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Discover the history of Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, why it became an American tradition, and what to expect if you attend. Coney Island continues its legacy as New York City’s outpost for oddball debauchery with the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Held every year on the fourth of July, competitors and spectators from around the world gather to find out who can consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible in 10 minutes.

After a decade of family travel, I finally perfected the ultimate travel medical go-bag. From the moment you have a child, keeping them healthy feels like the top priority. But as toddlers grow into sturdier little adventurers, it’s easy for parents to forget the essentials while traveling. Too often, my son would trip on vacation—and I wouldn’t have a single bandage in sight.

Italy has introduced a series of fines to combat bad tourist behavior. Lake Como, a picturesque destination in northern Italy, is a tourist magnet. But the region has been feeling the strain of its popularity. Now, a fishing village on the lake with a population of just 650 has introduced a new rule aimed at improving residents’ quality of life. Varenna is banning tourists from going shirtless in the village, and those who violate the rule could face fines of up to €200 ($227).

Lock in a six-night, four-star escape to Portugal’s stunning coast and captivating capital for just $999, complete with international flights and a rental car. Fodor’s may earn a commission if you make a purchase through the links in this article, but we only recommend deals we fully stand behind. Portugal is calling, and right now, answering that call is remarkably affordable.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into a hospital accused of marketing birth tourism packages to foreign nationals. Here's what it means for travelers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state’s health regulators to investigate a South Texas medical center that he says has been marketing birth packages to foreign nationals to have their babies in Texas, which would give them U.S. citizenship.

Skip home streaming for the big screen under starlight. Long before we could binge K-Pop Demon Hunters two summers long, movie night was a proper occasion. The rise in popularity of outdoor movies in the 1920s inspired New Jersey businessman Richard Hollingshead to patent drive-in theaters in 1933. He advertised with the slogan, “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are”, and well, things certainly caught on.

From endless outdoor activities to a surprising history, this Arizona town is a gem waiting to be discovered. You don’t have to go all the way to the United Kingdom to see the London Bridge, the Bahamas to lay beachside under palm trees or even Jordan to swim in the middle of a desert. Instead, unbeknownst to many, you can just visit Lake Havasu, Arizona.

A judge ruled that passengers can move forward with a lawsuit claiming United sold window seats that did not actually have windows. A lawsuit filed by a group of passengers alleging that United Airlines engaged in breach of contract by selling window seats without windows can move forward, a judge ruled in San Francisco’s District Court on Monday.

Score a five-night getaway for two at an adults-only luxury eco-resort in Thailand for just $1,499, saving up to 66% with a fully flexible travel window through late 2027. Fodor’s may earn a commission if you make a purchase through the links in this article, but we only recommend deals we fully stand behind. Trading the daily grind for an adults-only luxury eco-resort in the Thai jungle usually comes with a steep price tag, but a freshly surfaced offer slashes those rates by more than half.

An evening inside the feminist icon’s home. There are certain moments in life that are so surreal they hardly seem to sink in. Moments we hover above, like oil resting on water, willing ourselves to absorb each detail while suspended in disbelief. On a recent balmy day in New York, I experienced one such moment, sitting in the living room of the multi-hyphenate feminist leader, women’s rights activist, journalist, author, and historical icon: Gloria Steinem.