saw the measure as a hard-fought win.

On the French Riviera, a Secret Resort Worth Searching For

Plus: embroidered bedding, a woodworking exhibition and more recommendations from T Magazine.

image: Left: at Le Provençal, a hotel near the French town of Hyères, a seawater swimming pool is carved into the rocky shoreline. Right: for his first hotel project, the interior architect Rodolphe Parente was inspired by the hotel’s mid-20th-century roots.

36 Hours on the Outer Banks, N.C.

A series of barrier islands along North Carolina’s coast, the Outer Banks offer hang gliding, wild horse tours and fresh seafood.

By Kate Lewis

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Brian Tyree Henry’s 5 Favorite Places in Philadelphia

The star of the AppleTV+ series “Dope Thief” immersed himself in the city while filming was stalled during the 2023 actors’ and writers’ strikes. Here are his tips.

By Abbie Kozolchyk and Sahar Coston-Hardy

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Liberté, Égalité and a New App to Explore Paris

A self-guided walking tour explores the French Revolution in the City of Light.

By Paige McClanahan and Dmitry Kostyukov

image: Among the sites on the new Parcours Révolution (Revolution Trail) app is the Conciergerie, site of some 4,000 trials of people accused of undermining the nascent republic.

How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit

Experts weigh in on what to bring for a healthy, stress-free trip.

By Sara Clemence

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Chase Sapphire Leapfrogs Amex Platinum With a New $795 Annual Fee

The price jump is part of an ongoing shift for credit card companies and airlines toward premium rewards and high-end travelers.

By Nia Decaille and Christine Chung

image: The company also unveiled a Sapphire Reserve for Business card that offers premium perks for customers who spend at least $120,000 a year.

Visiting the Storm-Battered Blue Ridge Parkway? Here’s What to Know.

The 469-mile route known as “America’s favorite drive” has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for.

By Gabe Castro-Root

image: An open section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, where more than 80 miles of the road remain closed because of storm damage.

Equipment Problems Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years

Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug and pray.”

By Kate Kelly

image: Newark Liberty International Airport in May.

A Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever

In Las Terrenas, a lush corner of the Dominican Republic, the ceviche practically swims into your bowl, and the soft sand and palm trees seem to have no end.

By Shannon Sims

image: The beaches extend in long lines of sand to the east and the west of Las Terrenas, a town on the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic.

Protests in Europe Target Mass Tourism With Squirt Guns and Roller Bags

In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.

By Gabe Castro-Root and Edu Bayer

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Sharing the Secrets of Travel

Plus, the latest on the manhunt for the Minnesota gunman.

By Lyna Bentahar

image: A torii gate outside a shrine in Kyoto.

Is There a Safest Seat in a Plane Crash? We Asked Experts.

With all eyes on the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, aviation insiders say that in an air catastrophe, “all bets are off” and seat choice matters little.

By Gabe Castro-Root

image: An Air India Boeing 787, the type of aircraft that crashed on Thursday in Ahmedabad, India, killing at least 269 people.