TRAVEL NEWSHow extreme heat may wreak havoc on your flight
Delays, bumping and uncomfortably hot planes are all possible in these record-breaking temperatures.
By Andrea Sachs and Hannah SampsonA postcard from Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
The Post travels to Alaska's Gates of the Arctic as part of its podcast "Field Trip" to see wilderness on full display.
By Bonnie Jo MountBali is trying to crack down on bad tourists. Will it help?
A yet-to-be-enforced mountain ban, a list of etiquette rules and a new tourist tax are all meant to encourage Bali tourists to be on their best behavior.
By Natalie B. ComptonExtreme heat is ruining vacations. Here’s how to cope.
A heat wave is sweeping through Southern Europe and the United States, closing sites and setting records in national parks.
By Andrea Sachs8 hot pink hotels for living out your Barbie fantasy
With the upcoming release of the Barbie movie, pink hotels are feeling the love.
By Hannah SampsonSubmit your photo to the 2023 Washington Post Travel contest
All submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 15, 2023.
By Staff of By The Way78 whales slaughtered in front of cruise passengers in Faroe Islands
British-based Ambassador Cruise Line apologized to customers on a Faroe Islands sailing for exposing them to a traditional whale hunt in blood-soaked waters.
By Andrea Sachs7 wild facts about the world’s biggest cruise ship
Icon of the Seas will start sailing in January. Fans are pumped; non-cruises are horrified about its size.
By Hannah SampsonThe odyssey behind your beachcombing treasures
Discover the many types of objects you may find in the sand — and where they come from
By Aaron SteckelbergTeen tourist carves name into 1,200-year-old Japanese temple
The 17-year-old Canadian admitted to police that he was killing time at the Toshodaiji Temple.
By Natalie B. Compton and Julia Mio InumaA postcard from White Sands National Park
Experience the expansive dune fields of White Sands National Park as part of The Washington Post’s latest podcast “Field Trip,” a deep dive into America’s national parks.
By Matt McClainPassport delays are derailing travel. What to know about getting yours.
The surge in passport applications has snagged summer travelers with impending trips abroad.
By Andrea SachsDisney’s most exclusive tour: 12 parks and a private jet for $115,000
The 24-day private jet experience includes a stop at all 12 global parks.
By Hannah SampsonHere’s the deal with the giant sphere causing a buzz in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, there's a gigantic new sphere of an event venue covered in 580,000 square feet of LED panels, and people have feelings about it.
By Ben BraschAtlantic Beach was a ‘Black Pearl.’ Locals want to see it shine again.
High-rise condos and hotels overshadow what was once a safe haven for Black travelers in South Carolina.
By Ariel FeltonTourist who defaced Colosseum says he wasn’t aware it was ancient
Ivan Danailov Dimitrov, who carved a love note into a wall of the site, wrote an apology letter to authorities in Rome.
By Hannah Sampson and Federica CoccoMini Crock-Pots and meal prep: How flight attendants eat on a plane
While we’re eating pretzels at our seats, crew members pack mobile kitchens so they can whip up gourmet meals.
By Andrea SachsA postcard from Everglades National Park
Experience the variety of wildlife in Everglades National Park as part of The Washington Post’s latest podcast “Field Trip,” a deep dive into America’s national parks.
By Bonnie Jo MountWhy are European hotel beds so bad?
American travelers want old-world charm, but stiff and small beds are leaving some sleepless.
By Natalie B. ComptonGrandma Joy had never seen a mountain. Soon she’ll meet Kilimanjaro.
At 93, Joy Ryan just completed her mission to see all 63 national parks with her grandson. Next up? The tallest peak on all seven continents.
By Andrea Sachs