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It’s hard to think of a more peaceful vacation destination than a farm stay. The sights and sounds can be all encompassing, not to mention the opportunity to unplug from the distractions of everyday life. One luxury farm stay in San Luis Obispo, CA, offers a quiet oasis for guests who stay overnight, as well as a hub for fresh produce for local visitors. And it’s all run by Pattea Torrence, an anchor of her community who’s dedicated to sharing the beauty of California’s Central Coast with visitors from near and far....

Between solar eclipses, supermoons, and meteor showers, 2021 is chock-full of awe-inducing astronomical events. Just in April, a Super Pink Moon lit up the sky, leaving the Qatar National Tourism Council inspired to create new travel packages that allow visitors to experience incredible stargazing opportunities from the country’s desert landscape. Courtesy of Vinay Swaroop Balla & Qatar National Tourism Council These “Arabian Nights” packages are available now through April 2022, and though Qatar is not currently open to international tourists, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead....

Why buy a dream home or a yacht when you can have an actual cruise ship? According to The Points Guy, London-based ship auctioneer CW Kellock & Co. is listing one of Carnival Cruise Line’s earliest vessels, the Holiday, next month. If you happen to have a couple million dollars lying around, it could be all yours. The former Carnival vessel also sailed for Cruise & Maritime Voyages under the name Magellan since 2015, according to The Points Guy, though it still retained its signature winged funnel (also known as the “whale tail”) that Carnival is known for....

As soon as the last guests left Walt Disney World on Halloween night, a very special team of elves got to work, decking Disney’s halls for the holiday season. They aren’t the tiny red-and-green-clad elves you may be picturing, but when it comes to Disney, they are Santa’s biggest helpers. Lisa Borotkanics, manager of Holiday Services, and a team of about 160 people pull a few all-nighters each holiday season to ensure every wreath is hung, every tree is trimmed, and every detail is perfect....

Goodbye, ladies and gentlemen. Lufthansa is adopting new gender-neutral language on all of its flights. The German airline plans to do away with its traditional onboard greeting: “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome on board.” Instead, it will use gender-neutral alternatives, like “dear guests” and a simple “welcome on board.” “Diversity isn’t just an empty phrase, but is a reality for Lufthansa. Starting now, we also want to express this attitude in our language,” Lufthansa spokeswoman Anja Stenger told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle....

If you long for the days when airlines offered full meals on every flight, or at the very least free luggage and decent legroom, you’re not alone. It’s unlikely we’ll see a return to that level of generosity in the air, but Lufthansa is trying to make their economy-class passengers a little more comfortable with new seats that can convert into beds. According to ESCAPE, the airline is trialling these seats — known as the Sleeper’s Row — on its Boeing 747-8 planes between Frankfurt and Sao Paulo....

Miami Beach reopened its beaches on Wednesday, imposing restrictions on group size and requiring face masks to be used when it’s not possible to keep a six-foot distance. The city’s iconic beaches will be open for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing, but beachgoers cannot use public equipment like playgrounds, city regulations detailed. Groups are limited to 10 people or less, and those taking advantage of the sun and sand have to have a face mask on....

Are you particularly skilled at crafting the perfect Instagram caption? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are looking for you. Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton posted a new job listing on the royal family’s employment website this month. The role? Every millennial and Gen-Z’s dream job: digital communications officer. “This role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to communicate the work of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” the job listing states....

Travel gear, but make it fun. That was tennis icon Serena William’s mindset going into her second collaboration with Away luggage. Launched this week, the line, co-designed by the star herself, includes bright colors and patterns meant to stand out on that baggage claim carousel. “It’s definitely exciting, and avant-garde,” Williams told Travel + Leisure of her most recent product line with the brand. “That was what I wanted to do....

He vacations with celebrities, has been knighted for services to entrepreneurship, run the London Marathon dressed as a butterfly, been a guest on “Shark Tank,” and appeared in the Guinness Book of Records several times (including for the most people to ride a kitesurfing board). He’s also started 12 companies that reached a billion dollars — it’s no wonder he wakes up at about 5:30 a.m. every day, doesn’t go to sleep until about 11 p....

It’s hard to forget your first hot springs experience. A soak in water that is naturally heated by the earth is not only calming and magical, but some say it has health benefits — from improving circulation and relieving pain to helping skin conditions. For centuries, these pockets of warmth have been a place for people to gather and rest. It’s a tradition that’s alive and well at Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah....

By now, you’re probably aware of Spanx’s best-selling shapewear, high-quality activewear, and even its Oprah-approved pants. But did you know the beloved brand also makes ultra-flattering swimsuits as well? Since the company is known for producing comfortable and supportive basics, it comes as no surprise that its bathing suits would be any different. Spanx’s swimsuits are so popular among shoppers they’ve been sold out for the past few months — but they’re finally back in stock....

Florida isn’t exactly known for its winter weather, but as temperatures drop, it becomes prime viewing season for the manatees who make Crystal River, Fla. their temporary home every year — and now a resort nearby has the perfect way to enjoy them. Plantation on Crystal River resort’s one-night package dedicated to swimming with manatees includes overnight accommodations in a garden view room and breakfast at the resort’s West 82º Bar & Grill....

If you’re looking for an ideal vantage point from which to contemplate the oddity that is 21st-century Pittsburgh, head for a patch of waterfront in Lawrenceville, a picturesquely postindustrial neighborhood northeast of downtown. Locals call this place Concrete Beach. It is easily reached, provided you have a sturdy pair of shoes and some aptitude for bushwhacking. Just follow 43rd Street until it dead-ends on a bluff above the southern bank of the Allegheny River, and then keep going, scrambling down the weed-choked hillside until you reach the river’s edge....

Have you ever wished you could somehow replicate the scent of your favorite hotel in your home? For me, ever since the first time I walked into 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, I’ve been on a mission to get my apartment to smell just like my favorite hotel stay. The whole property smells of santal with touches of smokey notes — it’s simply heavenly. To buy: amazon.com, $29 Since this was my first diffuser, it took me time to learn the settings and how to use my favorite scent with it....

No matter how bundled up you are in the winter, sometimes your winter coat, warm boots, and cozy knit hat just won’t cut it when temperatures really drop. That’s where this unconventional winter accessory comes in handy, and as someone who always runs cold, it’ll definitely be coming with me on my next hiking trip — after all, it has a handle that makes travel a breeze. The Heat Factory Stadium Cushion provides 20 hours of cushioned heat to keep you warm and comfortable if (or when) you happen to find yourself outside for an extended period of time this season....

The 2006 Winter Olympics offers Turin, perhaps the least known of Italy’s larger cities, a chance to sell itself to the world. While most places would leap at this opportunity, for Turin it presents a dilemma. The city has long prided itself on understatement. It’s associated with Fiat in particular and with industry in general: Italy’s Pittsburgh. While other Italian cities freely boast about their art, architecture, and food, the Turinese, if pressed, will admit with quiet pride that they work hard and go to bed early....

There are certain things that just never go out of style. Cable-knit sweaters. Little black dresses. And of course, a fresh pair of Ugg boots. Whether you prefer the classic shearling ankle booties or a newer style, like the more durable sneaker boots, Uggs are great for staying warm in style. And right now, there are secret Ugg sales happening over at members-only sites Gilt and Rue La La — and you’re going to want to jump on them....

These days, anyone looking to leave the country, or even their state, has to consider everything from available flights to pre-or-post-travel testing requirements. But as the prospect of a rebounding travel industry is increasingly looking like an eventual reality — as vaccines begin to roll out in the U.S. and elsewhere — a new question emerges: what will be required to travel in the future? Many experts have pointed to the concept of a “vaccine passport,” or a (likely digital) way to store health information that would allow travelers to easily show immunization records when entering countries or even when moving between states....

It didn’t take long for Frank Antonetti to figure out he was onto something. When COVID-19 shuttered his Long Island pub the Rust & Gold in March, he retrofitted a 1963 Chevrolet delivery truck with keg refrigeration and external taps, then began selling local craft beer and canned cocktails as he rolled down the streets of Huntington, New York. “It was hysterical because we’d see all of these adults looking at the truck the same way a kid would look at Mister Softee,” says Antonetti....