10 U.S. Cities Offer European-Style Getaways as Airfares Rise and EU Entry Rules Snarl Travel
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 30
10 U.S. Cities Offer European-Style Getaways as Airfares Rise and EU Entry Rules Snarl Travel
1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 30
10 U.S. cities are being pitched as European-style summer alternatives for travelers priced or delayed out of overseas vacations.
Higher peak-season airfares have climbed further because of the Middle East fuel crisis, while airlines are cutting routes and trimming schedules to contain costs.
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System is also slowing airport processing and causing some travelers to miss flights, adding to the disruption.
Overtourism is compounding the strain, making domestic stand-ins more appealing as U.S. travelers look for windmills, tulips, beer halls and bilingual charm closer to home.
Are America's 'Little Europe' towns creating their own overtourism crisis?
How is the EU's new digital border system permanently changing travel for Americans?
Can a US town with windmills and tulips truly replace an authentic European vacation?