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A reimagined Monet painting by Banksy is going up for auction — and it could go for an impressively high price. According to Hypebeast, Sotheby’s is auctioning Banksy‘s “Show Me the Monet” painting in October. The painting is inspired by Claude Monet’s serene “The Water Lily Pond,” which is changed by Banksy to include traffic cones and shopping carts laying in the water. The piece sends a message about human’s destructive power over nature....

JetBlue and American Airlines’ new codeshare program launched on Thursday with dozens of routes to and from New York and Boston. The partnership, first announced in July, will allow travelers to book flights on either airline depending on the customer’s preference, and fly on the partner airline’s routes. The nearly 80 codeshare flights, available for purchase Thursday, will start flying on Feb. 25. Starting in the spring, customers will also be able to receive reciprocal benefits through each airline’s individual rewards programs....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. When T+L readers visit countries in Asia, they want to be engulfed by the dynamic energy and taken in by the juxtaposition of ancient and new....

“We’re like celebrities around here,” Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project volunteers Kym Castillo and Jayme Lopko say as we make our way down a wide stretch of beach in our truck, a small pink turtle on Castillo’s hat and a giant one painted across the side of the vehicle. It’s just after 6 a.m. and the sun is only starting to rise, spilling deep shades of pink over the still-dark waves....

Walt Disney Studios is bringing dishes inspired by its upcoming film “Luca” to life in its latest collaboration with Blue Apron. The film — premiering on June 18 on Disney+ — is about a young boy’s incredible summer on the beautiful Italian Riviera and will be celebrated by the meal kit delivery service with curated recipes reflecting the local cuisine. Simple enough for cooks of any age, the Blue Apron meal kits are the perfect way to enjoy some Italian-inspired family time....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added Aruba to its highest travel warning advisory this week as other Caribbean islands have updated travel protocols amid the emergence of the omicron variant. The CDC raised Aruba to a “Level 4” destination, indicating a “very high” level of COVID-19 transmission on the island and telling Americans to “avoid” traveling to the island. The island is the latest destination to be added to the agency’s highest designation, which is updated on a weekly basis....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. The massive continent of Asia is home to what many T+L readers consider the best cities in the world — including Bangkok, Udaipur, and Tokyo — and within those bustling metropolises are some of the world’s best hotels, according to our readers....

Lots of things are bigger in Texas. Dallas is one of them. The North Texas city covers nearly 400 square miles and anchors the largest metropolitan area in the Southern U.S. Dallas is a city that gave birth to Meat Loaf, Morgan Fairchild, and Luke and Owen Wilson. It raised Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, and Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. Mark Cuban, Jerry Jones, Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, George W. and Laura Bush are among those who call the city home....

Travel is often about leaving the comforts of home behind, but there’s something irresistible about having Fluffy along for the ride. These days, more pet owners than ever—according to a recent study, the numbers have doubled since 2005—are opting to travel with their furry companions. Below is everything you ever wanted to know about dog-friendly travel, from choosing the right mode of transportation to securing the proper documents to staying in a pet-friendly hotel....

Of course, we all want to be traveling the world right now, discovering far-flung destinations and creating new experiences. However, as the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC is encouraging us to put away our passports, practice social distancing, and hunker down at home. Travel restrictions have been implemented, and various hotels, monuments, and cultural institutions have closed as a response. In the other words, the best we can do is explore the great indoors....

As the daughter of a flight attendant who has worked at a top airline for 35 years, I know a little something about carry-on bags. I can tell you which bags will definitely get gate-checked because they’re too big to go under your seat or there’s no room left in the overhead bin. (By the way, it’s a big no-no to try to take a bag that’s too large because you’ll get called out by the gate agent and will have to gate-check your bag, so beware!...

When it comes to hats at the Kentucky Derby, there’s one very specific goal: Get noticed. There, ladies don some of the worlds most beautiful, eye-popping chapeaus topped by flowers, feathers, bows, and baubles, very often in luscious colors. Sometimes they’re modeled on the toppers worn by our royal sisters (yes, that would be Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle) who lean towards a less-is-more style fascinator (some are actually called hatinators – sort of the love child of the Derby hat and the fascinator) and are equally striking....

Travelers heading to Maine from all other states will not have to quarantine upon arrival starting May 1. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Nirav Shah told local news outlet WAGM, on Tuesday that the new ruling was “in recognition of a successful travel season last summer where, although we had a number of travelers coming in, [there was] very little transmission.” However, if the state sees an increase in COVID-19 cases — particularly the newer, more contagious variants — the quarantine requirements will return....

After a year without travel, many people are looking forward to their next big trip. And if you’re a senior citizen, you could even get a deal on your next hotel stay. Chaminade Resort & Spa, a historic mountain resort in Santa Cruz, California, is now offering a special deal for people over 65 to help them get over their pandemic vacation deprivation. Now through May 27, seniors can get a room for only $65....

It looks like the British royal children are already big fans of the aviation industry. In early September, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Royal Air Force base Brize Norton, a small village about two hours outside of London. While there, Middleton chatted with Sgt. Mark Curtis about his work and shared a special little connection with her own family. “She did mention that her children are very interested in aircraft,” Curtis told reporters....

Disney’s Magic Kingdom welcomed some 19.3 million visitors in 2014—that’s nearly 53,000 people looking up at the iconic Cinderella castle every day. Built in 1971, the castle and its unmistakable silhouette has become one of the most recognizable icons of the brand—the opening scene to every Disney film, the signature stamp on countless memorabilia, the snapshot every visitor hopes to capture. Few, however, know that one of the most well kept Disney secrets hides in plain sight....

Part of being a flight attendant is learning how to deal with the unexpected. But sometimes you’ve just got to be the unexpected part of the flight yourself. On Monday, passengers on board a Southwest flight from Nashville to Atlanta were surprised to discover one of their flight attendants had hoisted herself into the overhead compartment and was greeting them from the space normally reserved for carry-on luggage. In a statement, Southwest confirmed that the wacky and whimsical behavior was simply the flight attendant taking part in employee culture....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. There might be a silver lining to Uganda being so bafflingly underrated as a tourist destination: the chance to explore world-class natural attractions while dodging the masses seen in neighboring countries. Offering more than just gorilla trekking (though it’s indeed phenomenal), the Pearl of Africa is home to a treasure trove of wildlife and soul-stirring landscapes, the best of which can be explored within the country’s well-protected parklands....

Travel is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, and flight and hotel prices are rebounding with it. But booking site Expedia says there are certain times to book that will save travelers money. Average ticket prices for flights hit their lowest levels during December 2020 and January 2021, but they’re already rebounding and are nearly back to pre-coronavirus levels, Expedia told Travel + Leisure. “Every year, the Expedia [Airlines Reporting Corporation] report serves as the ultimate cheat sheet for saving on travel....

In college, I studied American history. The Vietnam War is an integral part of that story, and it has always been a prominent event in my mind. My parents got married in 1969, and while my dad didn’t fight in Vietnam, both he and my mom protested the conflict here in the States. When I was about 10 years old, in 1986, they took me on a six-week trip to Asia....