What Is Airbnb For, Exactly?
The home-sharing app recently added car rentals, groceries and — perhaps most surprisingly — hotels. Brian Chesky, the co-founder and chief executive, is always thinking about how to redesign it.
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The Woman Who Beat Zero Bond
When a buyer sought to convert the historic Hedges Inn in East Hampton into a sceney private club, Sarah Wetenhall had a different idea.
Where the Swedes Go in Summer
The pastoral region of Österlen has some of Sweden’s most stunning scenery and a new creative energy.
Travel and Vacations
Radisson Hotel Sued by Parents Who Say 11-Year-Old Daughter Was Groped in Pool
A man, who was not a guest at the Miami Beach hotel, was accused of assaulting the girl in the hotel’s outdoor pool.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings
New Waterside Getaways for the Summer
From the Hamptons to Majorca, here are six getaways that invite you to eat, drink, lounge and enjoy idyllic surroundings.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings
New Waterside Getaways for the Summer
From the Hamptons to Majorca, here are six getaways that invite you to eat, drink, lounge and enjoy idyllic surroundings.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings
New Jersey Says Yes to Airbnbs During the World Cup
As New York City tamps down on short-term rentals, some New Jersey municipalities are encouraging residents to take advantage of the windfall World Cup travelers could bring.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings
Summer Vacation Travel Ideas: Perfect Beaches and Pools, Great American Road Trips
Read our travel expert’s answers to this and other questions from readers about where they should spend time this summer.
Carpinteria (Calif)
Carpinteria Is the Perfect Beach Getaway From L.A.
Ninety minutes north of the city and next to pricey Montecito, laid-back Carpinteria has surfers, seals and miles of beach to walk.
Artificial Intelligence
How Good Is Google’s Gemini AI at Making Travel Plans?
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?
Disabilities
4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier
Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.