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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will finally open soon in Los Angeles, and it’s planning a new exhibit that Studio Ghibli fans will love. The museum experienced some extensive delays, but will officially open on Sept. 30, 2021. The first major exhibit will be entirely dedicated to animator Hayao Miyazaki and his films. © 2001 Studio Ghibli Up until now, seeing a large collection of artifacts from Miyazaki’s career has been almost impossible in North America....

Travelers seeking an easy-to-reach destination that will impress on all fronts should start planning a vacation to Barbados. At ITB, a travel trade show in Berlin on March 7, data collection agency Norstat announced that Barbados is the top-rated destination for travelers, according to the results of their annual Destination Satisfaction Index. The island destination scored an 8.8 out of 10 in a comprehensive evaluation that took into consideration 20 distinct elements....

Little by little, European nations are reopening their doors and inviting international visitors from outside the EU. Just this month, Spain began welcoming tourists on June 7, followed by France two days later. Portugal also recently began its own phased reopening. With so much good news for those interested in exploring Europe this summer, the Four Seasons brand is helping travelers plan their trips to the continent with a new collection of European road trips....

On Wednesday, Apple announced the release of its latest iPhone, the Phone SE. It happens to be both its cheapest phone yet and perhaps the most practical for soon to be travelers everywhere. Here’s everything you need to know — and everything we love — about the new, more compact, and sensible iPhone SE. Courtesy of Apple It’s smaller The new iPhone SE is nearly the same size as the iPhone 8 and comes with a 4....

Two Rivers, Wisconsin, a small vacation town on the shores of Lake Michigan, has a hidden gem: one of designer Frank Llyod Wright’s masterpieces. Best of all, it’s available to rent. The home, known as Still Bend, is one of 11 Wright homes available for overnight stays in the United States, according to the Post Cresent. Courtesy of Airbnb As the home’s website explains, in 1938, Life Magazine, in collaboration with The Architectural Forum, invited Wright to design a dream house for one of four typical American families....

New York City is full of weird, unexplained activity — and no, we’re not talking about the odd smell that comes out of the subway. There’s paranormal activity all around the city, all you have to do is know where to look. New York has been the site of many battles dating back before the American Revolutionary War, and it has had a long and storied history since. From Manhattan to Staten Island, there are unexplained and mysterious sightings in historic buildings that you still visit today....

It may only be September, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start talking about ski season. In fact, Viceroy Snowmass is here to help powder lovers get stoked a full two months before the lifts even open. The luxury hotel, located at the base of Snowmass in Colorado, has put together an epic slate of new offerings for skiers and riders looking to live their best lives this winter....

Wild Terrains, a travel company curating trips for women that feature only female-owned businesses, is heading to France — and climbing the Eiffel Tower isn’t on the itinerary. “France felt like a travel destination that desperately needed a fresh perspective,” the company’s founder, Lauren Bates, exclusively told Travel + Leisure of Wild Terrains’ newest offering. “We’re recentering the story on the women who are making France such an interesting place to visit today....

As of August 2021, there were more than 850,000 drones registered in the United States by the FAA. According to Philly By Air, more than 500,000 of those are registered for recreational purposes, meaning a whole lot of people are now having fun flying their new toys all over the place. Ready to take your drone on the road? Here’s everything you need to know about traveling with a drone....

Travel bags can make or break your airport experience. Flimsy backpacks and messy totes are a recipe for disaster in the security line, slowing you down and starting your trip off on a frazzled note. So, high-quality, organized travel bags are key for a smooth journey — and worth the investment. That’s where Tumi comes in. Tumi is a high-end travel brand specializing in sleek and sophisticated travel essentials, with plenty of celebrity fans to amp up its appeal and credibility....

Staying true to its nickname, the Big D, Dallas attractions are bigger and bolder than most. Take, for example, local barbecue. Dallas’ favorite chef, Scott Gottlich, thinks Pecan Lodge’s brisket and beef ribs are worth the wait in line. Once you’ve filled up, it’s time to explore the largest arts district in the country. You won’t have any trouble finding what to do in Dallas in this neighborhood, which spans 19 contiguous blocks over 66 acres....

Allbirds’ sneakers have skyrocketed in popularity since the brand’s launch in 2016. It’s rare to walk a few blocks in New York City without spotting a pair. Here at Travel + Leisure, they’re an editor-favorite and one of our A-list travel advisors, Josh Alexander of Protravel International, packs them for every single trip. Even Barack Obama is a fan. Allbirds’ sneakers certainly have a long list of pros. For starters, they’re designed to feel like a slipper; you could even (gasp!...

From hiking and camping as the leaves change, to getting prepped for skiing in the first snowfall, the end of the year brings with it a new range of outdoor activities. Of course, that also calls for doing inventory to get your gear in check. With more than 2,900 perfect ratings, ViCherub’s Thermal Underwear Base Layer Set is a favorite among customers who wear it for all their go-to outdoor activities....

Train travel in the U.S. may not be as advanced or widespread as in other parts of the world, but Amtrak’s new fleet is powering into the 21st century with high-speed, low-carbon trains. The recently unveiled fleet will hit the tracks in 2021 and give people a sustainable way to travel on the Acela line between Boston and Washington, D.C. Beyond their new look and carbon-friendly features, these new trains also come with some additional perks for passengers....

As any frequent flier can tell you, airplane seats are getting uncomfortably small. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to test whether or not the new seat sizes are becoming unsafe for passengers as well. FAA deputy administrator Dan Elwell told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation that the organization will test if passengers can safely exit a plane with the newly compacted seat configurations. This test is a quick turnaround for the organization....

Over the past decade, a multitude of health resorts have popped up all over the world, each extolling a different wellness philosophy and offering a unique mix of treatments and regimens. The past few years alone have seen the openings of a quantum science–backed retreat in Suzhou, China; a yoga-and-surf-centered boot camp in Portugal; and a health-focused jungle hideaway in Papagayo, Costa Rica. All that innovation sets a very high bar for the best spas in the world....

Delta Air Lines has tested Elon Musk’s satellite Wi-Fi service in an effort to improve internet on board its aircraft. The test with SpaceX’s broadband unit Starlink, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed to Travel + Leisure by a Delta spokesman, would take advantage of scores of internet satellites that are currently in low orbit. Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian told the WSJ the airline conducted exploratory tests, but didn’t give details....

Many frequent fliers refuse to eat on airplanes. Not only can eating at the wrong time mess with your circadian rhythms, the air pressure in the cabin affects your digestive system — meaning that in-flight pasta probably won’t reach its final destination until your aircraft does. Noticing that many passengers were avoiding eating during long-haul flights, Fiji Airways devised a new solution to change the way business class passengers dine while traveling....

“So, who’s going to lead?” our driver, Abdul asked, as he lifted my suitcase from the back of his van. “Hopefully you,” I chuckled, assuming he was making a joke after our convivial airport transfer. We’d just parked at the edge of Stone Town and at nearly 10 p.m., night had descended on the narrow, maze-like streets. There was no way we’d find our hotel without guidance. “It’s better for safety if I walk behind,” Abdul explained....

On Thursday, Indonesian officials announced Komodo Island, the popular tourist destination filled with giant lizards, will remain open to visitors. However, the officials did explain that visiting the island will come with a host of new restrictions. “Komodo Island will not be closed," Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said in a statement last week. He noted, “a restriction will be placed on the number of tourists to Komodo Island by rearranging its ticketing system....