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Step aside, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — there’s another luxury train service coming. Italy will soon welcome visitors to the rails aboard the Treno della Dolce Vita (or Dolce Vita train), a series of indulgent sleeper trains that will travel around the country in utmost style, CNN reported. Johner Images/Getty Images Plans are in the works for the new service, which will start in 2023 and eventually have 10 routes winding through Italy’s best landscapes, covering 10,000 miles of tracks with stops in 128 cities in 14 of the country’s regions....

If your activewear drawer is in need of a refresh, then you don’t want to miss out on Lululemon’s Black Friday 2021 deals. Whether you’re on the hunt for new leggings, sports bras, bike shorts, or T-shirts, there are bound to be plenty of discounted items worth checking out. For example, the Invigorate High-Rise Tights normally cost $138, but right now you can get a pair for just $99. They’re made with a quick-drying material (the brand calls it Everlux Fabric) that’s stretchy, breathable, and sweat-wicking....

When the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami opens in a 100-story tower on Biscayne Bay sometime in the mid 2020s, it’ll be one of the tallest hotels in the United States. The downtown skyscraper will turn heads for another reason, too: around 60 percent of the hotel will be private residences that each start at $1 million. That’s quite a hotel bill, even for a Waldorf Astoria. But the iconic brand, owned by Hilton, is hardly alone in selling rarefied real estate....

Travel is not only where we go, but a representation of who we are as people. Though the idea of travel has changed a bit over the last year and a half, it hasn’t changed our outlook on how important it is to get out and celebrate both humanity and the greater good. We’re honoring the return of travel — whatever that may look like to you — with new episodes of our podcast, Let’s Go Together, which highlights how travel changes the way we see ourselves and the world....

The Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday extended a federal transportation mask mandate until January 2022 as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread throughout the United States. The mandate has been extended until at least January 18, the TSA shared with Travel + Leisure. The mandate, first reported by Reuters, requires face masks be worn on all public transportation like on planes, in airports, on trains, and on buses....

Manhattan’s luxury real estate market certainly doesn’t lack properties that promise post card-worthy views of the Big Apple — from sleek new residences overlooking Central Park to historic properties with beautiful downtown vistas. But if you’re looking for a place offering unobstructed views of the entire city, then there’s one building that fits the bill: MoMA Tower. Step inside the jaw-dropping Penthouse 78 at the ultra-modern 53 West 53. Courtesy of Evan Joseph...

We’ll admit it — we’ve been a little one-sided when it comes to our planetary neighbors. Mars is well-studied by the space agencies of the world, with rovers crawling all over its surface and orbiters circling it from above. But Venus? Well, NASA hasn’t even been there in 30 years. That’s all set to change as the “inferno-like” planet gets a chance to shine. NASA has announced two missions to Venus as part of its Discovery Program: Davinci+ (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) and Veritas (Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy)....

As outdoor dining on sidewalks and streets has become a summer staple in New York City due to restrictions revolving around coronavirus, the open-air restaurant concept is cemented to make its return next summer. The city’s Mayor Bill de Blasio committed to bringing back the Open Restaurants program next summer after it was introduced as a way to get the city’s restaurants up and running again while indoor dining remains prohibited....

Your fridge can transport you to a far-flung destination just by walking into your kitchen. Samsung has always sold some top-notch appliances, but the company’s new Bespoke Home Collection comes with some truly beautiful refrigerator designs that look like they were custom-made. At the company’s inaugural Bespoke Home Virtual Event, Samsung revealed that it’s expanding its Bespoke lineup globally. This includes some artist-created refrigerator door panels that will make you feel like you’re on vacation....

Whether you have a spacious backyard or a petite patio, a fire pit is an excellent addition to an outdoor space. If you enjoy having people over, a good fire pit will keep you and your guests warm in just about any season and act as a centerpiece to your outdoor seating area. Birch Lane has plenty of great fire pits, and right now, many are on sale for Labor Day weekend....

It seems like everything comes with an app these days, and now, the National Park Service (NPS) is no different. Designed to make planning a visit to any of the 423 NPS units easier than ever before, the new app — appropriately named National Park Service — features accessibility information, lodging reservations, hike suggestions, audio tours, restaurant hours, downloadable maps, and more. According to Outside, a NPS spokesperson said, “Parks are continuously adding content to their sections of the app, so always check back to see if favorite parks have added more info....

When it comes to traveling to a new destination, a little kindness can go a long way. Booking.com is putting that spirit at the forefront with yesterday’s release of its Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022 list. Chosen after analyzing 232 million of its verified reviews, the top 10 cities criss-cross the globe ranging from charming mountain towns to surprising island escapes. Topping the list is the southern Italian city of Matera, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited areas....

The only thing better than getting paid to sleep is getting paid to sleep in some of the most luxurious beds in the world. Yes, this job is real. Tielle Love Luxury, a luxury linen company, is looking for the perfect person to test out hotel beds in some of the best five-star hotels in England. The lucky candidate will be asked to stay for one night in each of the five hotels chosen by the company and report back on their experience....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. If you had asked me a few years ago if I’d consider eloping, I would have raised an eyebrow in disapproval. While I love the intimate and romantic concept of escaping to say ‘I do,’ my favorite part of weddings has always been the people — the speeches, the dancing, and the events before the big day....

Mexico City is a highly versatile city, its streets filled with contrasts that make every visit a completely different one. To get to know a place of 573 square miles and a population over 21 million — the 7th-most populated city in the world according to the UN — one single trip is not enough. Instead, the best way to see all of this metropolis is conquer it in zones, discovering its richness one neighborhood at a time....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. While we all may feel drawn to certain bucket list locations while we plan our travels, we sometimes have difficulty deciding which to check off the list first. Do we take that trendy fitness vacation, or escape into the heart of a jungle?...

Disney California Adventure’s former Paradise Pier has officially been transformed into an animation wonderland. The now-open Pixar Pier boasts cheerful decor, character appearances and must-have eats, but the award-winning film studio’s biggest task was to reinvent California Screamin’, the only coaster at Disneyland Resort with an inversion loop, as an “Incredibles”-themed ride. The new Incredicoaster’s mechanics remain unchanged from its predecessor — same loop, same drops, same ride vehicles — but by extending the “scream tubes” previously used to keep noise levels down in the surrounding city, Walt Disney Imagineering was able to tell a story about the extraordinary family, all at 55 miles per hour....

Now more than ever, we all need to take a deep breath and relax. That might be easier said than done because of the mounting stress and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but daily meditation can reduce your anxiety and help you achieve emotional balance. Plus, you don’t need any expensive equipment — just yourself and a few minutes. The following meditation apps provide top-rated guided meditations that are perfect for beginners or longtime practitioners looking for something new....

The search for safe travel during the pandemic has sparked a sustained wave of interest in traveling by car. And many can’t wait to plot routes, research sights, and tune up their car-maintenance skills. But if getting under the hood isn’t your idea of fun, don’t worry. Luxury travel companies are offering their own twists on the classic driving vacation — handling all those pesky practical details so you can enjoy a hassle-free journey through some of the most beautiful places on the planet....

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