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Ever drift off to sleep on the train, subway, or in a cab and completely miss your stop? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one in the animal kingdom who gets a bit lost while catching some Zs. Earlier this month, a walrus was spotted on the western shore of Ireland, a very rare sight. So, how did it get there? According to experts, the animal likely fell asleep on an iceberg somewhere in the Arctic and floated to Ireland during its nap....

Dream vacations are often called exactly that because they feel unattainable — something you’ll only see in your dreams. Well, if money is what’s getting in the way, Vrbo’s new promotion is aiming to make it a little easier for travelers to go on their dream trips. Vrbo has teamed up with Affirm, a company that offers lending alternatives to credit cards, to allow people to book a vacation home now and pay for it later....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. “Adopt the pace of nature,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Her secret is patience”. Patience was a trait I had never been able to master, especially when it came to photographing nature. As a photographer specializing in food and hotel interiors — also known as “subjects that don’t move” — I had only dabbled in the world of wildlife photography....

There’s no denying that the thought of swimming with sharks is terrifying for most. After all, the species has long been painted as ruthless (ahem, Jaws). In reality, you’re over 10 times more likely to die from fireworks or a train crash — but even so, a fear of sharks still lingers, and it’s part of the reason why they’re in rapid decline. People can get behind conservation efforts for whales and dolphins, which are portrayed as friendly and people-loving, but because sharks are thought to be the villain of the ocean, they’re often overlooked....

Let me be clear about this: I hate anything scary. From the time I was a kid, I’ve hated scary things. Grimms’ Fairy Tales? Blueprints for nightmares. Ghost stories around my Cub Scout campfire? Please, no. On sleepovers, while the other kids were in the basement watching Halloween, I was upstairs telling the parents, “I’m too smart for that kind of stuff.” Scary movies, scary stories, scary situations—even scary-looking people or scary-sounding places: Count....

Everything is Awesome The Legoland in Winter Haven, Florida, is huge with the preteen set, and now Master Builders can spend the night in the park’s pièce de résistance: the Legoland Hotel (doubles from $218). As at its Carlsbad, California, counterpart, all 132 rooms are themed (pirates! adventure!), but some of the most coveted will be the Friends suites, modeled after the Lego sets that feature five female BFFs. Luaus and Leis...

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. The best islands in the world, according to T+L readers, are the kind of Instagram-perfect destinations that travelers fantasize about on winter evenings: dreamy, sun-drenched landscapes surrounded by the bluest waters....

July 24 is National Tequila Day, and while you might not be able to visit the small town in Jalisco, Mexico, for which the spirit is named, you can mix up a delicious tequila cocktail at home and dream of your next vacation. Tequila, made from blue agave, has been distilled and enjoyed in Mexico for hundreds of years, and it has become increasingly popular in the United States in the past two decades....

Delta Air Lines is planning an extensive European expansion next summer, nearly doubling its transatlantic summer flight schedule. The airline said it will add up to 73 daily flights to 25 destinations from 10 cities in the United States, increasing its European summer 2022 schedule by 90% compared to this summer. Delta said the expansion will mean the airline offers the most transatlantic flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston....

With incredible programming for kids and adults alike, world-class entertainment, unique dining experiences, and a hefty sprinkle of Disney magic, Disney Cruise Line continuously wows guests of all ages. So it’s no wonder Travel + Leisure readers voted it the No. 1 Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Line in the 2021 World’s Best Awards. Matt Stroshane/Disney While there are plenty of great mega-ship ocean cruise lines, Disney Cruise Line offers experiences guests just can’t find anywhere else....

As humans sit in quarantine waiting out the spread of the coronavirus animals are busy reclaiming the world. That includes turtles in Florida, lions in South Africa, and now flamingos in Mumbai. As Science Times explained, flamingos have long migrated to Mumbai for feeding and breeding season between November and May. However, residents are now reporting a population boom in the gorgeous pink birds likely due to the availability of space as more and more humans remain at home....

In 2005, Google Maps launched on the web to help people get from point A to point B. Every year since then, it’s grown to add new features to make our travels even easier — and this year is no different. In May, at Google’s annual I/O developer conference, the company highlighted the latest innovations to Google Maps so they can “point you in the right direction.” Courtesy of Google...

The outbreak of coronavirus has changed travel as we knew it. Borders have been closed, travel bans enacted, and mandatory lockdowns enforced around the globe. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit — millions of flights have been canceled, thousands of hotels have closed, and cruise ships are docked indefinitely. With the news changing so fast, it can be hard to keep track of the statistics and get a grasp of what this all really means for the travel industry....

The coronavirus pandemic has created impossible hurdles for businesses across the globe. Restaurants and restaurant workers have been among the hardest hit — first by closures and lockdowns, and then by the financial burdens of reopening, including reductions in capacity and the challenge of enticing guests back into the dining room. It’s no surprise, then, that some have predicted that this unprecedented period will spell the end of fine dining. After all, at a time of growing unemployment, reduced disposable income, and ongoing safety concerns, are there still diners who want to spend three or four hours on a tasting menu costing upwards of $200?...

Although Delta was the first airline to announce the concept of an all-suite business class in August 2016, Qatar Airways unveiled its own version of business class with all suites in March 2017 and beat Delta by putting them into service in September of that same year. Since then, Qatar Airways has fitted its “Qsuites” aboard many of its long-haul jets, including some Boeing 777-200LRs and 777-300ERs, some Airbus A350-900s, and all its A350-1000s....

While UNESCO World Heritage sites mark the globe’s most valuable landmarks for cultural and natural significance, the U.K. has its own designation — called Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and National Scenic Areas in Scotland — and one destination has risen to the top. Neil Duggan/Getty Images U.K. consumer site Which? recently polled 5,813 of its members to see which of these natural beauties it considered the most scenic....

Watching a beautiful sunset is a relaxing way to end the day, but not everyone has that luxury during the coronavirus outbreak (especially if they live in a tight, congested city). But the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is bringing their California sunset straight to your computer by livestreaming the sunset from Venice Beach every day on its website and social media channels. Kathryn Donohew/Getty Images The time the sun sets in Los Angeles is well known for being the inspiration behind the phrase “magic hour....

You might think that frequent-flier programs are only for well-traveled adults, but the youngest United MileagePlus Premier member is only five years old. Celine, a young girl who just started kindergarten, loves to travel with her parents, Shauna and Ryan Carlson. And as of 2018, the whole family became Premier members of United’s loyalty program. United Airlines even celebrated their youngest member with a video post on social media. So far, Celine has traveled to six continents, 14 countries, and 42 cities, in addition to flying over 250,000 miles on more than 150 flights....

If there’s one point illustrated by year’s list of the best midsize-ship ocean cruise lines, it’s that cruising can be many things — and that the industry today is offering a wide variety of experiences for increasingly sophisticated travelers. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

Museums and cultural centers in Europe are ready to welcome guests once again. But, before you go scurrying overseas there are a few new rules you should know about. As new coronavirus cases continue to fall across the European continent, more and more destinations are announcing their plans to reopen to visitors. As The New York Times reported, this includes many museums across Germany, including Gemäldegalerie and the Altes Museum, both of which reopened on Tuesday....