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Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea.” Indeed, the French capital is so well-visited that some might wonder why it even matters. But the City of Lights is shining brighter than ever as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympics. Swim in the Seine, play beach volleyball at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and start the marathon on the historic Grand Place at City Hall. (“Paris deserves every accolade because it is a city unlike any other,” the official Paris Olympics website says. “The Olympic Games in the nation’s capital promise a perfect, thoughtful spectacle for…

It’s a fact: travel is a luxury. When you add up accommodations, flights, baggage fees, and transportation costs, many trips are already way beyond most people’s budgets. But as a full-time travel writer and (self-proclaimed) travel expert, I’ve learned that traveling doesn’t have to be as expensive (or headache-inducing) as I previously thought. Sure, travel can still be expensive, but there are ways to save both money and time, no matter where you’re heading. From my favorite free apps to clever ways to shorten your time in the airport, here are the best travel tips I’ve learned on my travels…

Certain sites capture the world’s imagination not only because of their beauty and the human ingenuity they exemplify but also because of their unique window into the past. These 13 UNESCO-protected spots, including many of the New Seven Wonders of the World, are among the most sought-after tourist attractions around the globe.Whenever you visit a new place, you should take special care to carry out what you bring in, stick to assigned trails, and leave the environment better than you found it (even if that means grabbing trash another visitor left behind). But this rule is particularly important when it…

Published March 7, 2024 SAN ANTONIO (March 7, 2024) — San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is anticipating another record spring break travel season. From Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 12, approximately 343,000 travelers will travel to and from the SAT, an increase of 9% compared to the same period last year. “We want to make it easy for everyone to experience flying with SAT, so we are preparing as always,” said Jesus Saenz, SAT’s airport director. “Most local school districts are implementing the same spring break period this year, and that’s definitely impacted travel. People are planning ahead, considering…

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A sure sign that spring has arrived in Philadelphia is the blossoming of thousands of cultivated cherry trees throughout the city, in parks, gardens, streets and along waterways. The spectacular blooms add a splash of pink, white and purple to already picturesque skyline views, trail vistas and sparkling riverbanks. In the spring, residents and tourists alike enjoy quiet ohanami (Japanese cherry blossom picnics) to admire some of the country’s most spectacular sakura (the Japanese name for the flowering cherry trees). But don’t just take our word for it: Publications like Lonely Planet, Time Out, Afar, and Country Living list Philadelphia…

Having spent the first 20 years of my life in Virginia, then moved back 10 years later, I can attest to the countless places to visit in Virginia. I spent my childhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camping at Otter Mountain and canoeing on the James River. I moved to Williamsburg for college, where history and higher education go hand in hand with waterfront views. I now live in Charlottesville, a small city within driving distance of Shenandoah National Park and Virginia’s wine country. “Virginia has everything you could want,” says George Hodson, CEO of Veritas Vineyards and Winery in…

March 6, 2024By Larry Bleiberg, Features CorrespondentJohn Seaton Callahan/Getty Images(Credit: John Seaton Callaghan/Getty Images)Tourism taxes are now as much a part of travel as selfies and souvenir shops. There’s more on the way.Hamer Tzi remembers the first time she found out she was being taxed as a tourist. She was visiting Barcelona with her husband when they learned that hotel and cruise guests would have to pay an extra fee. Introduced in 2012, the fee will rise to 3.25 euros a day from April 1, 2024, meaning a couple staying for a week would pay more than 45 euros.”I was…

ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday and stressed the need for Palestinian unity.”Ensuring unity and solidarity among the Palestinian people will be the best response to Israeli repression,” Erdogan said at a joint press conference with Abbas after their one-on-one meeting in Ankara last week that lasted about an hour.Abbas, who is on a three-day visit to Turkey at Erdogan’s invitation, vowed to make “every effort” to achieve Palestinian unity for the first time since the start of the war between Hamas and Israel.”We will unite Palestine and the Palestinians by fulfilling…

Fried avocado tacos from Torchy’s Tacos | Torchy’s Tacos For Austinites, it can be difficult to show friends, family, and visitors around the city without falling into the tourist traps, places locals try to avoid at all costs. Want some good food downtown after watching bats take off from the South Congress Bridge? (Yes.) Is Franklin BBQ really worth the wait? In this guide, you’ll find everything from classic restaurants to James Beard Award winners. Here are some of Austin’s best tourist restaurants, including some that are delicious and some that have long lines. Barbecue is the most popular request…