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Dupes and originals: Where to go in '24Someone has finally put a label on similar but more pleasant alternatives to overtouristed, overpriced and too touristy...

What can happen when locals control tourism?A small Mexican village challenged a $2 billion tourism development and won. The residents promote tourism, but on their terms.

Consumers rate travel companies, mostly 'meh'Forbes and HundredX rated customer service for 3,000 companies. Three auto repair and maintenance companies (and 21 others)...

Travel books as holiday giftsTravel books can inspire, guide, inform, motivate and teach. Here are my recommendations for recently released books in the...

U.K. time travel, from Oxford dons to ABBAtarsFrom Lawrence of Arabia's Oxford dissertation to an AI-enhanced concert, a London-area visit can whiplash visitors from reality...

Junk fees? We'll show you junk fees!Money-for-nothing resort fees are under attack. Hospitality's response? More of the same.

'Been there, done that?' Think again.Some travelers revisit a destination to indulge in nostalgia. But they may be in for a shock.

Sylvia Earle and the sustainability conundrumThis month, a famed environmentalist became godmother to a cruise ship. She explains how she came to that decision.

The most unusual luxe hotel in the worldWhat happens after a philosopher takes over a five-star property? The result is the unorthodox luxury of Schloss Elmau.

An unusual Four Seasons backstoryWhen Four Seasons Resort Dominican Republic at Tropicalia opens in 2026, it will be only one milestone in what owner Adriana...

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