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Starting this winter, guests can set sail with Mickey and Minnie from Disney Cruise Line’s newest home port, New Orleans. Beginning in February, the Disney Wonder will be taking guests on cruises from New Orleans to a number of destinations in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. From this new port, guests can embark on four-, six-, and seven-night trips to the Western Caribbean, a seven-night cruise to the Bahamas, and a 14-night trip that takes passengers through the Panama Canal, ending in San Diego....

Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and the warm breeze is calling for summer adventures. Most of us are endlessly day-dreaming about our next trip while waiting to be freed from the COVID-19 lockdowns, and there’s no time like the present to reminisce about sipping a good whiskey by a campfire with good friends, telling tales of the past, and enjoying crisp mountain air. While camping might be something to look forward to, there’s no reason not to bring the outdoors to you — the best whiskeys for camping can also be enjoyed at home, and some are even available for delivery straight to your door....

The Hoxton’s 2022 is looking to be the best year for the brand yet. In the fall, the brand announced major expansion plans across Europe with openings in Barcelona, Berlin, a fourth London hotel, and a brand-new spot in Brussels. And, as part of the expansion, Working From_, The Hoxton’s coworking space, is set to open its first mainland Europe location in Brussels as well. “Occupying a brutalist-style tower building and the former Belgian IBM headquarters, The Hoxton, Brussels will have 198 ’70s-inspired rooms, a lofty double height lobby, bar and restaurant, a rooftop bar/terrace, and The Apartment meeting and events space — all designed by Ennismore Design Studio,” a spokesperson for the brand shared in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure....

Louis Vuitton is already synonymous with chic, but pair it with the Monaco Grand Prix and it goes to a whole new level. In May, the famed fashion brand announced a multi-year partnership with Formula 1. The partnership, the two brands explain, all begins with the Monaco Grand Prix, set to take place at the end of the month. For the event, Louis Vuitton created a custom trophy case worthy of a winner....

When cowboys were exploring the Wild West, they came across nine lakes in New Mexico. In an attempt to get to know the land, they cut giant pieces of rope to try to measure how deep these bodies of water were. No luck. They tied several long pieces of rope together and they still couldn’t reach the bottom. They couldn’t even see the bottom. Courtesy of New Mexico Tourism Department...

Love it or hate it, travel is often necessary around the holidays. And thanks to crowded airports, unpredictable weather, and the possibility of traveling with gifts in tow, it can simultaneously be the most hectic and exciting time of the year to trek from one city to another. While there’s usually fun with loved ones waiting on the other side of that plane, train, or car ride, plenty is poised to go wrong during such a chaotic season....

The Cayman Islands may be a centerpiece of the international banking world and a clichéd reference in spy caper movies (think “offshore holdings”), but they also happen to be dotted with gorgeous beaches, nature preserves, and world-class diving opportunities. There are three Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman is much larger, with plenty of big resorts, and is a regular cruise ship stop-off, so those who prefer to really slow down might prefer Little Cayman or Cayman Brac—both being more remote, but just as charming....

Your trip to Mexico is going to cost you just a bit more. The Mexican state of Baja California Sur, which includes popular resort cities like Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, will start charging a tourist tax next week for each foreign guest who visits, according to The Associated Press. And while the dreamy beaches and warm water still beckon, it will be slightly pricier to take advantage. The tax, which goes into effect Nov....

Sir Richard Branson has gone to infinity and back again. On Sunday, the Virgin Group founder became the first billionaire to fly aboard his own spacecraft, Virgin Galactic’s Unity 22, into space at an altitude of 53.5 miles, marking a major step in the future of commercial space tourism. Though he claims it wasn’t a race, this puts him in a gold-medal finish ahead of Jeff Bezos’ planned July 20 flight on Blue Origin, as well as Elon Musk, who hasn’t announced a date on his SpaceX....

Salt water, standing water, and whitewater: Maine boasts the Holy Trinity of paddling opportunities. Canoeists and kayakers can roam from southern Maine to the coast to the northwoods and never be hard up for a place to put in. In the summer, I don’t even bother taking my kayak off the roof of my station wagon. Maine’s waterways are how the region’s first peoples got around, and it was an epic 325-mile canoe trip in 1857 that won over Maine’s first great tourism promoter—one Henry David Thoreau....

When I first visited Lisbon seven years ago, the city was going through an existential crisis: bruised by the recession, young people were moving to Berlin or Brazil. Solitary men huddled around tiny ginjinha bars that served cherry liqueur shots for one euro. Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood, was little more than a down-at-the-heels flea market and a few melancholy fado joints. How times change. When I returned to Lisbon this spring with my six-year-old son, I found a city aglow....

As testing for COVID-19 has become a regular part of everyday life, especially when it comes to traveling, making sure you get the correct test is of the utmost importance. When faced with the need to get a COVID-19 test, it’s important to know that not every test is created equal, with different levels of accuracy as well as the time it takes to get results back. Some countries will only accept RT-PCR tests — considered the most accurate — while others will accept proof in any form of negative test to enter....

Winter is fast approaching, and that means it’s almost time for your favorite holiday traditions. Queue up the Hallmark movies, bring out the candy canes and hot cocoa, and get a new Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas. You’ve probably seen chocolate calendars, but take things to a new level this year with a wine Advent calendar. Sam’s Club and Costco sent fans into a frenzy when they released their wine Advent calendars last week, and now, we have an option you can order straight to your door....

With approximately 3.5 to 4 million alpacas in South America (95% of them living in the south of Peru), you can be sure to see an abundance of the furry creatures on your next trip to Machu Picchu. And Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado wants to make sure you get to interact with the country’s unofficial national animal in the safest way possible. Located in the Sacred Valley, the luxury hotel is home to a few baby alpacas....

Do you love dogs and want to do a bit of good for the world at the same time? Now’s your time to shine. Southeastern Guide Dogs, a non-profit organization that trains dogs to assist veterans and those with disabilities, is looking for a few willing volunteers to raise puppies for 12-18 months. Here’s how it works: The organization gives you a puppy to take home with you, which you will love and raise over the next year....

Not only is Grand Central Terminal one of the world’s most beautiful train stations, it’s also one of New York’s most fascinating landmarks. Host to more than 250,000 people who pass through it daily, the station is a crossroads for locals, commuters, and tourists from all over the world. Built in 1913 by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, it was meant to symbolize wealth and power at a time when railroads were making travel easier and more comfortable than ever before....

Suspended in the Indian Ocean, miles east of Kenya and north of Madagascar, is a 115-island archipelago so beautiful, early British explorers thought they had stumbled upon the Garden of Eden. While the Seychelles were reportedly first sighted by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1502, little — if anything — was known of the islands prior. Though remote, the Seychelles attract visitors who come for the ultimate romantic escape. After all, there are few places more isolated than this heavenly cluster of islands....

As coronavirus has displaced many Americans across the country — whether they’ve left a congested city for more spacious surroundings or temporarily relocated closer to family — voters are faced with having to cast their ballots for the 2020 presidential election from a different location. Thankfully, all states offer an absentee voting option, allowing people to vote from wherever they are, although there are specific policies in each state. While some states automatically send all registered voters a vote-by-mail ballot, others require voters to request one in advance and sometimes provide a reason for doing so....

It’s 11:15 p.m. in Iceland and the sun still hasn’t set. “Watch out for that sheep,” I say to my boyfriend as we round a corner headed north. There are no other cars on the road and it feels like we’re uncovering something special, getting a jump on one of Iceland’s best-kept secrets. Patrick Sgro For many, visiting Iceland means a trip around the Ring Road. But for those looking for an experience off the beaten path, the new Arctic Coast Way is hard to beat....

Carnival Cruises is once again extending a pause of operations further into 2021. This week, the cruise company announced more itinerary cancellations this week that will affect Holland America, Princess Cruises, Carnival, and P&O cruises well into the spring and fall months of this year — on top of the fact that the cruise line’s U.S. operations are paused until March 31. Canceled cruises include those aboard the Carnival Freedom through April 10 and the Carnival Miracle through Sept....