Disney Cruise Line has further delayed its suspension of sailings into the spring of this year. Cruises aboard its four ships, the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy, are now delayed until the end of March, the company announced this week. The suspension also applies to cruises that are longer than seven nights. “We are carefully preparing for a return to service following the guidelines issued by the U....
Disney fans can get their sweat on inside the Disney California Adventure Park before it opens to the public with a variety of workout classes for hotel guests. More than a dozen group fitness classes, which are held by the Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, are available to guests staying at any of the Disneyland hotels, according to the company. The classes, which range from yoga to boot camp to sound meditation, are all held in one-of-a-kind settings, including several in the theme park itself....
Dubai may boast the tallest building in the world (the Burj Khalifa at 2,717 feet), the world’s largest indoor theme park, and soon the world’s first rotating skyscraper, but most impressive are the city’s man-made archipelagos, all in various stages of completion: Palm Jumeirah, Deira Islands, Palm Jebel Ali, The World, and Bluewaters Island. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the United Arab Emirates’ prime minister and Emir of Dubai, is the mastermind behind these massive projects, which are meant to pique tourism and expand Dubai’s coastline....
If you’ve been looking to give your travel wardrobe an upgrade, you’re in luck! Everlane just dropped its huge Summer Sale, and tons of travel-ready items have been marked down by up to 60 percent. Prices have been slashed on everything from comfortable shoes to versatile clothing pieces to spacious bags, and there’s even a royally-approved travel item on sale. Meghan Markle has long been a fan of the affordable sustainable brand and has been spotted in a number of their products over the years, including this cozy cashmere sweater that she once wore to the airport....
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Awards aims to identify and honor companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. Not only are they demonstrating thought leadership and creative problem-solving, they are taking actionable, quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments around the world. What’s more, they are inspiring their industry colleagues and travelers to do their part. In order to ensure a broad spectrum of innovations were represented in the Global Vision Awards, Travel + Leisure editors assembled a panel of experts across the travel, hospitality, and retail industries, as well as the non-profit sector....
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. Rome’s cobblestoned streets are calling. And after a long hiatus, travelers are more than ready to return to the Eternal City and soak up its ancient landmarks, chic Vespas, glorious plates of pasta, and creamy gelato....
You may not be able to take a trip to Hawaii at the moment, but that doesn’t mean the spirit of the islands can’t find its way to you. While travel is restricted, you can bring the ancient Hawaiian aloha to your home by throwing a DIY luau. Here’s how. Read up on its history. Being cooped up inside presents a great opportunity to expand your horizons and learn new skills — and fun activities like throwing an at-home luau don’t have to be without educational value....
When my husband and I decided to quit our regularly scheduled New York City lives and embark on a three-month-long adventure through Southeast Asia, I knew our once-in-a-lifetime experience would come with an equally epic packing list: hiking boots for a trek to the top of Mount Bromo; an evening dress for sparkling drinks at Bangkok’s Sky Bar; a half-dozen bottles of sunscreen for days spent lying on Bali’s beaches; the list goes on and on....
Intrepid Travel is hoping to help travelers look forward to 2021 with a whole new slate of itineraries, as well as a guide for what travel will look like in the future, with its new “How to Go In 2021” list. In October, the company released the list, replacing its annual “Where to Go” list for the first time. The new roundup, the company explained, outlines both new trips and five key trends that “form the foundation of Intrepid’s new 2021 tour offerings....
With travel restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not too late to get creative with how you channel your wanderlust at home. Luckily, Arie Luyendyk, Jr. and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk, who met during ABC’s 2018 season of The Bachelor, have teamed up with Booking.com for a #SuitcaseSwap to offer new uses for those bags that have been stowed away during the pandemic. The couple, who is expecting twins in July, kicked off the campaign today with two new suitcase functions, both focused on their one-year-old daughter, Alessi Ren....
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. When it comes to traveling by sea, there’s a cruise ship out there for everyone. Huge vessels and expedition yachts — and everything in between — have proliferated over the past decade....
Friday, Aug. 7, is International Beer Day, and while you might not be able to fly to Germany to sip a brew at one of Munich’s famed beer halls or visit one of Portland’s fine craft breweries, we have the next best thing. Miller Lite is celebrating Miller Time this Friday by giving away free beer to Americans who live in “countries” within the United States. More food and drink ideas...
More than 37 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to a AAA Travel forecast, representing a significant increase from last year. From Thursday, May 27, through Monday, May 31, tens of millions are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from their homes, according to the forecast. Of those who do travel, domestic getaways and road trips remain extremely popular with Las Vegas and Orlando taking the top two spots for both road trips as well as travel overall for the long weekend, AAA booking data showed....
Miami Beach has had plenty of great hotel openings lately—Thompson Miami Beach and 1 Hotel South Beach, to name a few—and the new developments aren’t slowing down for October. Case in point: the San Francisco-based Commune Hotels & Resorts, which is opening its first Joie de Vivre brand property on the East Coast, The Hall on South Beach. The 163-room property on 15th Street and Collins Avenue encompasses the renovation of architect L....
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Hallmark holiday movie season. The moment the clock struck midnight on Nov. 1, we instantly entered the world of Hallmark. It’s the time of year when you excitedly look at your television schedule to see when your favorite holiday movie is on — you know, the tale of a big city girl returning to her hometown, only to be stuck there by a snowstorm and have to fight to save her parents’ farm/bakery/restaurant/book store from closing alongside her hunky ex from high school, and then 90 minutes later come to realize that this is where she belongs....
The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum is bringing travelers one very special ride. On Sept. 11, 2021, the museum is once again sponsoring a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a favorite railway of film producers thanks to its stunning scenery. It all begins in Bryson City, where passengers will have a bit of time to explore and dine in one of several restaurants. Will & Deni McIntyre/Getty Images...
Not all loungewear is created equal. At least, not according to stylish celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber, and Megan Fox (to name a few) who have all been spotted wearing Les Tien sweats to keep cozy and casual while on the go. If the Los Angeles-based clothing brand isn’t ringing a bell right away, we have a feeling that will change soon given the explosive momentum it’s received in recent months....
“Something’s happening in this part of Sicily,” declared Mario Faro, the owner of the charming boutique resort Donna Carmela, as he drove me at top speed down a narrow country lane between flower-studded lava-stone walls. “All we need is a catchy name, because we can’t keep calling it ‘Between Catania and Taormina.’ ” Let’s just call this place A Muntagna — “the Mountain” — like the locals do. Indeed, much of the current “Etna Explosion” is happening up on the slopes of the volcano, where a group of vintners is leading a thriving food and wine scene....
South Africa plans to open its borders to all international travelers who can present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, including those from the U.S. and Europe who are banned under current policies. President Cyril Ramaphosa didn’t say when South Africa would lift its pandemic travel restrictions, but he painted a picture of an economy struggling to make ends meet without the millions of tourists who typically flock to the country’s beaches, wineries, and national parks....
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. For years, the Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve has offered a serene getaway for nature lovers in Blekinge, Sweden. Now, the property is bringing guests even closer to the wildlife with new accommodations in a glass-floor villa suspended nearly 10 feet in the air....
