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Waikiki Beach today is thought of as the jewel of Honolulu. A waterfront neighborhood in Hawaii’s capital, Waikiki sits on a pristine beach that looks out toward the iconic Diamond Head crater. The streets are lined with luxury boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and city culture, 2,500 miles off the mainland. Waikiki Beach stretches along the sea in the city of Honolulu, while Diamond Head rises in the distance, 1980. D.B. Bartruff/Getty Images...

Emmy award-winning travel TV host Samantha Brown christened the AmaMagna in Grein, Austria amid music, dance, and festivities that included local residents in traditional dirndls and lederhosen, fireworks, entertainment, and of course, champagne. The new AmaWaterways ship, twice as wide as traditional river vessels, was designed specifically for cruising the Danube. Brown ‘s Places to Love is in its third year of filming, and she told guests at the christening event that it’s the people who really make us feel we are part of a place....

Ever dreamed of being a space explorer? You know, the one responsible for finding out what’s really out there in the great unknown? Now’s your chance. This month, the Planet Hunters Next-Generation Transit Search (NGTS) opened up its current library of research to the public so anyone can now help them track down potential planets lurking out there in the universe. Essentially, we’re needed as a second set of eyes, the international group of astronomers that runs the research shared on its Zooniverse page....

When you’re traveling, a crossbody bag is always a good idea. You’ll be able to keep your valuables secure yet within reach, and you won’t have to worry about schlepping a heavy or cumbersome bag on your shoulder all day. If you’re in the market for one, Madewell—a great source for wardrobe basics, including all kinds of handbags, totes, and small accessories—has you covered. Shoppers are loving one crossbody in particular from the retailer right now, and more than 2,000 people added it to their carts in the last week....

It’s a new month, new year, and a new decade, which all adds up to one thing: It’s time for a new Southwest sale, too. Southwest has been on a sale binge lately, offering up deeply discounted tickets to help would-be passengers finally take that vacation they’ve been dreaming of. If you’ve been holding off for the right time to book today may be your day as the airline’s sale tickets include those coveted $29 one-way tickets....

The Turks and Caicos, especially the most tourist-y island of Providenciales, has an expensive reputation—and for good reason, with incredible five-star hotels like Amanyara and Parrot Cay. And dining and drinking options aren’t cheap, either. But if you’ve got your eye set on the stunning beaches of Provo (as the island is affectionately called), there are several all-inclusive hotels that will insure you get tons for your money—as well as a memorable experience....

Prince Harry is a rather low-key royal when it comes to travel. He’s frequently spotted flying commercial and appears to be totally fine jet-setting around the globe on his own. But, he does have one demand for the hotels he stays in: Stop using plastic on everything. Harry’s good friend Nacho Figueras recently shared a bit about their travels together as members of the same polo club with CBS News. In the interview, Figueras revealed that Harry has a particular pet peeve with hotels using wasteful plastic products....

When it comes to packing, I am a hard and fast carry-on only kind of gal. The fewer things I need to schlep through the airport, the better. However, as we return to travel and continue toward a digital nomad lifestyle, people may be heading off on longer journeys that require more than a few T-shirts and shorts. For that long-haul trip, Burton’s Wheelie Sub Travel Bag is the ultimate option....

Securing reservations at some of Miami’s most sought-after restaurants is no easy feat. Between splurging tourists, posh locals, and photo-shooting influencers, the hottest eateries are often booked solid. But for a seat at La Piazza, one of the newest and truly most exclusive establishments in town, good luck and connections won’t get you very far. Instead, you’ll need at least $12 million. Courtesy of Palazzo Della Luna La Piazza is the latest addition to Fisher Island, the wealthiest zip code not only in Miami, but also the entire U....

“You can never get lost,” my guide, Ruedi, reassured me. I was about to set off along Switzerland’s Lakes Route, which meanders from Lake Geneva all the way to Germany. His maxim would repeat in my head throughout my trip — usually just after I realized I’d taken a wrong turn. But he was right: in a country so beautiful, a detour now and then isn’t so bad. Switzerland has long been a destination for serious cyclists, but the abundant train connections (and now the option of e-bikes) make it possible even for beginners....

As we all know, no Christmas tree is fully trimmed without some decorations bought at Tiffany’s. And this holiday season, Tiffany & Co. has taken over the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, bringing the spirit of the New York jeweler to the bright sands of the luxury Mexican resort. Guests will be awed by the glamorous tree in the hotel’s lobby complete with baubles exclusive to Tiffany & Co. that bring “the extravagant Christmas spirit of New York City to the warm and sandy beaches of Cancun,” the iconic brand shared with Travel + Leisure....

One week ago, a federal judge in Florida voided the federal transportation mask mandate and most airports and major airlines in the United States dropped masking requirements. But not everyone may be comfortable taking to the skies without knowing their fellow passengers are masking up. With passengers in mind, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told the Today Show last week that people who are uncomfortable flying — like parents with young children who are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine — may be offered a credit or a refund....

Often just called Michigan, the University of Michigan claims to have the largest body of living alumni of any school on the planet. You’d think, then, that its history and mysteries would be a bit more widely known. Not so. This Ann Arbor institution—which, incidentally is not even the state’s largest college (that honor currently goes to Michigan State)—still possesses many well-guarded secrets and little-known facts. Madonna went there. It has a squirrel-feeding club....

In May 2018, millions around the globe woke up early or stayed up late to watch Meghan Markle walk down the aisle to marry Prince Harry. At the time we learned all the details about their ceremony, her dress, and the guest list. But, there were a few details that were kept a close secret — until now. Thanks to the new book, “Finding Freedom,” co-written by BAZAAR’s Royal Editor at Large, Omid Scobie, and royal correspondent Carolyn Durand, royal watchers are learning plenty of new facts about the royal couple....

Two of Washington D.C.’s most important buildings are reopening to the public: the Capitol has resumed tours and the White House will resume in April after both were on hiatus for much of the last two years. The Capitol reopened to the public on Monday with limited tours while the White House is scheduled to reopen its doors to the public on April 15, according to the federal government. Both buildings will require reservations in advance through civil servants....

As we sat before a crackling noonday fire in the Cat Barn — a rustic, après-ski cabin owned by Eleven Experience, in Irwin, Colorado — Alan Bernholtz waxed mystical on the pleasures of winter: the stillness, the fresh powder. “When you feel that resistance of snow, and it’s quiet, it’s just an indescribable experience that you want to have again,” he said. I wasn’t sure I fully understood what he was talking about, but like an acolyte who had traveled far for a guru, I nodded enthusiastically....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a bucket-list experience for many road trip enthusiasts. Crossing eight states — Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California — this is one trip that’s more about the journey than the destination, with famous attractions scattered along the way....

On the first morning of my road trip through Baja California Sur, I found myself bobbing in a small boat off the coast of the state capital, La Paz. Pelicans skimmed the glassy surface. Dolphins made a frolicsome cameo alongside the hull, followed by dozens of stingrays, as if eager to flaunt the abundance of biodiversity that led Jacques Cousteau to christen these waters “the world’s aquarium.” My affable guide, Said Estrada, who works with eco-outfitter Red Travel México, was confident that the windless morning meant we’d soon locate the largest known fish in the ocean: a whale shark....

I usually find it kind of disorienting to stay at a hotel in the same city where I live. No matter how indulgent the thread count, it can be hard to feel truly transported when the place I receive bills and tackle mountains of laundry is just a few nagging miles away. But during my late-December stay at Tampa’s first true five-star luxury hotel — the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street — it was easy enough to imagine I was someplace quite removed from the town where I spent much of 2020 confined to my neighborhood....

Grillmasters at home can finally showcase their smoking skills with this new dream job. SeriouslySmoked, a website for all things grillers, smokers, and barbecue, is looking for a die-hard grilling aficionado to test out a wide range of products, including “grills, smokers, and a variety of utensils in the comfort of your home,” in addition to other cooking methods. If you live for charcoal, fire, and smoked meat, this is the job you’ve been waiting for....