Posts

Finding footwear that strikes a balance between style, function, and comfort isn’t always an easy feat. After all, when you’re headed on a trip, you want to make sure you’ve packed versatile shoes that can support your travel wardrobe without worrying about blisters, cuts, and scrapes on heavy walking days. Boot lovers, listen up. Shoppers say they’ve found the most comfortable combat boots in the Dr. Scholl’s Hudson style. The beloved brand put its supportive spin on the edgy silhouette, recently worn by Kacey Musgraves, by giving it a foam midsole and cushioned footbed so your foot is cradled with every stride....

Arctix Women’s Insulated Snow Pants, from $41 (originally $52) Arctix Women’s Essential Insulated Bib Overalls, from $42 Columbia Women’s Heavenly Jacket, from $90 (originally $120) Arctix Men’s Avalanche Insulated Bib Overalls, from $57 (originally $82) Savior Heated Gloves, $130 with coupon (originally $140) Solo Stove Lite Camp Stove, $70 (originally $90) Teton Sports Camping Pillow with Pillowcase, $15 Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Sleeping Bag, $80 (originally $90) Tough Outdoors Sleeping Bag Liner, from $17 Stanley Adventure Nesting Two-Cup Cookset, $15 (originally $26) Teton Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack, from $44 (originally $45) Sklon Ski Strap and Pole Carrier, $20 (originally $23) If you’re looking to upgrade your winter wardrobe with durable and warm picks, you have to check out these popular snow pants and insulated bibs from Arctix....

By now, we’re used to wearing face masks in public to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as winter approaches, we’ve been on the lookout for masks that will not only protect others, but also keep us warm. From warm yet breathable materials to mask/scarf combinations, we’re already seeing winter-ready details added to face masks from our favorite brands. Take Caraa’s Winter Adult Masks, for example. They’re made from a thicker cotton twill than the brand’s regular masks, making them a warmer option for chilly days....

Some travelers love to hike — others love to gaze upon the mountains while sitting indoors with a glass of wine. Yes, nature does that whole ’take your breath away’ thing and leaves you in a puddle of wonder with its colors, shapes, and contortions of water that defy the very laws that are supposed to govern them. But for some of us, the downsides of nature — extreme heat or cold, tiny, crawly pests that tend to fly and bite — occasionally outweigh the benefits....

London’s newest tourist attraction is a mound of earth that has visitors as well as the social media universe perplexed since it opened — and then closed — this week. Marble Arch Mound was promised to Londoners as an elevated oasis in the city center. A lush, green hill would rise more than 80 feet and provide all-new sweeping views of Hyde Park and bustling Oxford Street. Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images...

“Welcome to the best place on God’s earth,” said the man behind the wheel of a gray 1985 Oldsmobile. We were driving on a slender road that eased across swirling sweet grass and dusky marsh toward a steely vault of ocean. Crabbers prowled the crimson swamp with dip nets, and fishermen on shrimp boats — their nets spread wide like angels’ wings — plucked pearly shellfish from the river. As we gazed out our open windows, the car’s ceiling liner fluttered in the breeze and gospel seeped from the radio....

Road trips tend to be filled with stops at your favorite fast-food drive-throughs and in-car dining. And as fun as digging into your cartons of crispy chicken nuggets and perfectly-salted fries may be, it can be equally as messy when you’re working with such limited space. You may have found yourself uncomfortably balancing your food on a dashboard or your lap, or trying to prop up your fries by stuffing them into a cup holder, or your interior door’s grab handle....

Looking cute while traveling is often paramount. Honestly, it’s second only to comfort because when you’re out and about all day long, aching feet aren’t going to work. But these Steve Madden Bandi Platform Wedge Sandals are the best of both worlds, combining all-day comfort with style. You can spend hours sightseeing around the coast of the Italian Riviera or exploring the French colonial architecture and busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City without the pain of walking around in uncomfortable shoes....

If you’re packing for a camping excursion or road trip, there are plenty of must-haves you’ll want to make sure to take with you, from insulated water bottles to hiking boots to portable chargers. But one item you might forget, even if you’re used to drinking a daily cup of joe, is a coffee maker. There are plenty of products on the market that you can use to make coffee on-the-go, but perhaps none are more travel-friendly and high-quality than this portable espresso maker from Wacaco....

A closed theater in Texas turned its parking lot into a drive-in for live some outdoor performances before it was ordered to start live streaming shows amid coronavirus quarantine restrictions. To respect social distancing as COVID-19 continues to spread, the Plaza Theatre Company in Cleburne, TX — about 50 miles southwest of Dallas — moved their stage out to the parking lot and performed a free, one-hour show to a packed audience of cars....

You may have heard the rumors: The next iPhone will likely have one major change. Instead of a regular headphone jack, there will only be a lightning port. A new video (above) shows how this change could make using your headphones with the next iPhone more difficult. What appears to be a brand new iPhone accessory is necessary for connecting regular headphones to the device. Unless you use new headphones from Apple specifically designed for the lightning port, you’ll have to carry the accessory with you when you want to use your headphones....

I sat in the passenger seat of Sylvia De Marco’s jeep as we wound uphill on a road flanked by untamed foliage. It was November of 2019, and I had just arrived on Vieques after a short but breathtaking flight from San Juan. De Marco, a designer and the proprietor of the Dreamcatcher, a hotel on the main island, acted as my unofficial guide. She had recently taken over what was left of a scrappy, 50-year-old guesthouse in the forested Vieques hills — leveled during the hurricane — and rebuilt it as La Finca Victoria, which opened last February for its inaugural season....

Planning a life-changing trip to the massive, frenetic metropolis that is Delhi? Now that you can get your visa to India when your plane lands, there’s no better time to explore all the fun things to do in town. Delhi attractions you can’t miss include the 13th-century Qutb Minar tower—one of only two UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city—and the countless open-air markets where vendors hawk everything from spices to saris and nimbu-mirch (a strand of green chilies and limes that Indians believe can ward off evil)....

From its majestic mountains and picturesque beaches to its cascading waterfalls and lush landscapes, Hawaii is known for its natural wonders. But did you know that beauty also extends to its night sky? At the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, guests can discover exactly that, while also learning more about the state, thanks to the hotel’s new Stay, Learn and Play package. Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa...

Hiking enthusiast and personal trainer, Jessie Hernandez, guides guests of Santa Barbara’s hotel Belmond El Encanto on outings that for many are their first hiking experience in the area. Those hikes usually end with a gourmet picnic, but for Jessie, the joy of hiking is the fresh air, ocean views, and variety of terrain. “I love hiking in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming and water is flowing,” Hernandez told Travel + Leisure, “but with our temperate climate, it’s enjoyable year round....

AmaWaterways will return to Europe this summer with river cruises through Portugal and beyond, just in time for vaccinated tourists to return to the continent. The cruise line will first set sail on July 3 on the AmaDouro, traveling up the Douro River in and out of Porto, according to the company. Guests on the ship — which holds 102 passengers and features a pool on the sun deck — will sip local wines, visit a hilltop fortified village, and sample regional specialities like bôlas de Lamego (or bread filled with smoked ham)....

The capital of the most populous country in the world, Beijing is nothing short of grand. It’s also enormous, making it all too easy to become overwhelmed by hotel options. So when it comes to choosing a place to stay, our readers selected five elegant properties that strike a balance between cosmopolitan and cozy. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

September’s Hurricane Dorian was the worst to ever hit this archipelago, but what many people might not know: while Grand Bahama and the Abacos face years of rebuilding, the storm left most of the archipelago’s 700 islands untouched. Tourist dollars go a long way toward the northern islands’ recovery — and it’s an exciting time to visit the Bahamas, thanks to a group of recently arrived and renovated indie hotels that channel the pride of their owners....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. It’s not an oxymoron: Rental car firms may be the stuff of stand-up punch lines, but for readers of Travel + Leisure, they’re also a critical piece of a memorable vacation....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently not recommending mandatory COVID-19 testing for domestic travel after the idea was tossed around by the agency and top officials in the Biden administration. “At this time, CDC is not recommending required point of departure testing for domestic travel,” the agency said in a statement provided to CNN on Friday. “As part of our close monitoring of the pandemic, in particular the continued spread of variants, we will continue to review public health options for containing and mitigating spread of COVID-19 in the travel space....