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The Evergreen Lodge, a historic mountain resort located on the edge of Yosemite National Park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year — and it wants you to come celebrate. Kicking off in March, the hotel is hosting a year-long celebration that looks back at its rich history as a traveler favorite. Courtesy of Evergreen Lodge “When the lodge first opened in 1921, Prohibition was in full swing, which set the stage for speakeasy culture, bad booze, and creative cocktails,” the hotel explained in a statement....

After weeks of sailing around the world, the last three cruise ships with passengers still aboard will return to their home ports on Monday. The MSC Magnifica set sail from Genoa, Italy on January 5 — when COVID-19 was barely making headlines — for what was supposed to be an epic cruise around the world. The 116-night itinerary included 43 stops around the globe, from the Mediterranean to French Polynesia. But when the ship finally docked in Marseille, France on Monday, its 1,769 passengers had not touched land for more than six weeks....

The traditional airport experience is one that most people dread. Traffic, malfunctioning check-in machines, flustered representatives and the cattle-like feel of security don’t often make air travel enjoyable. Until recently, residents of Snohomish County, Washington flew out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, making the 45-minute drive south (without traffic) before dealing with the inherent stress of a busy, metropolitan airport. That all changed with the opening of the Paine Field airport in Everett, Washington....

If you’re headed to Switzerland, you’ll likely be visiting the Alps, which make up 65% of the country. This Gorgeous Town in the Swiss Alps Will Pay You to Live There However you’re traversing this mountainous terrain, whether via cable car, train or a plain old hike, we guarantee you’re going to need a pit stop at some point — and this is the perfect place. imageBROKER / Alamy The Aescher Guesthouse is a cozy restaurant where you can dine with a panoramic view of the Alps....

The best-selling headphones feature a built-in microphone and 30-hour battery life, making them perfect for taking phone calls, streaming your favorite entertainment, listening to music on your commute, and much more. They also come with an 18-month warranty, ensuring they’ll hold up through everyday use as well as long flights and worldwide travels. Plus, owners say they look and perform like styles from more expensive competitors. “This product is on par with big brand names — and I have used several of them including Bose and Dr....

To buy: amazon.com, $24 with on-site coupon (originally $30) And just because they are priced affordably, doesn’t mean they lack the technical and safety features you’d find in options from name-brand pairs. For starters, the popular Zionor goggles have a visual light transmission (VLT) of 8.6 percent. In order to choose the best option for your skiing needs, know that VLT ranges from 0 to 100 percent. A lower VLT means less light reaches your eyes through the lens, making it ideal for bright and sunny conditions, while a higher VLT allows more light through, so it would be better-fitted for cloudy afternoons....

Athletic skorts are the must-have activewear of the summer, and some of my favorite brands have released their own takes on the trend. I was thrilled when I saw that Girlfriend Collective, a sustainable athletic apparel label, makes its own stylish, workout-ready skort. After trying it out for myself, I know I’ll be wearing this skort all summer long, both for exercise and just hanging out. The Best Running Shorts for Women...

The Tefici Electric Heated Throw Blanket is made from soft, plush flannel that reviewers say keeps them warm on its own, even when the heating element isn’t turned on. But if you’re looking for extra warmth, you can choose from three heat levels on the attached remote (ranging from 95 degrees to 113 degrees Fahrenheit). The cozy blanket is available in four colors: blue, camel, brown, and a festive moose pattern....

Whether it’s from atop the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory, or Edge NYC, each of the observation decks in Manhattan offer a gorgeous perspective of the New York City skyline. And now, tickets are on sale for the newest aerial vantage point at Summit One Vanderbilt, opening Oct. 21. A mesmerizing mirror room called Transcendence 1 serves as the centerpiece of “Air,” a multisensory experience created by Kenzo Digital....

Between security lines, potential delays, and hours of sitting in the same seat, air travel can be a challenging part of any getaway. That’s why we’ve asked our A-List, Travel + Leisure’s group of the world’s top travel advisors, to share their tips and tricks for making a long-haul flight easy. Read on for their expert advice. “Picking the right plane and seat is important, as is choosing a reasonable time for your departure, connection, and layover times....

It’s important to only pack the essentials when you’re going on a long trip. We, of course, mean bringing as many bags of your favorite snack in your carry-on as possible. According to Delish, a woman was stopped by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Oct. 4 because she had a bunch of bags of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in her carry-on. But, in her defense, she had a very good reason — besides them being delicious....

When Ryan Bodensteiner’s spring trip was canceled due to COVID-19, he rebooked two new ones. But a couple of months later, he’s down to one: a July trip to Arizona where he and his wife will enjoy the comforts of home — someone else’s home. Bodensteiner is part of a growing trend of travelers who are looking to home vacation rentals as a way to safely hit the road while maintaining a level of social distancing that isn’t always possible in a larger hotel....

The Epic Pass — the best deals in skiing — is only on sale for a few more days. Dec. 5 is the last chance to get an Epic Pass before it goes off sale, Vail Resorts, which owns the pass, shared with Travel + Leisure. After that, skiers and snowboarders who want to hit the slopes will have to purchase individual lift tickets at each resort. “We are proud that we have made passes more accessible as we work to make Epic for Everyone,” Ryan Bennett, the chief marketing officer at Vail Resorts, said in a statement provided to T+L....

From much of the East Coast, getting to Bermuda, takes just a couple hours by air, making it an easy island getaway. Between the excellent rum and the beautiful pastel palette of the tropical British territory, many lump Bermuda in with the Caribbean, however it’s actually located off on its own in the North Atlantic Ocean. Bermuda has all the ingredients you need for a rejuvenating break from reality: easygoing locals, plenty of sunshine, and some of the best beaches on Earth....

Thrill seekers in California will soon be able to ride the world’s tallest and longest single-rail coaster when Six Flags Magic Mountain opens its record-breaking ride next year. The new ride, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, is expected to open to the public in the summer of 2022 as the Southern California park’s 20th roller coaster, according to reps for Six Flags, who added that with this ride the park will have the most coasters of any theme park in the world....

It had just turned one o’clock on a frigid day in January, and already the light was beginning to fade. By 2 p.m., it would be completely dark. From the deck of a trawler out in the Norwegian fjords, the ocean looked deeply forbidding: choppy, black, and bone-numbingly cold. For the divers lined up on the prow, however, the conditions were perfect. Under the surface, a pod of orcas had gathered, drawn by a shoal of herring that had migrated to this stretch of the Norwegian Sea that morning....

If you’ve spent any time watching Netflix — or simply consuming pop culture — over the past couple of years, then you know Bobby Berk. As one fifth of the iconic Fab Five on the streaming service’s Queer Eye reboot, Berk makes his mark as an expert in all things home design and decor. So when Oui by Yoplait asked him to host an episode of the crafty new IGTV Heritage Workshop series celebrating the environmentally-friendly Oui Heritage Collection, he confidently stepped up to the plate....

Orlando, Florida is about to step into the future thanks to one seriously innovative new hotel. Lake Nona is already poised to be a tech-centric community. Located on 17-square-miles of land adjacent to the Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona is “a modern mecca for technology, innovation, and community.” And, with any great community, you need a great hotel. That’s where the Lake Nona Wave Hotel comes in. The hotel, set to open later this year, features 216 guest rooms - including 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites - and is so high-tech you’ll think you’re visiting The Jetsons....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Denise Adams says people ask every day if she plans on expanding Adamvs, the estate she and her husband, Stephen, bought in California’s Napa Valley in 2008. Her answer? “We can’t say no fast enough.” Only 10 vineyard blocks sit on the massive, 80-acre Howell Mountain property, and they intend to keep it that way....

Air Canada will temporarily suspend its service to the U.S., due to the spread of coronavirus. The halt will begin on April 26 with plans to resume flights on May 22, pending government approval. Passengers with flights booked during this period can reschedule their reservation when the routes reopen for free, according to the airline. Back in March, the U.S. and Canada closed their border to nonessential travel. That closure was due to expire on April 21 but earlier this week, both countries agreed to extend the closure for another month, due to the continued spread of COVID-19....