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Want to travel to Cambodia right now? Sure, you can, but you’ll have to pay a hefty deposit first. Like many nations, Cambodia is figuring out just what its tourism future looks like in a world dealing with coronavirus. But, rather than limit guests or ban tourism altogether, it came up with a new idea. And that new idea includes travelers plunking down a $3,000 travel deposit before entering the country to cover any coronavirus-related costs while you’re there....

Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and more friends are gearing up for dreamy vacations in the Bahamas and along the Mexican Riviera as Disney Cruise Line announced its 2023 cruise lineup. Disney, which restarted cruises over the summer with trips to the company’s private island, Castaway Cay, will plan Caribbean and Mexican sailings from U.S. homeports, including Miami, Port Canaveral, New Orleans, Galveston, and San Diego, the company shared with Travel + Leisure....

When the Disney Wish sails its maiden voyage this summer, it will give new meaning to Disney Cruise Line’s long-standing tradition of creating magical vacations at sea. Disney has already shared quite a few exciting details about the magic that awaits on board, and Travel + Leisure recently got a behind-the-scenes look from the Walt Disney Imagineers who are making this “wish” come true. Here’s what we learned about the Disney Wish....

On July 11, Disney World finally reopened to visitors after closing its doors for nearly four months due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, park officials introduced new health guidelines for guests and cast members to ensure everyone’s safety. But now, it appears the park is tweaking those rules to close a potentially dangerous loophole. “Face coverings are required for all guests (ages two and up) and cast members,” Disney explained on its new health guidelines page....

It’s cheaper to travel between the U.S. and Europe than it has been in five years, according to the latest data from the flight booking app Hopper. The average price for a round-trip flight between the U.S. and Europe dropped 15% in September to $565, according to Hopper’s data. On average, fares rarely fall below $700, Hopper says. Flight prices typically dip at this time of year, but these fares are low even by historical and pandemic standards....

A year since Hawaii launched its ‘Safe Travels’ program, requiring domestic visitors to arrive with proof of a negative test or proof of vaccination, state officials say the protocol isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “I think, at least, through the end of this holiday season,” Lt. Gov. Josh Green told Hawaii’s KHON2 on Friday about how long the program will be in place. “The reason for that is that there’s a higher COVID rate on the mainland, and we’re still adjusting to the prospect of bringing international travel here....

Not quite ready to re-enter the real world after such a nice holiday break? Then don’t. Just sit here and listen to the sounds of space instead. In late 2020, NASA released the sounds of different space objects thanks to its new “data sonification” program. According to the space agency, data sonification “translates information collected by various NASA missions — such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope, and Spitzer Space Telescope — into sounds....

Tyson Steele immediately knew something was wrong. The 30-year-old had been living in the Alaskan wilderness for some time and had become rather adept at building fires in his fireplace. However, the second he threw a piece of cardboard on the flames, he knew he made a mistake — a mistake that would cost him his home and nearly his life. “I knew it was a problem, I’ve had wood stoves all my life....

IHG Hotels & Resorts is ready to make your next stay a whole lot more luxurious with its Vignette Collection. In August, the brand announced the launch of the new Vignette Collection, which it says “further enriches IHG’s fast-growing Luxury and Lifestyle offering for both leisure and business travelers.” IHG’s Vignette Collection, it explains, will bring together independent hotels under one umbrella, while still providing owners the opportunity to retain their distinctive identity....

Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park will soon have to pay to explore as the park will be implementing an entry fee starting March 31. The fee for the park, which sits along the shores of Lake Michigan, will start at $15 per person for walk-ins, bikes, and boats, with a maximum of $25 per family, according to the National Park Service. Vehicles will be charged $25 for up to seven days, and motorcycles will be charged $20....

With colder temperatures quickly approaching, there’s no better time to find your new favorite fall or winter jacket, especially if you’ll be traveling this season. Look no further than this just-released Women’s Packable Puffer from Madewell. The best part? It’s just as functional as it is stylish, since it also folds up into a travel neck pillow. When packing for an autumn trip, finding a lightweight yet cozy coat is key, and it’s even better if you can find one that you can stow away just as easily as you can throw it on over a sweater....

When I was a kid, I was crazy lucky to live within walking distance of a luncheonette that, according to a hand-painted sign in the window, served the World’s Best Coffee! Never mind that I despised coffee. I understood that someday I’d be a grown-up and imbibe it all day. I’ve hit the jackpot again. Nowadays I live steps away from the World’s Best Boutique. And nobody needs a sign outside to know it....

When it comes to Disney history, park lore is easily the most exciting kind. So much work, time and creativity went into developing the theme parks as we know them today, that the stories behind the groundbreaking attractions can be as thrilling as the rides themselves (if you’ve managed to snag a front-row seat, that is). If you’ve been to Disneyland a few times, you’ve likely heard all about the secret basketball court inside the Matterhorn—which, sadly, is no more....

Every traveler knows a comfortable pair of sneakers is a must-have essential. But, they also know it can be hard to find a pair that’s stylish enough to wear with everything in your suitcase while still being supportive and comfortable enough to wear all day. Luckily, Target shoppers seem to have found a solution with the Mad Love Kasandra Slip-on Sneakers. Along with a flexible, slip-on silhouette, the cute kicks feature a supportive insole and a durable rubber outsole that provides excellent traction....

Travelers’ tendency to visit more than one Southeast Asian country on a single trip means the region is sometimes mistakenly regarded as a monolith, the nuances of each nation’s landscape and culture lost on first-time visitors from the West. And while it’s true that proximity makes some overlap inevitable, this corner of the globe is so richly diverse it would take a lifetime of return trips to take it all in....

The Big Easy will be a little quieter this year as organizers of the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival have officially announced that the event will not take place this fall. Typically, the festival is held every spring, but was canceled last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers rescheduled the music-filled event for Oct. 8 to 10 and Oct. 15 to 17 of this year, but with the “current exponential growth” of new COVID-19 cases in both New Orleans and Louisiana, they ultimately decided to cancel the 2021 festivities as well....

The newest Universal theme park finally opened this week in Beijing. While the resort was long scheduled to open in 2021, the exact timeline was vague due to the pandemic. But on Sept. 20, Universal Beijing Resort finally celebrated its grand opening. Universal’s newest resort includes the flagship Universal Studios Beijing theme park, as well as Universal CityWalk Beijing and two hotels on its property, The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and NUO Resort Hotel....

In early March, the border between Rwanda and Uganda was quiet. I came to East Africa as a guest of Volcanoes Safaris, to learn more about its local guest lodges and Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, which has become a model for sustainable tourism by promoting great ape conservation while engaging local communities with self-sustaining projects to enrich their livelihoods. Amiee White Beazley I had traveled for three days in Rwanda experiencing firsthand the positive impact conscious travel can have on developing communities, including funding the purchase of individual tanks for clean water; sheep to breed, eat and sell; and solar panels to bring energy into these small communities....

Made with a cozy polyester-cotton blend, the Y-Stop Hammock Chair is a great place to relax with a book or drink a homemade piña colada. It comes with two seat cushions, a hammock chair swing, a stainless steel chain, a ceiling mount, snap hooks, and screws. Reviewers say that the hanging chair is easy to assemble and mount to a tree, ceiling bean, or hammock stand (like this best-selling one). Plus, it has built-in side pockets where you can store your phone, iPad, water bottle, or current reads....

Give the trip of a lifetime with an over-the-top package from Magellan Jets and IYC. This $1.5 million gift includes a week at sea on a new superyacht, and you’ll arrive in absolute style aboard the Gulfstream G650. For starters, the jet cabin is so luxurious that you might want your flight to last a little bit longer. It has four living areas and can accommodate up to 13 passengers and can sleep up to six guests....