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The capital city of the United Kingdom is famous for a lot of things—an unforgettable skyline, a world-renowned arts scene, funky shopping and entertainment districts. But the home seat of Parliament and the Royal Family isn’t exactly synonymous with affordability, especially when you’re glimpsing it from above at the Shard, sipping a $23 cocktail. A trip to London doesn’t have to break the bank, though. We talked to long-time residents and visitors to find out how they experience London in the day-to-day, and found something else the city can boast about—a heap of activities and entertainment that won’t cost you a pound....

As we shift toward embracing healthier, more sustainable food practices, it’s worth remembering that food access is not only about sustenance — it’s also about equity. This is the philosophy of a rising number of social-justice-focused agricultural initiatives working to spread empowerment and inclusivity in their industry, among them the 80-acre Soul Fire Farm, in Grafton, New York. A CSA delivery from Soul Fire Farm, in Grafton, New York. Courtesy of Soul Fire Farm...

The hotels T+L readers prefer when visiting Barcelona span the traditional and the contemporary. Two entries in our Top 5 are sleek glass-and-steel towers. With its gracefully curving silhouette, architect Ricardo Bofill’s W Barcelona (No. 5), which looks out over the Balearic Sea, is frequently compared to a sail. The guest rooms are elegantly minimalist, all white with a smattering of primary colors. “The best hotel I have ever stayed in,” raved one voter....

You don’t have to go out west to find amazing skiing in North America. From New York all the way up to Quebec, there’s an abundance of ski resorts along the Eastern Seaboard that blend great terrain with family-friendly fun. In fact, some of the best East Coast skiing might be just a short drive away from your hometown, making these resorts the perfect place to go for a snowy weekend away....

Like pretty much everything in this world, school would be so much better if it was more like an amusement park. For kindergarteners in Copenhagen, Denmark, at least, they can get their education while also enjoying attractions at Tivoli Gardens. The famous amusement park and tourist attraction in the heart of Copenhagen is now open as a temporary kindergarten for the city’s children between the ages of three and six, according to Matador Network....

It’s safe to say we’re all ready for a little adventure in our lives. Be it big bucket list journeys or staycations to get to know your own hometown, we’re here to celebrate the return of travel, including romantic getaways, family vacations, reunions, and everything in between. And we’re honoring it all with new episodes of our podcast, Let’s Go Together, which highlights how travel changes the way we see ourselves and the world....

Emirates wants travelers to say “I love you” from 30,000 feet with a Valentine’s Day sale with flights starting at less than $600. The sale, which must be booked on the Emirates website by Feb. 14, has tickets from New York, Boston, and Florida to destinations across Europe, Dubai, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Tickets start at $589 for economy and $2,599 for business class. To take advantage of the sale, travelers must fly between Feb....

France is extending its lockdown restrictions until the beginning of May, as Italy and Spain are slowly starting a return to life before quarantine. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that France’s lockdown procedures will be in place until May 11 — nearly a month later than originally projected — according to France24. “I fully understand the effort I’m asking from you,” Macron said. “When will we be able to return to a normal life?...

Travelers who have been vaccinated in Hawaii will be able to skip testing or quarantine measures when hopping from island to island in just a few weeks, the state’s Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday, becoming the latest destination to introduce a form of a vaccine passport. “Starting May 11, fully vaccinated travelers who received their vaccine in Hawaii may travel inter-county (Kauai, Maui, & Hawaii) without having to take a pre-travel test or quarantining for 10 days,” Ige tweeted....

You’ve got your hotel booked, your flight ticket in hand, and your bags packed. Yes, you’re ready to go on vacation, but there’s just the matter of one teeny, tiny thing: your plants. Our little green friends tend to be the last on the list of considerations when prepping for vacation, but even if you’re leaving for just a few days it’s important to make a plant plan. Here are a few ways to help you prep your plants for your vacation time, according to the experts....

There are five words that guide travelers through tough decisions: “What would Anthony Bourdain do?” Well, on this October 17, National Pasta Day, we believe that Bourdain would celebrate by going into his kitchen and whipping up his favorite pasta dish. Anthony Bourdain Has a ‘Disgusting, Shameful’ Fast Food Secret Although it could be argued that Bourdain would never celebrate an arbitrary food holiday, he has spoken at length about his love for cacio e pepe....

As far as travel goes, 2020 has been the year of road trips. While staying at home is often the safest choice as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and many destinations remain closed to tourists, road trips, especially those taken in an RV or camper van, are a relatively safe way to travel while minimizing contact with others. And if you thought RV trips were solely suited for the summertime, think again....

Pack your bags and get ready to plan your fall getaway. Sure, summer vacation is right around the corner, but JetBlue is already one step ahead of you by holding a sale that will make you count the days until fall arrives. For two days only, JetBlue’s “Type A” sale will be offering deep discounts, as low as $54, for travelers between Sept. 9 and Nov. 20, with blackout dates between September 30 and October 1, October 12 and October 14, and November 7 and November 11....

At Travel + Leisure, we’re dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products to meet your needs on the road and at home. The T+L Top Picks seal is awarded to items our editors have determined to be the best buys in their category. The year is 2021. Cats reign supreme and, as our furry overloads, they command the best of the best. Lucky for them (and you), we’ve found the automatic litter box of their dreams: Litter Robot....

New York City’s first municipal airport in Brooklyn is now the Floyd Bennett Field campground. Ecuador’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito has become a large public space, Parque Bicentenario. And following that trend, one of the latest former airports to find a new use is Shanghai’s Longhua Airport, which is now the Xuhui Runway Park. Sasaki Until 1949, Longhua Airport, located in the Xuhui Riverfront Area, was the only civilian airport serving the Chinese city, but after operating for more than 80 years, the facility was shut down in 2011....

Norwegian Cruise Line’s president expects things to feel normal again by the second or third quarter of next year — but still has a positive outlook for the future of cruising. “Every day, every week should be a little better than the week before,” Harry Sommer, the president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, said in an interview with Cruise Critic ahead of the launch of the Norwegian Breakaway, the first major cruise ship to sail from New York City since the pandemic....

For someone who started as a dishwasher back in 1989 in New Jersey, chef Rob Moore has come a long way both literally and figuratively. He first arrived in Las Vegas in 2004 and has been the force behind culinary impresario Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s tony steakhouses Prime at Bellagio and his eponymous steakhouse at Aria for the past 15 years. During his tenure both of these institutions have been lauded as some of the very best in a city with more high-end marbled beef emporiums than perhaps anywhere on the planet....

The hotel world is about to get a whole lot bigger thanks to sbe. In January, the hospitality group announced its plans to open 50 new hotels around the world by 2022, which represents an almost 40% increase in the company’s current portfolio. “In just over a decade, sbe has brought the concept of culturally transcendent properties to life through partnerships with industry-leading experts and cutting edge design visionaries,” the company wrote on its website about its future projects....

Southwest Airlines is kicking off the new year with a flight sale making it ridiculously cheap to swap the bone-chilling cold temperatures at home for sunshine and palm trees. But travelers will have to move quickly to take advantage of the airline’s latest sale, which cuts one-way ticket prices as low as $39 each way on select routes. To take advantage of this flight deal, travelers have to book by Jan....

While travel may currently be limited to the scope of our laptops right now, that doesn’t mean we can’t explore some of the most magnificent places on earth. And this time, we have the legendary Sir David Attenborough to help walk us through it. Danny Martindale / Getty Images The British historian — who narrated the Netflix series “Our Planet” — is navigating explorers through the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, in an “interactive journey” aptly named “David Attenborough’s Barrier Reef....