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With endless dining options and plenty of things to do, it can be easy to pass the entirety of your Stockholm vacation exploring the city, eating, and drinking. And while noshing your way across a foodie-friendly city may be all you’re looking for, you’d be bypassing a huge part of the Swedish culture if you skipped the opportunity to get out on the water. If the endless smoked salmon and boats cruising past Gamla Stan (the Old Town) didn’t already give it away, the city of Stockholm relies heavily on it’s watery surroundings....

Marilyn Monroe was pursued through its hallways, guestrooms, and seashore by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in “Some Like it Hot.” Frank Sinatra joined its centennial celebration in 1988. Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Burt Lancaster, and Ronald Reagan were among past visitors, and more recently Ellen DeGeneres, Jack Nicholson, and Oprah Winfrey slept in its storied suites. Presidents, royalty, writers, inventors, and appreciative travelers have enjoyed its unique hospitality. The 130-year-old Hotel del Coronado, lovingly referred to as The Del,has stories and secrets in its rooms, suites, and dining venues, as well as a resident ghost, according to many guests....

Boeing is hoping to win over customers with when its troubled 737 Max plane is finally certified as safe to fly by winning over pilots first. The hope comes as the company’s new CEO, David Calhoun, said this week that while production on the once-popular model has been suspended for now, the manufacturer does plan to restart that production before it’s certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to USA Today....

Founded in 1937, Icelandair connects destinations in North America and Europe via its hub, Keflavik International Airport — Iceland’s largest airport. With affordable flights to and from major U.S. cities, including Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and more, Icelandair is a popular airline for travelers hoping to explore Iceland, either on a vacation to the island nation or during a quick stopover en route to their final destination. The Icelandair Stopover makes it easy to include Iceland on transatlantic trips, allowing travelers to make a one- to seven-day stop in Iceland at no additional airfare — that’s plenty of time to check out the destination’s famous geysers, waterfalls, and volcanos and take a dip in the Blue Lagoon continuing your journey....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. There is something unreal about islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Thrillingly remote with stretches of pristine beaches, dramatic landscapes, and an array of deeply luxurious hotels and resorts, this corner of the planet feels like a utopian edge-of-the-world destination, for both intrepid travelers and honeymooners alike....

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Caribbean tour wrapped up last week, and throughout the entire trip, Middleton gave us some major summer fashion inspiration. From smocked sundresses to flattering shorts, The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in several styles we can’t wait to add to our warm-weather wardrobes. One item we loved, in particular, was the white espadrille flats she wore in Belize. Middleton accessorized her floral Tory Burch dress with a pair of Stella McCartney espadrilles that are equal parts fashionable and functional....

Several major airlines have agreed to temporarily ban firearms in checked luggage on flights to the Washington, D.C. area ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Following Delta’s lead, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest will also not allow passengers to put guns in checked baggage on flights to the capital starting Saturday and lasting through Jan. 23, The Associated Press reported. American Airlines is also bringing back its ban on alcohol to flights in and out of the region, which it first enacted last week....

On Sunday, Nov. 15, four astronauts ascended to space as part of the NASA and SpaceX joint Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station. As they left Earth’s atmosphere, they were greeted by the inky darkness of space. Or were they? According to a new study scheduled to be published in The Astrophysical Journal, scientists have determined that outer space isn’t pitch black at all — it’s actually filled with light....

The U.S. State Department is warning against international travel as it plans to add dozens of countries to its highest travel advisory classification to stem the spread of COVID-19. In total, Reuters reported about 80% of the world is expected to be raised to Level 4, adding nearly 130 countries to the State Department’s highest designation. Currently, the department classifies 34 countries as “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” including Brazil, Iraq, Syria, Russia, North Korea, and Kenya....

After years of living in New York City, my husband and I finally fulfilled a longtime dream — we moved to a small coastal town and started running an Airbnb from our home. Aside from the general culture shock (what do you mean the grocery store closes at 8 p.m.?), we realized that we had another challenge on our hands: buying mattresses for our guests. Layers of memory foam strike just the right balance between soft and firm, while activated charcoal and green tea-infused materials (yes, really) help cut down on odors....

If all you’ve ever wanted to do is stay at home all day watching TV then congratulations, because thanks to Dish Network, you can now get paid to live out that dream. According to the company, it is specifically looking for one applicant to sit and watch 15 hours of the hit television show The Office over a nine-day span. If the new hire completes this task he or she will be paid $1,000....

While 1.5 million people flock to the nation’s capital to see the 3,000 cherry blossom trees in full bloom in late March, there’s another major celebration of picturesque pastel trees happening in April with even more trees than in Washington, D.C. — and its just outside New York City. With more than 5,200 trees, Branch Brook Park in Newark, N.J., is the country’s largest collection of cherry blossom trees, and after a two-year pandemic hiatus, the 360-acre park is celebrating its 46th Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival....

If you’re missing the simple pleasure of eating out at a new restaurant whenever you please GoldBelly is here to help. Not only will the service deliver you a tasty treat from restaurants all over the nation, now it will also deliver a meal to frontline workers at the same time with its new Give Belly City Subscription box. “These are some tough times. While many of us are stuck at home wondering when we’ll next be able to see our friends and family in person, restaurant owners across the country are working hard to keep their businesses afloat and healthcare workers and first responders are working overtime to keep America safe,” GoldBelly said in its new product description....

After a year of staying home, it feels okay to splurge on the vacation of your dreams. Not sure where to start? Check out the aptly named Casa Inspiración. ″Casa Inspiración is paradise, a dream come true. It is a luxury vacation villa rental located right on the beach of Mexico’s Pacific coast," the villa’s owner explains on its Welcome Beyond listing. “We combine local architectural design with internationally inspired cuisine, exercise boot camp, and fine service....

In March, the coronavirus pandemic brought global travel to a near standstill. Borders closed, destinations shuttered their doors, cruise ships sat idle, and airplanes were grounded. Just how bad did it get? According to FlightRadar 24, April saw a 73.7% reduction in commercial flights compared to the same time period in 2019. But, now, it appears travel and flying may be on the rebound once again. Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images...

Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft made face masks optional for both passengers and drivers on Tuesday after the Transportation Security Administration said it would no longer enforce the federal transportation mask mandate. Uber sent out a notice to customers along with a similar note to drivers on Tuesday morning, the company confirmed to T+L, dropping mask requirements in cars. Uber has required masks to be worn in cars since 2020....

Beer lovers in the U.S. could win a chance to stay in a hotel that’s designed with them in mind. BrewDog, a fast-growing brewery that prides itself on sustainability, is hosting a giveaway inspired by one of its signature brews, Elvis Juice grapefruit-infused IPA. The giveaway not only includes prizes valued up to $10,000, with three lucky grand prize winners each winning a two-night stay at BrewDog’s DogHouse hotel in Columbus, Ohio (plus airfare), as well as a special 24-carat gold Elvis Juice can....

Several major international airlines preemptively canceled flights into the United States on Wednesday amid concerns over the rollout of 5G technology and its potential effect on aircraft safety, doing so before telecom companies agreed to a last-minute pause. The decision to cancel was made as the Federal Aviation Administration has warned that 5G could interfere with an aircraft’s radar altimeters — the instrument that measures a plane’s altitude — which could make landing at certain airports dangerous, especially during low-visibility scenarios....

When you stay in a hotel room, there are a few things you expect: the sheets may not be as clean as you’d like (proof), the bed won’t feel just like it does at home (maybe it’s better, hopefully it’s not worse), and you can’t depend on being placed next to quiet neighbors. But a number of hotel insiders recently took to the forum website Quora to share a slew of other tidbits not shared with the hotel-hopping public....

The Chilean capital is surrounded not by sprawling suburbs, but by undulating emerald vines. To the west lie the cool-climate Leyda and Casablanca Valleys, known for their grassy Sauvignon Blancs and earthy Syrahs. Up north is the Aconcagua Valley, with its formidable, full-bodied Bordeaux blends. South and east lead to the Maipo Valley, home of the iconic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignons found on shelves around the world. Until recently, visitors had to rent a car and cross Santiago city limits just to sample the best bottles....