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A lightweight, packable duffle bag, the WANDF Foldable Duffle Bag is ideal for everything from weekend trips to commuting to the gym after work. The genius bag is thoughtfully designed with durable polyester material, water-resistant fabric, and metal zippers made to last. Not only does the 16-ounce bag offer plenty of room for all of your belongings (while still fitting beneath most airplane seats), but it can also easily fold up into itself, shrinking down to a mere 1/20 of its original size....

Looking to escape the stress of 2020 and find yourself renewed in 2021? The answer might be hiding on the island of Lāna’i. Lāna’i, Hawaii’s smallest inhabited island, welcomed the Sensei Lāna’i, a Four Seasons Resort in 2019. Larry Ellison (yes, the tech billionaire Larry Ellison), and Dr. David Agus, a world-leading physician and scientist, built the resort with the goal of helping people live longer, healthier lives. And now, it’s offering guests the chance to have a luxurious extended stay as well....

Think your dog is the absolute best pooch on the block? It’s their time to shine with Baymont by Wyndham. The hotel brand, known for its “hometown hospitality,” is on the hunt for its first-ever “Baymont Buddy of the Year.” On April 11, which also happens to be National Pet Day, the hotel brand will open its search to find one “lucky, well-trained, camera-ready pup” to become its newest ambassador, which includes becoming the face of its pet-friendly digital marketing campaign....

Bob Marley once sang that “life is one big road with lots of signs.” If he was singing about the biggest, he must’ve meant the Pan-American Highway. Stretching from the frozen north of Alaska to the glacial tip of Argentina, the Pan-American Highway runs the most miles — or kilometers, if that’s your thing — of any road on Earth. Beginning in Prudhoe Bay, or Sagavanirktok in Inuit, where caribou wander through Arctic air, the Pan-American Highway heads south to its unofficial end in Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province....

Standing on a dock overlooking Lake Bacalar—nicknamed the Lagoon of Seven Colors—I finally understood why other travelers had told me this was the most beautiful place in Mexico. As I slipped into the crystalline fresh water, I noticed how it appeared to change from dark blue to lavender, depending on the depth of its limestone floor and the position of the sun. Located in the state of Quintana Roo, just north of the Belize border, Bacalar hasn’t yet drawn the attention (or overdevelopment) of popular destinations farther north in the state, such as Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum....

There will soon be a lot more monkeying around at Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka theme park announced today that it will be expanding its Super Nintendo World with the world’s first Donkey Kong-themed area, set to open in 2024. After a pandemic delay, Super Nintendo World opened on March 18 of this year, and the new section aims to draw visitors even deeper into the franchise from the 1981 arcade game....

If there’s a museum, zoo, or historic site on your wish list that you haven’t had the budget to visit yet, you may be in luck. This Saturday, Sept. 18, more than 1,000 cultural institutions across the U.S. are offering free admission, thanks to Smithsonian Magazine. Smithsonian Magazine’s annual Museum Day event offers free entrance to museums, zoos, and more around the country. All you have to do is request a ticket online and choose carefully, as only one free museum ticket is available per email address....

You’re probably stressed and suffering from extreme wanderlust, and Thailand wants to help. This Saturday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is hosting a virtual event it hopes will help audiences find their inner peace in this uncertain world. The event includes a virtual meditation and mindfulness session with Canadian-born Buddhist Monk Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu followed by livestreams from Loy Krathong, the country’s annual Festival of Light. Bhikkhu was ordained in 2001 and has nearly two decades of experience teaching intensive meditation around the world....

The AirPods Max are sleek, stylish, and impressively high-tech, with features like active noise cancellation, transparency mode so you can choose how much background noise you hear, and spatial audio that provides theater-like surround sound. The battery life allows for up to 20 hours of listening or talk time, and you can add one and a half hours with just five minutes of charge time. And in addition to excellent sound quality, the headphones are also comfortable to wear, with memory foam ear cushions, a knit mesh canopy, and an adjustable fit....

One of the most popular hikes in the National Park Service (NPS) is about to become harder to access. In order to protect the Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park, park officials announced on Friday that they’ll be implementing a limited number of permits available via lottery for access starting April 1, 2022. Canvan Images/Getty Images “Angels Landing is one of the most iconic destinations in Zion National Park and issuing permits will make going there fair for everyone....

Jessica Nelson was waiting in the McDonald’s drive-through line in Marshfield, Wisconsin, last Thursday when she realized there was something unusual about a fellow customer a few cars ahead of her: a cow in the back seat. That’s when she took out her camera phone to capture the scene, which she posted on Facebook with the caption: “A WHOLE FREAKING COW!!! Tell me you live in Wisconsin without telling me you live in Wisconsin....

Aero, the luxury semi-private airline company, announced new routes across Europe to help connect people to their favorite destinations. According to a statement, Aero is debuting new routes to Geneva and Milan, along with its first winter flights to Nice, departing from Farnborough Airport in Greater London. The flights to Nice and Geneva will take off starting in mid-to-late December, followed by flights to Milan early next year. Courtesy of Andreas Küfer...

After 60 years of Dream Campers, Dream Houses, and Dream Convertibles, Barbie is partnering with National Geographic on a travel-themed line of dolls, accessories and media that will focus not only on exploring the world, but also on science, conservation and research. Courtesy of Mattel The new line will feature career dolls and playsets that highlight occupations that are typically underrepresented by women, according to National Geographic. By giving Barbie these new jobs, children who are interested in science and conservation can find a new role model....

Some people dream of taking a vacation on a relaxing beach. But for a few lucky people, this dream could actually become their job. In honor of the company’s 21st birthday, online booking search engine CheapCaribbean is launching its new Woohoo Beach Ambassador Program. This special program allows three “ambassadors” to document their “woohoo” moments on three, all-inclusive stays at CheapCaribbean resorts in the next year. The brand is looking for travel lovers, thrill seekers, foodies, and beach experts for this position....

It’s about to get easier and more affordable to travel between New York and Paris. French bee, a discount long-haul airline that launched in 2016, is starting direct flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) on July 15. Fares on the non-stop flights start at an eye-popping $139 each way, including a 26-pound carry-on. “We are convinced that price remains a decisive factor,” French Bee CEO Marc Rochet said in a statement shared with T+L....

Instead of grabbing our passports and buckling up on a plane, these days, the best way to safely connect with a destination is by grabbing our remotes and buckling down on our couches. And now, one travel company wants to pay a lucky person $1,000 to watch wanderlust-inducing movies and take notes on the details. Travel site Upgraded Points is looking for someone to watch nine films that are “set in inspiring places” or tell “the story of a journey,” according to its site....

Fully vaccinated inter-island travelers in Hawaii will no longer need to get tested or quarantine before hopping from one island to the next, according to the state’s governor. The inter-island vaccine passport, which has been in the works for weeks and launched Tuesday, will eventually be expanded to include visitors from outside Hawaii. Currently, the program is only available to people who were vaccinated in Hawaii, according to the state’s Safe Travels Hawai’i program....

A unique art auction this week is out to prove that you can get anything if you want it badly enough. (And money is no obstacle.) Bombay Sapphire is holding the first-ever “Sensory Auction” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 which will auction away a sculpture by artist Dan Lam — not to the person with the highest bid but the person with “the most impassioned” response. “The goal with the Sensory Auction is to help in the efforts to democratize the art world, making it a more inclusive space,” Lam said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure....

After starring in the cult favorite horror film “Midsommar” — delivering one of the breakout performances of 2019 — actor and director Jack Reynor decided to take a break from life on set. And for Reynor, “taking a break” looks like heading out into the Indian Ocean. Courtesy of Jack Reynor Last December, Reynor embarked on a diving trip to assist with conservation efforts in the African island nation of Seychelles....

As strict rules regarding travel during the COVID-19 pandemic have been implemented, venturing to Hawaii has been seen as a viable option for travelers who have been craving a bit of island paradise — and lucky for me, I was able to experience it firsthand. Earlier this summer I found myself standing atop a cliff in Maui, with a glass of rosé Champagne in hand, staring out at the ocean as the early evening sun began to cast a golden glow....