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Death Valley has long been a site of extremes, earning the eastern California park in the Mojave Desert the slogan: “Hottest. Driest. Lowest.” And on Sunday, the site hit yet another extreme, a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. If confirmed, it will be the first time since 1913 that the temperature has hit that threshold, the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center confirmed in a tweet. In July 2013, it came close with 129 degrees....

Quarantine pods, travel corridors…safari bubbles? Just add it to the list of new ways to socialize and travel in 2020. With Zimbabwe reopening its borders last week, luxury lodge Matetsi Victoria Falls is bringing this new safari concept to life with an exclusive buyout program. As a complement to its already existing helipad, Matetsi Victoria Falls recently unveiled a new private airstrip, along with a new way for guests to enjoy their vacation from takeoff to touchdown....

I’m on a boat with my captain, Vibe, and his teenage deckhand, Storm. It’s my first afternoon on Bequia, one of the 30-some islands that make up St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and we are sailing around the western coast to take a look at Moonhole, a former utopian community chiseled out of the rocky cliffs. At one time, there were dozens of people living in this commune and eco-resort, founded in the 1960s by a Chicago advertising exec....

An Italian village that flooded in the 1940s might resurface again. According to Lonely Planet, the village of Fabbriche di Careggine (in English, Careggine Factories), located in the province of Lucca in Tuscany, is a 13th-century town that was abandoned in 1947. Due to the construction of a dam on the Edron river in that year, the nearby man-made Lake Vagli was flooded, and all the residents had to leave to nearby towns....

JetBlue is finding a way to let you escape the bitter cold this winter. Airlines and airports are implementing more ways to get the travel industry back on track. Strict lockdowns and quarantine rules have certainly put a damper on taking a fall or winter trip, but JetBlue has announced that it is partnering with Aruba to let people enjoy some Caribbean sunshine again. According to a statement from JetBlue, the airline is teaming up with Vault, a COVID-19 rapid-testing laboratory, to allow seamless travel to Aruba....

A few more nations around the world are cautiously opening their borders again — but not to everyone. Much like Australia and New Zealand, a few nations, namely Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, are hoping to open their borders to each other, creating a travel bubble between the Baltic countries, according to Lonely Planet. A travel bubble refers to a zone where people are free to travel within it, but not outside of it....

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he was eliminating the state’s mandatory quarantine for domestic travelers starting next month, moving one step further from the pandemic-era practices that defined 2020. The new policy, which will go into effect on April 1, will exempt travelers entering New York from another U.S. state or territory from having to self-isolate, according to Cuomo’s office. International travelers, however, will still be required to abide by old travel measures by getting a test within three days of leaving for New York, quarantining for three days, and getting tested again on the fourth day....

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will launch COVID-19 testing site at O’Hare and Midway airports next week, ahead of the expected uptick in holiday travel. “The Chicago Department of Aviation is proud to present the most comprehensive COVID-19 testing program of any airport system in the nation,” CDA Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee said in a statement this week. “With two types of tests available at both airports, as well as our strict adherence to public health guidelines requiring face coverings and social distancing throughout the terminals, we aim to provide the traveling public and the wider airport community with a safe environment and peace of mind....

The stranded bus in the Alaskan wilderness that became known for its appearance in the book-inspired movie, “Into the Wild” has been airlifted out and moved for the first time in decades. The 1940s-era vehicle, which became known as the “Into the Wild” bus and was abandoned on the Stampede Trail, was airlifted by an Alaska Army National Guard helicopter last week. The decision to move the iconic bus has come after many years of rescuing explorers determined to find it despite the dangers of the journey, according to the Alaska National Guard....

Paris is going to look very different within the next five years. Between new coats of paint and installation of a bulletproof glass wall, Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower has already undergone plenty of changes in recent years. But now, the city is proposing some very exciting changes that will turn the entire area into a pedestrian’s paradise. © Gustafson Porter + Bowman According to Lonely Planet, Paris City Hall has announced new plans for the gardens around the famous landmark....

American travelers are once again welcome to stroll Amsterdam’s gorgeous canals, peruse art at its world-famous museums and stop and smell its colorful tulips. The Netherlands officially reopened its border to U.S. travelers on Thursday without having to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or take a COVID-19 test prior to their departure. There also are no requirements for travelers to quarantine once they arrive in the Netherlands. Still, travelers should expect a different experience than they may remember....

Shrink down to the size of a rat and join Remy on a culinary adventure through Gusteau’s restaurant in Disney World’s newest attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Based on the beloved 2007 Pixar film “Ratatouille,” the new dark ride officially opened on Oct. 1 at Epcot as part of the expansion to the France World Showcase pavilion. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a family-friendly attraction where guests feel as if they shrink to the size of a rat and race through Gusteau’s restaurant in the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla....

It wasn’t the best place to be with a fear of heights. One glimpse through the window confirmed that it was, in fact, an incredibly steep drop, but this was something I already knew. I had peered at the dollhouse-sized village below and the wild shores of the Atlantic Ocean that bordered it from the adjacent miradouro (viewpoint) before embarking. We dangled on the edge of a towering cliff, suspended more than 1,476 feet (450 meters) above the rugged coastline....

While we’re always on the lookout the best comfortable shoes to wear both everyday and while traveling, Birkenstocks have always topped our list for comfy, easy-to-walk-in sandals. The Arizona style, in particular, is stylish, versatile, and comes in plenty of both neutral and bold colorways in men’s and women’s sizing. 14 Pairs of Sandals That Are Incredibly Comfortable to Walk In, According to Thousands of Reviewers The Arizona Split and Arizona Split Hex styles are both now available in a variety of colorblock styles, including white and gold, black and white, tan, pink, and orange, and more....

We all have relatives who like to infuse a bit of humor in everyday tasks, but one Kansas city dad has turned picking up his daughter from the airport into an all-out event, according to Insider. Courtney Payne, a nutrition student at the University of Oregon, posted a viral tweet on Sunday demonstrating just how creative her dad, Doug Payne, gets when she flies home to Kansas. Courtney told Insider that her dad has been greeting her at the airport with hilarious signs since fall break last year....

If you’ve already downloaded The Pattern, Co-Star, and DailyHoroscope, check each one religiously, and know exactly which phase of the moon you were born under, then it’s time for you to visit the W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills, too. In February, the hotel announced its new Zodiac Guide to Los Angeles package in partnership with Susan Miller, an astrology expert and founder of the cult-favorite website and app, Astrology Zone....

A road trip to the Grand Canyon for a camping adventure is as classic as American-made vacations get. If you’re nostalgic for that familiar feeling but aren’t quite into the idea of trekking your entire family into the wilderness and pitching a tent, we have a solution for you — Under Canvas Grand Canyon. In late June, I made my way from my home in Los Angeles, California to the Grand Canyon to see for myself what all the fuss is about with this ultra-popular, ultra-chic glamping setup....

Valentine’s Day isn’t all hearts and flowers for some people out there. But there is a way to have a satisfying holiday when you’re riding solo these days. According to CNN, the San Antonio Zoo is giving a little catharsis for all the singles out there on Valentine’s Day. For just a $5 donation, the zoo will name a cockroach after your ex and feed it to a live animal....

While boarding a plane for international travel may still be a while out for most, Tinder and Duolingo want singletons to be prepared for when that day comes. In April, the dating app and the language learning app announced a new partnership to help Tinder’s Passport users gain a leg up on the global dating scene. Starting now, Tinder members can take free lessons on Duolingo to “better communicate with their long-distance connections....

The TSA is seeking office employees to volunteer in the country’s busiest airport as a heightened season of summer travel gets underway. “TSA is experiencing an increase in passenger volumes at checkpoints, and anticipating a significant summer surge in travel,” Acting TSA Administrator Darby LaJoye wrote in a memo to employees, ABC News reported. The agency predicts that 131 airports around the country will experience labor shortages this summer, which could lead to increased wait times at security checkpoints....