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Travelers heading to New York will now be required to take a COVID-19 test instead of having to quarantine for 14 days. Starting Wednesday, travelers to the state will be required to get tested for COVID-19 within three days of their departure, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. Then, they will have to quarantine in New York for three days before being allowed to get tested again on the fourth day. If both tests are negative, they will be allowed to leave quarantine....

A few weeks ago, Bezos announced he’d be flying to space via his spaceflight company Blue Origin on July 20, the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. But Sir Richard Branson, owner of Blue Origin competitor Virgin Galactic, was not to be outdone by Bezos. On Thursday, Branson announced he’ll be flying even sooner, on July 11, with a crew of employees. Quite frankly, this one-upping is more about the billionaires’ egos than anything else....

A favorite airline amongst study abroad students, Ryanair is the go-to airline for cheap flights around Europe. Ryanair is actually headquartered in Dublin, and their flights connect 37 countries with 225 destinations. In the last few years, Ryanair has positioned themselves as the greenest airline in Europe. In 2019, they became the first airline in the EU to release their carbon emission numbers. Most recently, they’ve expanded their bases in Scandinavia, Greece, and Eastern Europe, with destinations like Riga, Stockholm, Corfu, Rhodes, and Zagreb....

The coronavirus appears to be spreading at a rapid clip around the globe, with thousands of new confirmed cases and dozens of new deaths surfacing in recent days. The virus, now considered a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, is wreaking havoc on travel, the economy, and now weddings, too. According to the BBC, Joseph Yew and his wife, Kang Ting, had just returned to their home in Singapore after a trip to China a few days prior to their wedding....

Brunch time isn’t the same without Bloody Marys. The spicy drink has been a staple of late-morning menus for years, but most people might be a little hazy on its origins. The drink has gone by many names but the original recipe seems to be traced back to only a handful of places. One of which is Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France while claims the honor of inventing the drink....

The Swedes have a word for it: smultronställe. Literally “wild strawberry spot,” it’s best translated as a quiet, almost mystically beautiful haven, somewhere hidden away from the rest of the world — a place that feels like it exists only for you. I knew the term from studying Swedish in college, but the meaning never sank in until I traveled to South Koster Island last year for a taste of how the Swedes summer....

The U.S. Virgin Islands want to start spreading island vibes again as early as next week, reopening for tourism and beckoning visitors to the crystal blue waters and pristine white sand beaches of the Caribbean. The island paradise will reopen for tourism on June 1, the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism shared with Travel + Leisure, with new safety protocols in effect — even as the territory remains under a state of emergency....

If you can’t get enough of Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken and put Everything but the Bagel Seasoning on everything, you’re not alone. The Trader Joe’s 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards have just been announced, revealing customers’ favorite products at the popular grocery store chain. And honestly, we can’t wait to go back to Trader Joe’s to add all these kitchen staples to our carts. For the last 10 months, we’ve spent more time than ever in our kitchens, so naturally, we want to know what our fellow Trader Joe’s lovers have stocked in their pantries, refrigerators, and freezers....

Not a lot of people can say that airports are actually fun — but things are different at Changi Airport in Singapore. Often called one of the best airports in the world, this incredible, beautiful, and actually fun airport has one thing that many do not: a slide that gets you to your gate in the best way possible. According to the Daily Mail, one passenger named Yusuf El Askary got to find out first-hand how amazing flying through Changi can be....

The first and last time I saw Rihanna — in a swimsuit, no less — was at the airport. Her likeness was just behind the customs booth, hanging in a place typically reserved for government leaders. I had expected to see Barbados’s most famous daughter many, many times over the course of my weeklong stay. But I quickly discovered that the locals aren’t especially caught up in Rihanna’s allure. They’d rather focus on people and places that the rest of the world hasn’t already discovered....

It’s one of the most important questions you have to ask yourself on a road trip: Where are we going to eat? Don’t worry, Orbitz has you covered. No matter where you’re driving to. The travel fare aggregator has crafted the ultimate trip planner for foodies who want to get the best the U.S. has to offer in terms of local fare. And, they’ll tell you the best route to get there....

When Grand Teton National Park was first founded in 1929, it included only the major peaks and six glacial lakes at the mountains’ feet. Over the ensuing decades, the park expanded to its present size and now includes more lakes than you can count. In the recent past, a local woman made it her mission to swim in each of the park’s named lakes. The project took her several years. (No word on how many times she got hypothermia; even in the hottest part of summer, few lakes here get above 45-degrees!...

Now’s the time to apply to the dream job you might have never thought of. Not a lot of people dream of leaving their home and their job to go tend bar, but this job opening might give you second thoughts about that. According to Metro, an establishment off the coast of Jamaica called Floyd’s Pelican Bar is looking for a new, temporary bartender to serve up ice cold drinks that are perfect for sipping surrounded by water....

You’d think it would be hard to live up to being designated a “magical” town, but Tequila, Mexico more than delivers on the hype. Nestled deep within the state of Jalisco in central Mexico, the tiny community of Tequila, which was designated a Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) by the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism, has been experiencing somewhat of a renaissance. And that is in no small part thanks to its signature drink....

The new season of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings premiered on Disney+ on Feb. 14, giving viewers a behind the scenes look at Disney weddings. Hosts (and real-life couple) Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker work with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons to make each couple’s dream wedding a reality at Disney locations all over the world, including Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani (Disney’s Hawaiian resort), and on board the Disney Cruise Line....

Planning the ultimate gaycation? Travel + Leisure spoke with travel agents who specialize in helping LGBT travelers plan luxe adventures around the world to pick some of the top gay-friendly resorts on Earth. All recognized on T+L’s A-List (an annual selection of the world’s best travel agents) in the last three years, John Clifford, Lynda Turley, and David Rubin pointed to luxe properties in buzzy European cities and Hawaiian islands....

American Airlines and British Airways are making it easier for business travelers to hop across the Atlantic Ocean without having to worry about COVID-19 testing. Beginning next year, business travelers booking premium seats on American Airlines and British Airways through American Express Global Business Travel will be able to have the required COVID-19 tests delivered directly to them before departure. The airlines are partnering with Qured to offer passengers traveling between the U....

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. From overwater bungalows in the Maldives to a Mewari-style palace in the Indian state of Rajasthan, Asia offers a varied and diverse world of resorts....

As we approach yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be developing a bit of cabin fever. That coupled with businesses beginning to reopen might be tempting you to book a vacation. Unfortunately, the pandemic is far from over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still suggests staying home for your own safety as well as for those you may encounter upon leaving the house. However, if you do decide to travel this summer and stay in a hotel, local laws permitting, you’ll want to take as many safety precautions as possible....

As Iceland’s vaccination rates continue to soar, the government has decided to lift all COVID-related restrictions at the border and within the country. As of midnight on Saturday, June 26 both visitors and residents of Iceland are no longer required to wear face masks, social distance, or limit the number of attendees at gatherings. Additionally, starting July 1 vaccinated travelers who submit valid vaccination certificates or certificates of prior infections will not need to be tested at the border....