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Sitting in a white Adirondack chair alongside a dock in Kennebunkport with both a perfectly charming lighthouse and classic sailboat in view, something just felt right. The day was as quintessentially Maine as you could imagine and, perhaps for the first time in many, many months, had a sense of normalcy. I was in the middle of a New England road trip organized by luxury travel company Black Tomato and the Auberge Resorts Collection, my first big jaunt since the coronavirus pandemic stymied travel....

Add it to the list: another Italian village is selling historic houses for $1 to those looking for a fixer-upper. The town of Bivona in Sicily is the latest location to try to lure residents with the promise of cheap land. The town is also loosening restrictions and offering tax bonuses in an attempt to make their town stand out from the pack. While other towns may require a $5,00 or more deposit for the $1 house, Bivona is hoping its $2,750 bond will attract more cost-conscious investors....

No one likes getting lost, being stranded when they are traveling. The good news is that there are plenty of reliable transportation options in Marrakesh. Even the Segway has made its way here (but just a few). That said, transportation is far more possible (and necessary) in the Marrakesh new city, than in the old city, known as the medina. You’ll spend most of your time exploring the winding alleyways and souks of the medina by foot (the streets are too narrow and too crowded to do otherwise)....

Birdies is well-known for its stylish and comfortable flats, although in more recent years it has expanded into sneakers, sandals, and slippers. We’ve covered plenty of comfy shoes here at Travel + Leisure, and Birdies are no exception since they feature hidden cushioning, removable insoles, and more. Now, you can shop the brand’s first machine washable shoes, which are just as chic as the rest of the brand’s collection, although they’re even more convenient for long-term wear....

British Airways just flew a completely carbon neutral flight from London to Glasgow in a major step in a years-long effort to reduce the carbon footprint of flying. Using a combination of sustainable aviation fuel, offsets, and emissions-reducing measures like switching to half-power during taxiing, according to the airline the carbon-neutral flight — dubbed “The Perfect Flight” by the airline — took off from Heathrow Airport at 10:36 a.m. local time on Tuesday and arrived in Glasgow just under an hour later....

After 18 months of darkened theatres due to COVID-19, Broadway’s biggest hits are finally back and playing to live audiences in New York City. Four of Broadway’s most popular musicals, including “Hamilton,” “The Lion King,” “Wicked” and “Chicago,” had their opening nights on Tuesday after a long pandemic shutdown. Audiences who attended the openings were treated to surprise guest appearances and high emotions as curtains lifted. Before audiences entered the Richard Rodgers Theatre to see “Hamilton,” the show’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, welcomed the public back to Broadway with a rendition of “New York, New York,” joined by cast members of “The Lion King” and “Wicked....

The Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards aim to identify and honor companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. Not only are they demonstrating thought leadership and creative problem-solving, they are taking actionable, quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments around the world. What’s more, they are inspiring their industry colleagues and travelers to do their part. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to stay informed....

The Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration is implementing new measures to ease travel and protect its workers as coronavirus continues to sweep through the country. The TSA said it would allow people to pass through security using an expired driver’s license if the holder is not able to renew right now. The agency said these licenses will be accepted for “a year after the expiration date, plus 60 days after the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency....

France just took a big step forward in cutting back on carbon emissions released by planes. The country voted to eliminate all domestic flights to destinations that can be reached by train in less than two and a half hours, Reuters reported. Lawmakers in the National Assembly voted on Saturday in favor of the move, which is one part of a larger climate bill that aims to lower the nation’s emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030....

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the last year, it’s that healthcare workers deserve our praise, thanks, and gratitude each and every day. They also deserve a break, and that’s where Mexico’s Velas Resorts comes in. In February, the resort brand announced its plans to show appreciation for healthcare workers with its new “Let’s Be Thankful” campaign. With the campaign, for every five-night stay travelers book now through April 30, Velas Resorts will put one night in the prize pot for stays for healthcare workers....

Dinner is always better with a show. In honor of Pride Month, fans of “The Birdcage” (starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams) have one more reason to enjoy South Beach. Emilio & Gloria Estefan’s Cardozo South Beach hotel in Miami Beach, Florida is celebrating the film’s 25th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind, private experience designed to inspire a sense of nostalgia that gives you a delicious dinner from Cardozo’s new on-site restaurant, Call Me Cuban by YUCA — as well as a very fun drag show....

Everyone has their happy place. A place both real and imagined that brings them a sense of calm, joy, and pure happiness. For me, that’s the mountains in winter. The fresh snow, crisp air, and joyful shrieks of skiers and snowboarders as they rip down the powder. But, being 2020, I thought my happy place was in peril. Until I visited Mammoth Mountain for opening week. On a delightfully warm bluebird day, I drove up to Mammoth Mountain in California to celebrate its opening week and to see just how the mountain experience has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down mountains around the world earlier this year....

You and your Friends have missed a lot in the last year, but you know that they’ll always be there for you. This is why you should celebrate your friendship (and possibly your first in-person interaction since 2020) by enjoying a special sleepover at The Friends Experience in New York City. Could you be any more excited? Booking.com has partnered with Superfly X to help a few lucky fans celebrate with an iconic experience to make up for all the time you and your friends may have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic....

While the 7 p.m. applause for frontline workers in New York City has waned and gratitude signage is growing less prominent on suburban front yards, essential workers are sacrificing more than ever, as the country reached more than 200,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time on Friday, USA Today reported. The Costa Rica Tourism Board is reminding us of what really matters in this challenging year with the Who Is Essential to You contest, in which it is giving away 15 seven-day trips for two in 2021 to the Central American country, whose borders have been open since Nov....

You may know Loro Piana for its ultra-luxurious cashmere, but now the Italian house is bringing its exquisite taste and craftsmanship to a new collection of luxury candles. In keeping with its textile heritage, Loro Piana actually melded remnants of its high-quality fabrics into the candle wax. The fabric might be leftover from production or from dyeing tests, further minimizing waste from its clothing range. It is mixed with natural paraffin in complementary colors....

After a rough 15 months of canceled sailings, the cruise industry finally resumed operations in the U.S. this summer, with some lines expanding to meet the pent-up demand for travel. For MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest cruise companies, that meant setting its sights on a new home base in Port Canaveral, Florida. On Thursday, Sept. 16, MSC Cruises launched its first-ever sailing from Port Canaveral when the MSC Divina departed on a three-night trip exploring the Bahamas and Caribbean....

Awards season is upon us, and you know what that means: It’s that magical time of year when movie lovers can escape into the stories and destinations of the year’s best films. This year, forgo the sticky floors and crusty theater seats and head to your favorite movies’ filming location for some serious movie immersion. Here are seven places to travel to based on your favorite films nominated for Oscars in 2020....

The 6 Best Beauty Products to Pack for Any Trip, According to a Travel Editor These supportive women’s walking shoes, for example, will help you tackle sightseeing tours and long hikes alike, and they can be yours for as little as $40. Meanwhile, thousands of shoppers are calling this $13 best-selling men’s hoodie the “perfect sweatshirt,” and it’s a great basic to pack on every type of trip. It’s not just comfortable clothing that has gone viral....

Credit card companies are well-known for offering great perks to new customers, but a new offer from Chase and Southwest Airlines surely takes the cake. This week the credit card giant — which is already one of the best in the game for travelers — announced that for a limited time, people who apply for any of their co-branded credit cards with Southwest will not only be granted 30,000 miles but will also be able to earn a Companion Pass as a bonus....

Southwest Airlines will begin testing thermal cameras to check passengers for a fever at an airport in Dallas, the company confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Thursday. The pilot program is slated to start at Dallas Love Field airport in early August and will last about 30 to 90 days. The program will focus on things like where to place the equipment and the operation processes. “Southwest always operates a multi-layered approach to supporting the well-being of travelers and employees, which is especially important during the current COVID-19 pandemic,” Scott Halfmann, the vice president of safety and security at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement provided to T+L....