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“It’s so special you brought your dad,” Two Fish John, a dad himself (and a fly-fisherman who earned his new nickname by hooking two at once the day before) said as we sat at the bar before dinner at Hubbard’s Yellowstone Lodge in Emigrant, Montana. It was the last night of an Orvis fly-fishing trip that we spent not only catching and releasing trout, but horseback riding, skeet shooting, grizzly bear viewing, touring Yellowstone National Park, and shooting pool at the local saloon....

You can hear it before you can see it. It’s winter in Wells Gray Provincial Park, a 1.3 million-acre paradise of inland rainforest, volcanic fields, and mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Covered in thick snow, everything around me is hushed with the silence that winter brings, except for the sound of a distant roar. I follow my ears, the roar growing louder and louder, until I come upon a soaring waterfall....

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. Ciao, Italy — the land of pizza, pasta, wine, and all things romantic. Avoid these common vacation mistakes on your next trip to the Boot, so you can focus on enjoying la dolce vita. Eating Too Much Pizza Eat as much pizza as you want, but don’t stray too far from your dietary status quo (and don’t forget you’ll need to save room for pasta, wine, and gelato, too)....

Winter and I have a love-hate relationship. Admittedly, I grew up in Texas and live in Los Angeles, so warm weather is in my blood, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a crisp, cold weather moment every now and then. Despite my permanent Southern California address, I’ve also called Chicago, Paris, London, and New York City home at different points in my life, which gives me some substantial street cred when it comes to winter survival....

The Mavogel Sleep Eye Mask is made from five layers of light-blocking, breathable material, including a soft cotton outer layer, so whether you’re catching some Zs on an airplane or in a bed and breakfast without blackout curtains, you’ll be able to experience peaceful, dark rest. A thick adjustable strap will help you find a secure fit without the eye mask slipping down or putting too much pressure on your face....

The World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO is about to get a little cooler. In January, the World Chess Hall of Fame announced its latest exhibition, Keith Haring: Radiant Gambit. The exhibit features artwork by Haring, the world-renowned pop artist best known for his mix of art and philanthropy throughout the 1980s. As his bio explains: “During a brief but intense career that spanned the 1980s, Haring’s work was featured in over 100 solo and group exhibitions....

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. The best international airlines in the world seem to pull off the nearly impossible: they not only connect travelers with some of the coolest destinations on the planet but also do it with the grace and panache that guests find at some of the world’s best hotels....

Vaccines are rolling out, nations are opening borders, and hotels are selling out once again. Yes, the return to travel is imminent, and we’re here to honor it. We’re celebrating all this with new episodes of our podcast, Let’s Go Together, which highlights how travel changes the way we see ourselves and the world. In the first season, our pilot and adventurer host, Kellee Edwards, introduced listeners to diverse globe-trotters who showed us that travelers come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life....

As the world slowly returns to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, Disney parks around the world are reopening their doors. Disneyland Paris announced on Monday that the park intends to reopen on July 15, according to a statement by Disney Parks News. The reopening of Disneyland Paris is in accordance with recommendations made by the French government and health authorities. Phased reopening has been going around the world since May, when Disney Springs officially reopened to shoppers, with some necessary safety restrictions in place....

Following criticism from its plan to subject U.S. citizens to facial recognition technology as a means to screen people at airports, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has said American citizens can choose to “opt out.” The federal government has been using facial recognition technology to screen non-U.S. citizens traveling into the country for years. Earlier this week, they indicated their desire to use it on citizens as well. According to CNN Business, the proposed regulation change, which was filed by the Department of Homeland Security recently, would have allowed them to use the technology on all people coming in and leaving the U....

There are plenty of reasons why Iceland is one of the hottest travel destinations: it’s home to some 30 active volcanoes, steaming hot springs, and bubbling geysers, to name a few of its natural attractions. The Land of Fire and Ice is also famous for specific sites, like the largest glacier in Europe by volume and crystalline ice caves that can only be explored in the winter. And that’s to say nothing of the flickering Northern lights above....

Mexico’s Riviera Maya region will welcome its latest luxury boutique hotel just in time for the winter holiday season. Slated to open in mid-December, La Casa de la Playa is located deep in the Mayan jungle, with direct access to a white-sand beach and much more. La Casa de la Playa, which translates to “the beach house” in Spanish, is designed to give guests the comfortable feeling of being in their own home, but with all the luxurious amenities found at an upscale boutique property....

Norwegian Air announced Thursday that it will scrap its low-cost long-haul routes and focus solely on domestic and European routes, due to the financial stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Americans knew Norwegian Air for its affordable transatlantic flights. Through flash sales, Norwegian Air offered flights to Europe for as low as $84 one-way. “We do not expect customer demand in the long haul sector to recover in the near future, and our focus will be on developing our short haul network as we emerge from the reorganization process,” Jacob Schram, CEO of Norwegian, said in a statement Thursday....

Whether you had a few too many holiday cocktails, or you’re looking to get an early start on those self-care resolutions, hydration always does the body good. That’s why hydration treatments are catching on — and popping up in luxury hotels. The latest example is at Pendry West Hollywood, where Spa Pendry just partnered with Hydration Room for cutting-edge wellness boosts. With 17 locations across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, Hydration Room has already made a name for itself in the Southern California wellness space with its vitamin-infused injections, IV therapies, and more....

The feast that started one of America’s most celebrated traditions marks its 400th anniversary this year — and to commemorate the first Thanksgiving in 1621, Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts, will open a new exhibition this Friday, according to the Associated Press. Called “We Gather Together: Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Making of an American Holiday,” the new exhibit aims to help visitors “better understand the events that led to the First Thanksgiving” by looking at the relationship between the Indigenous people and English colonists....

California’s Yosemite National Park is famous for its collection of stunning waterfalls, but for roughly two weeks in mid-to-late February, Horsetail Fall puts on the most magnificent show of all. Horsetail Fall, located on the eastern edge of El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, only flows in the winter and early spring. When the setting sun strikes the waterfall in February, it douses the water in an orange glow that makes it seem as though fire is streaming down the rock formations....

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. The pristine beaches of Greece and Italy are some of the favorite resort destinations for T+L readers, as is clearly evidenced by the numerous properties from those countries on this year’s list — five from each, to be exact....

If saving up for a vacation feels like an overwhelming task, we have some good news for you. From now through Jan. 31, travelers ages 18 to 35 can book a trip to Europe with Contiki and get their airfare for as low as $1. The travel curator is offering flights to London from New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey for $1. Applicable trips include the company’s new Europe in One Week itinerary, an eight-day getaway that takes guests through Amsterdam, Heidelberg, the Swiss Alps, Paris, Cologne, and Rhine Falls....

Southwest Airlines will return to serving coffee and alcohol in time for summer traveling. The airline will resume selling beer and red wine on flights between the continental U.S. and Hawaii flights on June 24, while complimentary coffee service on all trips longer than 250 miles on the same day. Later on July 14, service will expand to any flight longer than 250 miles. and passengers will be able to also choose between beer, red and white wine, vodka, and whiskey on those flights....

Sometimes its possible to take an ordinary task of an everyday job and make it into something extraordinary — like this Southwest Airlines employee who made a chic dress out lost zipper pulls she found while on the job. “When I started with Southwest in 2011 and was picking up several zipper pulls every day, I announced to my coworkers that I was going to do something with them,” Valerie, a ramp agent based in Phoenix, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure....