Getting into the great outdoors is always 1,000 times better with a dog by your side. Of course, not all of us are lucky enough to have a canine companion. But if you’re into hiking and are planning to be in the Los Angeles area in the near future, you’re in luck. An animal experience on Airbnb lets you take a hike through Runyon Canyon, located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles....
It turns out you may have more in common with Queen Elizabeth than you think. At least when it comes to how you enjoy a nice cup of tea. In an interview with Town & Country, Stephen Twining, Twinings Tea’s director of corporate relations and a 10th-generation tea merchant, shared the exact recipe for making the Queen’s perfect cup of tea. However, there were a few things he wouldn’t share — namely, the Queen’s favorite flavor....
Jaipur, nicknamed the Pink City, forms a key point on the Golden Triangle, the tourist circuit that connects New Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan. Jaipur’s nickname is a nod to the pink buildings within its historic core, among them the iconic Hawa Mahal. Jaipur is also continuously named one of the best cities in the world by Travel + Leisure readers. A city of sprawling palaces, it’s also home to ornate architectural masterpieces and sweeping views of lush green hills and idyllic lakes....
Sure, we may not have royalty in America, but we sure do have some amazing castles fit for a king and queen — and Mohonk Mountain House as the prime example. Tucked away in the Hudson Valley, just a few hours outside of New York City, travelers can find Mohonk Mountain House, a castle-like resort that first opened its doors in 1869 and has been happily welcoming guests ever since. Until coronavirus hit, that is....
Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, have had quite the spring and summer. In March, the reigning royals entered quarantine. But, like many people around the world, the two didn’t stop working. Instead, they continued to do their important work from home. Now, it appears the pair will go on their regularly scheduled summer holiday at their beloved home of Balmoral, but with all new safety guidelines in place....
While some states have started lifting mask restrictions, face coverings are still required on federal property, including national parks and buildings, as well as during interstate travel on planes, buses, and trains. In fact, CDC experts warn now is not the time to start loosening regulations as threats of a “fourth surge” could come. Plus, some experts suggest that wearing masks on planes should be the norm going forward, according to The Washington Post....
Mantis, a conservation-focused hospitality group, announced in February the opening of its latest venture — the Founders Railway Carriage, a vintage train car now permanently stationed in the Eastern Cape, just one hour from Gqeberha in South Africa. The railway carriage, which belongs to Mantis founder and chairman Adrian Gardiner, has been lovingly restored to now house intrepid travelers looking for a bit of old-world charm. Courtesy of Founders Railway Carriage...
Thailand suspended quarantine-free entry for visitors on Wednesday amid the spread of the omicron variant, but will still allow tourists to go to Phuket. The country temporarily suspended its Test & Go program, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, which allowed certain travelers to skip quarantine if they showed proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken before departure and got tested again upon arrival. Travelers who arrive now will have to enter into a mandatory hotel quarantine for seven to 10 days, Reuters reported....
Independent living is increasingly becoming more popular in the U.S. with 37 million Americans, ages 18 and older, in one-person households in 2021, up from 33 million a decade before, according to Census Bureau statistics. So, the health experts at NiceRx analyzed data to come up with the best states for solo living in America. Kelvin Murray/Getty Images To come up with the top 10 list, the company measured factors including the monthly rent for a one bedroom, the area’s safety score, cost of living, number of other single people in the area, average health care costs, number of hospitals, health care facilities, and activity groups (through the number of regularly available Eventbrite happenings)....
The Academy of Country Music Awards is finally coming to Nashville in 2020 and the entire town wants you to come along for the party. Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACM In May, the academy announced that for the first time ever the awards ceremony will take place in Nashville on Sept. 16. The event will take place across three of Nashville’s most famous venues: the Ryman Auditorium, the Bluebird Cafe, and the Grand Ole Opry House....
Whenever I’m traveling, I always make sure to bring an oversized tote bag to carry my belongings on the plane or train and a less bulky crossbody bag to use once I reach my destination. Unfortunately, when transferring stuff between bags, I always seem to forget something. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve left my hotel room sans chapstick or hand sanitizer, and have to waste time replacing the items when I should be out exploring a new city....
One user said they “love everything about this pet traveling tote,” and it’s easy to see why. Besides being leakproof and water resistant, the handy bag features a spacious main chamber and several pockets that make organizing your pet’s items a breeze. There are two roomy front pockets, an elastic pouch at one side of the tote that’s ideal for water bottles, and a zippered compartment at the other side for items that you need easy access to like wipes or waste bags....
It’s easy to order GrubHub from home. But now, you can order from your hotel on your next trip to Las Vegas. Resorts World Las Vegas just announced a special partnership with the mobile delivery app Grubhub. The resort’s “On the Fly” offering allows guests to conveniently order and charge the cost to their room or credit card via the Grubhub app from the resort’s 40 restaurants and retail shops that will deliver straight to the room....
The great irony of visiting Antarctica is that a trip there can damage the very ecosystem you’re going to see. As the continent registers record temperatures — and warming that’s occurring at a rate three times faster than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization — there’s also a rush on Antarctica, as travelers race to see it before things change even more dramatically. The Arctic, meanwhile, is seeing much of the same: more ships, more travelers, and ecological impacts due to climate change....
It would be great to be able to bike outdoors all the time, but sometimes an indoor ride is a better fit when it’s freezing outside or you want to squeeze in a quick lunch break workout. Whether you’re a beginner biker or serious cyclist, investing in a quality stationary bike allows you to enjoy rides in the comfort of your own home. Now is a great time to buy an indoor bike while Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still available....
You know travel is messy when the U.S. Department of State suggests coming up with a solid backup plan. But that’s exactly how some people are approaching pandemic travel, with a plan B, C, and sometimes even D. It’s a strategy called trip stacking. Travelers book two or more trips to avoid getting stuck on their couches when borders slam shut or new pandemic-related travel restrictions force them to change their plans....
United Airlines announced plans this week to significantly change its environmental impact, aiming to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050. “As the leader of one of the world’s largest airlines, I recognize our responsibility i contributing to fight climate change, as well as our responsibility to solve it,” Scott Kirby, United’s chief executive officer, said in the airline’s announcement on Thursday. Many airlines rely on carbon offsets to negate their emissions, but many environmentalists have called it a “scam....
Rome, herself a great beauty, loves dazzling celebs — and Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is soaking up the dolce vita in her 5-star suite on the Via Veneto. Here to film Ridley Scott’s new thriller, “House of Gucci,” Lady Gaga ducks fans and Rome’s feisty paparazzi under a canvas awning from the hotel to her limo. From there she crosses the city to the Cinecittà studios where she is starring as Patrizia Reggiani who, in 1995, was convicted and sentenced to twenty-six years (she got out after seventeen) for orchestrating the murder of her husband Maurizio Gucci, scion of the luxury brand dynasty....
The Go City pass, a gateway to multiple tourist attractions through a one-ticket purchase, may have all the answers when it comes to creating a city itinerary — filled with both staple attractions and hidden gems — on your next trip. “We’re definitely seeing a move towards [travelers] doing something slightly off the beaten track or slightly quirkier things in a city,” Leisure Pass Group CEO, Jon Owen, told Travel + Leisure....
Need a little artistic inspiration with your next meal? The Confidante Miami Beach Hotel is here to deliver something surreal. In early 2021, the hotel brought back the historic art exhibition, “The Real Surreal,” showcasing bronze statues and print works by Salvador Dali. The collection was personally curated by acclaimed Miami-based art dealer Marcel Katz, who also happens to be the youngest Dalí Universe authorized dealer in the world. Courtesy of The Confidante Miami Beach...
