travelWednesday, July 1, 2026
Today's travel roundup spans from Belgian beach parties to French champagne houses and the return of supersonic flight. There's a clear split between local summer escapes and big-picture travel infrastructure changes.
Coastal festivals and champagne tours are drawing travelers to Europe's classic destinations this summer.
A Sabato guide lists 11 festivals in Knokke-Heist this summer, from 80's parties to electronic music, a sign the Belgian coast is leaning into multi-generational nightlife.
A day trip guide to Épernay covers four champagne houses on the Avenue de Champagne, with practical car-trip tips for a multi-country European road trip.
Unique historic sites are opening new ways to experience them, from underground gardens to Gaudí interiors.
The Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno are a 40-year subterranean project by a Sicilian immigrant, now a historic landmark open to visitors.
Casa Batlló's original family apartment on the third floor is now rentable for private events with a gastronomic offering, blending modernism with luxury hospitality.
A regulatory shift could reshape long-distance air travel, while a heat wave drives beach crowds.
The U.S. is moving to repeal the 1970s ban on supersonic flight over land, citing new aircraft designs that could reduce sonic booms, a potential game-changer for long-distance travel.
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