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Spring might be right around the corner, but many of us are still donning our coziest apparel, including plush sweaters, insulated jackets, and waterproof boots as we await warmer temperatures. For shoppers still looking to add a dose of comfort (and style) to their wardrobes this season, J.Crew has you covered. Right now, you can save big on must-have sweaters, since many are currently marked down at J.Crew, both in the brand’s ″wear now″ section and in its regular sale selection....

JetBlue is springing forward with a fresh sale that has fares starting as low as $34 one way. The airline’s “Big Spring Sale,” which is valid through 11:59 p.m. ET or local time depending on location on March 17, has deals all over the country for a warm-weather getaway, big city escape, or late spring skiing. To take advantage of the sale, travelers must travel between May 3 and June 22 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, according to the airline....

Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points by using Uber and Uber Eats and put them toward a free hotel stay, the hotel company shared with Travel + Leisure on Wednesday. Members in the United States can link their Marriott account with the rideshare and food delivery apps, and use the points they earn toward a free getaway at 7,600 different participating hotels around the world. Travelers will earn three points per dollar spent on Uber XL, Uber Comfort, Uber Black, or Premium rides; two points per dollar spent on any $25 or more Uber Eats order; and six points per dollar spent on any $25 or more Uber Eats order delivered to a Marriott property....

When Billy Mitchell’s mom sent him to Harlem from the South Bronx one fateful day in 1965, he had no idea that the trip would change his life forever. While his mission was simple — borrow some money from an aunt who lived in the area, across from the world-famous Apollo theater — it would set him on the path to coming face-to-face with some of the biggest names in music....

Millions of butterflies are taking to the skies of Southern California, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for onlookers. People have begun posting photos of the colorful butterfly displays, which are occurring thanks to the migration of painted lady butterflies. The medium-sized butterflies, also known as Vanessa cardui, are known for their orange wings and their ability to migrate long distances, which often occur sporadically and tend to be in large numbers following rainy periods in the deserts of the Southwestern U....

If social media over Memorial Day Weekend was any indication, Nantucket has fully rebounded from the pandemic. When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts lifted its remaining Covid restrictions at midnight on May 29th, I noticed a few friends on the Grey Lady posting similar Instagram stories as the clock struck twelve: strangers cheering and hugging on the streets; bar-goers at The Chicken Box removing their masks and dancing with glee; and such unbridled merriment that you’d think it was New Years Eve....

Space enthusiasts on the East Coast may be able to watch a NASA rocket launch from their backyard tonight. NASA will launch the Antares Rocket carrying 8,000 lbs of supplies for the International Space Station at 9:16 p.m. EDT on Friday from Wallops, Va. The mission was originally slated for Oct. 1 but has been postponed. Anyone looking towards the sky tonight should keep an eye out for light that looks like a bright, moving star....

It’s been a stressful few years, and you deserve a break. So, why not soak away your troubles in your neighbor’s hot tub? To celebrate the impending fall season, and to help overworked people everywhere find a nearby place to relax, Swimmy, a pool-sharing app, is highlighting its best hot tubs and pools available for rent right now around the Los Angeles area. Never heard of Swimmy? Think of it like the Airbnb and VRBO of pools....

Have you ever agonized over what to wear on a long travel day? Sometimes wardrobe decisions can be far more complicated than you’d expect. If you’re flying, what’s the temperature going to be like on the plane? What happens if you’re traveling from a cold destination to a hot one? How do you balance style and comfort? Well, fortunately in the realm of space travel, none of these questions will concern you....

Airplane food has gone through a series of changes since commercial aviation first took off, starting with only cold food selections in the 1920s and growing to include everything from regional delicacies to eclectic snacks and drinks today. Passengers flying economy today will find goodies and drinks ranging from the Percy Pig and Tim Tam biscuits to ramen, udon, and Cadbury hot chocolate. From sake selections to Singapore Sling cocktails on demand, here are some of the coolest economy dining and drink options travelers will find in the skies....

A snowy getaway in Hokkaido, a beach vacation in Okinawa, or a photography trip to capture cherry blossoms in Tokyo — the best time to visit Japan depends entirely on what you want to do when you arrive. As a country with a seemingly endless amount of activities and festivals on offer throughout the year, there really isn’t a bad time to visit. But if it’s shrine-hopping in Kyoto that brings you, or the pink hues of cherry blossoms, you’ll want to plan to make sure you don’t end up visiting during the rainy season, or after all the cherry petals have already dropped....

Hugging guests who’ve spent five days backpacking 40 wild and rugged miles, sans showers, is a bold move — but I guess bold is fitting. Lynn and Jason Makela, owners of the new Fresh Coast Cabins in Copper Harbor, Michigan, bought a collection of 10 cabins on the far-flung Keweenaw peninsula in May 2020. Yes, when travel and hospitality came to a standstill. And yes, despite the dated, musty digs and quirky renovation hiccups the property would inevitably require....

It’s all about the likes for this new airline, which is designed to fly social media influencers to the most Instagram-friendly events throughout the country. Willa Air — which was launched by Willa, a payment platform for freelancers — is offering influencers free tickets on a private jet along with enviable perks for those who apply. And its inaugural flight is to — appropriately — Coachella. “We launched Willa Air to provide [super fast] and convenient travel for the content creators who are jetting off to events across the U....

An elementary school project asking students to draw their family trees first sparked Kirk Brown’s interest in his lineage. His parents are African American, both brought up in the South during the Jim Crow era, his father the descendent of an enslaved woman who was assaulted by a Confederate soldier. Eventually, Brown reached a point in his family tree where he could go no further — a confusing and painful realization for many in the African diaspora whose families were torn apart by slavery at one point or another....

In the city that never sleeps, there’s one place that ensures a good night’s rest. In early 2022, Park Hyatt New York announced the debut of its Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite, 900-square-feet rooms dedicated to proper rest and relaxation. At the heart of the suite is the king-size Restorative Bed by Bryte, an artificial intelligence-powered mattress that constantly adjusts its climate zones to ensure your body will go through all the proper sleep stages to help you wake up well-rested and rejuvenated....

A retired Being 747 is taking to the ground for its final journey. On Friday, an aircraft formerly used by KLM Airlines will roll about eight miles from Amsterdam Schipol Airport to a nearby hotel, where it will permanently dock and be converted into a tourist attraction, according to the Associated Press. In journeying from the airport to its new home, the aircraft will drive 7.8 miles “across 17 ditches, the A9 highway, and a provincial road before reaching its final destination” at the Corendon Village Hotel....

Ready to get out and snap some Instagram-worthy travel photos again? Then you may want to consider ordering the new iPhone. On Tuesday, Apple unveiled its latest products, including an updated iPad, iPad mini, and new Apple Fitness offerings. However, we’re here to celebrate the iPhone 13, iPhone Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, and all the upgrades to its camera system that travelers will love as they explore and capture their journeys....

For the Northern Lights, winter is coming, and in more ways than one. Predicting the appearance of the Northern Lights has always been something of a dark art, but there are some general rules of thumb to follow if you want to watch displays of the aurora borealis this fall and winter. Being on the look-out between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. from mid-September to mid-March is critical, preferably from within the Arctic Circle (latitudes between 64 degrees to 70 degrees north should do it) to maximise your chances....

Consistently ranked among the best cities in the United States by Travel + Leisure readers, Charleston is a vacation treasure trove, with an incredible food scene made up of old-school favorites and inventive newcomers, a prime location surrounded by water and near beautiful beaches, and plenty to see and do. With something for every type of traveler, here are 24 of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina....

When you buy a $25 toaster you get a booklet of directions and a warranty; buy a $1,000 airline ticket and you get neither. But airline tickets do come with a guarantee of sorts; you just never see it. It’s usually called something like the “terms of transportation” or “contract of carriage,” and, combined with industry-wide regulations called the Domestic General Rules Tariff (DGR-1) and the Fare Rules, it tells you what your rights are in case something goes wrong—lost luggage, missed connections, and so on....