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Walt Disney World is extending its Halloween and holiday hours. The company will keep its Magic Kingdom and Epcot theme parks open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday to better accommodate guests looking for spooky fun in Orlando this Halloween weekend, USA Today reports. The Florida parks had been closing at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays after Disney scaled back its hours in September due to lower-than-expected attendance and the continuing coronavirus pandemic....

Ask any local what to do in Milan, and their first answer will probably be to shop. After all, this Italian city is one of the world’s most important fashion capitals. Shop (or at least window shop) at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, which is considered one of the world’s first shopping malls and boasts everything from Prada to Versace. Meanwhile, the Brera neighborhood is an eclectic haven for furniture and design shoppers....

For everyone who feels that life is better by the beach, we’ve gathered the best beach resorts in the U.S.A. to help you plan your warm-weather travel. We wholeheartedly believe you can find some of the world’s best beach destinations right here in the U.S. This editor-curated list of standout U.S. beach resorts feature properties with accommodations overlooking the water, pools galore, soft sand, private beaches, and an abundance of water activities....

One of the most annoying things that can go wrong at the airport is getting all the way to baggage claim and finding out that your bag ended up on the wrong flight. American Airlines is the latest carrier to offer a new way to make travelers feel at ease that their bag is on board. Last week, the company rolled out its Customer Baggage Notification system, an enhanced tracking and alert feature to notify passengers of the status of their checked baggage if it is not on the same aircraft when they land at their destination....

When lockdown measures end, domestic trips will be essential to boosting the travel industry again. As Belgium slowly reopens after three months in quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, the government is now offering free 10-trip rail passes to all residents in the country, according to Lonely Planet. The government decided to provide these rail passes in an effort to stimulate the economy and encourage domestic tourism. After spending most of spring indoors, a lot of people are looking for ways to safely travel during the summer months....

A heatwave, combined with the lifting of a months-long lockdown, saw tens of thousands of Europeans flood beaches this week. In Bournemouth, on England’s southern coast, officials declared a “major incident” after the sands were crowded with people trying to escape the heat. On Thursday, local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council responded to photographs of the beaches crowded with people, clearly unable to practice social distancing. “We are absolutely appalled at the scenes witnessed on our beaches, particularly at Bournemouth and Sandbanks, in the last 24-48 hours,” Council Leader Vikki Slade said in a statement....

From dreamy hotel-level comforters to lightweight and packable beach towels, it’s easy to trace the path Brooklinen has taken on its journey to filling every linen closet in our homes. That comfort paired with quality philosophy is why its launch with legendary wool textile company, Pendleton, just felt written in the stars. If you happen to be someone who’s had one of the heritage-quality wool blankets on their wishlist for years like I did, there’s good news: Through today only, you can get a Pendleton blanket on sale at Brooklinen for 10 percent off....

Roses are red, violets are blue… and cockroaches are another way to say “I love you.” The Bronx Zoo in New York City is bringing back its annual Name-a-Roach gift package justi n time for Valentine’s Day traditional by allowing people to name a cockroach for their loved ones, or maybe a deserving ex. The zoo offers the chance to name one of more than 10,000 giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches for only a $15 donation and comes complete with an email certificate to commemorate the occasion....

Chicago health officials will monitor travelers’ social media — on a case-by-case basis — to help enforce the city’s travel restrictions. “One of the easiest ways to sort of get enough proof that there was the potential of a violated quarantine order without me having to send out an inspector or do any sort of more aggressive follow up to collect that is to look at social media,” Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr....

As cities around the world begin to welcome back tourists, one of the most popular tourism destinations of all is enacting crowd control limits to prevent another coronavirus surge. Florence has enacted an ordinance that bans people from wandering around the Italian city’s most popular areas on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings until further notice, CNN reported. Six areas of the city — including Santo Spirito, Santa Croce, Piazza Strozzi, and Piazza S....

On Sept. 26, 1986, “Crocodile Dundee” hit theaters in the United States, and Paul Hogan became the face of Australia. The film, about an Australian bushman who shows a New York journalist the outback before following her back for his first visit to the big city, presented a narrative—and a man—that would define the continent to audiences around the world. For better or worse—and over the past 30 years it has primarily been for better—the 1986 film is intrinsically linked to the continent....

As some parts of the world emerge from the worst of COVID-19, India is experiencing the opposite. The country is now home to the world’s worst ongoing coronavirus outbreak, having reported more than 2.4 million new infections in the past week alone, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO). Hospitals across the country are struggling to manage the surge, which has decimated oxygen supplies and sent desperate patients online to beg for help....

With this new “toy,” your kid is going to be the envy of every child (and adult) on the block. According to Hypebeast, Hyundai is introducing a new electric car for kids that is based on the company’s full-sized futuristic “45” design that it unveiled in 2019. So now the parents and the kids can go cruising around the neighborhood together. The new, tiny car (which is made of wood) features the same kinetic cube lamp design, which is the reason for it’s slightly angular look, except it’s much, much smaller....

New Zealand has temporarily paused its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia as COVID-19 cases begin to rise. The pause will last at least eight weeks, beginning Friday. “We’ve always said that our response would evolve as the virus evolved. This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but it is the right decision to keep New Zealanders safe,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told reporters this week, according to Reuters....

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to be all settled into their new home in Santa Barbara, California. That’s great news for them and great news for Princess Beatrice, who may be moving into her cousin’s old digs. According to reports, Princess Beatrice and her new husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are potentially planning to move into Meghan and Harry’s old Kensington home, Nottingham Cottage. As Travel + Leisure explained in 2017, Nottingham Cottage was the first place Harry and Meghan called home together....

Travelers aboard Southwest will still be able to practice social distancing onboard Thanksgiving holiday flights. The airline announced this week that it will continue to block off middle seats in airplane cabins through at least Nov. 30. Although Southwest cabins feature an open-seating arrangement where passengers choose their own seats, the airline has limited the number of seats on each flight sold to promote easier social distancing in the cabin. The empty middle seat policy was due to expire at the end of October....

To buy: amazon.com, from $27 The heavy duty bag is designed to be durable yet lightweight. Weighing less than two pounds, it’s around 80 percent lighter than your average piece of lightweight luggage (which typically weighs around 7 to 12 pounds), but features just about the same storage capacity. And with its tear-resistant polyester fabric, reinforced zippers, and two-year warranty, you can throw a ton inside and expect it to hold up....

To buy: amazon.com, $17 “Honestly the best beanie hat I’ve ever bought,” wrote one of the nearly 15,000 five-star reviewers. “I have tons of these hats because they keep my head warm, they’re super comfy, and they actually stay on my head, so I’m not fixing it every few minutes! Best buy anyone could ever make!” “This hat is by far the warmest hat I have ever owned,” said another five-star reviewer....

Queen Elizabeth is not only the longest reigning monarch in the world, but she’s also one of the most well-traveled. In fact, she’s visited 116 countries during her time as queen. But, unlike her grandson Prince Harry, who we’ve seen fly commercial, the Queen always flies in style. The royals, Vogue explained, do indeed fly commercial for their personal vacations. That’s why you may spot Harry on a few flights for his polo games or his wife, Meghan Markle, on a visit to Los Angeles....

If reconnecting with nature is how you find your vacation bliss, then this Zen-filled Airbnb that boasts an outdoor shower, covered bridges, and natural materials is for you. Known as the “Naturalist Boudoir,” the Airbnb in Lumberton, Texas, is the perfect place to find all the peace and quiet serenity-seeking travelers hope for. According to the homeowners, the one-bedroom cabin is “extremely private” thanks to its location inside a lush forested area....