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Ready to feel old? Nov. 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the film “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. After you’re done questioning the passage of time, you can move on to celebrating, and there’s no better way to do just that than by visiting a few of the movie’s famed locations. To help Potterheads honor the film’s anniversary, home rental company Love Home Swap is allowing travelers to spend a night near a movie filming location for just $11....

Travel can take a toll on your skin, especially if you’re someone who’s prone to dryness and irritation; dry air from planes, hotel rooms, and destinations can exacerbate your skin issues and even create new ones. While it’s practically impossible to know for sure how your face is going to react on a getaway, you can be one step ahead of dry, dull, and inflamed skin, while also combating wrinkles and discoloration, with the Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil....

Bistrot Bagatelle Yes, this is the same infamous French bistro that’s also located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, a place where one is practically begging for a champagne shower if visited during brunch hours. With locations everywhere from St. Tropez and Los Angeles to St. Bart’s and Sao Paulo, it was only a matter of time before this flashy establishment followed its transatlantic clientele to the UAE. Dubai’s version of Bistrot Bagatelle is slightly more subdued, offering the same dose of sophistication and style as its counterparts via a menu of classic French fare and a comprehensive wine list, as well as clean and light decor with colorful punches of blue, and revelers that are little less rowdy....

I would have never guessed that the trajectory of my life would have led me to live in multiple countries around the world. I didn’t even know that the possibility would open itself to me because prior to making the leap, I was focused on ascending in my career as a journalist, and more importantly, trying to survive my day-to-day life with multiple incomes that didn’t match my level of bills....

A Norwegian cruise company that resumed sailings last month has now suspended most of its cruises until further notice after dozens of crew members and several passengers test positive for COVID-19. Hurtigruten ship Roald Amundsen docked in northern Norway following a passengers and crew outbreak of COVID-19. TERJE PEDERSEN/Getty Hurtigruten, which runs expedition cruises throughout the world as far away as Antarctica and the Northwest Passage, set sail on two itineraries on its MS Roald Amundsen ship on July 17 and July 24....

Super sleuths are on the prowl this summer in Ibiza. Posing as tourists looking to party, these undercover detectives are actually working with the police to shut down illegal gatherings amid renewed concerns over COVID-19. Ibiza is known for its legendary nightlife that, under normal circumstances, attracts top-notch DJs and hordes of partygoers each year. But with the highest COVID-19 infection rate in Spain — 904 cases per 100,000 people over 14 days recorded on Wednesday, compared with a national average of 633 cases — the island is getting creative in combating the spread....

Just when you thought you were sworn off the “dad shoes” trend for good, it’s time to welcome a new shoe fad based on another family member’s style. From the company that has mastered the art of comfortable shoes since 1958, behold: Hush Puppies’ new Power Walker sneaker, a.k.a. the grandpa shoe. For the days when you just can’t bear walking or commuting in open-toed shoes anymore, these vintage-inspired sneakers are going to be your new favorites....

As two NASA astronauts prepare to take off from U.S. soil for the first time in almost a decade, NASA and SpaceX are asking people to stay home for the launch. “The challenge that we’re up against right now is we want to keep everybody safe,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said during a press conference, according to The Associated Press. “And so we’re asking people not to travel to the Kennedy Space Center, and I will tell you that makes me sad to even say it....

Gamblers in Nevada now have to wear face masks when playing table games when there isn’t a barrier separating players and the dealers, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said. The order — part of the board’s updated health policies issued on June 17 — applies to table and card games, spectators, and anyone within six feet of the table in any case where “there is no barrier, partition, or shield between the dealer and each player....

Paul Irvine 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. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with David, you can contact him directly at paul.irvine@dehouche.com. Day 1: Arrive in Manaus, Zenith Day 2: Zenith Your second day will begin with an outdoor breakfast aboard the yacht observing the abounding nature all around....

There’s an interstate highway that runs through the entirety of Middle America, starting in Cove Fort, Utah, and pushes eastward to its terminus in Baltimore, Maryland. Interstate 70 covers 2,150 miles, and passes major attractions like the magnificent Rockies of Colorado and the iconic city of St. Louis, Missouri. Of course, there are lesser-known pit stops you’ll find on an I-70 road trip, like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library & Museum in Abilene, Kansas, that punctuate even the flattest stretches of plains and prairie....

Southern California’s unusually plentiful winter showers have brought spring flowers in abundance, with millions of tiny bright blooms popping up almost overnight and blanketing the area in a rare phenomenon known as a “super bloom.” Now and for just a short period of time, fields of electric orange poppies cover swaths of southern California, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and around Lake Elsinore (in Riverside County, southeast of Los Angeles and north of San Diego)....

Whether your ideal island getaway includes lounging on breathtaking beaches, snorkeling among vibrant reefs rich with marine life, indulging in luxurious spa treatments, or feasting on world-class cuisine (or maybe a bit of everything), Bermuda has it all. And thanks to its sub-tropical climate, Bermuda weather is generally mild year-round so there’s never a bad time to visit. An abundance of blue skies and bright sunshine is typical, while gentle trade winds temper the summer heat and create some of the world’s best sailing conditions....

Traveling can be stressful no matter where you’re going, which is why we’re always on the lookout for travel essentials that will make the process a bit easier. That’s why we were so excited to discover the Newind Expandable Travel Bag. This multipurpose bag couldn’t be easier to carry, as you can wear it two different ways. And even better, the travel bag is nearly half off right now. You can use the top handle straps to carry the bag as a tote or adjust the back straps and sling them over both shoulders to wear it as a backpack....

Vaccines are more readily available, mask mandates are coming to an end, and people now have the chance to travel again. While all this is a welcome change, there is one thing many would like to keep on their next adventure — and that’s a healthy dose of social distancing. Collective Governors Island can deliver just that. Oleg March/Courtesy of Collective Retreats In May, the luxury glamping retreat reopened for the 2021 season, bringing with it a socially distanced getaway located mere minutes from Manhattan....

The various tech products we carry with us each day tend to make life a little easier — unless we’re traveling, that is. Trying to neatly pack all our wires, chargers, and tech accessories, not to mention our devices themselves, into a limited space can quickly turn into a nightmare; after all, traveling with tech runs the risk of forgetting, losing, or ruining a device or one of its parts....

San Gimignano, Siena, the Val d’Orcia, and the Chianti hills are all well-trodden areas of Tuscany — and rightly so. They form the iconic scenery of one of Italy’s most famous and romanticized regions, with medieval cities, rolling fields, ancient hill towns, and acres of vineyards. For wine, food, history, and stunning views, why go anywhere else? Well, for one reason, a lot of people have the same idea. And with Italy reopening to travelers from the U....

Before ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza, with its impossibly straight sides, they worked on other variations of the structure. One such predecessor, which has rounded sides, is now welcoming visitors. A woman walk inside the Bent Pyramid of Sneferu. Hassan Mohamed/picture alliance via Getty Images As of last Saturday, travelers can reach the interior of Egypt’s ‘bent’ pyramid by walking through a narrow 256-foot tunnel that leads to two chambers deep inside the structure....

Dinosaurs make everything better, especially when it comes to your Google search. If you’re a big fan of Jurassic Park, you can now experience what it’s like to see a dinosaur right in front of you. Feel free to call yourself Dr. Alan Grant. Google, in partnership with NBCUniversal Media and Ludia, have released 10 AR (augmented reality) dinosaurs that you can search for and view in your own space using your phone....

United Airlines will temporarily ban passengers from flying if they refuse to wear a mask on board as part of a new policy to reinforce the coronavirus-sparked rule. The move comes as several other U.S. carriers have pledged to crack down on mask-wearing in the air, according to Airlines for America, or A4A, an organization that represents major airlines. Starting June 18, United will place anyone who doesn’t comply with the airline’s mask policy on an internal travel restriction list....