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The National Dog Show presented by Purina is an iconic Thanksgiving Day tradition — and this year the furry festivities are even more special as the event is celebrating its 20-year-anniversary. The show, which airs on NBC immediately after the broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, has become a fan-favorite for dog lovers everywhere including actress Busy Philipps who will be watching with her Goldendoodle, Gina. But first, she’ll be taking the stage at the big parade....

Several cruise lines have removed stops in Russia and around the region from their itineraries amid the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. In a broad move, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises — which are all part of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — have each canceled stops in St. Petersburg, the cruise lines shared with Travel+Leisure. Guests on Regent Seven Seas, for example, who were slated to board cruises that stopped in the Russian city received a memo explaining the itinerary change....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Red taillights were amassing up ahead, and as soon as we pulled onto the exit ramp, traffic came to a sudden stop. We sat motionless for a few minutes until finally inching forward, the car making a Morse code of stops and starts. The driver, craning his head out the window in an effort to get a better look at the situation, started cursing in Arabic: Up ahead, a shepherd and his flock were walking across the bottom of the ramp, tying up traffic....

From sunny Miami to the pale white sands of the Gulf Coast, Florida doesn’t want for dreamy coastline. And this year, readers voiced their appreciation for the eternally aquamarine waters of the Florida Keys: Five of our top 10 best resort hotels are in this island chain, with four in Key West alone. That’s not to say the rest of Florida went unappreciated. On the Atlantic Coast, the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa came in at No....

Looking up at the stars from the unpolluted dark skies of the Atacama Desert and sipping top-notch wine seems like an ideal way to spend Valentine’s Day. But living out this dream in a private jet makes an already over-the-top experience even more perfect. Private charter jet company VistaJet is offering an “Infinite Skies” package combining luxury with adventure by whisking you off to the arid landscape and breathtaking night skies of the famous desert in northern Chile....

Die-hard Frank Sinatra fans will do anything to get their hands on some memorabilia like the late singer’s clothes, his rare LP recordings, and even his toilets. Yes, you read that correctly. According to CNN, three of Frank Sinatra’s marble-and-gold toilets from his executive suite at the Golden Nugget hotel in Atlantic City fetched a high price at an auction by S&S Auction, Inc. on Sunday. The extravagant toilets were just a few of the big-ticket items at the auction, which was made up of a large collection of one-of-a-kind Sinatra items....

Some trips really are journeys of a lifetime worth planning ahead for. These epic new African-Antarctic itineraries are two of them. These dream trips from tour operators Wilderness Safaris and White Desert combine fire, ice, and a chance to spot Africa’s Big Five with truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like hanging out with Antarctic Emperor penguins or making a quick trip to the South Pole. A 14-day journey combines an Okavango Delta safari in Botswana with Antarctic adventures and a quick city break in Cape Town, where wineries, beaches, lush landscapes, and the Cape of Good Hope await....

Heckfield Place in Hampshire, England isn’t your typical country estate. While you’ll find the classic wellies in the downstairs foyer, daily tea and cake, and cozy reading corners around every turn, there’s usually something else blooming behind the scenes. In April, that “something’’ is more than 57,000 tulips, planted throughout the estate’s certified biodynamic and organic market garden and in a walled garden directly next to the main house. Led by head market gardener David Rowley, the team at Heckfield Place buried the tulip bulbs 4 inches under the soil at the beginning of November, when, Rowley said, “the soil is cool to the touch....

The inventor of the Selfie Stick is coming out with a new device that he promises will be “less annoying.” The “Selfie Stick It” allows people to snap pictures of themselves from a distance, using a wall instead of an obtrusive stick to balance a cell phone. The device will allow selfie-takers to affix their phones to a wall and stand away while snapping a picture. After the photo is taken, users will be able to easily remove their phones from the wall without leaving a trace....

There is no travel blessing quite like showing up for an overnight flight to discover you have the entire row to yourself and now, Lufthansa is making it a sure thing. With the airline’s new “Sleeper’s Row” perk you’ll now be able to upgrade to an entire row of three to four seats all to yourself for the duration of your flight on Aug. 2 for flights that last 11 hours or longer....

Spain’s borders will reopen to vaccinated travelers, including Americans, from outside the European Union on June 7. Travelers who have been fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine are allowed to enter Spain, no matter their origin country, Reuters reported Friday. Beginning May 24, travelers from countries outside the EU that have been deemed a low coronavirus risk — like Australia and New Zealand — will be able to enter Spain without presenting a negative PCR test....

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a major impact not only traveling abroad, but on domestic travel as well and many states have taken precautions to prevent its spread within local communities. But while all international travelers returning to the U.S. must get tested before boarding a flight, domestic restrictions are still done on a state-by-state basis. Airports That Offer COVID-19 Testing On-site for Travelers Below is a state-by-state breakdown of what travelers need to know about quarantine rules and travel restrictions if they’re planning a trip....

Tampa International Airport will begin offering travelers COVID-19 testing in the terminal on Thursday, in an effort to give passengers flying in and out of the Florida city peace of mind and make traveling to destinations that require proof of a negative test easier. Passengers will have the option of getting either a PCR test, which is a nasal swab and the most accurate test, or a rapid antigen test, the airport announced on Tuesday....

Thailand’s famous Maya Bay, which has been closed for three years, is finally open for beach goers and movie buffs alike. The beach cove, made famous by the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach,” was shut down in 2018 after overtourism started destroying the cove’s coral reef. Scientists then set to work trying to restore it, even using superglue to regrow coral. Thailand is finally ready to open the popular spot to tourists again, Reuters reported this week....

While the past 17 months may have brought you a lot of family time and an impressive collection of banana bread recipes, chances are that it may have also resulted in a new hobby to indulge in. Hobbies during quarantine were deemed so important to mental health that the Mayo Clinic recommended them on their website as part of coping strategies. Whether you wound up with a new furry sidekick, a Gibson Les Paul Standard or a deep understanding of how to sous vide, my company Royal Travel has you covered with amazing destinations where you can explore your new passion safely....

You know those restaurants where half of the reason to visit is to spend some time in the gorgeous bathroom? Turns out space may be the same thing. An astronaut set to board the first civilian space flight aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship revealed that the rocket’s toilet will be housed in a glass cupola at its tip. When the cupola design was revealed earlier this year, SpaceX Founder Elon Musk tweeted that the glass dome was “probably most ‘in space’ you could possibly feel....

For many, hotel rooms are reserved for relaxing vacations or even a good night’s sleep after a long day of business meetings. But these days, time to yourself in a hotel room may be the optimal space for work productivity instead of lounging. Following the spread and fallout of coronavirus, most professionals used to daily life in an office setting were advised to work from home to help mitigate the spread of the disease....

The only thing better than crossing one item off your travel bucket list is getting to cross off multiple during a weeks-long journey you’ll never forget. A new itinerary from Silversea Cruises and Classic Journeys offers the opportunity to do just that, while also seeing the December 2021 total solar eclipse from a ship in the middle of nowhere. Courtesy of Classic Journeys The sailing, which takes travelers through Patagonia and Antarctica, starts in Chile at Torres del Paine National Park, where passengers will have the chance to explore turquoise lagoons and ice fields, as well as hang out on an authentic Patagonian ranch....

The Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, located on Hawaii’s Big Island, is a true paradise. The oceanfront property has everything guests will need, including seaside views, 32 lush acres to roam, a spa unlike any other, and even the state’s first Goop store with all the luxuries one might need to purchase during their stay. The 333-room resort reopened in 2020 following a $200 million renovation designed by New York-based Meyer Davis....

If your idea of the perfect vacation includes a personal chef and no one else around (except the people you invite), then this Park City, Utah hotel is for you. The historic Washington School House Hotel, surrounded by picturesque trees and only steps from Park City’s Main Street, is offering up the entire hotel for $7,000 to $30,000 per night for the ultimate socially distanced getaway, the hotel shared with Travel + Leisure....