Posts

New York City is going to get a little more dazzling in early 2022. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is nearly set to open its doors and welcome guests to the brand-new property located in the heart of Manhattan at 1185 Broadway, where 28th Street and Broadway intersect. According to a spokesperson for the hotel, the hotel will combine the brand’s “legendary service with refined elegance.” Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad...

Flying around the globe can certainly appear glamorous on social media. After all, the hashtag #travel has more than 375 million mentions on Instagram alone. But, sadly for many, the jet-set lifestyle is out of reach. However, thanks to a new social media challenge called the “fake plane ride challenge” you can at least fake like you’re living the high life. As The New York Post reported, the “fake plane ride challenge” has…taken off…on social media in China, with thousands of people faking their own ultimate airline experience....

The flattering trousers may only be $31 a pair, but that doesn’t mean they are low in quality in comparison to their more expensive counterparts. In fact, many shoppers say the Ajisai travel pants are a “perfect dupe” for Lululemon’s On The Fly Pants, which can set you back more than $100 for a pair. One fan, who called them a Lululemon lookalike, reported that the “fabric is high quality, super buttery-soft, and [that] they fit perfectly....

There’s no better way to appreciate San Miguel de Allende, a colonial city in Mexico, than in a full, immersive, 360 degrees. This year, Travel + Leisure readers recognized San Miguel de Allende in the annual World’s Best Awards as the No. 1 city on the planet. From this angle, you can appreciate the impressive architecture, the sun-soaked mountains in the distance, and the deep-rooted artistry. A trip to San Miguel de Allende should include a relaxing afternoon at Escondido Place (a spa retreat with bubbling hot springs), and a day trip to the 18th-century church complex, Santuario de Atotonilco, which lies just north of the city....

Centrally located between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels offer some of the best theme park views at Disney World. And when the complex’s new Swan Reserve tower opens in fall 2021, couples planning an Orlando wedding will be able to incorporate these magical Disney vistas into their wedding ceremony and reception. The Swan Reserve is a 14-story, 349-room hotel located adjacent to the original Swan and Dolphin properties....

The Pope is continuing to hold Holy Week services culminating with Easter this Sunday at the Vatican via livestream helping people around the world celebrate the holiday — while practicing social distancing. According to Vatican News, the Good Friday service will start at 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET). This year, instead of participating in the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum as he traditionally does, the Pope will perform the prayer in front of St....

There’s nothing as quintessentially New York as finding a place to drink outside as the weather warms up. Gone are the days of hunkering down in a dark bar away while warming up from the frigid temperatures of winter. In New York, summer means fizzy cocktails, frosé and time spent outdoors, soaking up the warm days and nights. In many cases, that means a rooftop bar (and there are plenty of great ones)....

If you’ve ever sat on a runway and wished you could eat a piece of candy that would somehow quell your flight anxiety, then we have excellent news: You can. We’d like to formally introduce you to the world of travel CBD. It’s not too good to be true — you really can find delicious CBD gummies to help you relax or even combat anxiety, which is why CBD has become quite popular among travelers....

As any Louisvillean will tell you, geography is destiny: happy to be pulled by every point on the compass, this crossroads city has one foot in the East and one in the West, its head in the North but its heart in the South. The result is a frontier salad of big-town sophistication and small-town charm. Louisville is celebrated for its state-of-the-art theater, some of the best antiques shopping this side of the Ohio River, an extraordinary diversity of architecture (from winsome Victorian to world-class postmodern; call the Main Street Association, 502/568-2220, for tours, or the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, 502/635-5244, for a free walking guide) and, of course, the Kentucky Derby....

Not sure where you should vacation next? Just let TikTok be your guide. Vrbo, the vacation rental website, took to its TikTok channel to ask its audience to vote on the coolest listings on its sites. And the results are in. “Not only has TikTok been the ultimate boredom-buster of quarantine, but it’s also turned into a veritable mood board for post-pandemic adventures,” Vrbo shared in a statement. “Spring has definitely sprung, so we’ve rounded Vrbo’s most loved properties on TikTok for your next vacation — time to give the hype house a run for their money....

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have come together for a new project aimed at teaching tourists all the dos and don’ts of visiting their gorgeous island chain. And it all comes down to “Kuleana,” which translates to “responsibility.” To get that message across, the two tourism authorities asked locals across the islands to explain what is OK for tourists to do and what should be avoided in a series of new video messages....

Airbus hopes to bring the world’s first zero-emission aircraft — powered by a hydrogen propulsion system — into commercial service by 2035. “As recently as five years ago, hydrogen propulsion wasn’t even on our radar as a viable emission-reduction technology pathway,” Glenn Llewellyn, Airbus’s VP of Zero-Emission Aircraft, said in a statement on Monday. “But convincing data from other transport industries quickly changed all that. Today, we’re excited by the incredible potential hydrogen offers aviation in terms of disruptive emissions reduction....

It’s easy enough to wonder what Anthony Bourdain would have thought of “Roadrunner,” the new documentary chronicling his unusual and unique life. The man was famous for his opinions. (He once declared that he would serve “hemlock” to Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump and in three famous words uncompromisingly condemned the film “Baby Driver.”) Even in the documentary itself, interviewees wonder out loud what Tony would think of the whole affair....

Australian officials have begun implementing interstate travel restrictions as a COVID-19 outbreak grows in Sydney, the country’s largest city. The most recent outbreak in Sydney has been linked to 83 new cases, which trace back to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The state of New South Wales conducted a total of 38,000 COVID-19 tests within 24 hours to track the spread of the virus, which does not seem to extend beyond the Northern Beaches....

Known for its sophisticated aesthetic, innovative culinary experiences, and unexpected design accents that blend creativity, luxury, and style, SLS hotels have always offered guests a distinct and memorable experience at some of the most popular destinations around the world. So, it comes as no surprise that the brand’s first European outpost will be in one of the continent’s most-visited — and art-savvy — cities: Barcelona. Courtesy of SLS Barcelona | Ennismore...

Nextdoor and Hallmark are teaming up to ensure you’re well informed on where to go for a holiday light show in your own neighborhood all season long with the return of the Cheer Map. “Nextdoor’s annual Cheer Map is back to help your neighborhood shine even brighter this season,” the website explained in a blog post. “With so many people staying local this year, it is more important now than ever to bring a little extra cheer to the neighborhood....

Gwyneth Paltrow is bringing her health and wellness brand, Goop, to the Mediterranean and wants to take you with her. Celebrity Cruises is partnering with Paltrow for an 11-night cruise on the Celebrity Apex, aptly titled “Goop at Sea,” in August that will feature a talk with the actress herself as well as sessions centered around the mind and body. “We’ve had massive success with In Goop Health, our wellness summit that translates Goop’s content into a tangible, high-touch experience....

Spooky season is in full effect with Halloween just around the corner, and a rare blue moon scheduled to make an appearance on the ghoulish holiday. For believers in all things paranormal, it’s the perfect time to head to Nevada’s Washoe Club — once featured on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures — and spend the night interacting with its ghostly residents. Located in Virginia City just 35 miles southeast of Reno, the Washoe Club earned its status in the late 1800s as a resting place for both miners and luxury-seekers....

When you arrive at Helena Bay Lodge, a secluded sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, plenty of lovely humans will greet you — the resort has a staff of 54, even though maximum guest occupancy is only 10 — but it’s the non-human residents who will make you feel especially welcome. We were standing amid rolling green hills overlooking the bay when our guide called out, sending a gaggle of fuzzy-headed alpacas running to greet us, their crooked teeth forming goofy grins....

JetBlue is taking its transatlantic flights even further, launching nonstop routes from Boston to London this summer. The airline plans to expand its London service with brand-new routes from Boston Logan International Airport to London Gatwick Airport starting July 19, followed by flights from the city to London Heathrow Airport starting Aug. 22. The new routes come just under a year after JetBlue launched its first flight to Europe from New York City to London....