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More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.

Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine's oyster regions in just one long weekend.

A roundup of practical guides for the season, featuring tips for hosting, organizing a last-minute vacation and more.

The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un's most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people -- and animals -- safe.

As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here's how and where to look for respite.

On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

The Mardi Gras Service, starting on Aug. 18, will connect New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., by train for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.