There is still up to a 50 percent chance that Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral may not be salvaged almost a year after a devastating fire engulfed the beloved site. “Notre Dame is not saved because … there is an extremely important step ahead, which is to remove the scaffolding that had been built around the spire” before the fire, Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin told French broadcaster CNews. “The cathedral is still in a state of peril....
In October, HBO dropped the third season of Succession, a drama following an extremely wealthy family as they fight amongst themselves for control of their company, Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate. It’s a show drenched in high-level corporate sabotage, gossip, and over-the-top luxury. But, if your dream is to live like a Roy, we’ve got a surprise for you: One of the apartments featured in the show is now up for sale in real life....
Palau’s popular Jellyfish Lake is reopening to tourists after closing for several years following a decline in the number of golden jellyfish that have made the lake famous. Government officials announced the reopening of the Ongeim’l Tketau Jellyfish Lake in December, finding that the lake now has enough jellyfish to provide visitors with an enriching experience once again. “Site managers are confident that the populations of jellyfish will make a full recovery and monitoring data from the CRRF (Coral Reef Research Foundation) supports this expectation,” officials said in the statement....
If you’re ready to experience Alaska like a local, Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours are operated and curated by Alaskans. Company owners Matti Wilcock, a born-and-raised Alaskan who’s “snowmobiled the better part of her life,” and Dan Wilcock, who may be from Southern Utah but has a lifelong fervor for ATVs, set out to design tours that showcase the epic landscapes of Alaska in unconventional ways. Courtesy of Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours...
South Korea will become the latest country to welcome international tourists next month when the country eliminates quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. Starting April 1, the country will welcome international travelers who have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. Travelers who received the final dose of their initial vaccine series more than 180 days ago must get a booster shot. Travelers who qualify as vaccinated will be exempt from the previous requirement to quarantine upon arrival....
In the West Indies, there are as many combinations of rum + fruit juice + spice as there are islands to sip them on. Here, four standout renditions. Barbados So entrenched is the recipe for Bajan rum punch that it’s known by a timeless rhyme: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.” The combination of lime juice, simple syrup, Mount Gay rum, and chipped ice is pretty much inescapable....
Women that are known for their talent, inspiring energy, and are just all around #goals sparked our curiosity the most in 2019, according to Google. According to data shared with Travel + Leisure by the search engine, — just in time for International Women’s Day — people in the U.S. were most interested in learning about dynamic women like Serena Williams and Taylor Swift. Williams, the most searched for athlete, was followed by soccer player Alex Morgan and her own sister, Venus Williams....
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, the famed resort in Thailand, is hoping to help spread a little holiday cheer with the help of Santa and a few pachyderm friends. The hotel, along with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), announced in November its plans to launch a one-of-a-kind holiday gift delivery from “Santa & his Eles.” Yes, that’s right. The hotel’s elephants and Christmas’ jolliest man will be available for Zoom calls live from Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle, all season long, and all for a good cause....
With so many places in the world to visit, and increasingly affordable plane tickets, it can be difficult to decide where to go next. The challenge doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve arrived at your destination of choice, you have to decide exactly what to do — and as any seasoned traveler knows, that’s harder than it sounds. If you tend to trust the majority when it comes to travel, there’s nothing better than TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards which are determined by the reviews and opinions of millions of travelers around the world....
Diehard skiers flock to Mammoth Mountain in California long after most ski areas in the Northern Hemisphere have closed — but this summer, thrill seekers of another sort have a reason to visit the mountain. Mammoth Mountain has announced the opening of Mammoth Mega Zip, which will offer visitors the biggest vertical drop of any zip-lining experience in the U.S. The zip line tour will boast a 2,100-foot plunge from the mountain’s 11,053-foot summit allowing thrill seekers to reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour....
The Caribbean paradise of Turks and Caicos is eliminating its pre-arrival test for vaccinated travelers as well as easing other COVID-19-related measures next month. Starting May 1, the islands will allow travelers to visit without requiring them to get tested beforehand, without the need to obtain insurance, and without the need to fill out a form on the TCI Assured Portal, according to the Turks And Caicos Tourist Board. All travelers 18 and older must show proof of vaccination before arriving....
When it comes to finding high-quality luggage, the price isn’t always an indicator of its durability, style, and functionality. You can find a carry-on luggage or travel bag that meets all your criteria, even at budget prices. While there are certainly some occasions when it makes sense to drop several hundred dollars on a suitcase (especially one you can fully customize), sometimes you need to quickly upgrade that smaller carry-on for a business trip or grab a new duffel for a camping trip without the insane cost....
Peace, love… and difficulty with planning and permits. It’s a problem that plagued Woodstock when the historic concert turned a sleepy upstate New York town into a musical hotspot 50 years ago, and it’s a problem that plagued the much-anticipated anniversary concert, Woodstock 50. After months and months of plan Bs and even plan Cs, moving the concert across state lines and big-name artists dropping out, Woodstock 50 has finally thrown in the towel....
Europe may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but Black Friday is off to an early start there. At least two low-cost airlines — Iceland’s WOW Air and Ireland’s Ryanair — are offering discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And even though the carriers are based across the Atlantic, Americans can still benefit from the savings. Prospective travelers can start by purchasing tickets from one of WOW Air’s U.S. hubs. For “Purple Friday" — which falls on Friday, Nov....
W Hotels is changing up their skincare and hair regimen, and their new line of amenities is definitely something to celebrate. W Hotels Worldwide announced this week that it will now offer a brand new hotel amenity line in collaboration with Davines Group’s skin and haircare and sister-company /skin regimen/ skincare lines, according to a company statement. For those who aren’t already familiar with Davines, the beauty brand offers luxurious products that are also sustainable, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and eco-friendly....
All New York City Uber customers can now take a helicopter from downtown Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport via the ride-share app. According to Bloomberg, Uber began testing a helicopter shuttle service between downtown Manhattan and JFK Airport on July 9. The average ride will cost between $200 and $225 per person depending on demand and will take about eight minutes from lift off to touch down. This fee includes an Uber ride to the downtown helipad, the brief flight to JFK, and another Uber ride to your JFK terminal....
It’s not easy being a Delta right now. As the delta variant of COVID-19 wreaks devastation across the world — and news of a “delta plus” variant surfacing — the mother of one little Delta tweeted her frustration. “Petition not to call it ‘Delta Plus’ and instead move on to the next letter in this cursed variant alphabet,” Kellie Gerardi tweeted. “Sincerely, the mother of a very sweet little Delta who once thought the airline would be the most annoying namesake joke....
Airbnb has expanded upon its health and safety rules as the coronavirus continues to impact travel. Starting next week, Airbnb will require both guests and hosts to wear masks and maintain a social distance upon meeting and interacting. Additionally, all hosts will have until Nov. 20 to comply with Airbnb’s 5-Step Enhanced Cleaning Process, introduced in June. Hosts will be prompted to agree to these health and safety guidelines when they log into their accounts, Airbnb announced Wednesday....
If you were lucky enough to have a Barbie Dreamhouse as a kid, now’s your chance to visit the pink paradise in real life. Thanks to Airbnb, lucky fans of the doll can stay in her iconic Dreamhouse located in Malibu, California to commemorate the brand’s 60th anniversary. “As a modern homeowner and entrepreneur, Barbie is very excited to open her home by listing it on Airbnb to share her story and to continue to inspire fans around the world,” read a statement from the company on Thursday....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against traveling to United States territories Puerto Rico and Guam, and other destinations around the world due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The agency on Monday raised the U.S. territories to a “Level 4,” indicating a “very high” level of COVID-19 transmission on the islands. The CDC didn’t explicitly advise Americans to avoid going to the territories, but noted that those who do travel to Puerto Rico or Guam should make sure they are fully vaccinated....
