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The Perilous Hunt for Coconut Crabs on a Remote Polynesian Island
On Makatea, an uplifted coral atoll marred by decades of mining, searching for crabs often requires gambling with the treacherous terrain.
Italy’s Vaccine Drive Runs Up Against a Sacred Institution: Summer Vacation
The inoculation campaign in the country is speeding up, but it is heading smack into the holiday period, prompting fears among officials that some would rather get away than get a shot.
Vaccinated Travelers From ‘Safe Countries’ Will Be Allowed to Visit, European Union Says
The bloc has reached an agreement on entry criteria for tourists who have had their shots and for those from “safe” countries. The changes could come into effect as early as next week.
Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
Members of the European Union are welcoming vaccinated travelers, including Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Allowed to Visit, E.U. Says
The bloc has reached an agreement on entry criteria for tourists who have had their shots and for those from “safe” countries. The changes could come into effect as early as next week.
As Restrictions Loosen, Families Travel Far and Spend Big
Newly vaccinated families are opting for private jets, luxury resorts and guided tours in elaborate new twists on the old-fashioned family reunion.
Capri — First Choice of the Jet Set — Gets First Dibs on Vaccines
Eager to jump-start the lagging tourist economy and compete with Greece and Spain, Italy allows residents of its island playgrounds to get first in line for inoculations.
Glimpses of a Soviet Ghost Town on an Arctic Norwegian Isle
On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
Greece Opens Its Doors to International Tourists
Greek television showed islanders on Mykonos, one of the country’s most popular summer destinations, painting cobblestone streets with whitewash in anticipation.