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American travelers were left scrambling this weekend as an overwhelming amount of flight delays and cancellations continued throughout the country, leading into Monday. More than 2,700 flights were canceled on Sunday within, into, or departing the United States, affecting several major carriers, including Southwest, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta Air Lines, according to FlightAware, which tracks cancellations. Around the globe, the cancellations extended to more than 4,400 flights. The trend continued Monday morning with more than 1,900 flights having already been canceled within the U....

It’s safe to say 2020 was a rough year for everyone — but especially those in business. In this segment of Travel + Leisure’s The Evolution of Travel hosted by Editor in Chief Jacqueline Gifford, five women across the travel industry discuss how they’ve had to adapt and rethink their businesses over the past year, and what they see travel becoming in 2021 and beyond. The general consensus? Travel will make a comeback, and soon....

Universal Orlando has officially set a reopening date after closing indefinitely in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic: June 1. Universal Orlando’s plans to reopen have been approved by Governor DeSantis after Thursday’s virtual meeting of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force (OCERTF) when John Sprouls, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Universal Parks and Resorts, unveiled the reopening proposal. More theme park news The Universal Orlando theme parks — Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay — will reopen to the public on June 5 after beginning a phased reopening on June 1 and 2 for its own team members, followed by a limited opening for invited guests on June 3 and 4....

When you think of a Spritz, Aperol might be the first aperitivo that comes to mind. And while we’ve had our fair share of the bright red liqueur, there’s been another Italian bitter on the tips of our tongues as of late. Select Aperitivo is a little bit darker, a little more bitter, and has a smoother, more refined flavor than Aperol. Not to mention, it’s the drink of choice for Venetians when imbibing in the canal-lined city....

Honolulu’s Chinatown has been many things since its founding in the 1840s: a nightlife destination, an arts hub, and one of the best spots in town to grab fresh lei. Most of it burned in 1900, in what is now known as the Great Chinatown Fire. Thousands of immigrants, who first arrived on Oahu to work on its sugar plantations, suddenly found themselves without homes. But from the ashes, Chinatown was reborn....

In honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, Orlando is sending 50 people to the Most Magical Place on Earth. And if you win, those people could be you and your 49 nearest and dearest. Visit Orlando has announced a contest that will fly out one lucky person and 49 of their loved ones for a three-night stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Everyone in the group will receive Disney theme park tickets and flights to Orlando on Spirit Airlines....

The unofficial holiday of World Pangolin Day falls on Saturday, Feb. 15 this year and comes at an interesting as the animal has been linked to the ongoing coronavirus. Although it is not known where the virus — which has infected tens of thousands globally — originated from, researchers suggest that the animal has acted as an “intermediate host,” according to The New York Times. So, what is a pangolin?...

Travelers headed to Yosemite National Park this summer will once again need a reservation to enter as the park brings back the crowd control feature it has used in the past. Starting May 20, the California park will require visitors to have a reservation to enter during peak hours between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., seven days a week, according to the National Park Service. The decision was made to reduce congestion in the popular park....

It seems like you can do yoga just about anywhere these days. You can do yoga with beer, yoga underwater and even yoga down the aisle of a plane (though, no one will thank you for it). And now, you can do the best kind of yoga: in a field of soft, fluffy alpacas. According to The Metro, owners of Rosebud Alpacas, an alpaca farm in South Molton, Devon, England, is offering alpaca yoga to guests, where they can practice their perfect downward dog in a field of the farm’s adorable livestock....

A trip to a national park can make for a great fall vacation. In fact, it makes for a great vacation any time of the year. Of course, if you plan on going to some of the most popular national parks in the U.S., like Yosemite National Park or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you might end up fighting some crowds. And, while all of the 418 park sites (including 61 official national parks) in the National Park Service system are unique in their own way, there are a few underrated parks that deserve some attention for their particularly strange or peculiar features that you can’t find anywhere else....

Want to be ready for your next adventure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are five awesome activities to try on your next visit to Los Angeles, California. Pay a Visit to the Original Farmer’s Market To get a taste of what Los Angeles has to offer, start your journey at The Original Farmer’s Market, a marketplace that’s been an LA staple since 1934. The one-time dairy field was transformed by two entrepreneurs who had the ingenious idea to invite local farmers to park their trucks on the property and sell fresh produce to the public....

Azokoe Knit Bodycon Mini Dress This chunky knit sweater dress features a slim fit that can be worn comfortably with tights or by itself. It also has a unique button-up neckline that you can adjust to find a comfortable fit and stylish look. It’s available in five colors, including wine red and heather grey, all of which are perfect for the holiday season. To buy: amazon.com, $46 Anrabess Turtleneck Long Lantern Sleeve Pullover Dress If you’re looking for a turtleneck sweater dress, check out this pick from Anrabess, which you can shop for just $34....

There are five states lucky enough to have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, often referred to as the Gulf Coast. These states — Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida — bring in millions of travelers each summer with promises of emerald waters and white-sand beaches. The problem? With hundreds of miles of picture-perfect shoreline, how does one choose exactly where to go to soak up some sun? Courtesy of Virgin Airlines...

When the 69 passengers aboard Buddha Air’s flight U4505 landed in Pokhara, Nepal, last Friday, they were shocked. After all, when they boarded the flight at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, they had expected to fly to Janakpur — the exact opposite direction from the capital, The Kathmandu Post reported. Janakpur is normally a 30-minute flight southeast from Kathmandu, while Pokhara is about a 30-minute flight northwest. The cities are about 158 miles apart....

Space is full of surprises. According to PBS, scientists have observed the collision of two black holes, creating a new size of black hole that has never been seen before. Rest assured, this massive black hole won’t be consuming our universe like it would in a sci-fi movie. This black hole collision is thought to have occurred over seven billion years ago, and we are just observing it now because it is so far away, according to PBS....

Swept along in the crush of passengers gunning for the baggage claim in Tegucigalpa, I almost run right into the sign with my name on it. Just as I’d feared: it’s held up high for all to see, branding me immediately as a tourist. I like to think of myself as an indomitable backpacker, the kind who thrives on endless bus rides and unidentifiable street food. So it was with some reluctance that I booked a nine-day package to Honduras through Capricorn, a New York-based tour operator specializing in Central America....

Austria will start a country-wide effort to test hotel employees for coronavirus in hopes to bring back tourists this summer. Private labs are prepared to begin coronavirus testing of 65,000 hotel employees per week, starting July 1, according to Reuters. Austria currently tests between 6,000 and 8,000 people each day. “In which country in the world can you go on holiday and say the staff you come into contact with, the waiters, are tested regularly?...

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. The immensity of Tokyo (the world’s largest metropolitan area by population) means there are so many options in every neighborhood for things to do, places to see, food to eat, and shopping, that it can all feel a little overwhelming....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended its “No-Sail Order” telling Americans to avoid going on a cruise until October, the agency said on Thursday. The decision comes as several cruise lines have suspended their itineraries until the fall, including MSC Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line, which even predicted it won’t carry full passenger capacity until 2022. The latest “No-Sail Order” was extended until at least Sept. 30 for “cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U....

Disney Cruise Line was forced to postpone a test cruise scheduled for Tuesday after a handful of crew members tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed to Travel + Leisure. The test sailing, which was expected to take off from Florida on a two-night cruise with volunteers on the Disney Dream, will now be postponed until sometime in July, a spokeswoman for the company told T+L, pending approvals. Test cruises are required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for all cruise lines unless 98% of crew and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated....