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Switzerland is lighting up its most famous mountain with messages of inspiration and resilience during its coronavirus lockdown. On the snow peak of Matterhorn, messages like “Stay at Home” and “Hope” beamed out for Switzerland (and the world thanks to social media) to see atop the Zermatt mountain village. Projections also included an image of the Swiss flag and of the Italian flag as Italy has suffered the highest number of deaths in any country due to the virus....

The Hawaiian island of Maui is set to collect a hotel tax from tourists staying there with the help of a new law and amid an influx of visitors. The new 3% tax will be collected from people staying at hotels and short-term rentals, The Associated Press reported. It comes after lawmakers in the state passed a bill that changes how Hawaii allocates tax revenue to the different counties, overriding a veto by Gov....

Plenty of people end up taking home small things from hotels, especially those little, complimentary soaps. But what about the bigger stuff, like hairdryers, bathrobes, or mattresses? Well, those go missing more than you might think. Yes, even the mattresses. A study by Wellness Heaven revealed that about 4.2 percent of the 1,157 four and five-star hotels (634 four-star hoteliers and 523 five-star hoteliers) surveyed have reported their mattresses mysteriously going missing....

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a campaign to show its appreciation for educators by giving away free cruises to inspirational teachers. Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, the cruise line is seeking nominations of educators who are “spreading the joy of learning” in their classrooms. From now through April 12, 2019, anyone in the U.S. or Canada can nominate their favorite teacher to win a free cruise on the Norwegian Joy....

Come winter, there might be nothing more necessary, practical, and trusty than a good pair of waterproof boots. Especially if you’re planning to head to places prone to snow and chilling rain, waterproof shoes that are lined with thick material like fleece are crucial for keeping your feet warm and your footing steady on slippery sidewalks. After all, no one wants to have a painful fall ruin their trip. It’s even better when boots are designed to look as good as the rest of your outfit, like Sorel’s Kinetic Conquest Boots, which are loved by none other than Oprah for their comfort and style....

Philadelphia is honoring the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment with a nod to women’s rights. For the rest of the year, the city — nicknamed the City of Brotherly Love — will be known as the City of Sisterly Love. According to The Associated Press, the amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was first passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920....

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Apparently, California’s first responder community does. In March, Vrbo and Paramount Home Entertainment unveiled their new custom home project, a real-world version of SpongeBob SquarePants’s iconic undersea house. The project, the two companies explained, is meant to honor the U.S. debut of the new film “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.” Courtesy of Vrbo and Paramount “We’ve enjoyed bringing SpongeBob’s unique world to life with Vrbo so that fans everywhere can experience it in a completely new way,” Michelle Hagen, EVP of worldwide partnerships at Paramount Pictures, said in a statement....

Starbucks will once again refill reusable personal cups instead of issuing single-use paper cups for every order - a feature that was eliminated once the COVID-19 pandemic hit. And to comply with new health standards, Starbucks has developed a system that eliminates any shared contact points between customers and baristas. When a customer brings in a reusable cup, they’ll be asked to place it in a ceramic mug. The barista keeps the cup inside the mug while they make the drink....

If you want to head out to sea, consider doing so on a Viking ship. For the World’s Best Awards for 2018, Travel + Leisure readers chose Viking as the World’s Best large-ship ocean cruise line. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

Medalla used to be the king of beers in Puerto Rico. For decades, if you craved a local cold one, there were few options besides the ubiquitous (very, very light) cerveza. Today, beer lovers can enjoy a much wider variety of local brews thanks to a boom in craft brewing. “There has been a growth of breweries on the island,” says Rafael J. Marquez, a craft beer enthusiast from Hatillo, who runs the Instagram account @RoadtoCraftBeer....

The portable fan is designed to look like a modern pair of headphones, and be worn around the back of your neck like a necklace. It provides 360 degrees of air movement, so it will keep your face cool without blowing air directly on it. There are three fan speeds to choose from, and the rechargeable battery will last anywhere from four to 16 hours at a time, depending on what setting you keep it on....

Giethoorn, Holland is the kind of city that storybook scenes are made of. Here’s why: There are no roads. Instead, the entire city is linked by a series of completely adorable waterways. For such a picturesque location, the town of 2,600 sees very little tourism (adding even more to its storybook appeal). Giethoorn does still have sidewalks, making it easy to take in all of the sights by foot if you’re just visiting for the day....

The holiday season doesn’t start in New York City until the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade comes to town. People line up in the cold hours in advance to watch the bands, dancers, and giant balloons make their way from Central Park to Herald Square. This year’s star-studded event will include appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Leslie Odom Jr. and Smokey Robinson, alongside many others. And although being down in the action is a memorable way to spend Thanksgiving morning, hotels along the parade route are offering a variety of packages to give guests a luxurious way to watch the parade....

32 Carry-on Must-haves T+L Editors Always Bring With Them. Every Time. No Matter Where. The key thing to remember when packing liquids and toiletries in your carry-on luggage is the 3-1-1 rule. It means each passenger can pack a single quart-size bag in their carry-on that has liquid containers that do not exceed 3.4 ounces each, according to TSA. Fortunately, each pouch in the Packism Clear Toiletry Bags set is one quart, and a three-pack is on sale for $10....

Barcelona’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, is opening its doors for an intimate concert experience taking place this September. For five lucky people and their guests, Tiqets, a booking site for experiences and attractions around the globe, will get them there for free. “We are excited to partner with Sagrada Familia to create a truly once-in-a-lifetime trip to Barcelona to experience the basilica like never before,” said Laurens Leurink, CEO of Tiqets, in a press release....

Dreamy emerald lagoons with white sand and granite boulders have cemented the Seychelles among the top tropical oases for travelers. Plus, its proximity to popular safari destinations like Tanzania and Kenya makes it an even better post-safari pit stop. On one of the country’s 115 castaway islands sprinkled around the Indian Ocean is the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, operating here since 2018. A 35-minute flight via propeller or private plane lands on the island’s airstrip....

Hyatt is getting ready for spring with a 25% off sale at 975 properties around the world. The sale, which applies to travel in April and May is running now until March 22. Though there isn’t a formal list of hotels included in the sale to scroll through, a sample search of the Hyatt site shows that some of the properties honoring the discount include the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, a luxe beach resort in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen; the Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London’s former Metropolitan Police headquarters; and even the Park Hyatt Auckland in New Zealand, which is reopening sans quarantine or self-isolation for most international travelers on May 2....

As the temperature heats up, it might be a good time to start planning a cool winter getaway. Ice hotels and seasonal igloo accommodations have been gaining popularity over the years, and this particular igloo stay on Airbnb comes with cozy furnishings and a view that can’t be beat. Located in Lapland, Finland, this igloo offers a unique way to experience the beauty of the Finnish wilderness, including a chance to see the northern lights....

In an effort to make the UK more of a refuge for wildlife, the Kent Wildlife and Wildwood Trusts are bringing back wild bison that haven’t roamed the area in thousands of years. The trusts are embarking on a £1 million project funded by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery to give nature a little space in the woods near Canterbury, England. The Kent Wildlife Trust owns the West Blean woods, one of the UK’s largest nature reserves....

Zion National Park, located in Utah, is the third most-visited national park in the U.S. And really, with its gorgeous views, world-class hiking, and one-of-a-kind narrow slot canyons, it’s no surprise that people love visiting Zion year after year. Here’s how you can plan an epic vacation to one of America’s most treasured national parks, too. Getting to Zion National Park: Closest Airports and Driving Directions To get to Zion National Park, visitors can fly into the Las Vegas, Nevada airport, which is located 170 miles from the park, or into Salt Lake City, Utah, some 300 miles away....