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Puerto Rico will no longer require fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. to get tested for COVID-19 before visiting. The new rules, which goes into effect on Friday, waived testing requirements for fully vaccinated U.S. travelers heading to Puerto Rico on a domestic flight, the island’s tourism site, Discover Puerto Rico, shared with Travel + Leisure. “Puerto Rico has prioritized health and safety from the onset of the pandemic… to safeguard residents and visitors,” Brad Dean, the CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, said in a statement provided to T+L....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. With such a wealth of wildlife to see across Africa, it’s easy to forget that the continent also has the kind of awe-inspiring natural grandeur that in any other place would be the main draw....

Rhode Island is installing free, touch-free sunscreen dispensers at state beaches and parks in an effort to help people stay safe from both COVID-19 as well as sunburn. The dispensers, installed on 17 beaches and parks and filled with sunscreen by Raw Elements, have been updated this year to be touchless in light of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the state government and the company. The effort comes as Rhode Island has reopened its state parks and beaches while still requiring face masks to be worn in public (including in restrooms and on boardwalks, but not in the water)....

The in-betweens of major cities are often where the true adventures await — and Adventures Overland is making sure travelers don’t miss a mile of it in Southeast Asia with its new tour, Bus to Singapore. The 20-day itinerary starts in Imphal, India, and travels about 2,800 miles through Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia, before arriving in Singapore. The India-based company has long been known for its supersized road trip itineraries, including in India and around the globe (upcoming trips include options in Jordan, China’s Silk Route, and Central Asia), in which travelers use their own cars to join the caravan....

Warmer weather is finally here, and with the change in season comes outdoor picnics, weekend getaways, and, of course, sunny days spent at the beach. Hopefully you’ve already added a few new flattering bathing suits to your warm-weather wardrobe, but if you’re still on the hunt for a cute piece to throw over your swimwear, you’re in luck! Nordstrom shoppers are calling the Elan V-Back Cover-Up Maxi Dress the “perfect cover-up....

The best travel outfits are comfortable enough to wear on long flights, polished enough for first-class cabins (in case you score that last-minute upgrade), and versatile enough to wear en route to your destination and while you’re there — by the pool, sightseeing, or for whatever you have planned. A piece that meets all of that criteria at an affordable price point would be the ultimate travel garment, and get ready, jet setters, because we found exactly that....

For the second consecutive year, the Faroe Islands will close for maintenance, but there’s still one way to be a visitor — you’ll need to volunteer. On April 16th and 17th of 2020, 100 volunteers will be able to stay with locals, work alongside them in repairing tourist attractions and share all their meals. They will partake in maintenance projects in the Faroese countryside, including rebuilding tunnels, repairing walkways and draining places that have flooded....

The weather outside may be frightful, but the giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are finding it rather delightful. On Sunday, the zoo’s Panda Cam, which streams the daily activities of the adorable creatures, caught Mei Xiang and Tian Tian going absolutely wild in the snowstorm. In the video, the pandas can be seen doing flips and sliding down the hill inside their enclosure, creating their own little sled hill just like you do....

In the era of COVID-19 and social distancing, most weddings — whether scheduled to be held abroad or in the couple’s backyard — have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. While that, inevitably, reduces the number of traditional weddings taking place, destination elopements — already a budding trend — are having a moment right now. Janessa White, co-founder and co-CEO of Simply Eloped, lives and breathes destination elopements. Since starting her company in June 2016, she has coordinated intimate wedding ceremonies across the country, facilitating memorable elopements within national parks, along idyllic beaches, and at sought-after U....

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For many singles, it can be a bit of an overwhelming holiday and a reminder of just how single they really are. But, rather than sit around waiting for love to come along, H&R Block wants to help singles looking for romance find the partner of their dreams. To help those looking to couple up, H&R Block looked back at its last five years of tax filing data to determine where the most singles live, and even to determine their names....

Figuring out what to wear on travel days can be difficult — especially for men. Typically your only choices are staying comfortable in a pair of sweatpants or sitting through a long flight or train ride in a pair of unforgiving jeans or chinos. Thankfully, frequent fliers have discovered the Rhone Commuter Pant (rhone.com, $128), which bridges the gap between feeling and looking good. These sleek and comfortable trousers are made with a soft Japanese stretch fabric and feature gusset construction along the crotch and inseam, plus an articulated knee for added mobility....

While you’re waiting for the drama of another social season from Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” relive the glamour and intrigue at a Halloween masquerade inspired by the show. The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has announced that it will host a boozy tea party and Halloween masquerade ball this fall, celebrating the hit show. On Halloween night, the hotel will host a masquerade where guests can come dressed in their best Regency-era costumes, whether they opt for the colorful gowns of the Featheringtons or the more muted tones of the Bridgerton family....

If you want a good look at Earth’s history, you’re going to have to travel to the town of Meekatharra in Australia. That’s where you’ll find Yarrabubba, the oldest known crater in the world. In January, scientists studying the crater concluded that it was around 2.2 billion years old, or just about half the life of planet Earth. And this isn’t just any old asteroid or crater. According to the scientists, the asteroid’s impact may have been the event that kicked off the glacial warming period that ended the ice age....

Sometimes getting on a plane for a round the world vacation just isn’t feasible. But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take time off and enjoy yourself somewhere magical anyway. That’s where this adorable hobbit house made just for backyard adventures comes in. Creating fantastical places in your own yard is possible thanks to this teeny, hobbit house kit available on Etsy. The kit comes complete with wood, cedar, and pine as well as curved beams for construction....

When Le Tropical Hôtel St Barth first opened its doors in the idyllic Baie de St-Jean bay in St. Barts decades ago, it was only the second hotel on the lush Caribbean island. Now, after a just-completed, three-year renovation, the property is ready to reclaim its spot as one of the chicest and most iconic abodes in this corner of the Caribbean. Francais Amiand/Courtesy of Le Tropical Hôtel St Barth...

You’ll want to head to Yellowstone National Park in January, when the weather might be on the cool side but you won’t have to share the spectacular scenery with tens of thousands of other people. January is also a good time to check out the Grand Canyon, which, while always crowded, sees a slight dip in the winter. America’s national parks are diverse and varied, but one thing remains a constant among many: lots of people....

Candy and flowers are so passé. This year, give your Valentine something they really want: a bouquet of lobster tails. As long as your beloved isn’t a vegetarian or allergic to shellfish, a bouquet of fresh, Maine lobster tails is pretty much the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. It’s basically a romantic dinner as well as a thoughtful expression of your love. The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) teamed up with Hancock Gourmet and Maine Lobster Now in order to create a lobster meal kit, complete with skewers, festive wax paper, a burlap wrap and an original Maine Lobster Valentine tag to package your bouquet in the best way....

The rise of the digital nomad has never been stronger. In 2020, nearly 11 million Americans identified as digital nomads, up from 7.3 million in 2019. Though millions more people can now live and work from anywhere, they will need a place to stay. Sentral, a network of urban residential communities, is hoping to fill that gap. In July, Sentral launched a “new category in flexible living that redefines the way people live, travel, and work....

Many people like to keep track of their travels by pushing pins into a map to mark where they’ve gone. Now, Lego is taking it to the next level. This month, Lego unveiled a new Art World Map –– and it’s perfect for travelers. Not only does it create a colorful and beautiful piece of art for your home, it also comes with pins to mark where you’ve been all over the world....

Nothing throws skin out of whack quite like the dry, recirculated air inside a plane. It’s why you’ve probably seen a fellow flier busting out a sheet mask or eye patches mid-flight (or whatever you consider your own travel self-care essentials), and it’s why airlines have increasingly sought to develop relationships with luxury skincare brands who can help their customers feel their best during long flights. When United Airlines decided to overhaul its amenities offerings, it turned to Houston-based indie skincare favorite Sunday Riley....