Travel
Where fall foliage will be muted by this year’s fires and drought
September 3, 2026, 7:53 am EDT
Wildfires charred trees across the Cascades and northern Rockies this summer, and drought will mute fall colors from the interior West to the upper Midwest. Several corners of the country dodged the worst of it and should deliver vibrant color. Here's where to go, where to skip and what to check before your trip.
Your ‘Euro Summer’ is dead
August 27, 2026, 11:48 am EDT
Heat waves, dangerous wildfires and crushing crowds are turning the classic European summer trip into a stressful slog. With temperatures regularly pushing toward triple digits, historic buildings that lack widespread air conditioning and fires disrupting travel, visitors are encouraged to book during the shoulder months, swap tourist hotspots for cooler alpine regions and check on cooling features at their accommodations ahead of time.
When runways melt: How airports are adapting to extreme heat
August 21, 2026, 6:52 am EDT
Asphalt has a breaking point, and on the hottest days of the year, some airport runways are reaching it. A quiet redesign happening beneath the surface is the key to keeping these runways intact and your flight on time, but it’s in the layers most travelers will never see. Watch to see how airports are being built to take the heat.
Extreme heat is melting runways: Here’s how airports are adapting
August 20, 2026, 8:21 am EDT
As summers continue to get hotter, airport runways are buckling under the heat — literally. But this pricey solution will help keep your takeoff on schedule.
13 things to know before you head to Puerto Rico
August 18, 2026, 7:11 am EDT
Get a head start on your perfect Puerto Rico trip with these insider tips.
A local's guide to 20 of the best pubs in Dublin
August 18, 2026, 7:11 am EDT
Here's where to find traditional pubs in Dublin that still retain old-school charm.
Big spender or super saver? There's a Disney World™ trip for you!
August 18, 2026, 7:02 am EDT
With a little know-how you can make your budget go further and get the most magic into your trip.
The top 16 things to do in London
August 18, 2026, 6:57 am EDT
Experience the very best of London with our guide to the top things to do.
The best places to see live music in Austin, Texas
August 18, 2026, 6:56 am EDT
Live music is part of Austin, Texas' DNA. Here are our favorite places to catch a show.
Discover 25 of the world's best beaches
August 18, 2026, 6:54 am EDT
From fabled golden bays to little-known coves, these are the best beaches in the world.
