From Aspen and Banff to Niseko and Queenstown, discover 25 mountain towns transformed by tourism, rising housing costs, vacation rentals, crowds, and the struggle to preserve local life.

You booked the room, checked the price and assumed the days of mysterious hotel add-ons were finally over. Then a $65 resort fee appeared. But “junk fees” are illegal now, aren’t they?

Traveling is always great, but sometimes you want to experience something totally new and unlike any of your other vacations.

When you checked into your Airbnb, you noticed the sink was already acting up but didn't think it would turn into a big deal. Fast forward to checkout, and suddenly the host is blaming you for a plumbing issue and sending you a bill for repairs. How can they charge you for something that was already wrong? And do you actually have to pay? The good news is, Airbnb doesn’t just take the host’s word for it. You have a chance to fight this, and how you respond right now can make a big difference.

In October 2024, archaeologists confirmed that the remains of Christopher Columbus had been found in Spain, ending 500 years of debate.