Dear Travel Fan, The FIFA World Cup tournament is in full swing, and in the 16 North American host cities, fans in soccer kit can be seen (and their accents heard) on the streets, in the stands and at the numerous bars showing the games. But, as we report this week, the tournament has not been the boon to the travel industry that was once predicted. (In good news for fans, some hotels are even cutting prices because of the low demand.) Our Tripped Up column this week also involves the tournament, as our columnist Seth Kugel helps out a soccer fan whose Airbnb host suddenly raised the rate on him as the tournament approached. Each week we’ve been bringing you an article about the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, and we’ve got a special treat this week: The novelist Gary Shteyngart traveled to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia estate, with his son to explore what it means to be an American now. It’s funny, thoughtful and poignant. We also have a beautiful project from the Art of Craft team that looks at the artisans who are recreating objects from the days of the Revolution, including a boat of the kind Washington used to cross the Delaware. Temperatures in some parts of Europe are expected to hit 113 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend. We take a look at what that means for travelers and also have suggestions for how to travel in a heat wave and places where you might escape if you’re caught in one. We also report on a terrible accident in Brazil, in which a woman died in a rope jumping incident. Our 36 Hours visits the Catskills region of New York, which is known for its dense forests, trout-filled creeks, bracingly cold swimming holes — and a new generation of boutique hotels, craft breweries and farmhouse cafes. And we’ve also got suggestions for the best spots in Provincetown, on Cape Cod, from Murray Bartlett, the actor known for “White Lotus” and other shows, who lives there. Literary travel, whether it’s visiting the locale of a favorite book, a place where an author lived or simply where the conditions are conducive to reading, is becoming increasingly popular. We take a look at the trend. And, finally, for many younger travelers, Uzbekistan has become a top-of-the-list destination, as visitors seek out beauty, authenticity and lower prices. Does it live up to the buzz? Our reporter went to find out. Wishing you safe and happy travels,
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