ELAINE GLUSAC | The Seattle Times

Rescuers search for victims of Lion Air passenger jet that crashed in the waters of Ujung Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. A Lion Air flight crashed into the sea just minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on Monday in a blow to the country’s aviation safety record after the lifting of bans on its airlines by the European Union and U.S. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) XAI127 XAI127

October 29, 2018 at 3:55 pm

How safe is your airline?

The United States and the European Union evaluate the aviation safety standards of countries and their airlines. Here's where to find that information before you...

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September 16, 2018 at 6:00 am

A new magazine focuses on female travelers

Seventy percent of travel consumers are women. Nikki Vargas’ new magazine is putting them front and center.

February 23, 2018 at 4:00 pm

Most sunscreens can harm coral reefs. What should travelers do?

People are harming coral reefs with toxic sunscreen. Now some tour operations are demanding their guests use only 100 percent biodegradable cosmetics.

In an undated handout photo, paddle-boarding in Bora Bora, on a Haumana cruise. With a refurbished 12-cabin boat, carrying a maximum capacity of 26 passengers, Haumana has resumed operations after its closure in 2011, offering three-night cruises between Bora Bora and Raiatea, visiting Tahaâ€™a en route. (Haumana Cruises via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH CONTEMPORARY CRUISES ADV03 BY ELAINE GLUSAC FOR DEC. 3, 2017. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

January 26, 2018 at 6:00 am

Coming soon: Not your typical cruise ships

Smaller, hipper, some with age restrictions — a new wave of cruise liners is steaming our way.

In a undated handout photo, bungalows at Mukan Resort in Mexico. To get to the resort, guests take a 45-minute boat ride from Tulum, Mexcio. (Mukan Resort via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH 52 PLACES LODGING ADV14 BY ELAINE GLUSAC FOR JAN. 14, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

January 15, 2018 at 6:00 am

15 hotels with fresh ideas, from Shanghai to Denali

Here’s lodging that has just opened or will open soon that shows the most promise for 2018.

December 15, 2017 at 6:00 am

Sending out an SOS: Travel apps aim to keep you safe | Travel Wise

Apps can track you as you travel and alert you to everything from nearby terrorist attacks to disease outbreaks to natural disasters. At least one...

October 13, 2017 at 6:00 am

Where to find yoga as you travel

Cruises, hotels and guest ranches are adding yoga as they expand their offerings.

September 19, 2017 at 4:49 pm

Foreign travel to U.S. dipped in 1st quarter, federal tally shows

New figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce show a drop in international visitors to the United States by close to 700,000 in the...

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August 16, 2017 at 11:13 am

More cruises for millennials on the way

First millennial-targeted cruise line launches next spring, as others ratchet up offerings for 21- to 45-year-olds.

July 13, 2017 at 6:00 am

Four resorts for a private island vacation

When you’re more interested in being a luxury-pig hermit than a penny-pinching socialite, these might be the spots for you.