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Hotels: The Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas Fairmont Southampton Princess, Bermuda 84.42. Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort & Villas 81.03. The Reefs, Bermuda 80.64. Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands 78.55. La Samanna, St. Martin 77.76. Caneel Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands 77.37. Hotel Filao Beach, St. Bart’s 76.48. Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas 76.49. Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort & Casino, Puerto Rico 75.910. Ariel Sands Beach Club, Bermuda 75....

If you’re like me, the idea of camping is just a straight up no. Sure, I love the outdoors and nature — I’m always down for a hike — but I don’t want to haul a tent and supplies to a campsite. So naturally, the next best thing is glamping. If you’ve ever been on Instagram, you’re probably aware that glamping is cool. But glamping in the Hamptons is straight up fabulous — and a fabulous way to escape the “scene” of it all and truly absorb the area’s natural beauty....

During these uncertain times, people are turning to the one thing that can cure their wanderlust when they can’t actually travel: Instagram. While many people around the globe are unable or deciding not to to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, they can still dream about their ideal stays around the world by browsing social media. If anything, this is the perfect time to plan the best getaway once it’s safe to get away....

As coronavirus has tremendously impacted the aviation industry, it’s likely that when the pandemic subsides there will be a significant difference as to how planes ensure a new standard of safety. When it comes to a solution to being in a crowded space in a post-coronavirus world, Italian aircraft interior manufacturing company Aviointeriors released their designs that meet requirements for social distancing. The designs were slated to be unveiled at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, however it was canceled due to the pandemic....

For almost a year now, the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world. It closed down borders, affected millions of daily lives, ended travel as we know it, and for many, separated them from their loved ones for months on end. Though we still have a long way to go in the fight to end the spread of COVID-19, we are starting to see glimmers of hope and a small sliver of light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the tireless work of frontline workers, scientists, and medical professionals....

Chicago added six more destinations to its travel advisory list on Tuesday as coronavirus cases continue to rise all around the country. Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, South Carolina, Utah, and Puerto Rico were updated to the city’s “orange” advisory, bringing the total list up to 19 states and two territories. Destinations are added to the list if they surpass 15 cases per day, per 100,000 residents, according to the city. Currently, the orange list includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the U....

As cruising around the world is making a gradual return to the high seas, sailing from the United States has remained off-limits leading to more cancellations throughout 2021. Royal Caribbean, which has planned several vaccinated cruises including those leaving from the Mediterranean, Israel, and the Caribbean, has canceled all other sailings through the end of June, according to the cruise line. The company’s Quantum of the Seas ship, for example, will forgo its Alaska season and remain in Asia, where it has been since it started sailing in Singapore in December....

Easter Sunday means something different to everyone who celebrates. For some, it’s an impactful religious day wherein they celebrate faith with those closest to them. For others, it’s an excuse for a family gathering, where everyone puts work aside and comes together to spend some quality time. Whatever Easter means to you, it often involves dressing up in your Sunday best, hunting for candy, and having a delicious meal. And the happiness is, of course, compounded by the fact that it’s the start of spring....

Healthcare workers and people who are the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are definitely the ones in dire need of protective gear like medical masks — so how can regular people help? It is definitely not recommended to stock up on medical supplies that hospitals need, even if they are to distribute. However, there is an alternative: Try making a DIY mask at home to give to hospitals in need....

The happiest place in Hong Kong has shut down for a day after someone who visited the park this weekend was found to have COVID-19. Hong Kong Disneyland said it would close to the public on Nov. 17 to allow for government-mandated COVID testing of staff members. It also is requiring anyone who visited the park between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 14 to take a COVID-19 test....

India is an enormous nation, as anyone who has traveled there will attest. Home to everything from the palm-fringed tropical beaches and Portuguese-colonial churches of Goa to the snowcapped Himalayas and Tibetan Buddhist shrines of Ladakh, the country is rightfully celebrated for its cultural and topographic diversity. Yet when it comes to your favorite places to visit (and, specifically, your favorite resort hotels) one part of India rises above them all....

If you’ve ever been confounded to hear of adult couples traveling to Disney World together—without kids—you’re not alone. But there’s a good reason so many duos head to Florida’s most magical destination. A grown-up trip to Walt Disney World can be a responsibility-free break to experience thrills and to experience global tastes (without buying an international plane ticket). It’s also, unsurprisingly, one of the best ways to get in touch with your inner kid and relax....

Whether you’re snapping a shot of your scuba diving adventure or a submerged selfie with your best friend, taking an underwater photo can prove to be difficult. What gear do you need? How do you keep a steady frame when you’re floating? Top underwater photographers shared their best tips for getting that deep-sea view—their No. 1 piece of advice? Have patience. That and more, here. [CNN] There are a lot of vacations tailor-made for animal lovers: swimming with pigs in Exuma, playing will bunnies in Japan and adopting puppies in Turks and Caicos....

As someone who only travels with a carry-on (no matter how long the trip is), I’m always on the look-out for versatile fashions that can be worn multiple ways and will leave more room in my compact suitcase for other trip essentials. So when a friend of mine told me about White + Warren’s cashmere travel wraps a few years ago, I knew I had to get one. Ever since I’ve started traveling with it, the multipurpose wrap has been a huge game-changer for my travel style....

It’s been over a month since I left Paris, and I still wake up each day to a profound sense of jet lag. My body doesn’t want to readjust to my life in New York; in the seven weeks I was away, I’d gotten used to the momentum of life in France. Most mornings I’d wake up and jog along the Seine, trying to get my bearings in a city I used to know....

Indonesia’s famous Komodo island (home of the Komodo dragon) will likely close to tourists after cops busted a ring of lizard smugglers last month. According to Indonesia’s Tempo newspaper, the government will temporarily close the popular tourist attraction in January 2020. A reopening date has not been announced. During the closure, conservationists will examine the lizards’ food supply, work on preserving endemic plant species, and survey the natural environment. Conservation authorities hope that the closure will help grow the Komodo dragon population....

In the past few years, Korean pop culture has taken the world by storm. Besides imports from South Korea dominating the beauty and restaurant industry, people are so in love with pop groups like BTS and BLACKPINK that they’re desperate to learn their dance moves and vocals. Now, thanks to Airbnb, you can finally learn how to be a K-pop star. Two unique experiences on Airbnb detail the most important aspects of a K-pop group: perfectly synchronized dance moves and catchy vocals....

Now you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points simply by enjoying a delicious meal. Marriott Bonvoy is now rewarding members in the U.S. who link their account with Eat Around Town, a program that allows members to earn points by dining at their favorite restaurants. Members who use this opportunity can earn thousands of points over the next couple of months at thousands of restaurants using this program –– particularly if they eat out a lot....

MSC Cruises extended its suspension of sailings from U.S. ports to the Caribbean until at least September, but they’re looking to the future releasing fall and winter itineraries for trips all over the world. The cruise lined has planned more than 90 itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Gulf, South Africa, South America, and Asia from November 2020 through March 2021, the company shared with Travel + Leisure this week....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. The iconic Galápagos Islands have long been a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts. And while the bird-watching and tortoise-spotting there are unrivaled, the vessels that ply these waters tend to be, with a few exceptions, humdrum. But thankfully some new small ships are bringing luxurious amenities and thoughtful design to both the islands and the mainland....