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Travelers loyal to the Hilton brand will soon have new accommodation options in the Big Apple as the company expands its footprint with the debut of Motto New York City Chelsea. Set for its grand opening on Jan. 12, the new Motto by Hilton property will feature 374 rooms in Manhattan’s centrally located Chelsea neighborhood. With the city’s coveted arts district as their home base, guests at Motto will find themselves just a short walk away from must-visit landmarks like the High Line and Chelsea Market, a popular food hall and shopping center....

Back in 2017, executives at Marriott International realized they had a problem. Hotel guests tended to look elsewhere when it came time to plan family reunions, getaways with friends, and other group trips. Even die-hard members of Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel’s popular loyalty program, would end up booking on sites like Vrbo, which offered bigger places to stay with full kitchens, private pools, and other family-friendly comforts. “We knew we could do it better,” recalls Jennifer Hsieh, a vice president at Marriott....

It was another Saturday night at home, in this new life of not going out or seeing friends and family. I poured myself a glass of wine, lit a candle, and set up stationery cards, stamps, and pens and set out to connect with each of my friends through some old-fashioned letter writing. It was like I was at a quiet, peaceful bar having a conversation with those I love most....

Traveling during the holidays is the perfect time to catch up with old friends, connect with family and explore new places. Unfortunately, it’s also a time that’s ripe for getting sick. Between flying on planes with recirculated air, packing a ton of activities into a short time and risking becoming run down, and the dreaded jet lag, there are a lot of pitfalls that could leave you not feeling well and longing for your own bed — and not the one from high school....

Once I got into an argument with a friend over the hot-button issue of cannoli. We were standing in Mike’s Pastry, a popular stop for bus tourists and presidential candidates in Boston’s North End. My friend’s problem was not so much with the cannoli (which he called “flaky” and “cheesy”) as with a prominently displayed photograph of Bill Clinton gobbling one up. “How can you like this place?” Alex ranted. “It’s like a funnel siphoning the souls out of hapless tourists....

When you work from home, that home can be anywhere. So, why not set up shop on a tropical island? With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing more people to work remotely, Mauritius has become the latest addition to a growing list of countries that have introduced new long-stay visa programs to attract remote workers. Romeo Reidl/Getty The new Premium Travel Visa for Mauritius is available to all non-citizens and valid for up to one year, though it can be renewed....

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. If visiting one (or several) of the United States’ impressive national parks is on your travel bucket list this year, we have some good news. The National Park Service (NPS) is offering six days in 2021 when guests can enjoy free admission to national parks, monuments, and sites that typically charge entrance fees....

Valentine’s Day is officially two weeks away, so if you’re still struggling to come up with plans for this love-filled holiday, there’s a new resource designed to make things a bit easier. Lovebirds hoping to wine and dine in a romantic setting can take inspiration from OpenTable’s latest list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the U.S. The list spans 33 states, with some taking top honors for multiple restaurant features....

Prince Harry is keeping his mother’s memory alive with two things she loved: flowers and charitable work. Monday marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic death. To honor her memory, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, spent the day planting flowers at Preschool Learning Center, a school that provides childcare to preschool-aged children from low-income families in Los Angeles. However, the duo didn’t plant just any flowers. According to reports, the royal couple, alongside the students, planted Forget-Me-Nots, which happened to be Princess Diana’s favorite flower....

The Queenieke Women’s Sports Jacket is made from a soft, stretchy, and sweat-wicking blend of polyester and spandex with a flattering slim fit that sits close to the body. Because of its sleek cut, the jacket is a great layering piece, since you can easily throw it on over a tank or sports bra or wear it under a heavier jacket for extra warmth while you’re on the go. Plus, the material resists wrinkles, allowing you to pack it in your suitcase or purse with ease....

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Bali is a magical place. It’s a destination with so much to offer, from the jungle surrounding Ubud (largely considered Bali’s cultural center) to the beaches lining its southern shore. You can make your Bali vacation whatever you want it to be — a tour of the island’s many temples, a spiritual journey to learn more about Hinduism, a yoga retreat, a luxury hotel immersion, a hiking adventure, or all of the above....

Carnival Cruise Line is launching new options for anyone who wants to travel like it’s their own private cruise. While guests on Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship, Mardi Gras, won’t exactly be getting a totally private getaway, the company has announced plans for some new, premium suites that are the next best thing. Carnival Cruise Line is known for having innovative ships and exclusive offers. One of the company’s ships features a working roller coaster, and the company has even teamed up with brewers to craft a signature line of beer....

Traveling with young children can be a nightmare for parents. Not only do you have to keep them entertained on long flights and car rides, but you also have to pack for them and lug around the extra baggage yourself. While bringing a car seat is definitely a necessity when it comes to traveling with young children, it’s also one of the bulkiest and oddly-shaped items to pack, making it very difficult to transport....

If you’re happy and you know it, there’s a good chance you’re living in Fremont, California. In a new study released by WalletHub on Monday, the Bay Area city snagged the top spot for happiest U.S. city to live in. In fact, California cities took five of the top 15 spots, with San Jose coming in fifth, Santa Rosa in 10th, Irvine in 12th, and San Francisco in 13th. The free credit score and report site looked at 31 key indicators using “positive-psychology research in order to determine which among more than 180 of the largest U....

Though Americans can now easily travel to Venice again, lovers of Italian cuisine and cocktails can get an authentic taste of the iconic city in New York starting this week (that is, if they can get off the waitlist.) From the creators of the new West Village restaurant Saint Theo’s, developer Robert Goldman and Grand Tour Hospitality’s Kyle Hotchkiss Carone, the bar, aptly named Venice Bar, can be found behind a velvet curtain inside the hit eatery, which opened just four months ago....

Even if you don’t have plans to travel anytime soon, it never hurts to be prepared for your next trip. That’s why you’ll want to take a look at this incredible deal on a stylish 24-inch spinner suitcase from Delsey Paris, which is on sale for $170, down from its original price of $600. And whether you use this suitcase on an upcoming road trip or on your next European vacation (whenever that may be), there’s no better time to shop this deal....

With more destinations, events, and businesses requiring that customers provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as the Delta variant surges in the U.S., carrying your CDC vaccination card with you is quickly becoming more common. Whether you’re boarding a flight to a destination that requires travelers to be vaccinated or attending an event that requires proof of vaccination for entry, you’ll want to keep your card safe and within reach at all times....

San Ysidro Ranch is as idyllic as any destination comes. The 550-acre oasis, located in Montecito, California, offers guests the chance to exchange their day-to-day hustle and bustle for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands and endless gardens filled with ancient olive trees instead. Though any stay at San Ysidro Ranch is spectacular, the hotel is offering a new dream experience that could make it even better....

A travel organizing app is ready to help adventurers stay safe by allowing them to search for nearby medical facilities just in case. These days, travel comes with its own set of considerations and medical concerns that are never too far from people’s minds. But TripIt from Concur is ready to help, the company shared with Travel + Leisure, incorporating hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies into its “Nearby Places” feature. Courtesy of TripIt...

International travel may be largely off the table right now, but that hasn’t stopped travelers around the world from planning big domestic vacations, according to a new American Express survey shared with Travel + Leisure. In the UK, 69 percent of residents surveyed plan to travel domestically within the next three months and a total of 47 percent of Mexican residents, 45 percent of Japanese, and 40 percent of Americans are planning for the same....