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This Halloween, enjoy a virtual experience that will absolutely put a spell on you. While many Halloween festivities are canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, you can still have a gloriously spooky time online — courtesy of the Sanderson sisters themselves. Courtesy of Disney According to Apartment Therapy, the stars of the Halloween cult-favorite movie ″Hocus Pocus" (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) are raising funds for the environmental and social justice nonprofit organization New York Restoration Project with a very fun event for fans....

Curious travelers are now getting a first look inside the world’s largest twin-engine jet. Earlier this week, Boeing unveiled some of the features and potential cabin designs passengers will soon find on board the 777X. Building on the cabins of the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner, the new 777X will create a more spacious flight experience. Its cabins will be four inches wider thanks to wall reductions of two inches on each side, and windows will be 16 percent larger than those found on the current 777 to provide every passenger with better views throughout their flight....

Every day we’re driving further into the future: Flying cars are being tested in Japan, companies are drawing out plans for what a potential space hotel could actually look like, and reality shows are casting contestants for a new series planned to film on the International Space Station. Back on earth, Buick is also giving us a little taste of the future with the unveiling of the new Buick Electra, an electric-crossover concept car designed in conjunction with its Shanghai-based counterpart, SAIC-GM....

Celebrity Cruises is rolling out new itineraries across the world for 2023, sailing to Antarctica, Canada, Bermuda, and beyond. Starting in the summer of 2023, Celebrity will sail from Cape Liberty, N.J., on the Celebrity Summit, making its way up and down the East Coast as it heads to Bermuda, reps for the cruise line told Travel + Leisure. The ship will then sail a couple of 12-night itineraries to Iceland and Greenland before heading to New England for 11-night itineraries from Boston to Canada, complete with an overnight stay in Quebec....

Avengers assemble and get your tickets ready! Disney California Adventure Park is adding another thrilling experience to Disneyland Resort that will surprise and delight Marvel fans of all ages. Today, Disneyland Resort announced that Avengers Campus is opening July 18, 2020. More Disney vacation ideas Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort Avengers Campus is a futuristic environment and immersive attraction housed on the former site of A Bug’s Land. It will be the largest assembly of Marvel Comics superheroes, allowing park goers to have up close and personal moments with Earth’s mightiest champions such as Ant-Man and The Wasp, Black Widow, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Thor, and many more....

Argentina’s thriving capital is at once European and Latin, colonial and modern, so you’ll never be at a loss for fun things to do in Buenos Aires. This fast-paced, buzzy South American city boasts a free bike-lending system known as EcoBici: perfect for taking advantage of Buenos Aires’ 87 miles of bike lanes. We recommend the mile-long loop around the lake at Parque Tres de Febrero. When you’re done, seek out souvenirs at the Gaucho Market, Fería de Mataderos....

Hop across the pond without even going through your front door. Just because your travel plans have been put on hiatus due to a stay-at-home order or self-quarantine, it doesn’t mean you can’t globetrot around the world — virtually. If you’ve been wanting to visit the U.K., you actually don’t have to wait months to try to plan a trip. In fact, you can go visit Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, and even the Giant’s Causeway without moving from your couch....

Space tourism is slowly becoming a reality with billionaires making seemingly regular visits to the stars and the world’s first space hotel planned to make its debut in 2027. Despite the promising progress, it may take a while before space tourism is available at a more accessible price point. So what’s the next best thing in the meantime? Perhaps this new moon-shaped hotel coming to the Las Vegas Strip. Courtesy of Moon World Resorts Inc....

Miami’s Art Deco District is getting even more inviting with the opening of the Moxy Miami South Beach, the first “resort-style” property from the brand. Lightstone, the developers behind the three Moxy hotels in New York City, created the new stylish and playful hotel in South Beach celebrating all the best things that Miami has to offer. And, thanks to its location near landmarks like the Miami Beach Convention Center, Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, Miami Beach Cinematheque, Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, and The Webster boutique, it’s a hotel that’s truly at the center of it all....

A tourism group in Thailand has proposed offering $1 hotel stays in an effort to entice tourists back to Phuket ahead of its opening next month. The “One-night, one-dollar” campaign, proposed by the Tourism Council of Thailand, would offer certain hotel rooms to foreign tourists for only $1 per night, according to travel trade publication, TTG Asia. Eligible rooms, which would be subsidized by the government, would typically sell from about 1,000 to 3,000 baht per night (or about $32 to $96)....

In the last few months, each of us has watched our world shrink. Suddenly we exist in a smaller, more solitary, less social state. Those of us who live alone may be struggling with a severe reduction in day-to-day social contact, because let’s face it, a weekly Zoom call with pals doesn’t really cut it. Others who have children to care for, or are coexisting with difficult roommates or partners, are facing a different set of emotional challenges....

One of the most popular places in Scandinavia for an off-the-beaten-track Northern Lights experience is Finland. But only the far north of the country — an area of snow-clad forest known as Finnish Lapland — is within the prime Northern Lights viewing ring of the Arctic Circle. In Finnish Lapland, you can sample traditional Sámi culture (dog-sledding and reindeer-herding) go fellwalking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Your Definitive Guide to Seeing Alaska’s Northern Lights...

Along with a high cowl neck, it also features batwing sleeves and an asymmetric hemline. The slouchy sweater is made from a viscose and nylon blend material that’s super soft against the skin, and customers say the turtleneck is lightweight enough to layer underneath a coat or over a t-shirt or tank top. This Best-selling Beanie Has a Built-in LED Light — Making It Perfect for Hiking, Camping, and More...

Recovery in the Bahamas is an ongoing and arduous process with countless people left homeless and large swaths of the archipelago destroyed following Hurricane Dorian. But the people of the Bahamas and the hotels that make up its large tourism industry have been banding together to help. In the latest effort, the Baha Mar hotels on Nassau are encouraging visitors at the luxurious properties to pack an extra item for donation, like clothing, shoes, baby items, books, educational supplies, or even stuffed animals and small toys for comfort....

Award-winning director and producer Paul Feig brought us laughs with Bridesmaids, The Heat, and the female-led Ghostbusters remake. He’s directed episodes of The Office, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, and Mad Men, and was behind the cult classic Freaks and Geeks. But Feig’s newest creation — after two years of devotion — won’t be seen on TV or movie screens. Lover of cocktail culture and devoted fan of martinis from Dukes Bar in London, Feig has traveled the world in search of the perfect combination of gin, vermouth, and a generous lemon peel — his favored garnish....

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 idea of a private-island resort sounds awesome. On paper. But what will you do for activities? What is there to eat? Will you get…resort claustrophobia?! Trust me, all these questions crossed my mind as I sailed 18 miles off the coastal village of Placencia, Belize, to the Caribbean’s newest private-island resort, Ray Caye....

Even though 2020, is going down in history as the worst year ever, one bright spot may be the discovery of the cutest little animal found in Australia following the country’s devastating fires. In late 2019 and into early 2020, massive swaths of Australia went up in flames as wildfires took over the natural landscape across the continent. The heartbreaking scene played out for weeks, as experts declared that potentially billions of animals lost their lives in the blaze....

While we’re all on a mission for 5-star approval during our Uber trips — some countries and cities around the world stack up better than others when it comes to ratings. The ride-sharing company released their Ratings Report on Thursday detailing riders’ stars in cities across the globe. The rating, which is in place to encourage mutual respect between riders and drivers, keeps both parties accountable for their behavior while traveling....

Interested in time travel? Then this regal castle in Italy may just be the place, because guests staying here will feel transported right back to medieval times. And best of all? You can rent this castle on Airbnb for less than you may think — to achieve all your time travel goals. Courtesy of Airbnb The medieval tower, built in 1146, can be found in the town of Tuscania, located about two hours north of Rome....

A truly luxurious trip is only $50,000 away. The Tryall Club, a luxury private villa retreat set on 2,200 acres in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is now offering a new villa that is the ultimate in ultra-opulent island stays, and it comes with an equally opulent price tag. Dubbed the Oceans 8, this 11,000-square-foot villa has six gorgeous bedrooms that each have their own private bathroom and a breathtaking view. The Master Bedroom provides a little extra escape thanks to its private outdoor garden space with a large jacuzzi and shower, all of which is enclosed by living walls draped greenery and natural stones....