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Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Images may depict pre-pandemic travel conditions. Cruises offer advantages for travelers of all ages, but for seniors, the conveniences may be especially important....

Trying to find the travel must-haves that will make your trip more comfortable, easy, and seamless can often be quite the task. Travel + Leisure’s A-list of top travel advisors are always traveling, and when they aren’t they are helping others plan and pack for their perfect vacation. These professional jet-setters are the ultimate source for what to pack to make a trip the best it can possibly be. Below, find the items that our A-list advisors never travel without....

Attention New Yorkers, you don’t have to travel to Maine, Hawaii, Alaska, or anywhere else to go whale watching. A humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Manhattan this week, surfacing several times and seemingly posing for photos in front of the Statue of Liberty and near the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Midtown Manhattan. Andres Javier caught a glimpse of the whale enjoying a sunset in the Hudson River on Monday evening near Hell’s Kitchen....

Outdoor retreats might’ve boomed during the pandemic, but that has only whet the appetites of travelers for even more vacations in nature. That’s why it comes as little surprise that luxury glamping company Under Canvas is opening its 10th property and fourth outpost in Utah. The latest Under Canvas is set to open near Bryce Canyon National Park on Jun. 2, 2022. “Since Under Canvas first began with a camp in West Yellowstone in 2012, we’ve continued on our mission of enhancing access to the great outdoors,” Matt Gaghen, CEO of Under Canvas, said in a statement released to Travel + Leisure....

Airbnb guests may soon have to certify they are free of common COVID-19 symptoms before checking in due to a new tool the company is developing for hosts. The Health Safety Attestation will be optional, but will allow hosts to ask that guests confirm they don’t have any symptoms and haven’t been exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. While the program, initially available in select cities, will focus on exposure and symptoms to start, the company said it could eventually be expanded “as access to testing and vaccination becomes more widespread and may be required by official travel protocols....

Holiday vacationers are seeking out comfy cabins, high-design lofts, and breathtaking mountain views this year, Airbnb shared with Travel + Leisure. This winter, cabins have been the most wishlisted unique stay, according to the vacation rental company, while destinations known for holiday cheer or warm weather are also ranking as popular options. “We are seeing a lot of hope and excitement for the 2021 holiday travel season. After spending last year without the company of loved ones, travelers are yearning for a quintessential holiday,” a spokeswoman for Airbnb told T+L....

In what was the last of Disney’s theme parks in Asia to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak, Tokyo Disneyland announced that it will close starting this weekend. “As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts taking place across Japan and in response to the recommendations of appropriate authorities, we are temporarily closing Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea out of consideration for the health and safety of our guests and cast members from February 29 to March 15,” the park’s website read....

When Avalon Waterways emailed to say it’s setting sail with some of the best female novelists on Earth, I couldn’t help but wonder… was now the moment I’d been waiting for to take another river cruise? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Avalon Waterways is revealing its exclusive set of celebrity-hosted storyteller sailings, along with some “book now” savings that will get you going ASAP. “Our new Storyteller Series will welcome a small group of lucky travelers back to Europe in 2022 to enhance the storytelling tapestry of their lives with a ‘once upon a river’ vacation,” Pam Hoffee, managing director of Avalon Waterways, said in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure....

You can now stay at the same rustic, luxurious retreat where celebrities, dignitaries, and affluent families once traveled for relaxation and rejuvenation. Castle Hot Springs is located in the Sonoran Desert about an hour’s drive from Phoenix, an easier trip today than during the early 20th century when the likes of the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Wrigleys bathed in the resort’s thermal hot springs. Guests today will be able to enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and exploring the 210-acre property along with the healing powers of the natural hot springs that have attracted visitors beginning with the Yavapai and Apache who journeyed there for medicinal purposes....

The coronavirus pandemic has truly changed our daily lives. Since mid-March, people around the world switched up their work routines, canceled travel plans, and, according to Pinterest, starting cooking at home a lot more often. As the social media site explains, searches for “easy at-home recipes” have increased 12-fold over the last few months. And because you’re searching for it, Pinterest wants to help you become even more skilled in the kitchen with its new Chefs at Home series....

Zicasso, a company that matches travelers with leading travel agents to help create dream vacation itineraries, may not want to “talk about Bruno,” but it does want to help you set off on a magical Encanto-inspired trip to Colombia. Its new eight-day itinerary is inspired by the Madrigal family and promises adventure through the nation’s colorful landscapes, taking guests on wildlife-spotting adventures and hosting them for captivating cultural moments. Hacienda Bambusa...

Visit one of this year’s most popular destinations for a fraction of the standard cost, thanks to a rare deal on flights to South Korea. Over the weekend, Thrifty Traveler reported that tickets to South Korea were selling for as little as $445 round-trip. The best prices are available for purchase between April and May, and again from September through December. Flights from Los Angeles are the cheapest, though itineraries originating in the New York City area are also steeply discounted, with tickets starting at $525 round-trip....

Several famous Las Vegas resorts and casinos have closed their doors as coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. The Aria, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Luxor, and Excalibur — which are all part of MGM Resorts International — as well as Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have all temporarily closed. This move follows the closing of several famous buffets in the city. On Monday, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U....

It’s totally understandable to feel a little blue about the state of the world. The spread of the coronavirus has forced us all to change our daily habits and find new ways to fill the day. But, rather than spending day after day in sorrow, why not take control of your life by learning new things? Things like Irish step dancing. In April, Airbnb launched Online Experiences, a “new way for people to connect, travel virtually, and earn income during the COVID-19 crisis,” company explained in a statement....

Malta is calling all remote employees, inviting them to “WFH” from its gorgeous Mediterranean beaches, striking architecture, and walkable cities. The country, which sits just off the coast of Sicily, has created a Nomad Residence Permit for up to one year, which is open to people from non-European Union countries, including the United States, the Malta Tourism Authority shared with Travel + Leisure. In order to apply, travelers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (which they must verify through the Verifly app), prove they can work remotely, and that they work for a company outside of Malta....

Singapore Girls are icons of the aviation industry, ambassadors of the Singapore Airlines brand who embody an ideal of service and grace. But what does it take to uphold the airline’s notoriously stringent standards? We went to the airline’s Singapore Flying College (SFC) to find out. Looking the Part First, let’s get a common misconception out of the way. Despite the Singapore Girls’ fame and brand history, 40 percent of Singapore Girls are actually guys....

One of the most incredible natural events on the planet is happening a bit early this year. The Great Wildebeest Migration, the world’s largest migration of wildlife, is a popular event to witness in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. While migration happens year-round, as the Telegraph India reports, it’s in July and August that the wild beasts cross the Mara River. This year, they’ve already been spotted in the area. The Maasai Mara National Reserve, also known as Masai Mara or the Mara, is a 583-square-mile protected area for wildlife....

On an average weekday afternoon, the sunken lounge at the stylish Hoxton Williamsburg (doubles from $159) buzzes with millennials working on laptops, sipping coffee, and snacking on lemon poppy-seed doughnuts from the adjacent all-day restaurant Klein’s. The lobby’s vintage light fixtures and plush pastel couches make the space feel homey, and when evening falls, it takes on a casual house-party vibe as stylish neighborhood residents and out-of-towners pop by for dinner....

Even the most ambitious of travelers wouldn’t dream of combining a multi-day safari and a week-long island cruise – but thanks to a new initiative by Beyond Cruises, travelers can experience both on one vacation. The cruise line has created a land to sea itinerary that starts with a five-day land excursion in Kenya and ends with a seven-night cruise through the Seychelles. The land portion of the trip kicks off with a stay near Lake Nakuru National Park, which is known for its plentiful flamingos and game drives....

Hitting the open road and driving into the sunset is a romantic notion, but most of us need a little planning before road trip. Do you go north? Do you go south? Do you take a week? Do you take a month? What are the best stops to make? And there are a million more questions to be asked. Randy Olson, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, mapped out a super-efficient — and super-ambitious — way to see the contiguous United States....