Zoo Miami rang in the new year with two new adorable additions to its bald eagle habitat. The zoo announced in a press release Sunday that its pair of bald eagles, Ron and Rita, successfully hatched an egg in the early hours of the morning. A second egg hatched later that day, the zoo announced on Twitter. Rita laid her first egg on Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiving. She laid a second one on Nov....
Vaccinated travelers from the United Kingdom will no longer need to present a compelling reason and will not need to self-isolate to enter France starting Friday. Travelers will still be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of arrival in France and UK travelers who are not vaccinated will still be required to isolate and may not enter France without essential reason, Reuters reported. France had originally closed its border to travelers from the UK on Dec....
United Airlines is here to help fill the travel void during quarantine. In early April, the airline created United-themed Zoom backgrounds free for anyone to use to assist people in taking to the friendly skies once again from the comfort of their own couch. “Calling all AvGeeks and travelers! Here’s a fun way to take your next video call from a United Polaris seat, the cockpit or cruising altitude,” United said in a blog post....
A piece of Sir Richard Branson now calls Music City home with the opening of Virgin Hotels Nashville. The hotel — located off Nashville’s historic music row, the heart of the city’s recording industry — is the first new hotel to open in the city since COVID-19 lockdown restrictions began to lift. The hotel brings 262 chambers (what Virgin Hotels calls rooms), plus new restaurants and bars, to the already vibrant hospitality scene of one of America’s favorite destinations....
Richard Branson is well known for shaking things up. From the record industry, space and aviation as we know it, Branson has revolutionized it all. And now, he’s about to make waves in the high seas. In May, Branson revealed his new venture, Virgin Voyages, and all his plans to make cruising cool again. And in July, he shared just a bit more about the design of the three-ship fleet, which comes with plenty of amenities younger cruisers will love, and that includes the delicious food offerings....
Here’s something you don’t get to do everyday: take in the sunrise over a sleepy Manhattan while performing sun salutations on the 86th floor of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. The midtown landmark and art deco icon is hosting a sunrise yoga class on Aug. 26, but you better set your alarms for a 5:30 a.m. arrival. Don’t fret too much over any lost sleep, though. You’ll be rewarded with a gorgeous sunrise that more than makes up for it....
In 1966, William Shatner traveled through space as Captain James T. Kirk on the iconic television series Star Trek. Back then, space travel was practically still science fiction —humankind had only touched space for the first time a few years prior, but we hadn’t even landed on the moon yet. But 55 years after donning the uniform of a USS Enterprise officer, the actor is going to space in real life on a Blue Origin spacecraft....
Fully vaccinated American tourists will once again be welcome in Denmark starting this weekend, VisitDenmark told Travel + Leisure on Friday. The country will reopen its borders on Saturday to American and British travelers who received a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency, which includes the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, and Johnson & Johnson shots. Tourists must arrive at least 14 days after they receive their final shot. Going forward, fully vaccinated Americans will be exempt from pre-arrival testing or isolation protocols, according to VisitDenmark....
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is the ultimate autumn theme park event. From seasonal pumpkin-spiced treats to some truly massive pumpkins, the park goes all out for fall, and given Dollywood’s prime leaf-peeping location in the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s easy to see why this event is a fan favorite. More amusement park news From Sept. 25 to Oct. 31, guests can enjoy the annual Harvest Festival, complete with fall decor and live music....
Federal law requires all airline passengers in the U.S. to wear a face mask in airports and on board. Major U.S. airlines mandate that face masks be worn by travelers two and older, though passengers are allowed to lower their coverings while eating or drinking on board. Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images Although there are some consistencies across the airlines’ face mask policies, the details aren’t always the same. Here’s what you need to know about every major U....
If you could use a hug right now, you’re not alone. Lockdowns and stay-at-home measures across the nation, while necessary to combat coronavirus, can also take a toll on your emotional, mental, and physical health. Combine that with CDC recommendations to stay away from other people by at least six feet and there are not a lot of opportunities to get comfort — or at the very least, a hug....
Airlines throughout the world offer incredible amenities from flying nannies and afternoon tea, to high-tech options like live TV and free WiFi, but calling people on the ground isn’t one of them. And now, thanks to a new ruling by the Federal Communications Commission, it won’t be anytime soon. The FCC had been considering a proposal to allow in-flight voice calls from cell phones since 2013, but dropped it last week among “strong opposition” from pilots and flight attendants, according to the agency....
Hershey’s Chocolate World, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is opening a new interactive experience for the whole family on May 20. The experience, Hershey’s Unwrapped, is a 30-minute theatrical show at the “Hershey Academy.” To kick off the show, each member of the audience is handed tasting kits containing four different types of chocolate: milk, dark, white, and gold. Adults and kids alike will then learn how to “practice utilizing their senses,” according to a statement, as they eat the treats under the guidance of a “quirky Professor....
Airlines around the world have implemented new protocols when it comes to flying in the wake of the coronavirus, and the regulations involving refreshments also include the serving of alcohol. Several carriers have changed their food and beverage service, with many completely cutting alcohol on some flights completely. In general, reduced service decreases contact between the crew and passengers and also the amount of time that passengers have their face masks off....
Something shifts when you drive across the causeway and through the imposing pillars that mark your arrival on Jekyll Island. The roads empty out, the wide skies of the marshland give way to gnarled red cedars and live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, the air becomes dense and quiet. The world seems to be holding its breath. Hang a left and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road, to a grand, pale yellow building with a gingerbread-house portico and a flagpole-topped tower rising like a beacon: the Jekyll Island Club Resort....
Jordan Harvey is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. He is the co-founder of Knowmad Adventures, which, after being founded in Patagonia, operates exclusively in South America and specializes in high-quality, custom adventures. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with Jordan, you can contact him directly at jordan@knowmadadventures....
Los Angeles began construction last week of a $4.9 billion project that will connect LAX Airport to the city’s public transportation system, potentially making it easier for visitors without a car to navigate their way around. “In Los Angeles, the nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘hey, can you give me a ride to LAX?’” County Supervisor Janice Hahn said Thursday. “In a few years, our answer to that dreaded question will be ‘no, take Metro....
Um, table for one? While many people are staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic, certain public places, including restaurants, are experiencing some rare animal sightings. And, as it turns out, the animal kingdom is just as dedicated to brunch as we are. A leopard was caught on camera trying to snag a bite at the restaurant of luxury hotel Singita Ebony Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa, Fox News reported....
An unimpressive stand of bamboo on a rugged road is the only landmark for Los Elementos, perhaps one of the most luxurious estates in Dominical, a small town on the west coast of Costa Rica. Set on a 10-acre hillside overlooking the ocean, the ultra-private vacation home of a prominent American family, Los Elementos offers the amenities of a grand estate, but in that zen, laid-back way consistent with Costa Rica’s reputation for fun and relaxation....
Since the pandemic began, grounding our nuclear family of five oceans apart — with me in Paris, my sister in Los Angeles, and my father and brother back in New York with her — my mother has been sending me mail every few weeks. Whether it costs more than the contents itself or takes ages to arrive isn’t the point. It’s almost like we’re quarantining together, experiencing this bizarre moment in time thousands of miles and a time zone away, but still connected by a few stamps and the United States Postal Service....
