Here’s an award with pedal power: the League of American Bicyclists deemed Charleston a Bicycle Friendly Community a few years ago, and the city continues to improve conditions for cyclists of all levels. Like anywhere else, you need to be mindful of car traffic, but if you’ve got a bike in the city—particularly on the peninsula—you’ll likely save time and money (less parking woes and fewer garage tabs) by riding around town....
Royal Caribbean has announced a slew of Australian cruises for 2023 and 2024 a week after the country said it would lift its ban on cruise ships. The cruise line will sail out of Brisbane and Sydney, embarking on everything from two-night getaways to 19-night voyages, according to Royal Caribbean. The Australia cruises, which will start in October 2023, will sail on the Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, and — for the first time — on the Enchantment of the Seas....
Whether you’re running errands in your hometown or traveling to a new city, shopping with small businesses is always a worthy stop — but sometimes shopping online is simply easier. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still support your favorite local brands and businesses from afar. No matter where you’re located, you can shop with some of your favorite independent brands, as well as discover new ones, online. 12 Black-owned Travel, Fashion, and Accessories Brands to Know and Support Now...
Alexandra Stewart is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. She is the founder of Antipodean Luxury Travel, which operates mainly in New Zealand and Australia, and specializes in high-quality custom luxury vacations. Below, find Stewart’s recommendations for the best wellness offerings New Zealand has to offer. To work with Alexandra, you can contact her directly at alexandra@antipodeanluxurytravel....
Ben Stiller took the subway in New York City this week. It was not uneventful. A woman came into the car and, according to a witness, Stiller stood up to offer her his seat. Despite his incognito get-up of aviator sunglasses and multiple zip-ups, the woman recognized him. And she was very excited about it. She leaped out of her seat and yelled, “You make me laugh so much!” as she took the rollers out of her hair....
Originally published on September 11th, 2017. If there’s one thing we can all agree on it’s that Beyoncé is brilliant. The one-time Destiny’s Child frontwoman is proving this to be a fact once again with her expertly designed headwear for women. The A-list superstar recently revealed the latest designs for her Ivy Park activewear line. Beyond the hyper-cool tanks, tees and leggings, there is also a backless baseball cap that curly-haired women around the globe are cheering as nothing short of a revelation....
If news of Europe reopening borders has you itching to hop a transatlantic flight, British Airways may have just the ticket. The British airline just announced a sale with round-trip flights to Europe available for as low as $615. The deals are available for travel between Sept. 5 and Oct. 24, if you book before July 14. You can take advantage of low prices like a round-trip flight from New York City to Athens, Greece for only $615, including all taxes and fees....
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. Too often, travelers think of Africa and safaris as so inextricably linked that the promise of wide savannahs and wildlife spotting overshadows everything else the continent has to offer....
Disney Cruise Line’s early 2022 bookings open this week on Oct. 22 for all guests, with itineraries through the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, and more from ports around the United States, including the cruise line’s newest home port, New Orleans. Here’s what this beloved cruise line — voted the best cruise line for families by Travel + Leisure readers in the 2020 World’s Best Awards — has in store for 2022....
Calling all Disney fans who are loving the cult-favorite word game Wordle. Introducing the best of both worlds, Mickeyrdle, which offers a Disney-themed twist on the word game whose green and yellow squares are taking over social media feeds everywhere. Each five-letter Mickeyrdle answer comes from somewhere within the world of Disney such as a character name, a theme park ride, or another detail only real fans would know. Remember, the Disney universe includes Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Muppets, theme parks, cruises, and more....
Disneyland Paris introduced a new service on Tuesday which will replace the park’s free FastPass feature with a paid version. Premier Access, which will launch this summer, will allow park-goers to reserve space on popular rides like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy for €8 to €15 each, according to the theme park. The price for each ride will vary based on the attraction and the day....
Modern travel doesn’t always lend itself to hygge, the in-vogue Danish lifestyle concept generally defined as “coziness and comfortable conviviality.” But Kimpton Hotels’ New York properties bring the Scandinavian ethos to guests with a just-launched service (starting at $299 per night) that adds aromatherapy and other curated amenities to boost standard rooms’ hygge quotient. Esha Singhal, who helps manage the program, shares four simple pleasures you can tote along to cultivate a sense of peace wherever you are....
When it comes to airplane etiquette, there’s a lot to know—including how not to get kicked off of an airplane. You may think it’s common sense, but it actually happens way more often than you’d think. The parameters for removing someone from a flight are vague: they just must be disobeying flight crew instructions. The New York Times recently chatted with George Hobica, the founder of travel planning website Airfare Watchdog, on what it takes to actually be kicked off of a flight....
After our first evening game drive, we settled in at Mahali Mzuri’s help-yourself bar. Another guest was making a batch of cocktails to share, and everyone was discussing their animal sightings of the day. “Did you see the cheetah with two cubs?” “No! We only saw a single cheetah. We’ll have to look for those.” Shortly after, the general manager and a few other staffers joined us. They told us about life in Kenya and their most memorable animal encounters, some of which happened right on property....
Despite winning the White House, Donald Trump has been speaking with his advisers about how much time he can spend in New York City during his term, according to The New York Times. Located on Fifth Avenue in New York City and decorated with 24-karat gold and marble features in the style of Louis XIV, the Trump family’s three-story penthouse includes a dedicated elevator to take Trump to his office on the 26th floor of Trump Tower....
A number of yoga studios in Toronto have come up with a creative solution for people who want to work out while still practicing safe social distancing. Lmnts Outdoor Studio, along with six other studios in the city, is organizing a number of yoga classes that allow participants to work out in their own, private bubble, Lonely Planet reported. The pop-up event will run until July 31 at Hotel X in Toronto, right by Lake Ontario....
Italy began a slight return to normalcy this week, emerging from a COVID-19 lockdown that began before Christmas. Cafes, museums, and bars reopened for customers, albeit with precautions still in place. Most Italian regions shifted to “yellow” precautions on Monday morning. And locals were happy to be back in public after months under strict lockdown rules. “We couldn’t wait,” a local in Rome told The Associated Press on the morning that cafes reopened....
As Nevada’s COVID-19 outbreak reaches “wildfire levels,” a statewide pause was enacted Tuesday morning, temporarily shutting down much of the state. Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the pause in a press conference Sunday. It will remain in effect for at least three weeks. The statewide pause does not close any businesses that have reopened since the pandemic but it does place new limits on capacity. When it comes to Las Vegas, visitors can still head to The Strip, but things will be much quieter than usual....
Paris’s Louvre museum reopened on Wednesday after closing for three days due to fears of the spreading coronavirus. The museum had been closed since Sunday to protect staff members and thousands of daily tourists who pour into the iconic attraction every day from the disease. On Wednesday, staff overwhelmingly voted to return to work, according to The Associated Press. Staff will work under a new set of anti-virus measures, which includes distribution of disinfectant gels and more frequent staff rotations so employees have opportunities to wash their hands during work....
Traveling around Paris — for commuters and tourists alike — should be much easier than it has been over the past few weeks as the longest strike in the nation’s history comes to a close. For 46 consecutive days, workers protested French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed overhaul of the pension system. Flights and trains were canceled as workers marched. Paris’s metro system was paralyzed. Demonstrators outside the Louvre in Paris ....
