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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, their daughter Chelsea and her two children are heading to Canada to stay at Quebéc’s Manoir Hovey. According to Radio-Canada, the former first family will be there for all of next week. Courtesy of Manoir Hovey The beautiful resort in North Hatley in Quebéc’s Eastern Townships spans 35 acres on the shores of Lake Massawippi, and was named one of the world’s best hotels by Travel & Leisure for 2017....

They’re known for winter sports, but Sun Valley and neighboring Ketchum are equally vibrant in warmer months, when the mountains are awash in artists, adventurers, and tech titans. Morning Start the day with brioche French toast at local favorite the Kneadery (entrées $9–$12), then walk over to adventure outfitters the Elephant’s Perch. Tell staffers your preferences — trail or off-road, lake or peak — and they’ll map out a route and make sure you rent the right gear....

While many travelers found themselves caught between countries during the pandemic-induced calamity of quickly-closing international borders, Emilie Blanc, a nomadic portrait photographer, was visiting her parents in France. In April, she had fully intended to return to Bali, where she was starting to build a client base, and even left a full suitcase of summer clothes behind. Despite spending the past seven years living abroad in places like Barcelona and Singapore, by March, she realized she would be living in France for the foreseeable future....

The Hi Clasmix High Waisted Leggings are made from a blend of polyester and spandex, so they’re soft, stretchy, and opaque, making them a great option for both chilling and sweating. The full-length leggings have a high-waisted fit and a flattering 4.5-inch waistband, which shoppers say stays up even during intense exercise. 5 Fleece-lined Sweatpants You’ll Want to Wear All Winter Long — All Under $40 To buy: amazon.com, $24 (originally $40)...

We love a throwback to the nineties, whether it comes in the form of a retro movie night, a pop-up bar, or a hyper themed hotel suite. The nineties were a simpler time, especially for those who grew up in the decade. A time without smartphones and social media, when the most important news stories were when the new Mary-Kate and Ashley movies were available on VHS. There’s comfort in nostalgia, so it only makes sense that we’re drawn to a good throwback — especially when said nostalgia is translated into a hotel suite....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. The brand-new Life House, Nantucket just opened on the island escape off the coast of Cape Cod, giving visitors to the iconic summer destination a chic new option of where to stay. Courtesy of Life House The new hotel is the fourth from the upstart brand Life House, which opened its debut property in Miami in 2019 and now has three in the city....

First, a confession: I check my work email account on vacation. Before I am chided for doing so, let’s admit this is not unusual in 2020, and also let it be known that I take all of my vacation days (ahem, other millennial women). Also, I am of “Camp Check But Do Not Respond,” because keeping an eye on work is not actually “working,” per se. (Or is it?) For years, I’d found it helpful for my personal sanity to spend a few precious PTO minutes to check in each day after having set my out-of-office response....

Since leaving the White House, the Obamas have been settling into their new home, which they’re renting, in Washington, D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. The property dates back to the 1920s and has nine bedrooms, gardens lining the outdoors, flagstone terraces, eight-and-a-half bathrooms, and an au pair suite downstairs. The McFadden Group The 8,200-square-foot property once belonged to Joe Lockhart, who served as the White House press secretary under Bill Clinton, and has been renovated to include marble trimmings and modern touches....

Just in time for Australia’s grand reopening to international travelers, which was official as of February 21, Kimpton Hotels has made its Australian debut. Kimpton Margot Sydney, which opened in February 2022, is located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district in a 1939 art-deco building that served as the former headquarters of Sydney Water. The vintage architectural style anchors the entire design scheme of the hotel. Courtesy of Kimpton Hotels...

How do you make a dream vacation to Italy even dreamier? Sleep among unicorns and rainbows, of course. The Unicorn House, located in Milan, is a truly whimsical rental for tourists who love good design, as well as lots of rainbows, gold stars, and of course, unicorns. Courtesy of Booking.com Unicorn House, listed on Booking.com, accommodates two people and is completely decorated from floor to ceiling in unicorn-themed home accessories, art, and furniture....

One of the most iconic homes in American television is up for sale, and it looks just like you remember it. The gorgeous New Jersey home that (fictionally) belonged to TV mafioso Tony Soprano on The Sopranos is now up for sale by (real) owners Patti and Victor Recchia for a starting price of $3.4 million, The New York Times reported. If you’ve been looking for the perfect place to take care of the family business, contemplate your existence, or just feed the ducks that live in your pool, this house is everything you remember it to be from the show....

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. Are you looking up more in 2020? With less air pollution and clearer skies — and with many of us having more free time on our hands as a result of the pandemic — stargazing is back in fashion....

Traveling alone is all about freedom and independence — freedom to go where you want, when you want, and independence in your ability to visit new places and meet new people without the crutch of a travel companion. It’s not for everyone, but those willing to venture off on their own are rewarded with a compromise-free vacation and unforgettable experiences (exciting things just seem to happen when you’re traveling solo)....

Holiday lovers, rejoice! Trader Joe’s seasonal items have hit the shelves, and they’re even better than we remember. This fall, we found dozens of pumpkin-flavored favorites, but the best is yet to come as new winter products — ranging from international holiday sweets to truffle-infused cheese — roll out at stores across the country. With a keen eye for new products and a little help from employees at my local store, I’ve rounded up some of this year’s best Trader Joe’s holiday items, so you can grab your favorites before they sell out again....

I wasn’t sure how receptive my body would be to the sound-healing session at Palmaïa, the House of Aïa, a new resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. I have lived with anxiety for many years; my mind wanders constantly. But I am always open to new approaches to self-care, and I figured, Why not give it a try? I was at a wellness retreat, after all — they should know what they’re doing....

Last year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 2, 2020, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that the honorees will inspire your trips to come—whenever they may be. America’s 50th state is mythologized by the visitors who go back year after year. There are, of course, the hundreds of pristine beaches across its most visited islands (the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu)....

A picture’s worth a thousand words, including—in the case of a law-breaking tourist—the words “banned for life.” Egypt recently announced that 18-year-old German tourist Andrej Ciesielski is no longer welcome in the country after illegally scaling the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza to take photos. Two weeks ago, Ciesielski broke Egyptian law and climbed up 455 feet of the ancient pyramid and snapped (admittedly gorgeous) photos of the nearby Pyramid of Khafre....

A new rail cooperative in Europe is setting out to redefine train travel across the continent. European Sleeper is positioning itself as a railway company dedicated to elevating the overnight train experience in Europe. The company plans to begin raising money in May from individuals and private investors under a cooperative model before launching operations in April 2022. Its first route will run overnight between Brussels and Prague. Trains are slated to operate three times a week, then expand to daily service....

America the beautiful, indeed. If there’s anything the pandemic has taught us, it’s that some of the world’s most stunning destinations are right here within our own borders. To celebrate that, Scenic America announced last week the addition of 49 new designations to its America’s Byways collection — 34 National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads. While there hadn’t been any new additions since 2009, the prestigious list now includes a total of 184 byways in 48 states....

Travelers who are dreaming of one day getting to take part in space travel may not have to wait much longer. And the best part is they may not even have to leave this planet to do it. In late 2019, Interstellar Lab, a Paris-based research studio, announced its plans to build the first space-inspired village. And it will do so right here on earth. More specifically, they plan to build it in the Mojave Desert in California....