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Where to Find Solitude in Sweden
In summer, the island of Gotland bursts to life with sunseekers. But in spring, you can be here in the quiet … and blissfully alone.

Where the Swedes Go to Be (Really) Alone
In the brief Scandinavian spring, one writer escapes to the deserted island of Gotland seeking solitude.

Books of The Times: Review: ‘White Sands’ Asks Why We Visit the Places We Do
Geoff Dyer’s various pilgrimages make for a humorous and thoughtful examination of the reasons we ache to travel.

T.S.A. Offers New Measures Intended to Cut Airport Gridlock This Summer
The government authorized more overtime for screeners, faster hiring and more bomb-sniffing dogs in preparation for a busy summer travel season.

In Transit: You Could Stay in a Castle — For Real
For families, castle vacations offer history and plenty of activities, including boating, falconry, fishing and archery.

A Rum Infusion From Cartagena’s Swanky New Watering Hole
The owner of Alquímico, located in a former Colombian mansion, shares his recipe for a refreshing ginger lime cocktail.

T.S.A. Collected Over $760,000 in Unclaimed Cash at Airports
The money, mostly loose coins, was left in the 2015 fiscal year by passengers who emptied their pockets before going through security checkpoints, the agency said.

In Transit: For Musical Guests at W Hotels: Recording Studios
W Hotels will introduce Sound Suites, recording studios that artists and guests can rent. The first opens today in Bali.

Q and A: A Local’s Take on What to Do in Bordeaux
Madeleine Marchand, whose travel company specializes in southwestern France, says Bordeaux is about more than wineries (but don’t miss those).

Footsteps: The Roman Seasons of Tennessee Williams
To search for the author of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” in today’s Rome is to explore the vestiges of that heady period after the fall of Mussolini.

8 European Hotels That Feel Like Home. Only Better.
For those seeking a sense of the familiar abroad, these eight new, renovated or expanding properties extend a homey welcome.

Essay: My Berlin: Reckoning With the Past
The German capital is an astonishingly varied city, an urbanscape in a constant state of change and in recent months, the pace of change has accelerated.

One of Florence’s Oldest Families and Its 600-Year Archive
The Corsinis kept a record detailing their every decision — and every ledger, bill and correspondence they ever produced.

In Transit: Google Translate Will Offer Chinese
Updates to Google Translate will include both simplified and traditional Chinese through its Word Lens feature.

Frugal Traveler: In Kobe, Budget-Friendly Beef and Beyond
Exploring the treasures of Kobe, Japan, including its famous beef, sake and hot springs.

Canadian Hotel Investment Trust to Be Sold for $1.6 billion
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust, which holds 109 hotels in Canada, will be sold to a Canadian company backed by Hong Kong money.

What in the World: The Wrong Day to Be a Cat in Belgium
The people of Ypres, Belgium, once dealt with feral cats by throwing them off a bell tower. Today, they host a cat-themed celebration instead.

In Transit: When ‘Suspicious’ Activity on Flights Really Isn’t
A recent incident in which a professor was questioned after a fellow passenger expressed unease has prompted criticism about racial profiling.

The Many Seductions of Le Sirenuse
The iconic Italian hotel hosts an annual writer’s conference, and boasts a growing collection of commissioned modern art.

A New Chapter for One of Italy’s Most Iconic Hotels
Le Sirenuse’s owners make it more appealing every year with an annual writer’s conference — and a growing collection of commissioned modern art.

Update: Where to Go in Europe, and How to Stay Safe
Attacks have not discouraged travel to Europe. There are values to be had—and precautions to take.

Essay: Spring in Paris, My Adopted City, After the Siege
The attack on my neighborhood in November 2015 didn’t put an end to my time as an expat in France. It gave me a fuller view of the place I call home.

In Transit: New Sailings to Cuba; Highlights of Gujarat
The French line Ponant has received approval to cruise around Cuba and a new trip from Immersion Journeys offers a chance to discover Gujarat in western India.

Itineraries: U.S. Hotels Become More Hospitable to Energy-Saving Systems
Attitudes among American hoteliers are shifting, as more states and municipalities have adopted rigorous building codes for energy use.

In Transit: Wellness in Malibu; Help in Planning for Bhutan
Malibu and the areas surrounding it are home to a handful of renowned but challenging weight-loss retreats.

The Il Pellicano Express
Marie-Louise Scio’s life has forever been tied to Il Pellicano — one of the world’s most glamorous summer hotels, on the coast of Tuscany.

Il Pellicano’s Marie-Louise Scio Brings the Hotel’s Magic Beyond Tuscany
As creative director of her family’s legendary retreat, she has made a career out of the dolce vita.

After Tragedies, Nepal Hopes for an Uneventful Year for Everest Climbers
After two years of tragedy, a drop in climbing numbers this year and a confluence of safety concerns, much is at stake.

Q and A: The Seven Joys of Travel, from a Joyful Traveler
The journalist Thomas Swick has written a book extolling the benefits of travel, from emotional connection to a new appreciation of home.

Amtrak Service on Northeast Corridor Is Restored After a Power Failure
A spokeswoman said the power failure affected Amtrak’s overhead lines north of New York City for more than two hours.

In Transit: Celebrating Cervantes in Spain; Lodging (and Art) in Marfa
A new trip to Spain from the travel company Zicasso traces his footsteps from Madrid to La Mancha.

Bites: The Bywater Celebrates New Orleans (in California)
Pretty much everything about the restaurant is a testament to David Kinch’s love of New Orleans.

Check In: A Maine Inn With a Storied Past Gets a Modern Makeover
More than a century ago, the Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was “discovered” in this rustic Maine inn favored by elegant summering New Yorkers.

Pastimes: Summer Soccer Camp, Europe-Style
A family checks out three soccer camps in France and Italy, and learns a thing or two about the European passion for the sport.

Inside Chloe Lonsdale’s 400-Year-Old British Boathouse
The denim designer welcomes T into her Southern England home, located on a nature preserve.

By Design: At Home With a Cult Denim Designer (in a 400-Year-Old Boathouse)
M.i.h Jeans’s Chloe Lonsdale left London after 20 years for an ancient home surrounded by tidal wetlands.

In Advance of the 2020 Olympics, a Mini Hotel Boom in Japan
Japan is already preparing for the influx of visitors with its first Aman property and a totally tranquil Tokyo high-rise.

Starry Nights in the Canary Islands
Astrotourism is taking hold in the Spanish territory, long a favorite of astronomers who have perched powerful telescopes on volcanic peaks.

The Art of Collecting: The Glories of Two Parma Masters
The exhibition “Correggio and Parmigianino” in Rome shows how the two painters put their region on the artistic map.

The Art of Collecting: In Venice, the Power of the Press on Display
An exhibition at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Venice reveals the vital role Aldo Manuzio’s books played in Renaissance culture.

Sign of the Times: In Defense of the Imperfect Holiday
What do we give up when we micromanage our vacations?

Pursuits: Tamales, Catfish and Meringue Pie: Delicacies of the Mississippi Delta
In the Mississippi Delta, locals prepare and enjoy dishes that stretch ingredients sourced from the land’s nutrient-rich earth and blended from a stew of cultural influences.

Heads Up: In the City of the Cheese Steak, Vegans Feel at Home
Vegan food, from old-school doughnuts to adventuresome tacos, is booming in Philadelphia.

Frugal Traveler: A $1,000 Day in Tokyo for $100
Sushi? Check. Cherry Blossoms? Check. But also a sprawling subway system and a baseball game.

Where to Go Now: In Chicago, a ‘Ferris Bueller’ Fete
Call in sick and go: The movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ turns 30 and Chicago will celebrate with Ferris Fest and hotel packages.