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Selena Gomez’s latest single, “Ice Cream,” with the all-female K-pop group Blackpink couldn’t be sweeter — literally. Just last month, Gomez teamed up with New York City’s iconic Serendipity restaurant to create a new Cookies & Cream Remix flavor in honor of the dessert-inspired track. “I remember going there on my first trip to NYC with my mom when I was young,” Gomez told Travel + Leisure. “We loved the film ‘Serendipity,’ so we just had to go there....

Right now, you can score the Viottiset bathing suit for as little as $33, which is a pretty good deal as far as swimwear goes. With a price tag that low, we encourage you to explore all of its color options — did we mention that it comes in 24 colors and prints? Sizes range from S to 2XL, and it’s even available in a stylish one-shoulder cut as well....

Vacationing on the European Riviera never goes out of style. From the seaside enclaves on the Amalfi Coast to Nice and Cannes, travelers from all over the world flock to the southern Italian and French coasts in the summer. Slightly to the east of the Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea is another riviera that is 50 years in the making: the Athens Riviera. While the Grecian islands — Mykonos, Santorini, and the like — appeal to travelers looking for coastal glamour, the Athens Riviera has a similar (if less publicized) draw....

This December, the 2020 total solar eclipse will cross Chile and Argentina. This year, we’ve seen incredible supermoons and a “ring of fire” eclipse, but this is a truly unique celestial event. While those of us in the United States won’t be able to see this eclipse in person, folks in Chile and Argentina will have the chance to view this incredible astronomical event from lakes, hot springs, and one of Chile’s most active volcanoes....

How fit is your country? The answer may surprise you. In an effort to find the “fitness capital of the world,” Reebok analyzed amateur and professional runners in different countries using specific metrics, including the number of track and trail events per one million people, the number of marathons per one million people, average marathon time, the number of gyms per 10 square kilometers (about four square miles) in each country’s most populated city, and the number of Olympic medals gained in athletic and endurance events by each country....

I recently spent a long weekend in the Lower Catskills—Livingston Manor, Narrowsburg, Callicoon, Roscoe—a mere two an a half hour drive from New York City. It might have been the complete lack of Wi-Fi, TV, and cell service (most of the time), but I broke in to Monday with a new level of refreshed focus. Not only can you count on stunning views—we’re talking trees as far as the eye can see—but there are plenty of amazing food options, incredibly interesting locals to meet, and lots of other exciting attractions....

Food delivery has certainly had a moment as COVID-19 has forced many U.S. residents to stay home over the last several months. And from requests for extra spicy and extra sauce to quarantine cravings, Uber Eats has seen it all, according to their 2020 Cravings Report. The report, shared with Travel + Leisure, shows just how much Americans love to customize their meals with the No. 1 ask being to leave off the onions....

The hotel check-in process may seem mundane — unless you’re at a Kimpton hotel and happen to know the secret password. Since 2012, Kimpton has had a “secret social password” program. Those in the know simply reveal the password to the front desk team and are rewarded with a “fun surprise,” the hotel chain tells Travel + Leisure. The freebies differ at each hotel, ranging “from a free movie and in-room popcorn to a complimentary cocktail at the bar or a make-your-own hot cocoa kit for families....

Many of us may not be able to travel for Thanksgiving this year, but pilgrimages predate Plymouth Rock and are likely to be a popular type of trip once the industry recovers from the ravages of COVID-19. Don’t just take our word for it: We sat down with Dr. Heather Warfield, an associate professor in the Applied Psychology department at Antioch University and editor of the forthcoming book series “Pilgrimage Studies” (Peter Lang Publishers) to learn what her research can teach us about pilgrimages and the way we think about them....

For every Paris, Rome, and London, there are hundreds of small European towns that capture the spirit of their particular nation. From an itty-bitty Icelandic outpost surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery to an ancient seaside settlement on the Black Sea, here are 17 small towns in Europe to add to your travel list. Harald Nachtmann/Getty Images Zell am See, Austria Zell am See is quite simply one of Europe’s most lovely small towns....

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American Express is shaking up the way it rewards consumers, as millions of card holders are staying closer to home, deferring future trips, and missing out on many of the travel benefits that the cards typically confer. Along with partners including Delta Air Lines, Hilton, and Marriott, American Express is adding benefits for consumers who have shifted their spending from travel to other categories like groceries and computer gear. (The moves come as consumer spending on the whole was down a record 7....

The United States Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention each lowered their travel advisories for Canada to a “Level 2” this week as the country reopened its border to vaccinated American tourists. The State Department lowered its travel advisory for Canada, now advises Americans to “Exercise increased caution in Canada due to COVID-19.” The CDC also updated its COVID-19 travel warning, indicating there was only a “moderate” level of transmission in the country....

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort is undergoing a massive renovation next year, becoming even more of a destination designed for the park’s youngest visitors. Announced earlier this week, the land at the California park will close in March of 2022 and will reopen in early 2023. Its new iteration will still feature the town-like charm it’s always been known for but, according to a Disney Parks blog post, it will be complete with a “vibrant symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations....

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. Europe is always an in-demand destination for avid travelers, but the calling has been especially strong among Americans who have been grounded during the pandemic....

This article originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com. Flight attendants fly a lot, so they get plenty of opportunities to hone their travel skills. Six flight attendants told Business Insider their best travel hacks. Most asked for anonymity due to a fear of reprisal from their employer. Here’s what they said. The photos in this story do not depict the flight attendants Business Insider interviewed. Read the fine print when you buy your ticket “It’s worth reading all that fine print in those disclaimers,” a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines said....

Dreaming of your own private villa in the Maldives? How about a whole island? The Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, has an incredible buy-out package for anyone who wants to reserve their own private island. The tropical stay has 110 luxury suites and villas, and all of them (including the gorgeous island itself) can be all yours — for $100,000 per night. While this package comes with a hefty price tag, you can also invite all your friends and family if you want to split the cost....

Hong Kong is at once both exactly what you’d expect and completely surprising. It’s a compact, skyscraper-packed city infused with glamour and energy that also juts up against green open space that’s dotted with hiking trails, swimming beaches, and subtropical flora. It’s a juxtaposition that is wonderfully refreshing—especially after you’ve spent several days immersed in Hong Kong’s hectic pace. Thanks to a wonderfully efficient transportation system, you can spend the morning shopping in the Causeway Bay neighborhood and noshing on dim sum in Sheung Wan, before escaping to Big Wave Bay for an afternoon of surf and sun on a tree-lined beach....

As Japan adjusts to the new WFH coronavirus norm, national parks across the country are adapting and luring office workers back to nature. Several Japanese national parks have added Wi-Fi access points and assembled rentable workstations at hotels and campsites, with support from the Japanese Environmental Ministry. “We want people to engage in remote work while relaxing in an environment away from their usual daily life,” an official at the Kyukamura Kishu Kada resort hotel at Setonaikai National Park told Japan Times....

On Tuesday, Miley Cyrus took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from what appeared to be her latest photoshoot. The singer/actress looked predictably beautiful in the shots, which would have been beloved by fans if not for one thing: Cyrus posed on top of a Joshua tree. And that, in case you didn’t know, is a huge environmental no-no. “Yucca brevifolia is a plant species belonging to the genus Yucca....