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Turks and Caicos is a beach (and luxury) lover’s dream destination. From sprawling oceanfront villas to five-star resorts, this Atlantic Ocean archipelago certainly delivers a memorable experience set against the backdrop of the islands’ stunning white-sand beaches. And this West Indies paradise is about to add another exquisite hotel unlike anything else on Turks and Caicos: Rock House Resort. Courtesy of Grace Bay Resorts Nestled on a ridge above the ocean on the north coast of Providenciales, Rock House is surrounded by lush greenery and reminiscent of European hillside towns....

The happiest dessert from the Happiest Place on Earth just made a trip to New York City, and it has had an adult-themed makeover. A new bar on the city’s Lower East Side is recreating the famous Dole Whip with a boozy twist as part of an innovative cocktail menu that brings the whimsy of Disney World to the Big Apple. The drink, which is crafted at Lullaby and has the signature frothy swirl, is served up with a healthy dose of rum and other liquor and topped off with a sprig of mint and some toasted coconut....

Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming is inviting you to come to ski Green Mountain. And we mean only “you.” The ranch — which is a collection of all-inclusive accommodations including its Lodge and Spa, the Magee Homestead, and the Frenchcreek Sportsman Club spread out across 30,000 acres of land — has an abundance of activities for guests to take part in during their stay. That list includes everything from snowmobiling to ice fishing, baking classes to shooting sports, hiking to horseback riding, and so much more....

Aurora Expeditions celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with an important tribute. The expedition company specializing in nature cruises around the world is dedicating its new, purpose-built ship to marine biologist, oceanographer, and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle, according to Travel Weekly. Each deck of the ship will also be dedicated to other influential female conservationists. Courtesy of Aurora Expeditions Earle’s contributions to exploration, conservation, and science has spanned decades, Travel Weekly reported....

The U.S. is set to restrict travel from India starting Tuesday, as the Asian country continues to struggle to contain COVID-19 within its borders. The Biden administration’s order is expected to prohibit foreign nationals who have been in India within the previous 14 days from entering the U.S., CNN reports. The restriction will likely not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, humanitarian workers, and others with specific exemptions. Similar policies already apply to travelers who have recently been in South Africa, Brazil, the U....

Savannah’s citizens are surrounded daily by the beauty and atmosphere of their quintessentially Southern city with its landscaped squares, gardens, historic homes, and cobblestone streets. They walk past stately live oaks draped in feathery Spanish moss, many more than 100 years old. As much as they appreciate their city, there are times when a weekend getaway is in order, and locals know that Hilton Head Island is just a short ride away....

There are no shortage of options for travelers looking to take a wine vacation. Napa Valley, Tuscany, Mendoza — the diversity of these far-flung wine-making locales is staggering. But when it comes to planning your dream wine getaway, you’d be hard-pressed to beat Bordeaux. Despite its reputation as one of the world’s finest wine regions, Bordeaux is oft-overlooked by travelers in favor of Paris or Nice. But Bordeaux is becoming a must-visit destination in its own right....

East coast hip hop was born in the Bronx, and soon there will be a way to see the history of this popular music genre from its very own birthplace. Construction for the Universal Hip Hop Museum, a museum dedicated to the history and prominent figures of hip hop music is expected to break ground later in 2020 in the Bronx in New York City, with a projected opening date sometime in 2023 in celebration of the musical genre’s 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet reported....

Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, is inviting you to come and experience a whole new side of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Located on 317 stunning acres, bordering 1.5 million more acres of Santa Fe National Forest, sits the newly opened hotel, marking the first luxury offering of its kind in Santa Fe. Bishop’s Lodge, the hotel explained in a statement, “provides state-of-the-art accommodations, a destination restaurant conceived by Chef Dean Fearing, an array of outdoor adventures and transformative wellness experiences set against one of the most starkly beautiful backdrops in the Southwest....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 2, 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 this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. This year’s lineup of top resorts across the American South are known for a variety of things — gourmet cuisine, rustic-chic mountain accommodations, seaside barefoot luxury — but one thing they all agree on is the importance of the region’s incomparable genteel hospitality....

Disney World and Universal are offering absolutely massive ticket discounts to anyone who can prove they live in the Sunshine State. As Fox35 reported, Walt Disney World recently revealed its new Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, making it easier and cheaper than ever for locals to come to pay a visit to the park. The ticket comes with plenty of options including a choice of 2, 3, or 4-day tickets, all at steep discounts....

Frontier Airlines is adding a dozen new routes to its network, and celebrating by putting one-way tickets on sale for as low as $39. The airline is adding flights from its base at Tampa International Airport to Rochester and LaGuardia Airport in NY; Bloomington, Ill.; Green Bay, Wis.; and Columbus, Ohio. Courtesy of Frontier Airlines Frontier is also adding six flights to Cancun from Baltimore, Md.; Boston, Mass.; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Mich; Minneapolis, Minn....

Everything you’ve read about the North Fork — the 30-mile stretch of Long Island running just parallel to the South Fork — is true. Because the region is rich with fertile soil, farms, wineries, and roadside stands purveying everything from grape pies to pastured eggs abound. And in stark contrast to the Hamptons, the South Fork’s overrun stomping grounds for the well-heeled, the North Fork maintains a decidedly chill vibe. And where else — especially within easy driving distance of NYC — can you still find beaches blissfully free of crowds, and score a solid restaurant meal without booking way in advance?...

If you’ve never experienced tubing through the cooling waters of a calm, scenic river in the height of summer, this is the year to do it. These aren’t the lazy rivers you’ve seen at resort pools but rather natural waterways with the occasional gentle rapid to propel you downstream. While some of these rivers allow you to bring a cooler packed with food and beverages, some of them have strict rules against it, so be sure to check the local laws before loading your car with eats and drinks....

You don’t have to leave the house to have an incredible night under the stars. Stargazers and astronomy-lovers can get their fill of gorgeous dark skies over the Arizona desert. The Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy are hosting its 30th annual Grand Canyon Star Party online this week. Currently, Grand Canyon National Park is closed on both rims due to coronavirus lockdown measures, according to the National Park Service website....

The Las Vegas Strip is about to get a rockin’ revamp with the addition of a guitar-shaped hotel after Hard Rock International acquired the operations of MGM’s The Mirage in a more than $1 billion deal. This week, Hard Rock purchased the operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International for $1.075 billion, announcing its plans to turn the iconic casino into a guitar-shaped space like it built in Florida....

Taken at face value, the name “Super Worm Moon” doesn’t conjure up the most appealing image. But don’t worry — the moon is not super wormy. It’s simply the third full moon of the year, and it happens to be an exceptionally bright one. Here’s everything you need to know about 2021’s Super Worm Moon. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty When is the Worm Moon? In 2021, the Worm Moon occurs on Sunday, March 28, at 2:48 p....

The United States airline industry was struggling to get back on track on Monday after thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend and thousands more delayed. As of Monday morning, just over 470 flights had been canceled and over 690 delayed within, into, or out of the U.S., according to flight tracker FlightAware — a significant improvement over Sunday when 1,659 U.S. flights were canceled and more than 5,700 flights were delayed....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, 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 this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. In just the past 15 years or so, London has become a garden of glass and steel, courtesy of the Shard, the Cheesegrater, the Scalpel, and a handful of other cleverly nicknamed skyscrapers....

A trip to Paris is incomplete without a stop at the Louvre, but this iconic museum isn’t the only one worth visiting in the City of Lights. After a five-year closure and €58 million renovation, the Musée Carnavalet is finally set to welcome visitors again starting May 29 — just in time for France’s reopening to international tourists on June 9. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images Opened in 1880, Musée Carnavalet is one of the oldest in Paris and an often-overlooked gem dedicated to recording the city’s history....