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Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas wants to show you everything the Maldives has to offer, and well beyond. The luxury property has put together a trio of experiences as part of its “Best of Maldives” package to help guests see and do it all. The package includes snorkeling with manta rays, stargazing at the only overwater observatory in the Maldives, and fine dining underwater at its restaurant, SEA. As the resort explained, guests will get to dine with the fish after descending six meters underwater to visit its restaurant SEA, which also comes with a wine cellar stocked with more than 450 labels and vintages dating from the 17th century....

Italy updated its entry requirements for American tourists this week, allowing them to avoid testing or quarantine measures upon arrival, according to Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The new rules, which went into effect on Monday, allow fully vaccinated tourists from the United States to skip pre-arrival testing by presenting their white Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card, the ministry noted. The requirements comply with Italy’s “Green certificate....

For many travelers, 2021 has been the year of staycations. And while there are plenty of properties in and around the New York City area for a relaxing stay not far from home, few are as unique as a stay at Collective Retreats’ glamping property on Governors Island. With just a quick ferry ride from Lower Manhattan (the island is only 800 meters away, in fact), you’ll be transported to an environment with a completely different energy (say goodbye to the hustle of the Financial District), full of lush greenery, history, and city views, should you get homesick....

If there’s one thing you should know about downtown Boise, it’s this: don’t go on a Sunday. The wide streets and 25-mile tree-lined Greenbelt make for a relaxed stroll, but judging from what we saw, this capital enjoys its day of rest. After landing at Boise airport and picking up our rental car, a lonely crew of booze bikers tearing down Main Street was the only sign of life we encountered....

This year is all about finding ways to socially distance and still have fun. But, rather than merely spending time six feet apart, Great Wolf Lodge wants you and your entire crew to spend that time inside your very own waterpark. For winter 2020/21, Great Wolf Lodge introduced its new “Own the Park” package, which offers guests an ultra-exclusive getaway. With the package, families or quarantine pods can reserve the resort’s expansive indoor water park after regular operating hours and have it all to themselves....

A Michelin-starred restaurant in Budapest has come up with what might be the most scenic solution for socially distanced fine-dining: serving its epic multicourse dinners inside the private cabins of a Ferris wheel. Tickets for Saturday’s inaugural meal at the Budapest Eye pop-up cost 48,000 forints (about $155) per person and sold out within days, Costes restaurant owner Karoly Gerendai told Reuters. “Now that there are not many people either on the wheel or in the restaurant because there are no tourists, the opportunity arose that we could do this,” he told the news service....

If you’ve ever wanted to eat fish and chips in Diagon Alley or drink a real Duff Beer like Homer Simpson, we know just the place to go. Universal Orlando’s theme parks — Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure — are home to thrilling attractions, the fan-favorite Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and of course, plenty of places to eat and drink. You’ll need to fuel up when you’re not riding roller coasters or waving to characters, so we’ve rounded up the best Universal Orlando restaurants worth visiting on your next trip....

Wheel the World is already known for making global travel more accessible for people with disabilities and seniors — and now the travel booking platform is making group travel easier with its launch of nine fully accessible tours, announced last week. Each of the packages includes accessible accommodations, bathroom stops, locally trained guides, and other logistical offerings that ensure nothing stands in the way of experiencing the world. With eight to 10 people on each tour, the trips will also have different numbers of spots for manual and power wheelchair users....

Just a few decades ago, the Falkland Islands were embroiled in a bitter war when Argentina invaded the U.K.’s territory. The conflict, which eventually restored the islands back to British control, lasted for 10 weeks and inspired films, documentaries, and television shows. Today, this archipelago of more than 750 islands and islets is a tourist destination for bird watchers, wildlife seekers, and anyone hoping for a taste of the “deep south” in this gateway to Antarctica....

It turns out taking a vacation can be as important to your physical health as exercising and eating your fruits and veggies. In a 40-year study that will be published by the Journal of Nutrition, Heath & Aging, the University of Helsinki, Finland had recruited over 1,200 businessmen between the ages of 40 and 55 in 1974 and 1975. Each participant was at risk for cardiovascular disease, the risk factors including smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight....

Schoolwork isn’t always fun, but a luxury hotel in Mexico wants to help students make the most of it by setting them up to learn overlooking the pool and beach. The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, just north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s west coast, wants to help families take a vacation while kids participate in remote learning with its “Knowledge for All Seasons” program, the resort shared with Travel + Leisure....

It was 7 p.m., and a pre-dinner crowd dressed in black tie had gathered in the bar car of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which was rattling through France on its way to Italy. My husband, Adam, and I ordered “Guilty 12” cocktails from the liveried bartender and surveyed the scene, hoping — expecting, even — to spot some sort of criminal activity or suspicious behavior. It’s impossible to ride the midnight-blue train without imagining oneself on the pages or the movie set of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express,” in which everyone is a suspect, particularly as a new, star-studded film adaptation hits our screens....

The water bottle has a carbon filter that is located inside the straw, so unwanted contaminants like chlorine get removed as you drink, keeping your water safe and even helping it taste better. “I bought this for traveling as water taste varies everywhere,” one reviewer wrote. “At the Atlanta airport, my boyfriend complained about how terrible the water tasted. I filled my water bottle from the water fountain and then took a drink, and it tasted great thanks to the filter!...

Listen up, New Yorkers and Bostonians: Bermuda is partnering with Costco to make it easier for you to escape winter. The island destination is teaming up with the warehouse retailer to offer mail-in coronavirus testing in compliance with local travel restrictions. Vacationers don’t have to be Costco members to participate, officials said. The PCR saliva tests cost just under $140, including lab fees. They’re available through Costco’s online pharmacy, and are being rolled out to 100 brick-and-mortar stores, starting with locations in New York and Boston....

Despite the time it takes to get to many of the best Asian resorts, making the journey is totally worth it to T+L readers. The properties that travelers voted onto this year’s list of best resorts in Asia are notable for their distinct settings, which include an 18th-century royal palace on its own island, a modern beachside compound in Bali, and a secluded jungle camp in Thailand, where elephants roam the grounds....

The Biden administration is hopeful that international border restrictions could be relaxed by mid-May, even as the land border closure on non-essential travel between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico was extended once again on Thursday. “There is going to be a sea change in mid-May when vaccines are more widely available to everyone,” a senior administration official told CNBC this week about lifting restrictions on travel from U.K., Europe, and Brazil, as well as land borders restrictions with Canada and Mexico....

Etihad Airways is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates in a big way — by giving away 50,000 prizes throughout the year, with 10,000 being doled out this week. The prizes include free business class flights, travel vouchers, and up to 50,000 bonus Etihad Guest miles. All it takes to enter for a chance to win is adding a name and email address at etihad.com/UAE50. “Rising together at 50 is our celebration of that remarkable journey and the incredible growth of a country and its people,” Etihad says on its site, explaining why it’s committed to awarding so many prizes....

They say you need to be prepared for anything on your wedding day — and apparently, the advice also applies to wedding guests in addition to the people who will be walking down the aisle. This was a lesson that I learned the hard way last summer at an out-of-town wedding. To set the scene: I was heading to Ohio for my cousin’s wedding and had planned to have my hair and makeup done ahead of the ceremony....

Some of the best parts of the holidays are the treats. While Whole Foods and Campbell’s worked to save everyone’s Thanksgiving dinners this year, Pepperidge Farm is hoping to bring the dessert by releasing a holiday cookie kit, delivered directly to your door across the country — for free. On Dec. 4, also known as National Cookie Day, the company will be giving exclusive “cookie kits” to fans. Each kit includes five classic cookies: Mint Brussels, Double Milk Chocolate Milano, Chessmen, Snowball, and Candy Cane Milano....

Jessica Nabongo may have been born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, but she makes one thing clear: “The world is our neighborhood.” She told Travel + Leisure, “For me, home is in people. You can find home in many different places, even if it’s your first time visiting.” As the first documented Black woman to visit every country in the world, home has meant a cattle camp in South Sudan, a hot air balloon in Myanmar, a barbershop run by a Congolese refugee in Malawi, a yurt in Kyrgyzstan, and yes, even North Korea....