The 469-mile route known as "America's favorite drive" has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for.
In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a "noisy stroll" of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.
With all eyes on the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, aviation insiders say that in an air catastrophe, "all bets are off" and seat choice matters little.
Just an hour away from the more famous vacation spot, the island does not have traffic jams, digital nomads or DJ parties. It does have deserted beaches, surfing spots and a low-key charm.