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Summer wasn’t quite the same in 2020, but we can still listen to the best songs of the season. Since many people were stuck at home rather than hanging on the beach with their friends due to the coronavirus pandemic this summer, Spotify has created a special “Wish You Were Here” digital experience that will immerse the listener in the season’s most popular songs as well as “transport” them to a different place using unique, captivating soundscapes....

Images of the Bahamas battered by Hurricane Dorian are everywhere. And while the storm’s impact on several islands was severe, some of the best-known islands in the country emerged unscathed. There are more than 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, and several that are home to the country’s best-known resorts are open as normal. As the Associated Press reported, one issue the country now faces is it needs to convince tourists to return to the open islands without minimizing the suffering of those deeply impacted by Dorian....

If you disregard national chains like Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme, you’ve probably noticed that most donut places, especially on the West coast, use distinctly pink cardboard boxes for customers to transport their sugary, delicious goods. On the East Coast and other parts of the country, however, a lot of places use a plain white box. While functional, it doesn’t quite provide the same happy-go-lucky vibe as digging into a candy-pink box in the office breakroom....

The Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Suitcase is made from tough, textured Polypro material that protects items inside and resists dents and scratches. The bag expands for extra packing space and has TSA-approved locking zippers. Inside, you’ll find zippered organizational compartments and compression straps to help you take advantage of every inch of space. Plus, 360-degree spinner wheels make maneuvering this suitcase a breeze. The suitcase is available in 12 colors, and some are discounted more than others....

The bar on luxury living in Geneva has been raised, thanks to the Sept. 1 opening of The Woodward Geneva, a 26-room all-suite hotel located on Quai Wilson, right on the shores of Lake Geneva with views of Mont Blanc. The post-Haussmann-style building has long stunned from the outside, with a facade dating back to 1901 designed by French architect François Durel. While it started as L’Hôtel Bellevue and then became a private bank, it has now been meticulously restored back into a hotel, with every detail thoughtfully designed, led by the Pierre-Yves Rochon — the architect behind some of the world’s finest hotels, like the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, The St....

A brand new airline based in California has officially launched, and it’s celebrating by offering a deep discount on airfare. Avelo Airlines, the “first new mainline airline in the U.S. in nearly 15 years,” according to the company, just debuted at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) with a number of amazing routes, and it is now introducing one-way fares starting at only $19. Avelo Airlines has routes from Burbank to 11 destinations across the U....

The Catalina Island Company wants to help you escape the pace of modern life and head back to the Roaring 20s instead. Even if it’s just for a weekend. The hospitality company announced this week that for the first time the famed Catalina Casino on Catalina Island, California, will be hosting guests for a limited sleepover experience unlike any other. Courtesy of Catalina Island Company The 91-year-old Casino, which sits on a cliff’s edge overlooking the Avalon Bay below, has long been a symbol of the island’s history....

Looking to escape the chaos and start a brand-new adventure? This dream job is for you. A family in London is on the hunt for a couple to look after their home and the two family dogs. In exchange, the couple will not only be paid but will also be given their own private apartment in London where they will live rent-free. According to the Silver Swan Recruitment listing, the couple will be tasked with duties ranging from cooking meals, overseeing home improvement projects, conducting housekeeping duties, driving the family and their guests as needed, shopping for any needs, and, of course, looking after the family’s two friendly dogs....

The Caribbean islands have provided the very thing travelers desperately crave amid pandemic-era travel: seclusion, sparsely populated beaches, and near-perfect weather year-round. Anguilla is a northern Caribbean island chock-full of five-star luxury resorts, 33 beaches, and a booming culinary scene. The tiny island is consistently voted among the top 25 Caribbean islands in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. If that isn’t enough reason to consider the charming island for your future travel plans, the newest high-end resort just might be....

With travel opening in fits and starts around the world, there’s one pandemic itinerary that remains popular: the “flight to nowhere.” Qantas’ latest three-hour “flight to nowhere,” set to depart from and return to Sydney on May 26, sold out in 2.5 minutes, CNN reported. There’s no space available on a waitlist either. “We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the popularity of our special flights,” Qantas chief customer officer Stephanie Tully said in a statement....

Taking a vacation where you can get back to nature is an excellent way to unplug . And this off-grid Airbnb is perfect for outdoorsy, adventure-seeking people. This small, glass and redwood cabin near Barstow, California is not your typical off-grid locale. Not only does this triangular, glass-sided design make it a modern, unique place to stay, it’s also located in the middle of a 10,000-year-old volcanic crater. “Get back to the basics here and realize what’s truly essential when living off-grid....

U.S. borders to both Mexico and Canada will remain closed to nonessential travel through at least September. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced last week that “shared land ports of entry” at the Canadian and Mexican borders would limit non-essential travel through September 21. “We continue to work with our Canadian and Mexican partners to slow the spread of #COVID19,” he wrote on Twitter. “Accordingly, we have agreed to extend the limitation of non-essential travel at our shared land ports of entry through September 21....

The long wooden table at Būsi Trečias, a rustic, family-owned brewpub in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, was cluttered with bar snacks: crisp fingers of fried rye bread called kepta duona served with a garlicky cheese sauce; žirniai su spirgučiais, bowls of yellow split peas topped with crumbled bacon. I prodded owner Romualdas Dacius for details about the lager we sipped, but he just shrugged. “I only brew beer that I like....

Ski season may be on, but things will undoubtedly be a little different on the slopes. The mountains under both the Epic and Ikon passes will have their own sets of rules, including reservation systems and new social distancing guidelines. That means making the most of a skiing day trip may be a thing of the past. And that’s precisely why you should consider an extended say with a ski lease this year....

Thanks to the internet, it’s possible to discover all sorts of unusual things about the world without ever leaving your house. Somebody on Reddit found an uncommon image while perusing Google Maps. A satellite above Earth had captured a commercial plane flying over England. The plane, operated by Virgin Atlantic, was headed West over South Downs National Park in the UK. The photograph looks fairly normal until you zoom in closer....

No matter how frequent a flier you are, chances are you’ve had your wings clipped by the COVID-19 pandemic. But just because you’re not earning or redeeming airline miles for flights right now doesn’t mean you won’t be back in the skies in the future. In the meantime, you can continue racking up rewards by using an airline credit card for everyday purchases, shopping through various airlines’ online portals, and other activities....

In Las Vegas, you never have to go far to find what you’re looking for — interconnected hotels, 4,000-seat theaters, retail shops, and celebrity chef restaurants can be found around every corner. And when it comes to cocktails, well, let’s just say you’ve got options, too. But this abundance of choice is also what makes figuring out what to do while visiting so intimidating. There are plenty of ways to have fun here — and just as many ways to blow through your spending money....

For nearly 200 years, the railroads have ferried passengers and freight all across the United States, transforming from just a practical form of transportation to the pinnacle of luxury for wealthy Americans by the turn of the 20th century. But when jetliners hit the scene, rail travel languished. These days, slow travel is making a comeback, with travelers delighting in the romantic nostalgia of elegantly furnished train cars complemented by fine dining....

When COVID-19 first brought travel to an abrupt halt in 2020, travelers were shocked to learn that their insurance didn’t cover changes due to an epidemic or pandemic, even one on a global scale. Many who were in the midst of their travels ended up having to shell out their own money, while those with future plans suddenly lost out on non-refundable bookings. Nearly two years into the new reality with variants spreading and ebbing, travel bookings are being made with more caution — with a major uptick in protecting those plans with travel insurance....

If you’ll be traveling soon, you won’t want to miss out on these deals, whether you’re looking for a warm, packable puffer jacket or a sleek e-reader that will fit in your carry-on. The Best Luggage Deals From Away’s Massive Black Friday Sale Keep reading for my top travel picks for this Black Friday. As an avid reader, I often bring several books on any given trip. A Kindle e-reader makes doing so much easier, freeing up luggage space and keeping all my reading material in one place....