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Attention country music mega-fans: This VRBO is for you. Located on the lakefront in Lebanon, Tennessee, travelers can rent the absolutely massive Estate at Cherokee Dock that happens to also be the one-time home of country music queen, Reba McEntire. Courtesy of VRBO “Surrounded by Old Hickory Lake, this legendary estate offers expansive water views from almost every room. The 13-acre property is within minutes of world-class spas, restaurants, and entertainment,” the home’s VRBO listing reads....

Lying sleepily east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Later this year, there will be a new resort on the island to match the natural beauty. Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is known for its luxurious hotels and resorts around the world — the brand was named one of Travel + Leisure’s Top 20 Hotel Brands in the World for 2018....

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. A riot of colors, scents, and sounds characterize many of the best cities in Asia, according to T+L readers. Travelers to the continent want to immerse themselves fully in the bustle of daily life, walking down avenues and side alleys, visiting ancient temples and ornate palaces, staying in houses on stilts and in modern skyscrapers....

David Blaine did his best impression of a real-life Disney movie moment on Wednesday, hooking himself up to dozens of balloons and flying “Up” over the vast Arizona landscape. Blaine, known for his over-the-top illusions and tricks, said this feat is something he’s dreamed about since he was a kid. The entire “Ascension” event was livestreamed on YouTube on Wednesday, racking up more than 7 million views. “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of flying,” Blaine said in the video before the flight....

Best-selling wellness author and guru Deepak Chopra has planned several relaxing retreats — from Hawaii to Canada — for anyone who’s feeling a bit burnt out right about now. This week, Chopra announced a series of wellness retreats taking place across North America over the next year. With getaways scheduled from Hawaii to Canada, the retreats are meant to be a multi-day experience where guests can unplug from everyday life and connect with themselves and each other....

Disneyland announced the return of two fan-favorite festivals that didn’t get to happen in 2021 as the park was still closed due to COVID-19. The annual Lunar New Year celebration will return from Jan. 21 through Feb. 13 and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will follow in March. The Lunar New Year celebration will highlight traditions from Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures with “performances, special activities, culinary delights, beautiful décor, celebratory merchandise, and more,” according to a Disney Parks blog post....

Since it was founded in 1995, EasyJet has become one of Europe’s most popular low-cost airlines. And it’s easy to see why — the airline offers flights to over 100 destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for super-low prices (you can easily score round-trip tickets between incredible destinations like London, Paris, Barcelona, and more for around $100). Of course, as is the case with any budget airline, those affordable base fares can turn out to be a bit more expensive than they appear once you begin adding extras like baggage and seat selection....

Though a lot’s changed in the last few years, one thing has remained the same: our love of adventure. Be it big bucket list journeys or trips around the corner, we’re here to celebrate it all. And, as more vaccines get distributed and borders open back up, we’re here to celebrate your own return to travel, no matter where in the world you go next. We’re honoring this return to greatness with new episodes of our podcast, Let’s Go Together, which highlights how travel changes the way we see ourselves and the world....

It’s not too late to plan an amazing Labor Day vacation. While Sept. 6 is coming up quickly, there are still some great deals to score if you’re looking for an end-of-summer getaway. And to help you get on your way, Skyscanner has compiled some data on some of the most popular and budget-friendly destinations that are still available to book a quick holiday. For 2021, the most popular destinations include New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Denver, Chicago, Miami, London, Atlanta, and Seattle....

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. When he was a senator, President-elect Joe Biden was known for his frequent Amtrak trips back to his adopted hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. It’s hard to blame him for his attachment to the place. With just 70,000 residents, Delaware’s largest city has a cozy, small-town appeal....

As more and more Germans become fully vaccinated and the country begins to reopen its borders, Lufthansa will allow travelers to use an in-app QR code to confirm their vaccination status. Launched last week, travelers who need to produce health documentation in order to board their flights can present the QR code of their digital health certificate at the airport or upload it ahead of time to the Lufthansa app. Once the QR code has been verified, airline staff will issue the traveler’s boarding pass....

Public transportation from New York City to LaGuardia Airport may become way more seamless in a few years. The Federal Aviation Administration announced last week that an elevated train, providing a 30-minute connection from the airport to midtown Manhattan, is very close to starting construction. The project, which would cost $2 billion, is awaiting further approval by federal regulators, specifically when it comes to its environmental impact. If approved, construction on the project could begin next summer and the train could be in operation by 2025....

Great design, anticipatory service, and thoughtful amenities are essential to any world-class hotel. But in Canada, the best resorts go beyond the usual offerings to immerse guests in the country’s pilgrimage-worthy landscapes — from the Rocky Mountains in the west to the rugged coastline of the east. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

Few road trips could be more classically American than the this 1,568-mile, north-south highway. Starting in Texas near the Mexican border and galloping up toward its final destination in Minnesota, Interstate 35 allows travelers to hit many must-see destinations, as well as small pull-off towns that capture a unique cross-section of the country. As the ninth-longest Interstate Highway (and the third-longest north-south Interstate Highway), this route that seems to halve the United States at its center is brimming with pit stops in some of the country’s most popular cities....

Two stars from the hit Starz show Outlander are trading time travel for actual travel in their new series. According to Town & Country Magazine, stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are launching a brand new travel series called Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham. This new show will focus on travel in Scotland and will also air on Starz. Heughan and McTavish (who play Jamie Fraser and Dougal MacKenzie, respectively, in Outlander, which also films in Scotland where the show takes place) are both native Scots and travel enthusiasts....

Southwest is back with another flash sale, offering $49 one-way deals around the U.S., deals to various international hotspots starting at $71 one-way, and interisland travel through Hawaii at $49 one-way. Most of the $49 one-way deals are available on west coast routes that include between Long Beach and San Jose, San Jose and San Diego, and San Jose and Los Angeles. There are also $49 one-way flights between Nashville and Atlanta....

As SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule become the new workhorses of NASA’s human spaceflight program, the private aerospace company is already looking toward its next-generation rocket and spacecraft system: Starship. With a massive 396-foot-tall, 30-foot-wide stainless steel body with fins, Starship looks as if it’s been plucked from the pages of a retro sci-fi comic book. But don’t be fooled by the retro-futuristic look — this is a highly advanced spacecraft....

Heading to the coast for a seaside trip is what vacation dreams are made of. Soaking in the sun while feeling the warm sand between your toes as the shore laps against your feet makes for a magical scene. However, there are still a few things to be wary of when spending time at the beach — namely, some very specific water safety tips to keep in mind. While you may know a thing or two about traditional rip currents and changing tides, you may not be aware of the dangers of square waves....

Seasoned travelers love Tumi for its sleek, well-made luggage and travel accessories. But even in this era of delaying travel plans and spending more time at home, Tumi is a great place to turn to for its functional backpacks, leather totes, and laptop carriers. Fortunately for Tumi fans everywhere, the luxury brand is offering major markdowns on some of its most sought-after items for Black Friday today. Prices on designer Tumi items start at just $45, allowing you to save hundreds just in time for the holidays....

Paris’ Musée du Louvre will officially reopen in July, nearly four months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic museum will reopen on July 6 and will require visitors to book time slots in advance, according to officials. Wearing a mask inside will be mandatory as well. “The Louvre is happy to announce that it will be reopening its doors after these weeks of quarantine that we have all endured,” Jean-Luc Martinez, the president-director of the Musée du Louvre, said in a statement....