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Jet-setting around Europe may come at a greater cost now, as a pair of low-cost intra-continental airlines are feeling the impact of travel restrictions from the global coronavirus pandemic. Both Ryanair and easyJet announced major cuts on Monday. As the continent’s largest air carrier, Dublin-based Ryanair announced that it will cut capacity by 20 percent in upcoming months. Most of the changes will involve scaling back on frequency, as opposed to eliminating routes....

If you’ve got a little time on your hands while quarantining at home, along with a few spare dollars in your pocket, this celebrity-fueled experience is for you. In the wake of the coronavirus, celebrities all over the world came together to support one common cause: feeding hungry Americans with the All In Challenge. But, they need your help to complete their mission. Here’s how it all works. “The All In Challenge aims to be the world’s largest digital fundraiser in history by raising tens of millions of dollars to feed those in need,” the fundraising website wrote....

It’s time to get a little riposo e rilassamento. That’s “rest and relaxation,” if you don’t already know Italian. The Cheapest Destinations (and Months) for a Summer Trip to Europe Italy, and Tuscany in particular, is peppered with natural hot springs rich in minerals that have been used by people since the ancient Romans for their health and beauty benefits. Shaiith/Getty Images But one hot spring, found amid the hills of Maremma, is actually one of Italy’s best-kept secrets....

Houston, we have a solution. Even though the city of Houston is vast — more than 600 square miles — it’s relatively easy to figure out the perfect long weekend in this melting pot destination. Houston is where Texas charm meets bayou culture. From museums to sports to one of the best-known rodeos in the world, you’re sure to find plenty to do. Here’s how to have the perfect three days in this truly Texas-sized Texas city....

What’s the perfect way to tell your pals, “Thank you for being a friend?” Take them on a five-night pleasure cruise that even Dorothy Zbornak can’t scowl at? According to People, Golden Girls fans can embark on a special “Golden Girls at Sea” cruise starting in 2020 where they can indulge in their favorite classic, 1980’s TV show featuring the sassiest ladies to grace the small screen. Photo Illustration/Source Images: ABC Studios via Getty Images; Getty Images; Celebrity Cruises...

North America’s oldest continuously operating amusement park is about to celebrate a very special birthday: its 175th. Lake Compounce first opened in Connecticut in October 1846. It has since survived not one, but two global pandemics, as well as two world wars and countless shifts in societal preferences. The park itself was an accident inspired by a failed science experiment that ultimately led to the installation of picnic tables and rowboats - the epitome of high-class entertainment at the time....

M Social Times Square New York is bringing a little winter sporting magic to the city. In February, the hotel unveiled a brand-new outdoor curling rink at its rooftop bar and lounge, Beast & Butterflies, which is open to both guests of the hotel and other visitors. The hotel says the activation is “the first curling rink to be introduced to a New York City hotel in 2022,” though we probably could’ve guessed as much....

It’s time to pack away the t-shirts, shorts, and bathing suits, and start gathering your parkas and cozy sweaters because summer is behind us, and winter vacations are just around the corner. Need a little winter getaway inspiration? Just check out this epic tree house in Montana that looks like it lives inside its own personal snowglobe. In Whitefish, Montana, visitors will find the gorgeous one-bedroom, one-bathroom, custom-designed, double-decker tree house....

Looking for a good laugh? You’ve come to the right city. Los Angeles is a legendary breeding ground for comedic talent, in no small part because of all the sitcoms and comedy films produced here. The entertainment industry is hungry for actors that can tickle America’s funny bone. But even if landing a film or TV role is the golden apple for many comics, their path to stardom typically involves working the crowds at L....

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re traveling by plane this month and plan to bring presents for your loved ones, it’s a good idea to think ahead about how you’re going to pack them. It may seem like you’re saving time or money by planning ahead and wrapping your presents before you pack your bags — but if an item is flagged in the screening process, TSA agents will need to unwrap it to assess whether it’s safe to fly....

We may be stuck at home practicing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of far-off destinations, adjust our bucket lists, and learn about the world around us. If you want to get some inspiration and information for your next adventure, Netflix has you covered. The online streaming service, which is currently one of the world’s most popular pastimes, is known largely for its movies and TV shows, but it also hosts plenty of landmark travel documentaries and adventure series — and a few have even turned some locations into tourism hot spots....

Basically, it’s become our one-stop shop for budget-friendly items — especially when it comes to travel essentials. There are thousands of travel finds on the site, ranging from carry-on suitcases to comfortable walking shoes. It can be difficult to sift through, but to help you out, we rounded up the 25 best travel items for less than $25 to shop this weekend. Shoppers Are Calling These Slim-Fit Joggers the ‘Perfect Travel Pants’ — and They Start at $11...

What better way to immerse yourself in fall’s glorious array of colors than with a flight of wines before you? Between the U.S. and Canada, there’s a slew of fantastic wineries — in new and exciting wine regions as well as in the reliable, world-famous stalwarts — to check out this fall. Lake Chelan Getty Images The Pacific-Northwest in the fall is, in a word, idyllic. And it’s deliciously idyllic when paired with a wine tour in the Chelan Lake region, an official American Viticulture Area (AVA) since 2009....

With more than 320 miles of coastline, dozens of lakes, and some of the highest peaks of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina is a natural gem and one of the best states to invest in a second home. In fact, a recent Vacasa survey of the top 10 places to buy a waterfront home featured two North Carolina destinations — Corolla, which ranked second, and Hatteras Island, at number seven....

After your Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and your relatives have returned home, you might be filled with a sense of longing. Christmas is still a few weeks away, but you know that time is going to be jam-packed, from parties to running around town, trying to track down the perfect presents. So, before the holiday season kicks off, take a moment to prepare yourself for a getaway after it’s all over....

I’ve always believed that food tastes best when shared with friends — that is, until a recent trip to a bed-and-breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, persuaded me that it tastes even better with strangers. My former conviction crumbled around the cozy communal table at Applewood Manor, where over the course of a few days in mid-December, I shared a series of exceptional meals with a group of people I’d never met — an experience I’d sorely missed over the past two years of limiting most social interactions to my pandemic pod....

“When I was a kid, my cousin and I taught ourselves to cook,” Jason Joseph told me during my recent trip to the British Commonwealth nation of Barbados. “We didn’t have money to dine out, so we would fend for ourselves.” Their hard work paid off: the chef, who hails from Lower Carlton, now leads the kitchen at Cobblers Cove, a Relais & Châteaux resort on the western coast. I had come to check out the property’s recent renovation, and to meet one of a new wave of chefs who — inspired by the food they grew up with and with an eye toward sustainability — are creating a new Bajan cuisine....

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. The Golden State hasn’t lost a bit of luster in travelers’ minds, despite the compounding hardships of wildfires, mudslides, and the pandemic....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. 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. After closing nearly a year ago, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopened this month at Walt Disney World Resort....

From Hong Kong to London and everywhere in between, guests staying at the classic and classy Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can always count on one thing: a luxuriously comfortable room to crash in. And now, with the launch of their new online store, travelers around the world can bring the timeless brand’s most popular amenities into their own bedrooms. Just in time for the holidays, the Four Seasons online store features the very best of the brand’s signature collection of home essentials to help elevate your comfort on a daily basis....