Just as the air begins to cool and the days become that much shorter, the iconic monarch butterflies make their arrival along the California coast. By the thousands, the tiny little creatures bat their vibrant orange and black wings in unison as they find refuge from the cold for their long winter break. And it turns out, they choose many of the same destinations we do for our winter vacations....
In the world of Disney, Snow White may be the fairest of them all, but Princess Anastasia is most certainly the richest. The British website Money.co.uk recently calculated just how much each Disney princess’s tiara or headpiece would cost. And, it turns out, the Disney universe is filled with variable pricing. “From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Disney’s movie magic has brought iconic princess characters to our screens for over 80 years,” the company wrote....
RV travel has never gone out of style, but it’s certainly experiencing a boost this year. And where there’s a trend, there’s always a way to one-up it. Enter Harvest Hosts, a membership-based network that allows users to stray away from the usual RV parks, and instead stay for free at over 1,200 wineries, breweries, farms, and other attractions across North America, Matador Network reports. Each host site has its appeal, but some of the more unique options include an aviation museum, a wildlife rescue facility, a moonshine distillery, an alligator ranch, and a maple sugar farm....
Believe it or not, the past 12 months were big for hotel openings. Flinging open their doors for the first time, these new and revamped properties welcomed guests inside with a (masked) hello and a taste of travel’s future. Our guide to the essential openings of the past year took us to 29 countries in pursuit of the unforgettable. Over the course of 2020, T+L writers and editors trekked to a remote Namibian tented camp in a vast nature reserve, surfed the waves at a boho-chic resort in Baja Sur, Mexico, and sipped Sazeracs on the porch of an 1891 former residence in New Orleans....
Instagram, meet your new pet obsession. Plenty of hotels opt for animal mascots to represent their brands both on the property and on social media. For instance, the Milwaukee Hilton has a Goldendoodle named Millie while the London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills has two adorable English bulldogs named Winston and Churchill. And now, the St. Regis Aspen is welcoming their own furry friend to the family. And he has an adorable Instagram to go with him....
Waiting in airport lines is an inevitable part of traveling, but wait times can vary dramatically depending on which airport you’re departing from. To find out how the U.S. airports rank in terms of wait times, luggage storage company Bounce looked at both the average security line times via TSA Wait Times and passport control lines through the U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s data to determine which airports require the most patience — and which you can speed through quickly....
Everything is better in miniature, especially horses. And there’s a place in Colorado where you can take a nice, leisurely walk with them. This Airbnb, between Ouray and Ridgeway, Colorado (just under two hours south of Grand Junction), has anything you could possibly want in a mountain getaway — including lots of animals to meet. Courtesy of Airbnb Moe’s Mini Horse Farm is home to several mini horses, as well as a few dogs and cats, and guests are encouraged to meet, pet, help care for, and even go on walks with them....
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is hitting its “suite” spot with all-new rooms just for you. In July, the iconic Hamptons hotel unveiled the last phase of its guest room renovations, which includes three brand-new, two-bedroom plus den oceanfront residences and 40 new rooms and suites. The re-do also includes eight one-bedroom suites, two junior suites, and one two-bedroom suite. Courtesy of Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa According to the resort, the two-bedroom plus dens will feature residential-style accommodations across 1,600 square feet of living space, along with an unobstructed ocean view, and “the utmost privacy....
Looking for an off-the-grid holiday? Then let us introduce you to Loch Ken Eco Bothies in Scotland. Located on the banks of the stunning Loch Ken, in the heart of the UNESCO Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, the hotel’s unique accommodations were made to immerse guests in nature without sacrificing the luxury of modern amenities and beautiful design. Each of the four cottages, or “bothies,” comes with a full set of luxe amenities — including log-burning hot tubs....
Are you brave enough to swim in a pool suspended 80 feet in the air? Anaha, a new 40-story residential building in Honolulu, on Oahu, features artfully designed public spaces, shops, restaurants, and entertainment — but there’s one feature that stands out from the rest: a glass-bottom pool 80 feet in the air. 20 Luxury Vacations That Are Surprisingly Affordable The pool, designed and planned by Surface Design, juts out 15 feet from the side of the building, giving swimmers a beautiful view and a feeling of floating in air....
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have extended the dates they will be closed again as coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States. After originally being set to reopen in March, and then April 19, the date has been postponed to May 31. Universal Studios. Getty Images “We will be eager to welcome you back to our theme parks and destinations when the time comes,” read a statement from Universal....
Viking Cruises will test all guests and crew for COVID-19 with daily PCR tests when sailings resume, as part of the company’s new Viking Health & Safety Program, the cruise line recently announced. The daily tests will be completed with a saliva sample in passengers’ staterooms, the cruise line detailed this week, and processed in either an onboard lab on ocean-going ships or a shoreside lab for river cruises. Viking built the first lab onboard a ship on its 930-passenger-capacity “Viking Star....
Walt Disney World has announced that it will not reopen its water parks until at least March 2021. While it has been a few months since Walt Disney World in Florida welcomed back visitors after it closed due to COVID-19, its water parks have remained closed. At the very earliest, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park and Typhoon Lagoon will reopen to the public on March 7, 2021, pending government approval....
You bought a ticket for a flight. You show up to the airport and find your flight number on the departures board. So far, everything is normal. But when you show up to the gate, the airline you thought you were flying is nowhere to be seen and it’s a different airline’s logo on the side of the plane. You just experienced codeshare. Per the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), codesharing is “a marketing arrangement in which an airline places its designator code on a flight operated by another airline, and sells tickets for that flight....
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is, in a way, its very own theme park. The 14-acre land, which just opened at Disneyland Park in Anaheim and opens at Walt Disney World in August, is far unlike anything Disney has ever created. With so much Star Wars lore built into planet Batuu’s design, though, this new themed land doesn’t just look like an old trade outpost caught in the middle of a clash between the First Order and Resistance....
Whether it’s a hot toddy après ski, a refreshing frozen drink on the beach, or finding a local craft beer, sometimes great travel memories come from the perfect cocktail (as long as you don’t have too many.) T+L asked our A-List of trusted travel advisors about their favorite placed to grab a drink around the world, from no-frills beer joints to elegant hotel bars. The Wigmore Pub, London One of my favorite London pubs is at Langham Hotel....
Now more than ever, it’s a small, small, small, small world. Dealing with anxiety as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be a major issue in the U.S. is totally normal. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, sad, and unmotivated when you’re stuck inside all day, every day. But one man in Portland, Oregon isn’t letting the ongoing pandemic get him (or his grandkids) down. According to Oregon Live, grandpa George Warneke decided to give his six grandchildren a special gift — a DIY, virtual “trip” on Disneyland’s ‘It’s A Small World’ ride....
The Chakir Turkish Linens Premium Beach Towels come in a pack of four, so you’ll always be prepared for your next beach or pool day. They’re made from 100 percent Turkish cotton that’s soft on the skin and impressively absorbent. Each towel measures 30 inches by 60 inches, so you’ll have plenty of room to relax on the sand, whether you’re lounging or picnicking. Shoppers confirm, however, that they’re still packable and not bulky....
U.S. airlines are taking precautionary measures for flights departing from the Washington D.C. area after pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday in an effort to disrupt the counting and certification of the electoral college results. American Airlines will cease serving alcohol on flights to and from the area, CNN reported, after crews were forced to deal with passengers showing “politically motivated aggression” on flights to the nation’s capital prior to the riot....
Since your face is one of the most exposed parts of your body, protecting it from the sun all year round is crucial if you want to prevent sun damage, premature signs of aging, and, of course, skin cancer. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate sunscreen into your daily beauty routine. If you’re still on the hunt for a good option, check out the Elta MD UV Clear Sunscreen....
