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You can make your next trip extra sweet (or spicy). Now that summer is starting to get underway and people are rediscovering travel after a long year at home, Pringles is celebrating the season with a new flavored chip inspired by tropical climates that combines sweet, tangy pineapple and spicy, smoky habanero peppers — all in one wavy crisp. Courtesy of Pringles With so many people who have strong opinions on pineapples on pizza, it’s pretty rare to see such a unique flavor combination all in one chip....

Las Vegas Airport officially changed its name on Tuesday to Harry Reid International Airport, 73 years after being named for Nevada’s Sen. Patrick McCarran. In February, the Clark County Commission unanimously approved renaming the airport after reports of McCarran’s “history of perpetuating racism, xenophobia and antisemitism” began to surface, The Associated Press reported. The airport had been named after McCarran since 1948, due to the senator’s reputation as a vocal advocate for the aviation industry....

We may in the thick of winter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking forward to spring and summer, including all the outdoor fun that comes with warmer weather. From must-have apparel like rain jackets and waterproof boots to items you’ll want for outdoor activities once that warmer weather finally arrives, such as inflatable paddleboards and backyard fire pits, we’ve rounded up some of the products we believe could sell out as we approach spring and summer....

There are certain behaviors that seem like obvious no-nos when flying: boarding a flight barefoot, showing up intoxicated, not wearing a mask, and threatening the safety of a flight. But chances are, you never thought working on a math problem or bringing a birthday cake on board could result in you getting the boot. The reality is that there’s plenty of gray area in an airline’s contract of carriage, including the right for a flight crew to kick you off the plane if they find you to be “uncooperative” or a threat to the “safety of other passengers or the crew....

Southwest Airlines isn’t the only travel brand turning 50 this year. Amtrak is also marking its 50th anniversary, and like Southwest, it’s celebrating with a sale. Amtrak Vacations is cutting hundreds of dollars from the prices of its travel packages. The longer the trip, the larger the discount travelers can score during Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale — just be sure to book by May 29. Travelers who do book can escape to Glacier National Park — one of this summer’s hottest travel destinations — via Amtrak from Chicago for a six-day adventure for $1,829 per passenger....

Angkor Wat can be hard work. In the heat and humidity of Cambodia, many a visitor has confidently planned a full-day tour of the 9th-15th century ancient cities and temples only to escape back to their hotel by midday. However, it’s not the 95°F heat that can be difficult to manage when touring Angkor Wat, but the hordes of visitors. Coaches packed with tourists roll up by the minute in front of most of the bigger temples, causing queues to take awkwardly-posed selfies....

With many international borders closed this year due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Americans around the country turned to their cars and embraced the great American road trip as a way to travel in 2020. And Chris Harrison, host of The Bachelorette, is no different. Like looking for the perfect mate, Harrison understands that buying a car and keeping it in great condition can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be as dramatic as the upcoming return of The Bachelorette, which he’s called the “most explosive” season yet....

Jesse Billauer’s life plan originally didn’t include climbing Machu Picchu, and even if he had dreamed about making the trek as a young kid, he definitely didn’t envision doing it in a wheelchair. But Billauer, a California native, champion surfer, and inspirational speaker, did just that — and he shared his experience on the premier episode of Travel + Leisure’s new podcast, Let’s Go Together. After taking up surfing at the ripe age of 10, Billauer quickly found his way in the sport, becoming a top-ranked competitive surfer while still in school, traveling the world to compete....

Sing and dance along to your favorite tunes from “The Lion King” tonight with a virtual viewing of “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands,” an original Disneyland Paris production. Tonight at 7 p.m. ET on the Disney Parks Blog, you can watch a pre-recorded viewing of this incredible Disney stage show, which features classic songs like “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and “Hakuna Matata....

Lindblad Expeditions’ first female captain lead a major milestone recently, by christening the company’s second polar vessel on its inaugural voyage to Antarctica in late November. “I wish this ship calm winds, fair seas, and great adventures. May everyone who sails with her be blessed,” Captain Norling said to celebrate her Antarctica voyage onboard the National Geographic Resolution on Nov. 22, according to a press release shared with Travel + Leisure....

Passengers on a plane in India got a fright recently when a pair of pigeons boarded their flight and zoomed around the cabin, before the cabin crew finally ushered them out the door. The pigeons — that were apparently looking for a free ride and a different way to fly — boarded a GoAir flight from Ahmedabad to Jaipur on Friday as it was getting ready to take off, The Independent reported....

Nintendo fans, get ready to put this theme park on your bucket list. According to Hypebeast, new footage of the Super Nintendo World theme park in Osaka, Japan has surfaced online. Footage that has been going around social media shows elements from a Super Mario-themed land that basically looks just like the colorful world of the game. In a video that surfaced on Twitter, the land has the signature, bright green rolling hills of Mario’s world, as well as Bowser’s Castle, spinning coins, piranha plants, toadstools, and characters like Yoshi, Goombas, and Koopa Troopas, Hypebeast reported....

There’s a reason why your Uber costs a lot more in New York City than it does in Dallas, and it all has to do with local laws. If you take a look at your bill after an Uber ride, you may notice some interesting discrepancies between fees, depending on where you are. According to the Huffington Post, Uber is a “transportation network company (TNC),” which are regulated differently from state to state or city to city....

Hong Kong and Singapore will finally open a travel bubble between the two countries in May after months of delays due to spikes in coronavirus cases. The travel bubble will officially open on May 26, Reuters reported, allowing travelers who test negative for COVID-19 to transit between the two major Asian cities. The bubble was initially planned for November 2020, but was put off due to a spike in cases in Hong Kong....

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. This year, Sydney and Melbourne dominated the list of the best city hotels in Australia and New Zealand, with T+L readers once again favoring grande dames over boutique bolt-holes....

Whether you call them mocktails, softtails, or zero-proof cocktails, carefully crafted drinks made without alcohol are showing up across the travel industry — and, crucially, are being seen as a first choice, rather than a last resort. Consider the newly reimagined Ritz Bar at the Ritz Paris, where a quarter of the 16 bespoke cocktails now contain no alcohol. “Partying doesn’t mean alcohol all the time anymore,” says bar director Romain de Courcy, who estimates that about one in five guests orders a nonalcoholic (NA) cocktail, such as the Fruit, which is made with white grapefruit, passion fruit, clarified coconut, and vanilla....

Finding life on the moon just got a whole lot more probable. In April, a privately funded Israeli spacecraft crashed into the moon, likely spilling thousands of tardigrades, or “water bears” — microscopic organisms that can survive life in space. The water bears were sent as part of a lunar library that included human DNA samples and 30 million pages of information — all stored on a DVD-sized disc. The disc, which was put together by Arch Mission Foundation, a nonprofit that “maintains a backup of planet Earth,” was sent to the moon on Beresheet, a lunar lander....

Japan has launched vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka, two months ahead of the start of the Olympic Games. Military doctors and nurses are present in Japan’s two largest cities to vaccinate thousands of people each day, prioritizing the elderly, The Associated Press reported. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to vaccinate the country’s 36 million elderly people by the end of July. “We will do whatever it takes to accomplish the project so that the people can get vaccinated and return to their ordinary daily lives as soon as possible,” Suga said at a press conference....

There are plenty of places to live outside of the world’s biggest and sometimes most overpopulated cities. Luckily, it seems like several towns and smaller metropolises are vying for the attention of those willing to make a move. Last year, Tulsa, Oklahoma offered to pay remote workers to relocate there, while Topeka, Kansas launched a similar initiative this year. Then, there’s those picturesque Italian villages auctioning off one-euro homes to draw people in....

For many years, Italy’s classic cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan have attracted tourists from around the world while Sicilians quietly produced their wine, grew almonds, pistachios, olives, and citrus, and dined on superb seafood. But word has been getting out about the island’s picturesque coastline, historic towns, and many attractions. The large tri-cornered island off the toe of Italy’s boot is now recognized for all it has to offer....