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Now that The Sopranos is back with the release of prequel “The Many Saints of Newark,” the sites from the original series have taken on more meaning — and On Location Tours is taking fans from New York City to all the most crucial spots in New Jersey, ending in the most spectacular fashion. Although the tour has been running for 20 years, it’s constantly being updated, and now new stops from the prequel are being added in Newark....

Chef Shenarri Freeman, otherwise known as “Shenarri Greens,” is serving up a food revolution. As the executive chef of Cadence, a new plant-based restaurant with Southern soul in New York’s East Village, Freeman is cooking dishes built around her Virginia upbringing. However, this isn’t your average Southern food. This is Southern food with a vegan twist. “Outside of the luxurious decor and intimate setting, we don’t compromise on flavor and texture for health,” Freeman shared with Travel + Leisure on what makes her restaurant so unique....

If you’re lucky enough to make a trip to the beautiful Maldives in your future, there’s a spot you will not want to miss. We’re talking about new resort Soneva Jani, but not for the reasons you’re probably thinking. Yes, the resort is comprised of luxury villas with retractable roofs sitting upon five picture-perfect islands in a private lagoon. Artefficio Yes, one of those islands is also a lush farm where fresh fruits and vegetables are grown for hotel guests....

If traveling and breaking a sweat more often are on your 2021 to-do list, Supernatural is here to help with both. Throughout 2020, odds are you became a little bit more of a couch potato than usual (please say this didn’t just happen to me). The spread of COVID-19 meant forgoing things like vacations and visits to favorite workout classes, all in the name of the greater good. But, after the arrival of the Oculus Quest on my doorstep, I realized I didn’t need to forgo adventure entirely....

Theater lights may be dark for now, but one ticket company wants to make sure frontline workers are treated to a spectacular show once curtains are raised again. TodayTix, which sells tickets to shows on Broadway and all over the world, is raising money to send essential workers to a future theater show with their Save A Seat Fund. Contributors can give anywhere from $5 to $50 — the average cost of a ticket on the site — for a frontline worker to use to see a show of their choice at a later date....

The editors of Travel + Leisure have teamed up with Black Tomato—a company known for securing insider experiences—on a series of one-of-a-kind journeys around the globe. Plus: the must-see experiences and sites in each destination that are so unique we’ve designated them our new wonders of the world. With Tokyo hosting the 2020 Olympics, all eyes are on Japan right now. This trip starts with two nights in Tokyo, where you’ll get a private tour of the Imperial Palace Gardens, then head to the countryside to see an entirely different side of Japan—including our New World Wonder, the Tohoku region, one of the best spots in the country for cherry blossoms....

Virgin Voyages is honoring the people in our lives who’ve made all the difference throughout the pandemic with its new “Shiploads of Love” promise. On Thursday, the lifestyle cruise company announced its plans to give away 2,201 voyages over a year-long period, starting with 1,000 cruises right now. The only catch is it’s looking for people just like you to nominate others who deserve a great getaway. “This initiative is meant to pay tribute to those who have impacted our lives in a meaningful way,” Virgin Voyages said in an announcement....

For most, a trip to Atlanta might include a stop at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, a visit to the city’s botanical garden, and a couple nights at a perfectly nice hotel — but those in the know, know that tucked away in the heart of East Atlanta is a once-in-a-lifetime Airbnb experience. Courtesy of Airbnb We’re talking llamas, a treehouse, and lots of bamboo. Guests who book Kara O’Brien’s “alpaca treehouse” or “llama cottage” stay in a bamboo forest that’s home to two llamas and four alpacas who meander around the backyard-turned-urban-farm alongside the property’s guests....

It was a particularly cold October night when I decided I would relocate to Tulum. Like every other human in the world, my 2020 had not gone according to plan. I had intended to spend it traveling through Southeast Asia, working as a freelance journalist and photographer at the same time, but in March, I found myself back on a flight to New York with no idea how long I would be stuck stateside....

Arriving at Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, Maine, is like stepping into a private coastal community with hints of luxury, authentic local roots, and enough charm to convey the spirit of the destination. As a Mainer, I’ve had the opportunity to experience properties around the state that cater to all types of travelers. I’ve been transported many times, but what sets Sebasco apart is how, in 90 years, it has never tried to be something more, nor does it need to be....

The American Dream doesn’t boil down to living outside of your means in big cities with soaring housing costs, tiny spaces, and $15 cocktails. It doesn’t have to be a choice between opportunity or obsoletion, between culture or cornfields. 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. In its June–July issue, AARP The Magazine features 10 towns across the U.S. that you can call home for less than $40,000 a year....

A stay in a wine-region hotel doesn’t have to cost as much as a rare vintage. Here, four of our favorite finds. France: Olivier Leflaive opened Burgundy’s La Maison et la Table d’Olivier Leflaive (doubles from $146), an inn with 13 bright rooms in the vineyards of his famous Puligny Montrachet wines. California: The Avia Napa (doubles from $229) makes a perfect base from which to visit the area’s 17 tasting rooms....

Following Canada’s initial August announcement of a vaccine mandate, the country set the date of Oct. 30 for the requirement to go into effect. All people ages 12 and over traveling by air or rail in Canada must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Currently, travelers who have only been partially vaccinated will be required to show proof of partial vaccination and test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their trip....

Your next hotel stay could help you discover your own family history — right from your room. Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City has teamed up with Ancestry.com to offer guests free access to the Ancestry’s expansive online family history resources. In order to find a little more information about your own heritage, book a stay at the Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City and access the hotel’s WiFi once you arrive....

Las Vegas is world-famous for its cacophony of neon lights that never dim — but it turns out that unceasing illumination comes at quite a high price. According to research from Smart Lighting Industries, a U.K.-based team of lighting equipment distributors, the Las Vegas Strip is as bright as it is thanks to the presence of 12,000,000 lights — a dazzling display that takes an estimated $485,587,824 to run annually. Apparently, the money spent by the millions of visitors attracted by the lights each year makes the expense worth it....

With tropical temperatures, world-renowned surf breaks, and idyllic beaches, it’s easy to see why Hawaii is a top vacation destination. But the islands are much more than a destination; they are home to approximately 1.5 million people, Native language and culture, delicate ecology, sacred sites, and endangered species. Canvan Images/Getty Images As visitor numbers surge to pre-pandemic levels (30,000 arrivals per day on average), so, too, does the risk of destroying all that makes Hawaii such a beloved place....

Hurricane Laura descended upon the U.S. Thursday morning as a high-end Category 4 hurricane with punishing winds and storm surges, according to the National Hurricane Center. The powerful storm made landfall near Cameron, La., just east of the Texas border at around 1 a.m. local time, with winds of 150 mph according to the National Hurricane Center, bringing an “unsurvivable storm surge” along a large stretch of coastline with waters not expected to recede for days....

As we slide into the final stretch of 2020, our collective minds are turning to the holidays. And whether you’re staying put and celebrating Zoomgiving online or taking the necessary safety precautions to visit family IRL, it’s undeniable that this holiday season — smack in the middle of a global pandemic and an election year — will include some political chatter amongst loved ones. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as activist and musician Jaden Smith — celebrity son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — will be joining Airbnb for a one-time Online Experience, Bringing Activism to the Dinner Table, to help people learn to facilitate healthy dialogue and debate....

I can’t pinpoint what it was exactly that made me do it. Was I overwhelmed by work? Burned out from the kids? Were my hormones out of balance, and eating too much processed food to compensate? Probably, yes — all of it. I just remember realizing, “I need a restart button.” I needed a place to get away from my day to day, to rebuild, refocus, and relocate the root of the person I had become....

Singer Nick Jonas and fashion designer John Varvatos may have come from different worlds, but they connected so deeply on a getaway in Cabo that it inspired the name of their tequila, Villa One. Now, they want to pass along that same kind of opportunity by giving one fan a vacation to the same resort, the One&Only Palmilla. “John and I stayed at One&Only Palmilla before we went to Jalisco to meet our distiller, Arturo Fuentes, and work on the tequila,” Jonas said in a statement....