The New York Times – Travel:
After two years, travel is at last opening up — the perfect time to look at this classic Tuscan destination with new, less jaded eyes. For a fresh perspective, let the critic and novelist Mary McCarthy be your guide.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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This Beach in Mexico Is an L.G.B.T.Q. Haven. But Can It Last?
The New York Times – Travel:
The town of Zipolite has become an oasis for the queer community. But as its popularity has surged, some worry that the town’s spirit is beginning to vanish.
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Descending Into Florida’s Underwater Caves
The New York Times – Travel:
The world’s densest collection of freshwater springs is at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy.
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K.O.A. Goes After the Luxury Market
The New York Times – Travel:
The well-known network of budget-focused campgrounds has introduced a new brand to focus on glampers. The company’s head explains the move.
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Bidding War for Spirit Could Undercut Power of Four Big Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The rival bids for Spirit from Frontier and JetBlue could create an airline that presents a more formidable challenge to American, Delta, Southwest and United.
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Spirit Airlines will weigh JetBlue’s takeover offer against its planned merger with Frontier.
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit made the announcement two days after JetBlue made an unsolicited bid to take over the company.
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When a Cruise Ship is Not Just a Vacation, but a Home
The New York Times – Travel:
For this devoted group of cruise fanatics, most of them retirees, the aim is to almost never touch dry land. “We were really homesick for our second home,” says one.
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Why Europe Is Investing Heavily in Trains
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid concerns about climate change, Europe is investing heavily in trains. The idea is to make rail more appealing, especially as an alternative to short-haul flights.