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Traveling for work sounds enviable, but it’s often more about conference rooms and airports (and the overpriced food that goes along with them), than anything resembling a vacation. But sometimes, traveling for work has to be done. And just because it’s a necessity doesn’t mean we can’t find some pleasure in it. That’s exactly why people who travel for work are embracing the concept of “bleisure” — or business combined with enough leisure to make it feel a bit indulgent....

The bob, the beehive, the Farrah Fawcett waves, the faux-hawk, the pixie cut, and the Rachel. When Jennifer Aniston’s character on the beloved Friends first sported her glossy, layered look in 1997, the hair trend to end all hair trends was born. It takes two brilliant hair stylists to create one iconic look, and Michael Canale, Aniston’s longtime hair colorist, was one of them. He, along with Chris McMillan, gave Aniston those streaky highlights in what would become the iconic cut during the first season of the show....

As a negative COVID-19 test has become as vital as a passport for travel these days, Los Angeles International has opened an on-site testing lab with the capability of performing rapid tests. “As more destinations around the world integrate COVID-19 testing requirements for arriving passengers, and as passengers are choosing to take steps to monitor their health when flying, providing easy access to rapid testing is another way LAX can help bolster safe travel,” Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), said in a statement last week....

Lexus is on a mission to make the great American road trip a little more luxurious. On March 10, the car company announced its first-ever “Retreats in Motion” program, which it says was created to meet the growing need for deeper, meaningful experiences that promote wellbeing on the go. “These days, the desire to escape on the open road to rejuvenate mind and spirit has never been more enticing,” Vinay Shahani, Lexus vice president of marketing, shared in a statement....

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, an iconic five-star Rosewood resort in Mexico, has raised the bar on Cabo’s nightlife scene with a new offering: the region’s first-ever speakeasy. Inspired by Prohibition — when it was illegal to serve alcohol and people had to meet discreetly to enjoy a stiff drink — this sultry late-night haunt will transport guests back in time. La Botica, which translates to “drugstore,” is a multi-sensory homage to the ’20s....

Marriott Bonvoy is kicking off the spring season with a sale on nearly 5,000 hotels throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. From Wednesday through Sunday, vacation-seekers can get 20% off stays — while Marriott Bonvoy members can save 25% – the hotel company shared with Travel Leisure. The Marriott Bonvoy Escapes deal is available for travel on the next six weekends as well as weekday stays from March 4 through April 11....

A survey developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with research firm M&RR, was made available at tlworldsbest.com from November 5, 2018 to March 4, 2019. Readers were invited to participate through Travel + Leisure magazine, T+L tablet editions, newsletters, social media, and travelandleisure.com. M&RR maintained, monitored, and kept the survey website secure, and also collected and tabulated the responses. To protect the integrity of the data, after the survey closed, Travel + Leisure and M&RR screened the responses to identify fraudulent votes, which were eliminated from the final tallies....

It’s no secret that Millennials are stressed, overworked, underpaid, and in desperate need of a vacation. Even for young people who work at companies that offer paid time off, the cost of traveling can be a real burden — especially when they have to balance their budgets to take care of bills, student debt, and pricey rentals. So it should come as no surprise that more than half of Millennials cannot afford to take a vacation....

It’s no secret that airplanes don’t provide the ideal conditions for sleep. That’s where a good travel blanket and sleep mask come in handy to help make you as comfortable as possible during your trip. This luxurious travel set will make you never want to use an airplane blanket again, and for good reason. travel gift ideas The Merino Travel Kit from Parachute is the ultimate in cozy travel gear. The kit includes a blanket and eye mask, both made from soft, extra-fine merino wool, as well as a matching carrying case that helps you keep everything together in style....

Puerto Rico will eliminate all pandemic-related border protocols for domestic travelers this week, opening the door to much easier travel between the island territory and mainland United States. Starting March 10, travelers heading to Puerto Rico on a domestic flight won’t be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, nor will they be required to complete a travel declaration form before their trip, according to Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization....

The Formula One U.S. Grand Prix—where some of the world’s fastest and most expensive cars will compete—kicks off tomorrow in Austin, Texas. People travel from all over the world to attend. On the eve of the second-to-last race of the season, we thought we’d check in with Nicholas Frankl, die-hard F1 fan, founder of My Yacht Group, Olympian bobsledder (who has a friendly but competitive bobsledding rivalry with HSH Prince Albert of Monaco), and collector of many things—yachts, cars, and, yes, even refrigerator magnets....

The southwestern region of Louisiana is officially called Acadiana, but when I told people I was planning a road trip there, I found myself saying, “I’m going to Cajun country.” I was drawn to the region’s heritage, and hoped to eat Cajun food, listen to zydeco, maybe head out on the swamp. What I didn’t expect: soul-stirring natural beauty and a unique community, with a layered history that continues to thrive and adapt....

If you’re craving a safari experience, it’s time to head to Canada. Yes, really. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, a remote luxury accommodation nestled in the Clayoquot Sound, is helping guests experience Canada’s glorious wilderness and assist them in spotting a few of the Canadian Pacific Coast’s “Big 5.” Safari enthusiasts may recognize the term “Big 5” as it usually refers to spotting a lion, leopard, black rhino, elephant, and buffalo. However, Canada’s got its own “Big 5” too, which includes whales, bears, bald eagles, sea lions, and sea otters, some of which may be even harder to find than their African counterparts....

The year is 2019 and the nation has been put on alert for the appearance of fake guacamole. According to Good Morning America, some restaurants in California and Texas are serving unsuspecting customers guacamole made with avocado substitutes. Soaring avocado prices have caused restaurants across the country to replace the most crucial ingredient of the Mexican spread with a sham substitute. Calabacita, or Mexican summer squash, is the understudy during this avocado fiasco....

As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is always a busy one for travel. As it should be a weekend for a bit of rest and relaxation, it’s a great idea to plan ahead of time for avoiding holiday traffic. According to AAA, about 43 million Americans are expected to travel this weekend. That number, AAA noted, will mark the second-highest travel volume on record since it began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000 (trailing only the record set in 2005)....

If the recent news that Americans can visit Italy without quarantining isn’t enough to make you plan a trip, a spate of exciting hotel openings in the Eternal City might just be. And though Rome is home to reader favorites like the Hassler, Hotel de Russie, and Hotel Eden, this new crop of properties will give the city’s hotel scene a decidedly more international flavor. Courtesy of Bulgari Rome Here are 11 exciting new hotels in Rome to visit on your next Italian vacation....

I’m going to be ok, I think to myself as sweat drips from every inch of my body due to both the blazing sun and the acute fear coursing through my veins. They know what they’re doing. Right? Oh god…RIGHT?? “Hold on. We’re just going to send it,” my driver says with a maniacal smile before flipping her hat backward, taking her foot off the brake, and slamming it on the gas....

In a time of social distancing, and all pre-planned events being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, a New York City couple decided to take their nuptials outdoors — on a Manhattan sidewalk. Reilly Jennings and Amanda Wheeler said, “I do” in an impromptu ceremony over the weekend when their original plans were interrupted by New York’s coronavirus shutdown. “We were walking out the door to get hitched at the courthouse when the mayor announced the immediate closure of the marriage bureau,” Jennings explained on Instagram....

Cinco de Mayo may just be the Mexican holiday Americans love most. In case the name didn’t give it away, the celebration occurs on May 5 each year, and no, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day. Rather, it honors the date when the Mexican army declared victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862, History explains. It was then that an army of just 2,000 mostly indigenous Mexicans beat more than 6,000 Frenchman back and away from the city....

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. New England resorts run the gamut: from beach escapes to Gilded Age mansions to quiet country inns....