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Cruise companies have been obsessed with firsts, as of late: Last year, Royal Caribbean debuted the world’s largest ship, Harmony of the Seas, while Regent Seven Seas Cruises launched the $450-million Seven Seas Explorer, the most expensive ship ever built. And now, the French expedition cruise company Ponant is getting in on the game by launching the first-ever underwater lounge at sea. Blue Eye, a sleek, multi-sensory space, will be unveiled on the brand’s four new Ponant Explorers: Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d’Urville, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain....

The Mac Sports Beach Wagon Cart has racked up thousands of five-star ratings from customers who call it a “game changer” for days at the beach. The best-selling wagon cart boasts a roomy interior and can hold up to 150 pounds at a time. It is fully collapsible and is less than 10 inches thick when folded up, so it won’t take up too much room in your trunk. Plus, shoppers say it is super easy to set up and can be put together and broken down in mere seconds without tools....

If you’ve been longing for a R&R day, this towel heater is just the thing to appease you. The high-quality towel warmer turns on with the push of a button and heats up in just one minute. It’s designed to reach its highest temperature in about six minutes, so you can turn it on right before hopping in the shower and swaddle yourself in warmth right after. You’ll know it’s working when the power button and hot surface indicator light up, letting you know it’s reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit....

The longest lines at Disney World this week weren’t for the newest ride or to say hello to Mickey. People waited in line for hours for the chance to buy one very special souvenir — a Figment-shaped popcorn bucket filled with rainbow popcorn — and it sold out. Every Single Ride at Walt Disney World, Ranked Courtesy of Walt Disney World The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicked off on Jan....

It’s time to pop some bubbly and wish Veuve Clicquot a very happy birthday. The brand is celebrating its 250th anniversary with an epic train travel experience this summer — and they’re inviting you along for the ride. From Jun. 5-7, 2022, the Champagne house is taking over the beloved and ultra-chic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train for its anniversary celebration trip. The journey beings in Reims, France, Veuve Clicquot’s home since its inception in 1772....

It’s a freezing January day in Montana when I willingly dip my hands into a barrel of equally chilling water. My hands quickly go numb, but my eyes stay laser-focused on the pan filled with the rocks I’m diligently sifting through. Inch by inch I search around each individual rock, plucking out stray twigs and washing away the last vestiges of dirt. The thrill of it all keeps my heart pumping and my mind off the prickly pins-and-needles feeling creeping up my arms....

Clase Azul Spirits wants you to raise a glass and toast to Mexico’s artisanal legacy. On Aug. 2, the luxury tequila brand is bringing back its 2020 Limited Edition Clase Azul Gold Tequila as a way to “promote Mexico’s beauty and traditions.” “Crafted for those with an adventurous spirit, Clase Azul Tequila Gold offers a flavorful and delicious tequila which embodies one of Mexico’s most celebrated masterpieces, the spectacular sunsets that paint the skies,” Arturo Lomeli, the company’s CEO and founder, shared....

Here’s the straight-up truth of it: I’m not a luxury hotel guy. Give me a quiet cabin, a friendly B&B, or a nice, kitschy motor lodge, and I’m in my element. But hey, I splurge like everybody else, and my job occasionally allows me to holiday above my station. In general, Maine is a bit like me—“Vacationland” though it may be, there’s a pronounced egalitarian streak to the state’s hospitality, a fondness for the simple and bucolic that’s perhaps a holdover from the days of its Protestant founders....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. Whether you’re flying to Hawaii for a relaxing beach getaway or jetting off for a weekend in New York City, your vacation starts the second you step into the airport....

Editor’s Note: 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. Whether or not you plan to travel for a while, a safari in Kenya might be on your travel bucket list. This once-in-a-lifetime trip presents the opportunity to witness the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos — in their natural habitat, with the additional perk of having Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya as the backdrop....

If you like your vacations customized and love to play in the snow, boy have we found the hotel for you. Iglu-Dorf, in Stansstad, Switzerland, is an ice hotel that is rebuilt every winter. But what makes this particular winter getaway special is that it also offers visitors the chance to build their own igloos for the night. This ‘Game Of Thrones’ Ice Hotel Will Make Anyone Feel Like They’re in Winterfell...

Because the state of Florida sits atop an aquifer, fresh water bubbles up from below ground all over the state, primarily in the central and northern parts of the state, resulting in a smattering of springs and swimming holes across the peninsula. With 700 glorious springs — in which visitors can swim, dive, or just splash around, an adventurous alternative to the Sunshine State’s beloved beaches — Florida boasts the largest collection of freshwater springs on Earth....

Soon, Willy Wonka won’t be the only one with a glass elevator. The Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, and The Edge all offer spectacular viewpoints high above the streets of Manhattan, but at New York City’s newest observation deck, the real experience will be the journey to the top. Opening Oct. 21, the Ascent, an enclosed all-glass elevator, will rise 1,210 feet above the city along the exterior of the Summit One Vanderbilt tower....

A record 17.5 million passengers are expected to travel on U.S.-based airlines this Labor Day Weekend, celebrating the unofficial end of summer with a trip to destinations all over the world, according to a report released by trade group Airlines for America. This comes despite some airlines experiencing scheduling difficulties with the continued grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX. Airlines are expected to carry an average of 2.51 million passengers per day during the week-long period around Labor Day, a 4 percent increase from the same time period last year, according to Airlines for America....

One of the world’s greatest mysteries is where the ancient people who built Stonehenge actually got those massive stones. Now, scientists have discovered a possible clue to answering this age-old question. According to CNN, archeologists announced that they have potentially located the origin of the famous sarsen stones, which make up the formation of Stonehenge. The stones are likely to have originated in the West Woods near Marlborough, about 15 miles from the structure itself....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. Las Vegas is defined by its over-the-top properties, where almost anything imaginable is possible, whether you’re staying on the Strip, downtown, or at a resort closer to the natural beauty that surrounds this tourist hot spot....

For families that visit Disney World together, there is no trip that carries the same magic as the first visit. Walt Disney World announced a new vacation package for parents to take children on their first trip to Disney this summer. The “My First Disney Getaway Package” runs for $999, and offers a two-night Walt Disney World vacation for a family of three: two adults and one child, aged three to nine....

Disney World is finally reopening its theme parks after they closed nearly four months ago amid the coronavirus pandemic. On July 11, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen to the public, followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15. With new health and safety measures in place, the parks are welcoming guests back to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” after cast members and annual pass holders got a sneak peek earlier this week....

Frontier Airlines has good news and bad news. The good news is, it’s offering free flights this month. The bad news is, you can only get those free flights if your last name is Green or Greene. Right now, Frontier is celebrating its Green Week initiative, which centers around the company’s aim to reduce its carbon footprint. According to the Frontier website, the company’s fleet is 39 percent more fuel-efficient than other airlines already, but it wants to do more....

As the weather warms up and the demand for travel increases, more and more people are looking to get out and explore. To help, Google unveiled a suite of products to help them do just that. The search giant gathered all its best resources to ensure its users can safely navigate the world with up-to-date COVID-19 information in the palm of their hands. That includes new updated search information, destination ideas, and even road trip readiness guides....