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Whether coastal or country, Tuscany is made for four wheels. The roads caress every dip and curve of the hilly, pastoral landscape and are banked like a racetrack at every turn. The smaller strade provinciali (country roads) rarely see traffic, and each one offers an enticing scene dreamier than the last: hilltop castles, ancient farmhouses, vineyards, fields of poppies and lavender, and more. It’s worth investing in a great rental, like a vintage Fiat Spider convertible, though a Fiat 124 or souped-up SUV will do....

Passengers who have had cruises canceled and are now waiting to get back on the high seas have a new solution when it comes to organizing the information required to ensure a rescheduled trip. Between monitoring alerts about cruise lines resuming service and keeping an eye on expiration dates of Future Cruise Credits (FCCs), it can be a mind-boggling process — which is why one cruise app launched a new feature to track FCCs....

Holland America Line has been traveling to Alaska for 75 years, and the cruise line is celebrating by giving away dozens of free cruises to The Last Frontier. Travelers can enter to win one of 75 weeklong trips for two people in 2022, valued at just under $2,000. The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. PT on Feb. 13 and is valid for all legal residents of the United States and Washington D....

The British royal family is constantly on the move. Between the Queen and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, and now to a lesser extent, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the royal family is a bunch of busy travel bees. And all that travel comes at a serious price. According to a 2019 analysis by GoBankingRates, the royal family spent about $6 million on both personal and professional travel in 2017....

The coronavirus has changed daily life around the world in so many ways: the way we shop, the way we work, the way we socialize, and yes, the way we exercise. If you usually work out, or if you’re craving more activity now that the globe is on lockdown, you might be wondering, should I hit the gym during the coronavirus outbreak? Well, no. “People may spread this infection even if they have no symptoms whatsoever,” says Paul Pottinger, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington School of Medicine....

Samantha Lauriello Throughout summer 2020, I noticed a number of celebrities posting photos of themselves at what looked like the same resort. One week, it was Hailey and Justin Bieber; the next, it was Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Of course, no location was tagged, but the images all showed them lounging on the same crisp, white daybeds or posing in front of the same dramatic rock formations. What is this secret celebrity hideaway?...

Fully vaccinated U.S. travelers can now travel to Ireland without having to quarantine. Vaccinated travelers must show proof of their completed vaccination course. The country will also welcome unvaccinated tourists, but they must arrive with proof of a negative COVID-19 test and self-quarantine for five days upon arrival. Additionally, unvaccinated children between 7 and 18 years old will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before entering Ireland. All travelers — vaccinated or not — must fill out a Passenger Locator Form 48 hours before traveling to Ireland....

Delta Air Lines is giving travelers more options to say “aloha” as they launch new daily nonstop routes to Hawaii from Detroit, New York, and Atlanta. Starting in November, the airline will fly each day from Atlanta to Maui, as well as from Detroit to Honolulu, offering the only nonstop flights between the cities, Delta announced on Friday. In December, the carrier will then add daily nonstop flights from New York’s John F....

Joyce Falcone is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. Below is an example of the type of itineraries she creates. To work with Joyce, you can contact her directly at info@italianconcierge.com. Day 1: Arrive in Palermo Meet your driver outside baggage claim for transfer to your hotel. In the evening, you will have tickets to traditional puppet show....

Bodegas are a staple in any New Yorker’s life. These convenience stores are there for you in rain or shine, day or night, and are usually the first stop in the morning and the last one at night so we can enjoy our late-night snacks or grab an essential household item. Now, New York-natives Desus Nice and The Kid Mero (a.k.a. The Bodega Boys) have teamed up with small-batch, creative ice cream company, OddFellows Ice Cream Co....

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are truly putting their stamp on their new hometown of Los Angeles, California. Since moving to town a few months ago, the pair has remained busy making charitable appearances via social media and volunteering in-person for different organizations. And this week is no different as the duo was spotted on Thursday spending a bit of time at Homeboy Industries, a gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the city....

Teresa Sullivan is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. Below is an example of the type of itineraries she creates. To work with Teresa, you can contact her directly at info@mangosafari.com. Day 1: Arrive in Botswana Fly into Kasane and transfer to your charter flight to the Linyanti Wetlands. Stay: Lebala Camp...

Have you ever popped a favorite lipstick or lotion inside your bag, only to not be able to find it when you’re on-the-go? It’s happened to the best of us. Though it tends to happen even more when we’re traveling, that feeling of not being able to find an essential is all-too-common when carrying a bigger handbag that has all of the room and none of the organization. Bagsmart has a solution in the form of this makeup bag that’s on sale for $7....

The 15 Best Winter Coats for Women, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews The Baleaf Women’s Fleece-lined Winter Leggings are made from a soft, stretchy blend of polyester and spandex, with a sleek finish on the outside and a cozy fleece lining inside. They’re designed to keep you warm while wicking away moisture and remaining breathable. A wide, high-rise waistband allows for a comfortable fit — plus, a hidden pocket allows you to keep essentials like cards and keys secure and within reach....

If you’re looking for cozy clothing and shoes to add to your winter wardrobe, or even the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, chances are you can find it at Nordstrom. Whether you’re looking for a stylish sweater you can wear to work or a fluffy robe to wrap yourself up in when you get home, the retailer has you covered. Even better, many of these items are on sale right now, with some over 40 percent off....

One of the most intense and most colorful meteor showers will light up the night skies of both hemispheres this weekend. Cold temperatures and a big moon will make bright Geminid shooting stars a little more difficult to spot, but those who persevere could see orange, yellow, blue, green, and red shooting stars — your very own celestial Christmas lights! Getty Images Why is it called the Geminid meteor shower?...

In 1966, thousands of meteors burst from the heavens and illuminated the sky for a brief 15-minute period — eyewitnesses reported that the shooting stars almost looked like rain, given how many there were. This wasn’t a typical meteor shower, but a full-blown meteor storm, a phenomenon that’s been happening as part of the Leonid meteor shower for centuries. While this year’s shower is expected to produce far fewer meteors — the dazzling storms only happen every 33 years or so — you can still look to the skies to witness shooting stars in the middle of the month....

Fine art has found new depths — literally — as the Southern Hemisphere’s first underwater museum, the Museum of Underwater Art, welcomed visitors to its Coral Greenhouse exhibit in Townsville, Australia, this past weekend. Sitting 59 feet underwater on the ocean floor at Great Barrier Reef Marine Park’s John Brewer Reef, the 64-ton art piece by British sculpture Jason deCaires Taylor has a 40-foot skeletal structure with 20 statues depicting students working with coral, as well as three sculptures of local flora, like eucalyptus and umbrella palm....

I’m a Travel Editor, and These Are the Products That Keep My Skin Hydrated, Everywhere I Go The It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Facial Moisturizer absorbs quickly while delivering impressive hydration without feeling greasy, according to satisfied users. It’s formulated with seven main benefits in mind: to moisturize, minimize pores, reduce fine lines, brighten skin, smooth skin, plump skin, and even tone. The brand reported that 100 percent of users in a study reported that their skin felt moisturized after using the cream for six weeks, and 90 percent said their skin looked radiant....

While just hearing about a stay in snowy Vermont at a quiet time of the year has us setting our “Out of Office” status on, this resort has us on our way thanks to its amazing spa offer. The Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vt., is offering anyone who stays through April 30th a free 50-minute spa treatment per room for each night or $50 to spend on the property. “March and April are great months to book a relaxing and close getaway to Vermont,” Scott McIntosh, the resort’s director of sales and marketing, told Travel + Leisure....