How to Ski: A Beginner?s Guide

What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more.

National Park Service Will Close All Grand Canyon Hotels for Water Line Repairs

The National Park Service said seven hotels would temporarily close starting on Saturday after ?significant breaks? in a crucial 12.5-mile water line.

5 Cooking Classes in Italy Where You Can Make Pizza, Pasta and More

Learn the ins and outs of everything from Neapolitan calzone to ragł alla Bolognese in just a few hours.

Why Is Budapest, the ?City of Baths,? Running Out of Bathhouses?

In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city?s beloved baths.

TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.

How the Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah Readies the Slopes

Before skiers and riders hit the slopes, a team works from dusk to dawn to prepare the mountain. We went behind the scenes to see how they do it.

A Japanese Hotel With Indoor Beaches

Risonare Shimonoseki, a new place to stay on the Kanmon Strait, has living rooms filled with sand and a restaurant that serves blowfish carpaccio.

Beta Will Sell Motors to Another Electric Aircraft Company

The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft.

Major Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Midwest and Upends Travel

More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports as the storm disrupted travel for those headed home after Thanksgiving.

Sean Duffy Longs for the ?Golden Days? of Air Travel. What Was That Like?

Back in the ?50s and ?60s, passengers (well-dressed, of course, and with perfect manners) could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the occasional piano bar, even wool blankets. Those days are gone.

Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera

This year?s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.

The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley

Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle.

5 New Art Parks You Must See

Five destinations, whether in the English countryside or a forest in Thailand, where the work and nature go hand in hand.

What Is Agentic A.I., and Would You Trust It to Book a Flight?

Companies are racing to develop artificial intelligence tools that can make reservations for flights, hotels and more on your behalf. Here?s what to know.

A Frugal Guide to St. Martin/St. Maarten

The dual-nation island of Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin offers lots of frugal diversions, including vivid street murals, hilly hikes and local barbecue.

Boeing Tackles Quality With a ?War on Defects?

Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can the company keep it up?

Ritz-Carlton Is Sued Over Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya

Ritz-Carlton?s luxury camp in Kenya?s Maasai Mara offers ?front row seats? to the Great Migration. But some Maasai members and wildlife experts say it?s in a sensitive area and should not have been approved.

Will Dressing Up Fix Flying?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has introduced a campaign meant to encourage civility.

Want to Save Money on Skiing? Here Are 6 Ways to Pay Less

A multimountain pass is great if you use it enough. New programs are aimed at more casual skiers, offering discounts without the high initial price tag.

Sean Duffy Asks Travelers to ?Bring Civility Back? to Airports in New PSA

The secretary of transportation kicked off a new civility campaign on Wednesday called ?The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You.?

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