Dear Travel Fan, Instagram often gets blamed for funneling too many travelers to the same spots and then having them stay just long enough to grab a photo they can post. But when Veronica Chambers saw a Tuscan vineyard dinner in her feed, she knew she had to book. The experience was as magical as she had hoped and she’s got suggestions on similar dinners you can join. If you’re looking for some more travel inspiration this week, you might consider St. Ives, the English beach town in Cornwall, known for its turquoise water and the quality of its light, which has inspired painters for generations. Or, you can explore some of the natural wonders on public lands (not in National Parks) in the U.S. Or spend 36 Hours in Chicago, focusing on the South Side, where the newly opened Obama Presidential Center has become a magnet for visitors. If you’ve been thinking about going on a safari, we’ve got a primer on how to start planning. This has been a summer of major travel disruptions, with heat waves and fires in Europe, wildfire smoke spreading across the U.S. and bureaucratic snafus like the European Union’s new Entry/Exit system. Travel reporters aren’t immune to these troubles, and on her recent family vacation Ceylan Yeginsu got caught up in the chaos. But there is a bit of good news: Some U.S. airports and airlines are experimenting with new ways to get you through bag check and security faster. We look at the initiatives, which may be coming to an airport near you. Wishing you safe and speedy travels,
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