Extreme Summer Heat, Wildfires and Airport Disruptions Upend Family Vacation

A travel reporter experienced the disruptions of modern travel firsthand. She was used to chronicling the vacation disasters of other travelers. This time, the challenges hit her own long-awaited family trip. Severe weather brought extreme heat and threatening wildfires. At the same time, chaotic conditions disrupted airport operations. The journey highlighted the shifting landscape of holiday travel. These obstacles represent a new normal for vacationers. The experience underscores growing unpredictability in seasonal travel.