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Being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan is an emotional roller coaster — one that flips you upside down nine times. Kennywood, an amusement park outside of Pittsburgh, opened its newest roller coaster last week. The Steel Curtain is an homage to the city’s football time and contains a record-breaking nine inversions. “The Steel Curtain isn’t like any other roller coaster out there, and we can’t wait to start taking guests the world over for the ride of their lives,” Kennywood General Manager Jerome Gibas said in a statement....

Maner’s Sequin V-neck Mini Dress is the comfy and stylish must-have for this New Year’s Eve that travels like a charm. It’s simple yet chic, and though it’s covered in sequins, shoppers say it’s soft enough to wear for a long night of reveling. And because it’s made with polyester and spandex, travelers can fold the dress into a suitcase without experiencing wrinkles or damaging the embellished fabric. To sweeten the deal even more, it comes in 14 colors ranging from champagne and gold to bright jewel tones....

The Best Luggage Brands for Every Budget Here’s how it works. Instead of opening like a book the way most spinners do, the rolling duffel features a zip-around flap that completely opens the front of the bag. At 22 inches long and 11 inches wide, this spacious main compartment stores plenty of clothing, shoes, and toiletries. Four large, additional zippered side pockets stowe away smaller items like travel documents, tech, snacks, and more....

At first glance, the crowds outside the train station in Izmir, Turkey, could have been picnickers. In the balmy August night, groups of young men lounged on the grassy medians. Children darted from parent to parent under the yellow glow of streetlights. Yet the atmosphere was far from festive. The street felt like an airport terminal, abuzz with anxiety and excitement. Some people spoke urgently into phones; others rifled through their backpacks....

In November, Fiji will welcome foreign travelers back once again. That means you have plenty of time to book your next visit. After nearly 21 months away from the islands, it’s time to go big or go home by planning a luxury-filled getaway to VOMO Island Fiji. Courtesy of VOMO Island Fiji VOMO Island is an absolute five-star experience, featuring expansive lush, landscaped grounds, sugar sand beaches, and 255 private acres to roam....

Everyone deserves to live their best life well into their retirement years. And that includes a few furry sloths, too. Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, located in Wales, announced in late 2018 that it planned to open its doors to aging sloths that were previously on display at other zoos. And now, they’ve done just that with a pair of two-toed sloths: a 24-year-old male named Tuppee and a 34-year-old female named Lightcap....

Space. Miles and miles of space. Locals seem to revel in the sheer emptiness of Namibia, and they’re quick to drop into conversation the fact that, on average, there are only eight people per square mile there. Which is exactly why I keep coming back, flying from my home in Johannesburg, where we have more than 7,000 people per square mile. I’ve been visiting Namibia for years, but lately — thanks in part to spending so much time in lockdown in South Africa — I’ve been drawn to the stark desert landscape of the Sossusvlei....

While Allbirds has taken the comfy shoe category by storm thanks to its best-selling wool sneaker, get ready to see a lot more from the brand. Starting today, you can shop Allbirds socks for the first time ever as the company is venturing into designing and offering new wardrobe basics. If you’ve never had a pair of Allbirds Wool Runners (first, shop them here for $95!), you might not understand why 50 percent of Allbirds die-hard fans choose to wear them sockless....

With an abundance of banana fields, pineapple greenhouses, and one of the most underrated cheese- and tea-producing settlements in Europe, São Miguel is the undisputed gem of the Azores, a nine-island archipelago more than 900 miles west of Lisbon. Formed by the convergence of three tectonic plates, São Miguel was first discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1427. What they found was a purely wild land, home to no native population or living mammals, yet teeming with vivid waterfalls, birds, and volcanic mountains....

Google Maps is once again updating its services to make it even easier for people to get around. In February, the company announced that Android users can now pay for parking or buy a transit ticket right in the mobile app. Marcus Lindstrom/Getty According to The Verge, Google Maps is integrating Passport and ParkMobile into its app. Both services allow users to not only find parking but to also pay for it and to even add money to their meter right from their phone....

There are plenty of breathtaking places to visit in the world. There are natural wonders like the Grand Canyon or ancient ruins like the Colosseum, or fantastic buildings with sky-high observation decks. But there are a few places, pretty much in every city, that you might not expect to take your breath away: libraries. No, you don’t have to be Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” to appreciate a good library....

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. Each property we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team....

Real Housewives of New York City alumna Dorinda Medley is here to ensure your house is the spookiest on the block for Halloween. Each year, Medley turns her beloved Berkshires estate, Blue Stone Manor, into a haunted mansion unlike any other where she hosts her famous friends for a Halloween treat fest. And this year will be no different. We got a glimpse of all the magic that’s in store for Medley’s guests as she gave us a quick video walkthrough on Zoom, all starting with her brand-new screaming doorbell thanks to Ring....

Cuba’s plan to reboot tourism after its coronavirus lockdown involves sending tourists to five islands and keeping them separated from locals at all-inclusive resorts. International visitors will only be able to visit the Cuban Keys including Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, and Cayo Santa María. Tourists will board charter flights to the islands or central Cuba, where they will immediately take COVID-19 tests. Those whose tests return negative will be able to proceed to their hotels, The Associated Press reported....

There are few theme park snacks as iconic as Disney’s Dole Whip. Since it was introduced to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts in 1986, the pineapple soft serve has achieved a beloved status among the rankings of other cult-favorites like Mickey pretzels and churros. Now, with the recently-released Disney Dole Whip recipe, you can experience this refreshing treat whenever you want. More Disney news There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a tangy Dole Whip on a hot, humid day in the parks....

While you’re anxiously Googling the best carry-on suitcases or the best carry-on backpacks you’ll need to get you to your summer getaways, you can’t forget about the bags that you’ll need once you actually arrive at your destination and hit the ground running. After all my years of traveling growing up — my mom’s been a flight attendant for 36 years — I’ve learned a thing or two about which bags you need for every type of trip....

No, this isn’t footage from a movie. A video of a lightning strike behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City has been making the rounds on social media — namely for its very ominous (but also kind of beautiful) view. Michael Calabrese posted the impressive shot on Twitter with the caption, “The best video I ever captured.” The video shows a view of Lady Liberty as storms rolled in over New York Harbor on Wednesday, July 22....

I live in Boulder, Colorado, which is known for having amazing hiking trails in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains that lead right into an incredibly vibrant downtown. More often than not, you’ll find people strolling the fashionable shops on the main drag, Pearl Street, or hitting fine dining restaurants dressed in their very best outdoor gear. Needless to say, in a small city where you have to be prepared both to hit the trails and run into everyone you know at the farmer’s market, a good-looking pair of hiking shoes is absolutely crucial....

With more than 1,500 gallons of beer about to go bad, a German brewery collaborated with local bakeries to salvage its iconic product — and little did they know the result would be so popular. The Fuechschen Brewery in Dusseldorf had countless bottles of its “Altbeir,” sitting unsold, due to pandemic-sparked restrictions in bars and restaurants, and nearing its expiration date. The dilemma called for some ingenuity. The brewery sent 6,000 liters of its beer to local bakeries and invited them to create their own bread recipes using beer instead of water....

If you’ve ever considered learning how to meditate, now is the perfect time. It’s completely normal to feel stressed out or overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but taking care of yourself is important. Daily meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety, and with countless meditation apps at your fingertips, it has never been easier to start. Travel + Leisure spoke to Jamie Price, co-founder and president of Stop, Breathe & Think, to get answers to some of the most-asked questions about meditation....