Most of my favorite products are those that stand up to me being the klutz I am. We’re talking machine-washable bags and stain- and wrinkle-resistant clothing only. So, when it comes to shopping for a new sofa — one that looks as good as my Pinterest boards tell me it should, but also will stay looking that way for as long as possible — Burrow was the only way to go....
The perfect fish taco is an elusive blend that requires exactly the right ingredients. Tortillas, lime, and freshly caught fish are always part of the mix, but so is sunshine, salt in your hair, and a sprinkling of sand on your feet. It’s a meal that complements a morning spent bodysurfing and signifies a day steeped in freedom, as rarely will I consume a fish taco in a rush—since there is no place else I’d rather be....
Chicago added four new states to its growing list of places on its travel advisory list. This week, the city announced that Colorado, Maryland, Nebraska, and South Dakota had exceeded a mark of 15 new cases per day, per 100,000 residents. In following Chicago’s current guidelines, unvaccinated travelers from these states are advised to receive a COVID-19 test within 72 hours before arrival in Chicago or quarantine for 10 days upon arrival....
Personally, the only thing I love more than perfume (and people asking me what scent I’m wearing) might be dessert. It seems Dior perfumer-creator François Demachy feels the same way, because Christian Dior’s latest fragrance was created as an homage to the fashion icon’s favorite dessert. Courtesy of Zachary Handley for Parfums Christian Dior The new La Collection Privée fragrance, Christian Dior Vanilla Diorama, is a seductive, warm, vanilla-forward fragrance with notes of citrus and cocoa — and it was created in the image of a mysterious dessert loved by the one-and-only Christian Dior....
Vincent van Gogh fans can breathe a little easier, as a controversial self-portrait of the painter has finally been authenticated. On Monday, art experts declared that the self-portrait of the artist, which hangs inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, is the real deal. The authenticity of the masterpiece has long been questioned, as it happened to be painted in the summer of 1889 while Van Gogh was in an asylum in Saint-Remy, France, for psychosis, the BBC reported....
Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Over a year after the California theme parks closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will finally reopen on April 30....
Chances are you’re stuck at home like the rest of us right now to stop the spread of COVID-19. And if you are, you might have used this time to visit a virtual museum, explore a destination using online resources, and maybe even put together a puzzle of your favorite masterpiece. But now, thanks to Google Arts & Culture, you can actually transform your own photographs into art inspired by some of the most famous artists of all time....
Henry Flagler’s Florida Keys Overseas Railroad was a marvel in its day, a feat of engineering connecting mainland Florida to the country’s southernmost point 90 miles away in Key West. His project, which included a stretch now known as the Old Seven Mile Bridge, debuted in 1912 and was the main link to and between the Keys until 1982, when the new Seven Mile Bridge opened alongside his 70-year-old structure (which was converted to accommodate automobiles in 1938 after the railroad ceased operations in 1935)....
While the whole world might be on royal baby watch as Meghan Markle is due to give birth to her first child any day now, we’re currently adding the latest Markle-approved travel accessory to our shopping carts. It’s no surprise that Markle has perfected the art of traveling in style — no matter if she’s making appearances during a royal tour or visiting the States for baby showers, the Duchess of Sussex has learned a thing or two about looking good (with the right accessories!...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers have tirelessly supported their communities, and now, Karisma Hotels & Resorts wants to show their appreciation for everything these everyday heroes have done. The luxury hotel collection is offering 150 all-inclusive resort stays to essential workers and their families as part of their recently announced Holidays for Your Heroes initiative. More news from hotels and resorts Now through June 30, you can nominate a frontline hero (including healthcare workers, service workers, and those who work in restaurant, takeout, and delivery services) to receive a five-day luxury vacation at the Karisma resort of their choice in Latin America or the Caribbean when it’s safe to travel again....
Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, have welcomed a new member to the royal family. According to a new report in The Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess secretly adopted a black cocker spaniel puppy from Middleton’s brother, James Middleton, several months ago. The dog, The Daily Mail says, was adopted and brought home before the death of the couple’s beloved older dog, Lupo. The pup is now a reported eight months old and fitting in nicely in its new royal digs....
Five Americans who chartered a private jet to Italy were denied entry last week because of the current European Union travel ban. The private jet took off from Colorado and landed in Sardinia’s Cagliari Airport on the morning of July 1 — the same day the EU released their list of “safe” countries their borders would open their borders to. The passengers were in the airport for 14 hours before reboarding and flying to Birmingham, England, CNN reported....
Traveling to the Antipodes can be like visiting another planet. (The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed throughout New Zealand, after all.) The rural, wild resorts in Australia and New Zealand have an otherworldly quality, steeped in nature and adventure, but with a level of luxury that belies their far-flung settings. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....
Berlin now has its first restaurant with three Michelin stars Rutz, led by chef Marco Müller, became the first restaurant in the city to earn a third Michelin star after highly selective restaurant inspectors released their appraisals of Germany on Tuesday. The restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop opened in 2001. It gained its first Michelin star in 2008 and its second in 2017. “The cuisine of Marco Müller and his team has developed fabulously over a short period of time,” Gwendal Poullennec, international director of Michelin Guides, said in a statement....
Samuel Adams is giving us all an out-of-this-world beer. And they mean that literally. In late October, the craft beer company out of Boston announced that it’s launching Space Craft, a beer brewed from 66 pounds of hops that traveled more than 300 miles above Earth on the first-ever all-civilian space mission in September. Courtesy of Samuel Adams “Captained by Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, Inspiration4 sent a crew of four representing leadership, hope, generosity, and prosperity on a multiday journey around our great planet,” the beer company shared on its website about the new brew....
A potential “super-Earth” has been discovered orbiting the closest star to our sun, according to a new study published this week. The possible super-Earth, Proxima c, was found orbiting the Proxima Centauri star, only 4.2 light-years from our planet and the closest star to our sun, CNN reported. It’s the second discovery of a planet orbiting that star — the network reported that astronomers in 2016 found the planet Proxima b, which they said was potentially habitable....
Despite having traveled the world, iconic actress Sophia Loren says she still considers her home a destination to be explored. “I am very close to where I was born so for me it’s always Naples,” the actress told Travel + Leisure of her favorite place to travel while on board the inaugural sailing of the MSC Seashore. “Even though I’ve seen it so many times, it’s incredible, each time I pretend it’s the first time because you discover things that maybe sometimes you didn’t know exist....
The Best Inflatable Pool Floats to Travel With This Summer The Aqua Mosaic 3-in-1 Pool Lounge Chair allows you to choose your preferred position while you’re in the water. Thanks to its adjustable features, the float can transform into a forward-facing chair, a backward-facing chair (the brand calls this a “drifter” since your legs drift in the water), and a full-on lounge chair. No matter which position you choose, the mesh forms to your body....
Witnessing the northern lights dance across the sky is a bucket-list item for many travelers, but now you can do more than just admire this natural light show. Visit Arctic Europe, an organization that promotes tourism in the area, is inviting people from around the globe to leave their mark by naming the storms that cause the northern lights. Auroras are formed when sun storms send strong gusts of charged solar particles toward the Earth....
To have a meal at the newly opened Cavern Grotto, you’ll need to make your way down 21 stories beneath the Earth’s surface. That’s because the new dining establishment, which opened on August 15, is located 210 feet underground within the Grand Canyon Caverns. Located on the historic Route 66 in Peach Springs, Arizona, the Grand Canyon Caverns are home to what they claim is the largest dry cavern system within the U...
