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If the thought of standing for hours at a concert, museum, or theme park fills you with absolute dread, you’re not alone. Whether you’re unable to stand for long periods of time or simply don’t want to, can’t we all agree that sitting is, for the most part, just a little better? Taking a load off and letting yourself get a bit more comfortable while you’re waiting in line for Space Mountain (or just waiting for the F train in the morning) can make all the difference....

When Maine’s Terramor Outdoor Resort Bar Harbor reopens for the season on May 13, it will debut new offerings, while continuing to honor the local fixtures that make this area so appealing. Different from other glamping properties — although sleeping under the stars in a posh setting is still part of the experience — are hyper-local events at the resort, which is just a 23-minute drive from Acadia National Park’s Sand Beach entrance....

Athleticism is a common trait in the Gasser family. The father and stepmother of Swiss Olympic skier Mischa Gasser biked more than 10,000 miles to see him compete at this year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Guido Huwiler, 55, and his wife Rita Ruttimann, 57, left their home outside of Zurich last February to begin the cycling journey. The pair biked nearly every day for the past year, passing through 20 countries to arrive in South Korea for the Olympics, Reuters reported....

Lindsay Stein wants you to know that, despite the pandemic, there really is a future for you in the travel industry if you want it. And she’ll prove it if you become part of her new network, The Roundtrip Collective. While quarantining in New York City, Stein, who’s worked in the travel industry for a number of years as a public relations professional, decided to join TikTok. There, she posted a simple video filled with travel hacks....

A stampede of about 300 dolphins surprised whale watchers earlier this week off the coast of southern California. Video captured by Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari shows an incredible display of hundreds of dolphins porpoising out of the water off the coast of Dana Point, south of Los Angeles. “It is not known exactly what causes common dolphins to stampede,” Capt. Dave’s wrote in the video posting. “It’s thought that the dolphins could be evading a predator such as orcas, racing to catch a food source, or meeting up with another pod of dolphins....

If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us, it’s the appeal of exploring the country by car. In fact, 62% of Americans who took a road trip in the last year say that it reminded them just how fun the form of travel can be, according to Destination Analysts. So, to make sure Americans are road trip ready, Advance Auto Parts is giving away an RV, as well as two-night trips to five destinations....

Here’s your chance to plan the ultimate Valentine’s Day destination wedding. Atlas Ocean Voyages is inviting lovebirds to join a February 2022 cruise to Antarctica, where they’ll have the option to exchange vows against a backdrop of blue glaciers dotted with penguins and seals. The company’s Happy Ever Atlas package includes a marriage license, wedding cake, bouquet, and even a reception. Weather conditions permitting, couples can choose to be married on the continent itself, on a private zodiac in the water, or on the ship’s helipad....

Get ready for some travel inspiration: Gunnar Garfors visited every 198 countries by the not-so ripe age of 37. His first trip was to Greece with family when he was one—but it wasn’t until he hit 17 that he began taking on travel as a major solo hobby. This stunt made him the youngest person in the world to visit 198 countries as a pastime activity (meaning that his adventures are in no way business related)....

Every traveler has fantasies of jetting off around the globe to secret European villages and the world’s most beautiful islands. But the crushing reality is that travel costs money and for most travelers, this is not a limitless resource. You may have started off this year with every intention of finally booking that bucket-list trip. But after a hard couple of winter months, you may have found your savings feeling slim....

The devil was beating his wife as I crossed the Alabama state line. I was driving from Nashville, in a hurry to reach Muscle Shoals, and I had gotten to the point where I-65 snakes down from middle Tennessee’s Highland Rim. When the highway levels out again and runs straight, you’re in the cotton-growing Heart of Dixie, as Alabama has been known since the 1950s. The windshield wipers on my rental car frantically tried to keep pace with an August downpour....

A stuffed Dalmatian toy was reunited with his six-year-old owner after he was accidentally left behind at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport earlier this month. But before the pair were reunited, the toy went on an epic tour of the airport. The stuffed pup, named Masch Masch, was given to six-year-old Jaydence Ronco by a judge the day he was adopted. Although he’s a loyal companion who accompanied the young traveler on a family trip to Cincinnati, he was actually left behind in the airport while Jaydence and his parents were boarding a flight home to Madeira Beach, Fla....

Disneyland’s plans to reopen its theme parks and resort hotels have been postponed until further notice. After closing in March amid the coronavirus pandemic, the theme parks were set to reopen this July in time for Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. According to a statement shared with Travel + Leisure, the reopening has been delayed because the state of California recently announced that it will not release theme park reopening guidelines until after July 4....

While many eager travelers are still at home navigating a new normal, this time has given us the opportunity to reflect on the places both close and far that bring us great joy — and which we’ll be returning to as soon as we can. For your favorite LGBTQIA+ celebrities, support for the inclusive businesses that queer people regularly frequent has been pouring out across social media, as many of these small businesses are at risk of closing....

It was mid-November, and a group of high-profile chefs and I were kneeling in a cluster, waiting for René Redzepi to drip honey into our open eyes. We were three days into Hokol Vuh, a lesser-known culinary festival in the Yucatán Peninsula, learning about the region’s famous Melipona honey. More medicine than sweetener, this honey — produced by a variety of stingless bee indigenous to the Yucatán — has been used for centuries by the Mayan people to help heal wounds and promote eye health, including as a treatment for cataracts....

I was ecstatic when I got my first travel writing assignment. Writing and traveling were my two greatest passions, so having the opportunity to see the world while reporting on my experiences was a double dream come true. I delved into travel with my whole heart, never stopping to think about the many things I do each day to ensure that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doesn’t overwhelm my life. I took a break from traveling in early 2020 because of the pandemic, but before COVID-19, I was one of those people who adored every little thing about being on the road....

Consider it some kind of Harry Potter magic, because Universal Studios Hollywood just made it crazy cheap to visit the park this spring and summer. The park reintroduced its California Neighbor Pass, which offers 175 days of admission throughout 2019 — including most of May, June, and August — for just $10 more than a one-day ticket. The best part is, you don’t even need to be a California resident to apply, meaning everyone can save loads of money while visiting Universal Studios Hollywood this year....

Editor’s Note: 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. There’s a reason couples go to Maui for their honeymoon. For starters, the island has 30 miles of beaches, lush hiking trails, and endless waterfalls. It is at once both otherworldly — thanks to its tropical climate and Jurassic Park-like terrain — and wonderfully familiar....

As the majority of coronavirus cases have been confirmed across Asia, the virus has made its way to Italy. The last days of Venice’s Carnival celebrations were cancelled and fashionistas had restricted access to Milan’s Fashion Week as cases of coronavirus soar, according to Bloomberg. Five deaths have been reported and at least 152 cases confirmed in Italy, making it the worst-affected country in Europe. Venice’s Carnival celebrations ended two days early, on Sunday, according to a press release....

Royal Caribbean will set sail out of Israel for the first time this spring, and every passenger and crew member will be vaccinated. Starting in May, with three to seven-night journeys to the Greek Isles and Cyprus on its new Odyssey of the Seas, the cruise will leave from a port in Haifa for the first time ever, the cruise line said in a statement. Guests 16 years old and older on the sailings, along with all crew, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19....

Until this morning, I had zero regrets about my Away suitcase — I have The Bigger Carry-on and I adore it as much as a human can adore a piece of hardside luggage. The internal compartments have made my packing style so much more organized. The built-in charger has come in handy on many a plug-less adventure. And the shell is a sleek, sturdy, compliment machine. But it’s not sky blue — the perfect pastel core color that just launched today and speaks to the essence of my very being....