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A summer escape to The Last Frontier comes with the promise of towering walls of ice, expansive national parks, the hopes of a grizzly bear sighting, and fresh seafood dinners – and now Alaska Airlines is helping people get there for 21% off. Anyone who purchases a ticket to or from Alaska from now through April 4 for travel from May 1 to June 30 can get 21% off main cabin fares and 10% off first class fares with the code “BUCKETLIST,” the airline shared with Travel + Leisure....

Berlin’s nightclubs are finding a new life during lockdown. The German capital is practically synonymous with raucous nightclubs filled with techno beats, but since the coronavirus pandemic has caused many venues to close down temporarily, club owners are looking for ways to use their space in a safe way. Cue the famed nightclub Berghain that reopened its doors as a sound art exhibition called “Eleven songs - Hall at Berghain.”...

Few travel decisions are as fraught as finding the right vacation rental. (Will it look like the pictures? Who do I call if the bathtub floods?) Fortunately, the world’s best residential specialists, agencies and club managers expertly navigate these waters – and some provide five-star hotel-worthy services and amenities like complimentary airport transfers, 24-hour concierges and bespoke excursions. Here are some of our favorites. Europe United Kingdom and Ireland London Perfect: Each property in this collection is located in a prime central London neighborhood (Kensington, Notting Hill, Chelsea) and comes with high thread count linens and chef-worthy kitchens....

The world’s largest wildlife crossing began construction in Southern California this week. The bridge, located just north of Los Angeles, is meant to help animals like mountain lions and coyotes navigate safely through urban sprawl. When completed, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will stretch 200 feet over US Highway 101, making it the longest wildlife crossing in the world, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The bridge will offer coyotes, deer, big cats, and other local wildlife a safe path from protected wildland in Agoura Hills to the nearby Santa Monica Mountains....

Christmas in 2020 is certainly going to be different, so why not give yourself a do-over in 2021? The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people across the globe opting to stay home instead of traveling for the holiday season. That also means many families are scaling back their Christmas celebrations. But Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering a unique way to make up for the lost time. The river cruise company has announced a new “Christmas in July” itinerary, which sets sail along the Danube River....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai. Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kyoto. Some of Asia’s biggest, most dynamic, and most in-demand cities are fascinating hubs of culture, food, and architecture — and their stellar hotels have impressed Travel + Leisure readers once again....

French Polynesia and islands in the French Caribbean have closed their borders as new coronavirus variants surge around the world. French Polynesia, which boasts overwater bungalows and brilliant aqua water over 118 Islands, including Tahiti and Bora Bora, will cut off travel from all countries on Feb. 3, according to Tahiti Tourisme. “Faced with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases around the world and in order to preserve French Polynesia which has for its part, shown significant improvement for several consecutive weeks, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend travel to The Islands of Tahiti including for tourists from all origins until further notice,” the tourism board wrote in its notice....

Star Wars fans have waited over 40 years to do their best Han Solo imitation by thrusting the Millennium Falcon into hyperdrive – and now, at Disneyland, they finally can. The Millennium Falcon itself — or, rather, the identical facsimile standing center within the now-open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park land — is the real deal. From first gaze upon its hull to finding a seat at its Holochess table, the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy is in full splendor and better detail here than you’ll spot in any Star Wars trilogy....

One of the best parts about getting married is the bachelorette party (don’t tell my fiancé). For mine, 10 of my closest friends and I took a trip out West to the Denver, Colorado area where we rented a house for a long weekend full of hiking, swimming, dancing, and eating. This was the first trip that any of us had been on in a very long time (thanks, Covid), and I for one needed to stock up on essentials for this vacation in particular....

If you’re looking for a true creative force look no further than Quinn Whitney Wilson. Based in Los Angeles and spending plenty of time around NYC and the rest of the world, Wilson is a creative director, filmmaker, makeup artist, activist, and all-around badass Black woman making space for queer and marganlized people. “You can’t be what you can’t see, so make yourself known,” Wilson told Travel + Leisure. “It’s frustrating and sometimes paralyzing to live in a world where we don’t all see ourselves where we know we belong, but allowing that frustration to stop you from creation is not an option....

Singer Joe Jonas and “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner tied the knot over the weekend in a lavish ceremony surrounded by family and friends in the French countryside. Though little is known about the nuptials and the afterparty, we do know one thing for sure — and that is that their wedding venue was pure perfection and you can rent it on Airbnb too. On Thursday, the bride and groom (who actually got married for the first time in Las Vegas several months ago), along with their wedding party were spotted arriving at the Le Château de Tourreauin, a castle estate located in the Provence region boasting 20 stunning acres of land....

Marriott is bringing back the most important meal of the day. The hotel chain announced this week that hot breakfasts are returning to four of its brands this month. “Breakfast has long been a celebrated experience during a hotel stay – a moment to gather before exploring a destination or a reliable grab-and-go kickstart to the day,” Diane Mayer, Vice President & Global Brand Manager for Classic Select Brands, said in a statement....

Norway is eliminating its quarantine requirement starting Wednesday, welcoming travelers from all over the world including from the United States, without having to self-isolate upon arrival. To enter the country, travelers 16 and older must complete an entry registration form within 72 hours of arriving in Norway, the Tourism Board of Norway announced Monday. U.S. travelers above 18 years old must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to arriving in Norway, according to The Norwegian Directorate of Health....

Travelers heading to Phuket will be able to enjoy the whole island without a quarantine period starting Thursday. Named the “Phuket Sandbox” program, the initiative is open to visitors from 63 countries and three territories, including the U.S., who are staying for two weeks. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, travelers must come prepared with a Certificate of Entry and proof of insurance up to $100,000 that would cover COVID-19 treatment....

There may be few better ways to ease back into travel than to kick back for six weeks in gorgeous St. Lucia, especially when someone else is willing to do all of the planning. Learn creole cooking, explore rain forests, or work with a real-life tropical background that’s better than anything you could find on Zoom. Through its new Live It program, St. Lucia is hoping to make it easier for travelers, including digital nomads, to settle in and stay a while....

Proof the old stigma about awful airline food is gone? Last Thursday, more than 100 non-travelers craving a taste of in-flight dining flocked to a pop-up restaurant offering meals usually served up in the air. Thai Airways, which has been grounded through October, transformed the cafeteria of its own offices in Bangkok into a themed restaurant to mimic the flight experience. After all, the airline has been known for its elevated dining....

Your mom doesn’t need another bouquet of flowers or fuzzy slippers this year. She needs a good vacation. Mother’s Day is on May 9, which means there is just a little bit of time left to show your mom how much you love her with a trip to Puerto Rico. Luckily, a number of resorts are launching special rates and experiences for you and your mom to share — as well as some virtual offerings that can be shared at home if you’re not ready to travel yet....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. In the early 1900s, national parks were largely playgrounds for the wealthy. Visitation often numbered in the tens of thousands, with itineraries fulfilled via expensive rail tickets, stagecoach tours, and horseback rides. When automobiles joined the scene, the average American — fresh from their own pandemic — had a chance to hit the open road, an opportunity to see the country like never before....

It’s October, which means hotels are pulling out all the stops to ensure this spooky season is unlike any other. While others may be hosting small Halloween events, Graduate Bloomington is going above and beyond with its new Upside Down Experience. As a nod to Stranger Things and the show’s setting in the fictitious town of Hawkins, Indiana, the Graduate Bloomington is offering a guest room and package that includes a highly detailed recreation of the Wheeler’s basement and Byers’ family living room....

A well-designed hotel can definitely create vacation envy on Instagram, but once in a while, you land on an entire picture-perfect island. Harbour Island, in The Bahamas, is known for its candy-colored cottages, historic architecture, pink sand beaches, and flocks of celebrity fans including Elle Macpherson, Cameron Diaz, Diane von Furstenberg, and India Hicks. We hit the streets (in golf carts, the only transportation on the island) to find the perfect spots to get the shot and boost your likes like a celeb....