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If hot temperatures have you dreaming of a tropical oasis, JetBlue may have the answer to your woes. This week, the airline announced a three-day sale that will get you $300 off a vacation package, including flights and hotel. If you spend $1,500 (including taxes and fees) on a JetBlue Vacations package, the code “VACAY300” can get $300 off your booking. The vacation packages include roundtrip flights and hotels — and can be for more than one traveler....

Remote properties give travelers the opportunity to truly get away and to experience impeccable scenery all around them, but planning for isolated stays can often be a challenge. Enter Oetker Collection’s Masterpiece Estates, providing travelers with a host at each of its estates, and helping arrange everything from transportation to all-inclusive services to make getting truly away an easy possibility. The unforgettable experience of being so immersed in nature at the collection’s 19th century Victorian Glen Affric Estate, which sits nestled in the midst of a nature reserve spanning thousands of acres, can be felt as early as the ride up as views of moss-covered trees, black cliffs, and rivers emerge....

If there’s anyone who can help you become a better packer, it’s master organizer Marie Kondo. From her popular book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” to her Netflix series, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, there’s no questioning her unparalleled methods of organization. This month, Kondo took things a step further by releasing her first collection with The Container Store. The collaboration includes 100 sustainably sourced items inspired by her Japanese heritage and designed to declutter all the corners of your home....

He says palette, you say palate, he says Gainsborough, you want gazpacho. No need to call the whole thing off — at least not in London, where some major museums and galleries, after much-publicized expansions, now provide a lot more than a feast for the eyes. Tate Modern Café (Bankside; 44-207/401-5020) led the avant-garde pack with its panoramic seventh-floor dining space overseen by über-restaurateur Jeremy King, of Ivy and Caprice fame (no reservations, so be prepared for a wait)....

Standard Dose, the online CBD wellness retailer, has opened a 2,400-square-foot flagship in Manhattan. For the uninitiated: CBD is shorthand for cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s not psychoactive in the same way as THC, its more potent cousin. CBD’s place in the spotlight derives from its purported benefits for managing pain, stress, and skincare problems like eczema, acne, and psoriasis. (The view of the scientific community, it should be said, is mixed....

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are in New York City this week for their first joint outing since the birth of their second child. They arrived in Manhattan on Wednesday, checking into the Carlyle Hotel, a favorite of Harry’s late mother Princess Diana, and dined at the hotel’s famed Bemelmans Bar, according to The New York Post’s Page Six. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images...

We sat down with Sam Heughan, Scottish-born star of the epic STARZ original series Outlander on the eve of the show’s World Premiere Screening. On the agenda? His heritage, what it’s like filming in the Highlands, and what viewers can expect from the midseason premiere on Saturday. You’re Scottish. Tell us about home.I was born in southwest Scotland, in a place called Dumfries and Galloway, which is kind of the bit that sticks out—the bit that no one really goes to....

The multipurpose skincare product has been dubbed as an “essential for all travel bags” by one enthusiastic reviewer and, as its name suggests, is designed to deliver eight hours’ worth of hydration. With its petroleum-based formula, the face cream instantly soothes and restores moisture and works in conjunction with vitamin E to repair damage caused to the skin barrier. This not only gives the formula its renowned healing properties, but also helps it prevent future moisture loss....

It just got a whole lot easier for vaccinated travelers to visit St. Lucia. According to a new policy that went into effect on Monday, those who are fully vaccinated are now free to move about the Caribbean island, which is known for its picturesque views, gorgeous beaches, and sprawling rain forests. However, a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before arrival is still required for all....

I’ve been wading through the calm, cerulean waters of the Grand Cul de Sac — a coveted reef-protected reserve in St. Barts — for about 15 minutes when I look back at the palm-fringed shore hundreds, maybe thousands, of feet away and realize I’m still only waist deep. The shallow lagoon lends itself to taking in the surroundings — a kitesurfer skimming the crystalline surface to my left, a couple finding their balance on paddleboards to my right, and the susurrus of the sea all around....

Welcome to Mountain Mondays, our winter-long series introducing you to some of the coolest mountains in America. Stay tuned each week for a new mountain for you to explore. Skiing has always been a big part of my life. My parents were ski bums who had to strap on skis just to get in and out of their off-the-grid cabin, so it’s not surprising that they started me on two planks as soon as I started walking....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 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. The most appealing resorts in New England and New York take all of the creature comforts of a classic bed-and-breakfast and turn up the dial....

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is on a mission to make sure your 2021 is as adorable as it should be. In January, the TSA released its new 2021 TSA dog calendar featuring some of the cutest pups on the force. According to The Arizona Republic, the calendar not only includes 12 ridiculously cute photos of dogs at work, but it also includes information and fun facts about each dog to help everyone get to know just who is sniffing their bags....

If you’re a frequent traveler, you know just how cold airplane cabins can be. It’s easy to want to wrap yourself up in your coziest blanket while you’re flying, but toting a bulky blanket on a flight doesn’t make the most sense, especially if you’re trying to pack light. That’s why a cashmere wrap is the perfect addition to your travel wardrobe — you can use it as a blanket on the plane and wear it multiple ways once you’ve reached your destination....

When checking in to the new Palazzo Rainis, you might wonder: Is this Croatia or is it Italy? In a way, it’s both. Opening to guests on Mar. 25, the boutique hotel is located in the historic Croatian seaside city of Novigrad, but it’s housed in a new building designed in the style of neo-Renaissance Venetian palazzos. That’s because the property’s original owner, Giovanni Rainis was, perhaps unsurprisingly, from Venice. At the turn of the 20th century, he built his own villa on this site in the same style, though that building no longer exists....

All three Universal Orlando theme parks quickly reached maximum attendance this Labor Day weekend. Upon reopening this summer after closing amid the coronavirus pandemic in March, visitors at the two most popular Florida theme park resorts — Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — initially reported smaller crowds and shorter wait times in addition to new health and safety measures, including mandatory face coverings for guests and employees as well as reduced capacity across the parks and attractions....

The blocks south of 14th Street may have felt unusually quiet of late, with fewer tourists and office-goers on the streets. But New York has faced crises before — and the city always endures. This time, Downtown is returning to life with new draws that speak to this spirit of resilience. One of the most notable debuts is Great Jones Distilling Co., the first whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition. The expansive 28,000-square-foot facility debuted in NoHo in August and offers tastings, tours, and three separate dining venues....

Here’s an important tip for your next trip: Make sure your name is exactly the same on all your documents if you want to fly. When it comes to your identity, airports and airlines don’t take chances. After all, there are several “Amanda Johnson”s out there, and it’s common for airlines to ask for your middle name in addition to your first and last (just like a driver’s license or passport)....

Frequent fliers are familiar with the many ways your body changes while in a pressurized tube at 40,000 feet: Your ears pop, your ability to taste shifts, and you may find it harder to put your shoes back on after a flight. There’s a multitude of tricks to combat the last problem (hello, compression socks), but the best advice may be just to keep your shoes on the whole time. The reason has less to do with compression and more to do with avoiding some potentially icky situations....

Lifestyle celebrity Joanna Gaines is well known for her famous, comforting recipes — as well as her and her husband Chip’s design renovation show, Fixer Upper. Since forming Magnolia, the couple’s lifestyle brand, Gaines has been a powerhouse of recipes and home inspiration. Gaines made her famous, flaky biscuits on her cooking show, Magnolia Table, named after her restaurant in Waco, Texas. The recipe features a flight of accompanying butters: lemon butter, strawberry butter, and pumpkin butter....