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The iconic TV house of our childhood dreams officially has a new owner after being sold for $5,350,000 USD. Have mercy. The idyllic San Francisco home that was used for exterior shots in the 1987 TV show Full House (and its more-recent reboot Fuller House) sold to new owners in October, according to TMZ. Since 2016, the home has belonged to Full House creator and executive producer Jeff Franklin, who wanted to remodel the interiors to make them look like they do on the show, Hypebeast reported....

Blending natural elements with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, Kisawa Sanctuary, located on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, is setting a new standard in sustainability. This luxury retreat, situated among picturesque sand dunes overlooking the Indian Ocean, is scheduled to open in summer 2020. But it’s already making waves in the hospitality sphere for its environmentally conscious construction, which uses patented 3D technology to create natural building materials. At Kisawa, an amalgamation of the island’s sand and seawater is the critical building block....

There’s getting away from it all, then there’s vacationing at Null Stern. In 2017, Null Stern, which translates to “zero stars” in German, opened its first “room.” And we put that in quotation marks because Null Stern isn’t a room at all. Rather, it’s a hotel experience unlike any other where guests truly get to experience the nature surrounding them. That’s because the “room” comes with no bathroom, no walls, and no ceiling....

Hawaiian Airlines continues to live up to its reputation for timeliness as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has named it most punctual for the 18th year. According to data released by the DOT last month, the carrier was on time for 90.14% of its 60,654 flights operated in 2021, making it the number one American airline for punctuality. This marks the 18th consecutive year that the Honolulu-based company has earned that honor....

The world has changed a lot in the last few decades, especially for the LGBTQ+ community — but it’s important to remember that just because LGBTQ+ people were less visible and had less representation in the past doesn’t mean that there weren’t still thousands of people who hid a part of themselves from the world for centuries. Now, a new exhibition in New York City called “Not Another Second” is a public celebration and acknowledgement of LGBTQ+ seniors who have suffered “lost years of not being their authentic selves fully and not being able to openly love who they choose....

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach wants everyone to know it’s ready for you to return for summer vacation. It’s even debuting a series of exclusive summer packages that cater to various types of travelers just to up the stoke level. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Located on the island of Oahu in Honolulu, the hotel consists of 552 residential-style guest rooms along with suites that range from one- to four-bedroom accommodations across two towers, making it an ideal destination for a family or friends gathering....

A well-made tote bag can make traveling much easier, especially if it comes with pockets that keep the essentials — phone, wallet, and passport — within reach. I’ve tried plenty of carry-on bags, from totes to purses to backpacks, but the Large Zippered Downtown Tote from Leatherology has become my go-to for travel, commuting, and everyday use because of its combination of style and convenience. carry-on essentials Courtesy of Leatherology...

You rely on Costco for toilet paper, bulk candy, and giant tubs of guacamole. And now you can use the wholesale retailer to book a luxury vacation. Costco announced last month that it would begin offering its members discounts of up to 30 percent at luxury hotels around the world. The deals are available at Fairmount, Hilton, Hyatt, Raffles, and Swissotel luxury properties. A basic Costco membership will set you back $60 per year — but it could pay for itself with one vacation....

Fact: 2020 was officially “the bad place.” But you can still get to “the good place” after having such a tough year by opening a craft beer. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles-based brewing company Golden Road Brewing is inviting beer lovers to take a trip to a laid-back, California-cool happy place known as Mango County. This place, of course, is a fictional town, but you can still get into the Mango County state-of-mind with some help from some Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) performers like Hannah Pilkes, Raiza Licea, Jon Gabrus, Shukri R....

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. After a rocky 2020, airlines in the U.S. have come soaring back....

There’s nothing like a good road trip. Whether you’re planning to drive across the country or just explore your home state, road trips offer the opportunity to see cities, towns, and everything in between through a unique perspective. And since it might be a while before we can jet off to our favorite destinations across the globe, road trips also provide a convenient way to get away while avoiding much of the hassle (and safety risks) of other forms of travel....

If your idea of a triathlon consists of an appetizer, entrée, and wine pairing, there’s a marathon in France that should excite your athletic instincts. The annual Marathon du Médoc is a 26.2-mile race in Bordeaux, France, every September. What makes this particular race interesting is that there are 23 different wines that participants are supposed to try as they make their way through the course. There is at least one break for steak....

If you resolved to travel more in the New Year, now’s the time to start planning. To help you take to the skies without breaking the bank in 2017, we found 12 great deals from major cities across the country. By using KAYAK’s “Explore” function—which shows you everywhere you can go within your flight budget—we searched for the best places on Earth to travel this year without spending more than $400 on airfare (taxes included)....

Disneyland Paris will welcome park-goers once again next month after postponing the reopening for months amid lockdowns in France, the park shared with Travel + Leisure. The theme park, which sits just outside the City of Lights, will say bonjour to guests on June 17 with limited tickets and an online reservation system, which will also be required annual pass holders. All guests 6 and older will be required to wear face masks except when eating and more than 2,000 sanitizing and hand washing stations are available throughout the park, according to Disney....

Air travelers in the United States should be vaccinated before boarding a plane, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a recent interview. “I would support that if you want to get on a plane and travel with other people that you should be vaccinated,” Fauci said in a video interview with theSkimm when asked if he would support a vaccine mandate for flying. However, he did not explicitly say he would support a mandate or what a potential mandate would entail....

For those who don’t want to leave their airplane seating space to chance, Emirates is now offering economy class passengers the ability to book adjacent empty seats for additional social distancing (or simply leg room) during the pandemic. All passengers with a confirmed economy class booking will be able to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats before boarding their flights. The seats are not available to pre-book and will only be made available at the airport check-in counter ahead of flight departure....

Princess Cruises is bringing back “The Love Boat” and reuniting the iconic show’s cast for a very special celebration next year. The cruise line’s newest “Love Boat”-themed sailing, onboard the Majestic Princess, is scheduled to depart for the Mexican Riviera on Feb. 26 and sail the same itinerary that was featured on the iconic TV show, the cruise line recently announced. Guests can expect themed menus and cocktails, a Q&A with cast members, and the chance to watch their favorite “Love Boat” episodes under the stars on the ship’s deck....

Hibernation season is approaching and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to vote on America’s best fattest bear. Voting opens tomorrow for the Katmai National Park and Preserve’s annual Fattest Bear contest as part of Fat Bear Week, according to the National Parks Service. The process is similar to a March Madness-style bracket, only way cuter, asking people to vote on which brown bear is winter-ready, The competition is open from Sept....

Whether you’re traveling around the United States or somewhere across the pond, you’re likely to encounter a helpful bellman during your hotel stay. No matter what’s in your wallet, here’s what’s expected when it comes to tipping. Tipping Abroad Overseas, tipping is by and large not expected at every interaction. So if you don’t have the right change, you won’t break your bellman’s heart. That said, handing out a few American dollars is also acceptable; it’s a nice gesture of thanks and—in some parts of the world—U....

While flying can be supremely exciting — new places, new perspectives, new adventures — it can also be profoundly uncomfortable. One of the most common complaints about air travel has to do with its effect on the body. Travelers often experience swelling and bloating during flights, the latter of which is often known as “jet bloat.” There’s no one answer to the question of why so many people experience this sensation on flights....