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On this week’s episode of Let’s Go Together, the new podcast from Travel + Leisure, host Kellee Edwards is joined by three travelers to discuss what it’s like to explore the world in a bigger body — and why your weight shouldn’t prevent you from following your dreams. For Dean and Julie Couchey, a married couple traveling the world together and sharing it all online as Two Fat Americans, travel is a way of life....

Sand Valley, a resort destination in Rome, Wisconsin, is inviting travelers everywhere to come and experience a bit of midwest hospitality this fall and winter. Located in the middle of 12,000 acres of private land, surrounded by prehistoric sand dunes and towering trees, the hotel is ready to welcome guests to come to see the changing colors of fall and stay straight through to the first snow. “We are thrilled to unveil a variety of new fall and winter activities and adventures that the entire family will enjoy....

Several former passengers that were on the on the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined for coronavirus earlier this month have died. A man who was quarantined on the ship is the fifth confirmed fatality according to The BBC. He is also the first British person to die of the virus. The other four late passengers have been elderly people from Japan with varying details of their death released....

The Four Seasons Philadelphia is having a moment. On Saturday, the U.S. presidential election was called in favor of the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden. But not before President Trump tweeted “Lawyers News Conference Four Seasons, Philadelphia. 11:00 a.m.” However, the President didn’t mean the famed hotel, but rather a small landscaping company located in Philadelphia by the same name instead, as was clarified in another tweet from the President. The hotel, one the newest luxury properties in Philadelphia, was quick to clarify they had no idea what the President was talking about....

There’s now one more reason to head to Tennessee this summer. On Friday, May 17, the SkyBridge, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, opens for public use. And sure, it may just look like any other bridge at first glance, but look closer, as it’s actually the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the United States, according to the bridge’s developers. Courtesy of Boyne Resorts Stretching 680 feet across a valley in the Great Smoky Mountains, SkyBridge will soon be an attraction for adventurous travelers....

It’s not an exaggeration to say I live in my Allbirds. Since I got my Tree Runners last year, they’ve become my go-to comfortable sneaker — I wear them while running errands, on long walks, and even when I travel. So when I found out that Allbirds was releasing the fan-favorite Piper shoe in the super-breathable and soft Tree material (made with eucalyptus tree fiber), I couldn’t wait to put this new style to the test....

A hotel with an out-of-this-world view is now taking reservations — but it’ll cost you. Would-be space tourists have been waiting for years for the chance to finally take their dream vacation of orbiting around our little, blue planet. Now, that dream is close to becoming a reality. Thursday, during the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California, Orion Span introduced its space hotel, Aurora Station, and announced that it is officially open for reservations....

TCS World Travel, a company specializing in all-inclusive jet expeditions and custom itineraries, has three new adventures for travelers to enjoy. Courtesy of TCS World Travel In June, the company announced the new intimate private jet trips for 10 people, which it says are all “perfect for couples or solo travelers” looking to get out and explore again in the late summer or early fall. Here’s what you need to know about each trip so you can pick the right one for you....

A water park isn’t necessarily the most glamorous place to visit — until now, that is. Grupo Vidanta, a luxury tourism company in Mexico and Latin America, offers stays at premier resorts, recently launched its own cruise line, and partners with top-tier brands — including producing a Cirque du Soleil show, JOYA — at the Vidanta Riviera Maya. Now, the luxury travel brand is launching a brand new experience that will satisfy your love of travel, your inner child, and your appreciation for the finer things in life....

South Australia sits in the southern center of the country, giving way to the Great Australian Bight in the south and Northern Territory and Queensland in the north. Though the capital, Adelaide, is home to the majority of the state’s population, most of SA is made up of rugged land known as the “outback.” In fact, the outback stretches across most of the Australian continent: Though you’ll get some argument as to exactly which areas fall under the term outback, what defines the vast territory is simply its remoteness....

France is waiving all pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travelers entering the country, the Ministry of the Interior announced. Going forward, American travelers who are up to date on their vaccines will be able to enter the country by simply showing proof of their vaccination status and providing a sworn statement that they are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to the ministry....

Restored frescoes from an ancient house in Pompeii were recently given their close-up and were revealed to the public this week. Using lasers, experts from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii were able to restore the fresco’s original striking colors and scenes, the group shared in a press release on Thursday. The lasers cleaned a layer of paint film off the fresco which revealed, “a hunting scene with wild animals, alongside Egyptianized landscapes, populated by Pygmies and beasts of the Nile Delta, depicted on the side walls....

Each year, hundreds of people attempt to summit Mount Everest. As the world’s highest peak, and one of the most dangerous ascents, it’s a place that has long beckoned adventure enthusiasts. But, just because someone has the desire to climb doesn’t mean they have the means to do so. In July, Outforia, an outdoor and nature resource website, compiled a list of the most expensive hikes on earth. It calculated the cost of joining a guided climbing group and how much the required equipment would cost to purchase or hire....

Travelers dreaming of an adventure can get excited about Azamara’s new world cruise, a five-month journey across 40 countries in six continents, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. The 155-night sailing will traverse each of the Seven Wonders of the World, from a three-night land excursion to the Great Wall of China and a six-night jaunt to see Christ the Redeemer to stops at Petra, the Taj Mahal, and more....

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to affect people the world over, going to the club just isn’t in the cards right now. But the city of Berlin, Germany is finding a creative way to let people dance to their hearts’ content while still staying safe. According to Time Out, city authorities in Berlin are asking to convert outdoor spaces into open-air nightclubs for club venues to rent out as coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures continue in the country....

The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have officially been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After initially being postponed from April to October, Public Riverside County, California, where the festival is held, ordered the cancellations of the festivals on Wednesday, “based on concerns of a fall resurgence of COVID-19.” “Events like Coachella and Stagecoach would fall under Governor Newsom’s Stage 4, which he has previously stated would require treatments or a vaccine to enter,” the public health officer for Riverside County, Dr....

The third season of Stranger Things promises to transport audiences to the summer of 1985 when it premieres on July 4. But for fans who just can’t wait — or those who want to see first-hand what the setting of the coming season could be like — there’s a solution. And it doesn’t require time travel or a visit to Indiana. Getty Images In anticipation of the new season, Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Pier is hosting a Stranger Things season 3-themed fair that promises to deliver an imagined glimpse into Hawkins, Indiana in the summer of 1985....

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled several itineraries through July, but still hopes to sail out of Florida and Texas this summer, the company announced this week. To start, the cruise line has its eyes on July sailings on the Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston, and on the Carnival Horizon from Miami. RHONA WISE/AFP via Getty Images Cruises in Alaska remain suspended due to Canada’s ban on large ships and a century-old law that requires large foreign-flagged ships to stop in Canada first, but Carnival said it would restart trips on the Carnival Miracle from Seattle if they were allowed to enter Alaska again....

Fully vaccinated Americans can now ditch their masks in outdoor transit hubs and on outdoor public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control said in updated guidance issued Thursday. The new recommendations apply to any outdoor transportation areas, like outside an airport or a bus stop, as well as outdoor areas of public transportation, like the deck of a ferry or an open-air trolley. Unvaccinated travelers should still continue to wear their masks in all public transportation-related areas, indoors and outdoors, the agency noted....

Spring is in the air, and you can bet that we’ve already started updating our wardrobe with colorful, travel-ready pieces to welcome the new season. In addition to stocking up on pretty sundresses, comfortable walking sandals, and versatile blouses and skirts for sunny days ahead, we’ve also given our activewear the same refresh. After all, now’s the perfect time to spend more time outdoors and get back into the warm-weather activities you had to hit pause on during winter — whether it be jogging with your dog, hiking your favorite trails, or taking a yoga class in the park....