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In the years after the civil war, Manhattanites of means began fleeing summer in the city for northern New York State, made newly accessible by the recent railroad boom. Some headed for the lakes and forests of the Adirondacks, where elite families like the Rockefellers, Merriweather Posts, and Vanderbilts built their own private lakeside “Great Camps.” By the turn of the century, more than 180 hotels had opened across the mountain range, many with amenities familiar to resort-goers today: golf courses, barbershops, children’s playrooms....

Think having to turn your oven’s clock back over daylight savings is a pain? Try having to maintain the Queen’s 1,500 timepieces back over a single weekend. In the wee hours of Sunday morning, the United Kingdom turned its clocks back one hour, a week before the United States does the same. In an effort to remind people to change the clocks in their house, the British royal family took to social media to show how they, or rather a team of experts, turn back the hundreds of clocks inside Windsor Castle....

The five boroughs of New York City are huge, with miles upon miles of things to see, restaurants to try, and history to unravel. And with more than 650 miles of subway track and countless tour options, you’ll never run out of things to see and do in the city that never sleeps. But there’s a benefit to slow travel — or stopping to smell the roses, so to speak. A simple walk around one of New York City’s neighborhoods is often the best way to experience its spirit....

The 20 Best Duffel Bags for Travel, According to Reviews When you’re packing a weekend bag, you want to ensure you can take all of the outfits you have planned for your itinerary, plus shoes and toiletries. And let’s not forget about having extra room for anything you might purchase along the way. Measuring 22 inches by 7 inches by 11 inches, the Hyc00 Weekender ticks all of the boxes....

Tripadvisor wants you to get the most out of your return to travel. It says it can help you do just that with its new product, Tripadvisor Plus. The company exclusively unveiled to Travel + Leisure its new product, a $99 annual subscription, promises to “help members become better travelers by saving them money so they can get more from their trips - more experiences, more memories, more travel.” Courtesy of TripAdvisor...

Universal Orlando Resort will reinstate an indoor mask mandate on Friday, as omicron cases continue to spike throughout the country. Face coverings will be required in all of the park’s public indoor locations starting Christmas Eve, regardless of vaccination status, the park announced. It comes months after the park made masks optional for vaccinated guests. “The health and safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority,” Universal Orlando wrote in its notice....

Where are you from? No, but where are you really from? This conversation-starter, seemingly laced with suspicion, has chased me around the world — in an Uber in New York City, during a tour in Vietnam, at a restaurant in Mexico, and while shopping in Greece. Occasionally, this doubt-drenched dialogue even morphs into a second round of questioning, in which my ethnically ambiguous appearance becomes the subject of a guessing game: Spanish?...

New Zealand’s natural beauty is unparalleled. From its majestic mountains, lush rainforests, pristine lakes, and beaches, it’s a place where Mother Nature truly shows off her best assets. Want to experience it all? Then it’s time to head out on one of the country’s Great Walks.In New Zealand, whether you’re discovering your inner athlete, or you want to immerse yourself in some of the world’s most remarkable nature, you can explore in peace at your own pace....

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. After a year of indoor activities (and far, far too many Zoom meetings), it’s finally time to break out. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got plenty of energy to burn — and a long list of places you want to explore....

Pandemic or not, being outdoors can be nourishing. Take secret gardens, for example. They are oases of flora and fauna, uniquely shaped trees, and shaded nooks to rest, that may even evoke Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic book, “The Secret Garden,” and its Netflix adaptation. Beyond our screens and book pages, however, the world offers a number of its own fairytale-like outdoor escapes. These are six of the most enchanting secret gardens around the world, from California to Canada....

Airbnb will not allow travelers to book one-night stays over Halloween weekend in the U.S. and Canada, the company shared with Travel + Leisure on Friday, and will cancel any existing one-night bookings. The company will prohibit anyone from booking a one-night stay for an entire home listing on Oct. 30 or Oct. 31, according to the company. Anyone who has already booked an entire home one-night stay on those dates will find their reservations canceled and will be reimbursed....

As it turns out, national parks are the best medicine for homesickness. They’re also a source of comfort and inclusion, especially as a hiking-obsessed gay man hoofing it through red states. America’s national parks have long been a source of inspiration and rejuvenation for my husband Brad and I, so when the opportunity presented itself to live in an RV and visit these beautiful places, I dove in head-first. A daunting considering I prefer to tiptoe into things, rather than plunge all at once....

Television personality, chef, and author Anthony Bourdain spends a lot of his life passing through airports. He also has a lot of strong opinions. Therefore it only makes sense that he has a few sharp words reserved for the people he encounters while in transit. In an interview last week, Bourdain told Travel + Leisure that his top pet peeve at the airport is “people who are not ready for the x-ray machine....

Have you been dreaming about leaving this planet lately? Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G) and BLADE are hoping to help you make that dream a reality, even for just a few seconds. The two companies have come together to offer Manhattan-based travelers the chance to hop in a helicopter before heading out for a weightless flight experience with a new limited partnership. Blade “We are excited to join forces with one of the country’s leading aviation companies as part of this unprecedented partnership,” Matt Gohd, the CEO of ZERO-G, shared in a statement....

Spanning more than 17 million square miles, the world’s largest continent is home to over half of the earth’s population. This is Asia: a beautiful, diverse, dynamic place that’s home to many of the world’s oldest civilizations — and some of today’s most influential, culturally rich cities. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

Thinking about whether you want to take an ocean voyage or a romp in an amusement park next summer? Turns out, you won’t have to choose. Carnival Cruise Line shared a video of its much-anticipated Mardi Gras ship on Sunday, which features the world’s first roller coaster at sea, according to USA Today. The new coaster, BOLT, has been under construction in Munich, Germany, and is planned to debut with the Mardi Gras in February 2021....

With Taco Tuesday falling on Cinco de Mayo this year, hot sauce brand Cholula is amping up the celebrations for a good cause with the help of some celebrity friends. Teaming up with famed chefs and other stars to host a “Tacothon” on May 5, Cholula is pledging to donate $1 for every viewer that joins, up to $100,000 (or a minimum of $50,000) to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which was formed to support local restaurants that have been suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Disney is celebrating our favorite royals with the first-ever World Princess Week, starting on Aug. 23. Across Disney parks and resorts, guests will find princess-themed experiences, merchandise, and treats, including a new Tiana-themed playground at Epcot, movies under the stars at Disney World resorts, the return of Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, a new princess loungewear collection, and more. And if you can’t make it there in person, you can still hear recorded messages from your favorite princesses on shopDisney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration Hotline — call 1-877-70-DISNEY....

In less than a month, Disney World will be opening its theme park gates once again; first for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15. Ever since Disney World closed on March 15, fans have wondered what the parks will be like when they reopen, and we finally have an idea of what park guests will experience come July. Disney recently unveiled changes to attractions, festivals, and entertainment offerings (including the cancellation of fan-favorite events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) in addition to the new health and safety measures and new ticketing system that will be in place upon Disney World’s reopening....

Hawaii has long enticed adventurous travelers thanks to its gorgeous vistas, stunning beaches, and easy-breezy way of life. But, if you’re planning a vacation to the archipelago, there’s one island in particular that deserves your attention: Kauai. Nicknamed the “Garden Island,” Kauai is celebrated not just for its natural, volcanic landscape, but also for its ability to help travelers ramp up their adrenaline levels. And that’s where Pure Kauai, a vacation rental provider, comes in....