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The United Kingdom is enacting new restrictions to prevent a growing second wave of coronavirus cases. In a speech on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation outlining new rules, including a curfew for all restaurants and bars. The new restrictions — which mandate that bars close at 10 p.m. — will go into effect on Thursday and are likely to last at least six months. “Never before in our history has our collective health depended so much on our individual behavior,” Johnson said....

The holidays are here, which means we could all use a little bit of luxury right about now. Luckily, Jenni Kayne, the quintessential Californian lifestyle brand, quietly kicked off its Black Friday sale a few days early, which means you can score 25 percent off sitewide through November 29 with code BF25. If you shop on Cyber Monday, November 29, you’ll also receive a free candle with every purchase of $300 or more with code CM25....

Quietly tucked away in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, Chateau L’Hospitalet is a subtly sophisticated vineyard hotel that has everything you need to live your best French life. Set in the heart of the region’s Clape Massif nature reserve, the chateau is surrounded by over 37,000 acres of arid green landscape, complete with rows of vineyards and views stretching over limestone cliffs and dangling straight out to sea. And, of course, there’s wine — award-winning biodynamic wines, to be exact....

Entering the Barranco neighborhood of Lima is sort of like entering Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. No, there isn’t a chocolate river or edible flowers and trees, but it’s a lively respite from the moody skies and gray clouds lurking above Lima. Known as the SoHo of Lima, Barranco is one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods, with colorful street art, tucked away bars and coffee shops, vibrant old mansions and summer houses, beautiful museums, delicious food, and plenty of bohemian vibes....

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. Travel + Leisure readers’ picks for the best resort hotels in the continental U.S. reflect a desire for wide open spaces and properties that are packed with character....

A pair of popular Caribbean islands have been placed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of countries Americans should avoid traveling to, joining several others the agency warns against visiting. Antigua and Barbuda and Curaçao were added to the list this week, according to the CDC handing both spots a “Level 4: COVID-19 Very High” designation. The islands join other popular spots that share the highest warning, including Aruba, Saint Lucia, and Mexico, all of which welcome U....

There’s no denying that riding Europe’s extensive train network is a popular option among travelers wanting to explore the continent with a more classic mode of transportation. Despite that popularity, however, the last several years have seen a decrease in overnight train service. Only in recent months have there been signs of an overnight train comeback, with national rail providers announcing new routes. Seizing on the open market, one French startup is stepping in to fill the void not only by offering overnight trains to and from Paris, but also by doing it in style....

Although airlines all, essentially, do the same thing — transport passengers from one location to another via the sky — the way in which they carry out their mission can vary greatly. And for those who have sworn allegiance to one airline, being forced to fly with another could screw up an entire pre-flight routine. Case in point? Boarding. The Right Way to Put Your Luggage in the Overhead Bin, According to a Flight Attendant...

Several gorillas at Zoo Atlanta have tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo reported last week. According to a notice released by the zoo, the animals began showing symptoms like coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite. The zoo’s veterinary team immediately collected health samples to send to the​​ Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Georgia, where they tested presumptively positive. “The teams are very closely monitoring the affected gorillas and are hopeful they will make a complete recovery,” Sam Rivera, DVM, the zoo’s senior director of animal health said....

There’s always a catch when it comes to getting the latest, trendiest piece of tech out there. When it comes to those sleek, tiny AirPods, it mostly has to do with making sure you don’t accidentally lose them on a subway platform, in a storm drain, or even between airplane seats. Sadly, this happens all too often. Of course, losing a wireless headphone isn’t the end of the world, but it can be a big inconvenience when you’re trying to get comfortable on a long flight....

Miami Beach beckons visitors from around the globe, offering white-sand beaches, glamorous accommodations, world-renowned museums and galleries, and restaurants where you don’t want the meal to end. There is so much to do and see that it can be hard to plan the perfect itinerary. Here are our recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat for a weekend in Miami Beach. Courtesy of The Setai, Miami Beach...

We have some beef with you, American workforce. This year’s Project: Time Off survey has revealed that, yet again, you refuse to use all of your paid time off days. The 2014 report was worrisome enough with 429 million vacation days going to waste, but being the overachievers you are, you had to go and set a new record at 658 million lost vacation days in 2015. What is the deal?...

Japan plans to lift a travel ban on 12 countries starting next month, according to the Yomiuri newspaper, the Associated Press reports. The list includes China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia. The U.S. did not make the cut. In Sept., Nikkei reported that Japan hoped to lift its pandemic-related international travel restrictions on Oct. 1 by welcoming foreigners with approved long-stay visas. Nikkei said the government would prioritize entrance for people traveling from countries where the spread of COVID-19 had been limited — a list that included Australia, New Zealand, and Vietnam....

June 2021 was the hottest June ever recorded in the contiguous United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The average temperature in the contiguous U.S. in June was 72.6 degrees Fahrenheit, a full 4.2 degrees above the average, according to NOAA. The high temperatures, propelled in part by an extreme heatwave that gripped the Pacific Northwest, made June 2021 the hottest June in 127 years of records being kept....

Back when I was a college student burning through last-minute essays and reams of textbooks, I used to put on my noise-canceling headphones, crank up my playlist, and hear nothing but the sound of textbook chapters being read out in my mind. Now, as I work from home every day, I find my trusted noise-canceling headphones to be the one essential I can’t work without. They tune out all distractions, from the sirens and truck engines on the New York City street I live on to the sounds of neighbors and my robot vacuum....

New York City will require those heading into indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, or fitness centers to show proof of vaccination, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. The initiative, entitled “A Key to NYC” will require diners, fitness enthusiasts or anyone going to an indoor entertainment venue to show their CDC vaccination card or New York State’s Excelsior Pass — similar to rules implemented in France and Italy. The vaccination requirement is currently encouraged and will be mandated starting Sept....

Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt exactly as it was before last year’s ruinous fire. Despite several attention-grabbing proposals, Notre Dame 2.0 will not have an ultra-modern spire, and there will be no rooftop garden or swimming pool installed anywhere on the property. French President Emmanuel Macron announced last week that the French landmark will be restored to its “last known visual state,” according to a statement from France’s Elysée Palace, according to AFP per The Local France....

Dreams of a White Christmas are becoming a reality as heavy snow (and rain) is expected to blanket parts of the country in time for the holiday. This weekend, states like Washington and Oregon could see flakes fall, bringing the possibility of a winter wonderland to cities like Seattle and Portland, CNN reported. Just south, the National Weather Service Sacramento predicts several feet of snow could fall in the Sierra Nevada mountains with as much as 6 to 8 feet expected through Sunday following a recent blizzard....

Adding “royal” to just about anything will make it feel a whole lot fancier. Need proof? Just check out Her Majesty’s Royal Caravan, a two-bedroom mobile home you can book for your next vacation to Scarborough, England. Parkdean Resorts unveiled the new Royal Caravan, which it says was designed to look like a replica of Queen’s royal residence at Buckingham Palace. “Turn your staycation into a royal affair, the regal caravan comprising a plush drawing room accented with a chaise lounge, decadent chandelier and monumental thrones to command from,” the resort wrote on its website about the caravan now parked at Cayton Bay Holiday Park....

Business travelers, you know the deal: frequent quick trips to visit an international client can leave you feeling physically exhausted. But did you know it could have some surprising benefits, too? Not only are quick jaunts proven to boost your confidence and creativity, it breaks up the monotony of your workweek, allowing you to return with a fresh new perspective and so much more. [Harvard Business Review] Queen Elizabeth may be used to a life of being chauffeured around in the finest of limousines, but she doesn’t let that stop her from being prepared on the road....