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Clean, courteous, colourful and comfortable — description sums up island nation nicely

ISTANBUL — Tourists have returned in droves to Turkey, helped this summer by the sharp fall in the value of the Turkish lira following economic uncertainty and a rift with the United States. The evidence is abundant.

Modern-day plans for frontier walls inspire visit to Roman-era predecessor in England

PEGGY’S COVE, N.S. — Visitors to one of Atlantic sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s most popular tourist sites say signs warning of treacherous waves and rocks should be more visible.

HONOLULU — A popular Oahu trail that takes hikers up a ridge to Second World War-era pillboxes has reopened after closing for repairs this summer.

HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its only route to China after four years of offering the service.

BERLIN — One of Switzerland’s most picturesque restaurants will soon be looking for a new operator. The Gasthaus Aescher, built into a cliff above a valley in northeastern Switzerland, has been run by the same family since 1987.

SAN FRANCISCO — Spanning three city blocks, San Francisco’s $2-billion transit terminal is open after nearly a decade under construction.

Despite a lifetime of European travel, there is a world of firsts still out there for me. Recently, for example, I had my first experience with falconry.

Ancient stone buildings and trendy cafés provide a counterpoint to Tel Aviv