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The Greek island of Mykonos might be known for its beaches, but it’s also known for its crowds. The solution? Finding a hotel with a private beach. The Wild Hotel by Interni is set on a cliff directly above Kalafatis beach. And the beach is open only to hotel guests. Kalafatis is the kind of beach that checks all the Mykonos boxes — the water, perfect for swimming and snorkeling, is light turquoise near the shore and pristine cerulean as you swim out into the Aegean Sea....

How long have you spent searching for the perfect eye cream? Months? Years? With hundreds of products on the market claiming to be the best, it can be hard to find the one that is actually the best for you. While some eye creams claim to target fine lines and wrinkles, others boast superior hydrating and de-puffing properties. It’s a lot to consider, so the logical solution is to nab a cream that does it all....

If you’re thinking about cruising for your next vacation, you’re probably considering the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or maybe even a European river cruise. But have you ever thought about sticking a little closer to home and sailing the Great Lakes? Richard Hamilton Smith/Getty Images A new itinerary by Smithsonian Journeys and luxury cruise line Ponant will bring guests on a tour of the Great Lakes — which are far more like inland seas than actual lakes....

President Donald Trump banned travel from Brazil over the weekend, restricting entry to any foreign nationals who spent time in Brazil 14 days before planning to come to the U.S., according to the White House. The move comes as Brazil surpassed the UK and Russia to become the country with the second-highest number of confirmed cases of the virus, recording more than 374,800 cases and more than 23,400 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University....

An airport in California this week became the latest unique venue to offer COVID-19 vaccines, offering people the chance to get the jab while traveling. The Fly Well Clinic, located post-security at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, will offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to travelers, NBC4 News reported. Travelers can schedule an appointment or walk in. In addition to vaccines, the clinic offers urgent care, telehealth consultations, aromatherapy with essential oils, and even a free virtual reality experience to reduce travel-related stress, according to the airport....

There are many reasons why a flight could have a disruptive passenger on board, but one of the most common is too much alcohol. According to the Civil Aviation Authority in the U.K., one in six people have witnessed aggressive behavior on flights in the last three years. One way the British government is cracking down on disruptive, and particularly drunken, passengers is by proposing all alcohol bought in airports be sealed in plastic bags....

You may actually want to build in a longer layover at Singapore Changi Airport, the No. 1 international airport according to Travel + Leisure readers. In our annual World’s Best Awards survey, respondents weighed in on everything from airports’ check-in and security facilities to access, restaurants and bars, shopping, and design. And Singapore Changi is proof that airports don’t necessarily have to be a boring purgatory while you wait for your flight....

Adventurous travelers can now book the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel located in Turkey (which is still open to U.S.-based tourists) for the upcoming holidays. The one-time sultan’s palace built in the 1800s has been transformed into a truly stunning 310-room hotel that comes with some unbelievable perks. And for the holidays, the stunning hotel is pulling out all the stops, including ornate decorations throughout the property and signature deserts to get in the festive spirit....

Your living room is about to get a whole lot more entertaining. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, companies, destinations, and cultural centers around the globe have stepped up to ensure our minds can stay active and entertained while staying at home. This usually entails a virtual experience, however, Live Nation is taking it one step further to bring you a concert experience live in your own house. “Just because we’re keeping our distance doesn’t mean the music has to stop,” Live Nation explains of its new Live at Home experience....

Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa, is a unique crossroad of cultures. Disparate influences, like Swahili, Arabian, European and Asian all combine to deliver a heady mix of sights, sounds, and fragrances. The island is renowned as the birthplace of Farrokh Bulsara (aka Freddie Mercury) and has long been the culinary epicenter of the Indian Ocean and the Spice Islands. As a travel specialist in East African safari and culinary trips, Zanzibar has long been one of my favorite destinations, and I recently returned from my latest visit with a renewed sense of appreciation....

Located in the Bahamas, just northwest of Eleuthera Island, Harbour Island is home to some of the most breathtaking views in the Atlantic. Called “Briland” by locals, it’s a destination just as famous for its pink-sand beaches as the stylish jetsetters who frequent the resort destination, including Uma Thurman and Elle Macpherson. Visitors shouldn’t waste any time getting to that famed pink sand. On the east side of the island, there are three miles of blushing beaches which get their magnificent hue from foraminifera: a small sea creature with reddish-pink shells....

Preparing to welcome travelers this summer, the new Salt Cottages property immerses guests in a charming, coastal environment only minutes away from Maine’s Acadia National Park. The glamping-inspired hotel is set to open in July 2022 ahead of Fourth of July weekend. Located on Mount Desert Island in Bar Harbor, Maine, Salt Cottages will feature 40 accommodations, including 10 boutique motor lodge rooms and 30 standalone cottages that range in size from studios to two bedrooms....

Opened in the mid-1960s, what’s now the Andaz West Hollywood was the first hotel to be built on the iconic Sunset Strip. After years of party-hard rock ’n’ roll fame — it was a favorite spot for such legends as The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin — the hotel understandably needed a little sprucing up. While the property has since undergone many renovations over the years, the latest piece to be refurbished is Andaz West Hollywood’s flagship Panorama Suite, which is the place to stay on Sunset Boulevard if you want a good view....

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. When it comes to urban escapes, for T+L readers, the best cities in Central and South America tick a few specific boxes: gorgeous scenery, friendly locals, fabulous food, and dynamic culture....

There are endless reasons to visit Asia’s dynamic, culture-rich cities, from the centuries-old Forbidden City grounds in Beijing to the cutting-edge architectural marvels in Tokyo and Chengdu’s unmatched Sichuan food scene. Luckily, these urban areas are also home to some equally impressive hotels, which often combine the best elements of each destination under one roof. 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....

There’s nothing quite like a good set of sheets. It can take awhile to land on something that really makes your sleepy heart sing, but once you do, getting into bed feels like a magical descent into cloud-like softness and relaxation, the ultimate destination that (let’s face it) you’ve been looking forward to all day. And it’s not just your bedroom that deserves this level of coziness, either: With the holidays in full swing, each one of your guest rooms should be laced in comfort....

While our eco-friendly instincts may lead us to believe that reusable plastic Christmas trees are the way to go, it turns out that buying the real thing is actually better for the environment since every tree helps clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, according to NASA. And now, there’s a way to one-up the eco-consciousness in that holiday tradition — get the perfect tree from a national forest....

There are plenty of things you’re supposed to avoid while flying. In case you didn’t know, you should never turn off your air vent, order the tea, or go barefoot in an aircraft. But, what you may not know is that you might also want to avoid those cozy airline-provided blankets. According to one Reddit user by the name of mehow44, some airlines don’t bother to clean or swap out those blankets between flights....

Italy isn’t the only place to score a major deal on an abandoned home. Japan is also dotted with unoccupied homes called akiya — an estimated eight million of them. And like their Italian counterparts, Japanese officials are willing to let some of them go for free in the hopes of revitalizing rural areas across the country, Nikkei Asia reports. Even when the houses aren’t free, local governments across Japan are giving away things like renovation grants and subsidizing both purchases and childcare for families making a move, according to Nikkei....

It has been cold enough in the U.S. and Canada to turn Niagara Falls into a fairytale winter wonderland, with parts of the popular attraction freezing over. While traveling to Niagara Falls right now may be more complicated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters photographers captured the grandeur of the frozen falls, as well as a gorgeous rainbow that emerged above the scene on Sunday. Being that it sits at the border of the U....