Dear Travel Fan, When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement last week, our minds immediately raced to honeymoon planning (this is the Travel desk, after all). Though the couple didn’t ask for our help, we put together this round up of possible spots that offer luxury, privacy and unbeatable experiences (price was not a consideration). This week we look at the unintended consequences of one effort to battle overtourism. The biggest cruise ships can no longer dock in Venice, so they now stop in nearby Trieste. But what does it mean for that city to have passengers flooding its streets? The writer Daphne du Maurier, known for her psychological mysteries and romantic novels, lived in Cornwall, in southwest England, for decades. A writer and fan followed in her footsteps. When many travelers think of Greece, they think of the islands, but the country also has mountain regions with beautiful hiking trails. We visited Zagori, a land of cascading rivers, emerald forests and ancient villages carved from stone. Our 36 Hours column visits the Costa Brava, the “wild coast” region of Spain north of Barcelona that, has long lured artists and intellectuals. We also have a roundup of dude ranch vacations, where you can experience the cowboy (and cowgirl) life, sometimes even in luxury. And if you’ve ever worried about losing your passport while abroad, our latest Travel 101 piece tells you how to get a new one. Wishing you safe and happy travels,
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