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You could spend up to 10 years in prison or face a hefty fine for lying about recent travel under Britain’s new coronavirus policies, officials announced Tuesday. Those who lie to avoid the latest hotel quarantine order will face a fine between about $6,900 and $13,850 (between £5,000 and £10,000) and a 10-year maximum jail sentence could be enacted for travelers found to have lied about their travel history on the UK’s mandatory passenger locator form....

After finding success in their San Francisco to Hawaii testing program, United Airlines is expanding upon its initiative by launching a testing program for passengers flying from Newark to London. Starting on Nov. 16, the program will require that passengers flying on select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey to London Heathrow undergo a rapid molecular COVID-19 test prior to boarding, the airline announced on a media call on Wednesday....

If you’re looking to get away from it all why rent a cabin in the country when you could own an entire town? Just 45 minutes from Denver, Colorado, the town of Cabin Creek is up for sale on Craigslist for just $350,000. “Just under 5 acres of property with the old Gas Station, 8 room Motel, Road Side Restaurant Cafe, 8 space RV Park, 2 Houses, and private shooting range,” reads the listing....

New Zealand is almost ready to welcome travelers from around the world once again — meaning it’s time to start planning an epic getaway. And as far as epic adventures go, not much may compare to Kokomea PurePod, a luxury getaway along the Kāpiti Coast that puts Mother Nature’s beauty on full display. The Kokomea PurePod experience sits nestled within a grove of olive trees with expansive views of the ocean below....

There’s nothing like a good movie or TV show to make a long flight fly by — and it seems Delta Air Lines is well aware of that. In line with the airline’s quest to provide flyers with superior onboard entertainment, the airline announced yesterday that starting in August passengers can watch Hulu Originals on board, thanks to a new partnership between the airline and the media streaming giant. The announcement comes as Delta installed their 700th aircraft with seat-back screens, meaning passengers won’t need to drain their phone battery or stare at an overly small screen when they catch up on their favorite TV show....

Miami is already a bright, vibrant, and colorful place — and it’s about to get even more dazzling. In December, Superblue, a new enterprise dedicated to experiential art, announced plans to launch its first experiential art center in Miami in early spring 2021. And it’s a sight that must be seen to be believed. “We’ve been working with artists creating immersive, boundary-breaking experiential art for decades, and now, with the rapidly growing number of artists working in these media and their accelerating popularity, it became clear that a totally new kind of enterprise was needed to both advance their practices and respond to the growing public interest in them,” Superblue cofounder Marc Glimcher shared in a statement....

As the coronavirus pandemic has stymied travel across the world, airports and airlines have started their own COVID-19 testing operations as a way to get passengers back in the skies — especially as holiday travel approaches. Major U.S. carriers like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines have embraced testing as a model, offering passengers a path to visit locations like Hawaii and even London. JetBlue has turned to at-home saliva tests to put customers at ease....

After more than a year of stopped service due to the pandemic, two historic trains through Vermont are resuming service — and you can climb aboard for only $1. Trains up the East Coast to Vermont are an iconic way to see the Northeast. But, due to the pandemic, they haven’t been running since March 2020. A few months ago, Amtrak announced that Vermont’s famous trains — the Vermonter and the Ethan Allen Express — will resume service on July 19....

Andrea Bocelli is headed back to the desert for his next live performance, and audiences around the world will be able to watch from home — just not whenever they want. The world-famous tenor is traveling to Saudi Arabia, where he’ll perform an intimate concert at Hegra, an ancient desert city whose sandstone mountains bear intricate carvings to mark 100 tombs. The performance will be broadcast live on Bocelli’s YouTube channel on April 8 at 3 p....

Most Americans will spend the 4th of July weekend with friends and family, maybe watching a parade or oohing and aahing over fireworks, hot dog in hand. Those looking to take the celebration up a notch should look to California’s Mammoth Mountain. For the second time ever, the popular destination has gotten approval to launch fireworks off the mountain’s 11,053-foot summit during its Freedom Bash on July 6. The spectacular display is the highest firework show in the U....

Plus, the wireless headphones offer up to 22 hours of listening time, and a fast charging mode will give you three hours of battery life in just 10 minutes. And when they’re not in use, the headphones fold up easily and fit inside the included compact zipper case that’s perfect for travel. They’re available in seven color combinations, but right now, the best deal applies to the grey option. To buy: amazon....

When it comes to stunning pools around the world we here at Travel + Leisure have seen and swam in them all. But, there’s one pool that still takes our breath away each and every time we see it: Bondi Icebergs. And the best part is, it’s not walled off behind a fancy hotel. Instead, it’s open to the public all year long. Oliver Strewe / Getty Images James Phillips / 500px / Getty Images...

Walt Disney World is making sure visitors take their mask rule seriously. Not only are masks or face coverings mandatory throughout the park, they’re also mandatory on rides. To encourage adherence to the rule, guests will not receive photos from their favorite rides if they were not wearing their mask when the photo was taken. The rule is in line with the company’s current policy of denying a rider a photo if they’re doing something unsafe — including not wearing a mask — while on the ride, the park’s public relations director confirmed to CNN....

Let Shanghai have its buzz and Singapore its rich mix of ethnic cuisines. The sophistication of the Cantonese palate, the islanders’ obsession with tradition and quality, and the boom in restaurants specializing in dishes from across China—not to mention the East-West fusion at top hotel kitchens—assures that Hong Kong still puts on a feast like no other city. From dim sum trolleys to tea tutorials, from hot lounges to haute restaurants, from Chinese classics to private clubs, here are 28 spots worth sharpening your chopsticks for....

Each year, Miami’s Art Basel adds more artistic experiences that reach across the city’s neighborhoods and include Black artists. Events happening in Overtown, Brownsville, and Little Haiti draw attention to artists and entrepreneurs that largely get ignored by mainstream art buyers and appreciators. This year, while under pandemic guidelines, I spent three days experiencing Art of Black, an immersive experience that shines a light on what makes Black artists such a pivotal part of Miami’s history....

A growing interest in wine, and natural wine in particular, is bringing once-stuffy wine culture to a wider (and younger) audience. In NYC, wine bars from young-gun sommeliers and established restaurateurs are opening all the time. New perspectives, here and across the country, are redefining how we drink wine. In compiling a list of must-visit spots, I realized that a truly great wine bar must strike a balance — like peppery charcuterie paired with a pet nat....

When preparing for travel, the item we typically prioritize is the carry-on suitcase, with good reason. Then, after we’ve invested in the luggage, we move on to the more frivolous paraphernalia like headphones or neck pillows, often overlooking one of the most important travel accessories of all: the carry-on bag. How many times have you gone through an airport with your carry-on bag toppling to the ground for lack of luggage straps, or not being able to find what you’re looking for in a handbag that is filled to the brim?...

When you think of performance activewear, sports bras and leggings are probably what come to mind first. However, a dress in activewear form is actually much more versatile than you might think. With a built-in sports bra and shorts, adjustable straps, and ultra-soft, sweat-wicking fabric, this dress will keep up with you during just about any activity. We have a feeling you’ll want this stylish yet practical dress to keep you company on all your spring and summer workouts and outdoor adventures....

“The policies airlines have put in place are helping people feel better about flying,” says Paul Tumpowsky, an aviation expert on T+L’s Travel Advisory Board and the CEO of Skylark. Here’s a look at a few of the big changes that could improve your future flights. Change fees are history. Four of the biggest U.S. carriers have scrapped annoying change fees on many tickets, giving fliers the flexibility they once found only with Southwest Airlines, which never charged extra if your travel dates moved....

We tell stories from around the world: stories that are big or small, visually driven or essayistic, first-person or as-told-to or service-oriented. Our audience is made up of active and passionate travelers — travelers who book an average of seven trips per year, big and small. They’re up for anything: adventure, active travel, history, solo trips, luxury, the arts, spa vacations, multi-generational travel, food, wine, RVs, private jets. (Well, some of them take private jets....