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In May of last year, SpaceX became the first commercial space company to fly astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). That groundbreaking moment was also the first time an American spacecraft launched astronauts from U.S. soil since the space shuttle program ended in 2011. Now, easing into its routine as the workhorse of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP), SpaceX is set to send up its third crewed mission to the ISS next week....

Whether you are a frequent flyer or not, you’ve probably noticed that flying takes a toll on your skin. But while most of us exit a plane looking tired and dehydrated, flight attendants somehow always seem to look refreshed and rejuvenated at the end of each flight. We’ve always been curious as to how these travel pros manage to look so fresh even after long-haul flights, especially since they get the least amount of rest out of everyone on board....

Thailand Four Seasons Tented Camp Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle The mountains of northern Thailand now harbor one of the world’s most luxurious campsites. Fifteen tents with polished teakwood floors; handwrought, copper-clad bathtubs; and other well-chosen sybaritic interventions take the edge off roughing it (guests must walk beneath bamboo trees and jungle ferns and across a suspension bridge to reach the spa, restaurant, and two bars). Days are dedicated to exploration (trips to local villages), adventure (riding elephants—there are six in residence), and relaxation (nine different treatments are on offer at the spa)....

This facemask has gone high-tech with its “smart” capabilities. A robotics company in Japan has developed a face mask capable of not only protecting someone from the spread of infectious diseases like coronavirus but of translating their speech into eight different languages. The C-FACE Smart Mask from Donut Robotics fits over standard face masks and can translate a wearer’s speech from Japanese into English, French, Indonesian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese....

Sure, you may have to kiss your grandma when she comes in, hug your cousins, and play with your little sister, but you should try being a royal for a day. After all, they are the ones that need to bow to their great-grandma by age five. According to royal expert Marlene Eilers Koenig, that is the age when the royal children will be expected to bow to Queen Elizabeth, the sovereign of the United Kingdom....

There’s no better time to get out of your restaurant rut or take-out habit than NYC Restaurant Week — but choosing where to dine isn’t easy. Nearly 400 restaurants in all five boroughs serve up everything from Laotian cuisine to pizza. And with only so much time — the event runs from July 22 to August 16 — expert help is a must. Thanks to NYC & Company, New York City’s top chefs shared where they’d want to snag a table during restaurant week — aside from their own restaurants, of course....

More than 400 years ago what we now think of as Japanese pottery began to take form. The tradition is based on a strong sensitivity to the harmony of foods and the dishes used to serve them; even mundane edamame beans are presented in beautiful shallow bowls produced specifically for the task. But the unspoken code that has long dictated the relationship between form and use is being challenged. I first noticed the change on the tables of Tokyo’s fusion restaurants, whose menus had surrendered to the “Nobu Effect,” embracing other Asian and Western cuisines....

The conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in a big way. In September, the company announced a new batch of limited-edition itineraries designed to highlight their commitment “not only to the preservation of wildlife and the environment but also to educating travelers on the role of sustainable travel in conservation.” Marc Stickler/Courtesy of andBeyond The three exclusive itineraries include an in-depth look at tiger conservation in India, discovering the origins of Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta, and exploring the Serengeti on foot with a walking safari....

Let me just say up front: I have never wanted to go to Abu Dhabi. Actually, to be completely correct, I’ve never been tempted to step out of the city-state’s airport during transit or transfer. There was no need for me to. It was a hastily constructed city built for business on a 1990’s vision of luxury — malls! Mega malls! Ferrariland! Luxury hotels found everywhere else in the world! – while razing to the ground almost any sense of history as the souqs were replaced with Chanel and other brand names that are easily accessible in the U....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Some people have all the luck. Over the past 10 years, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon have collaborated on four iterations of The Trip, a TV series turned feature-film franchise that has taken the pair to some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes (the Italian island of Capri and the Spanish port city of Santander) and finest restaurants (the Michelin two-starred L’Enclume in England’s Lake District)....

CBD seems to be popping up everywhere on the luxury wellness circuit. Before we delve into where to find these blissful spa experiences around in the U.S., we thought we’d explore why CBD pairs perfectly with relaxation treatments. CBD oils are known for reducing inflammation and soothing muscles — so much so that people who suffer from chronic pain and arthritis often turn to topical CBD treatments for relief. When incorporating CBD into wellness treatments, the most common integration is using CBD oils in massage....

Hurtigruten Expeditions is celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a blowout sale on many of its amazing itineraries throughout the world, offering as much as 50% off, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. The sale, which lasts through July 8, includes half-off voyages to Antarctica, Chile, Norway, the West Coast of the United States, transatlantic crossings, and more. In addition to the sale itself, the cruise line is offering guests a reduced deposit of 10%....

It’s true that people get a bit squeamish when they think about snakes on a plane, and apparently, even a drawing of a snake can cause some problems for passengers. According to Daily Mail, a 10-year-old boy in South Africa was asked to remove his t-shirt before getting on a flight because it had an image of a giant snake on it. The boy, Stevie Lucas, and his family were traveling from Wellington, New Zealand and had stopped at O....

In a year when sweeping wildfires yet again ravaged portions of the state, California has shown that it’s as tenacious as it is welcoming. It’s a beloved destination for T+L readers, who flock to the destination for its picturesque forests, deserts, and beaches. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more....

A group of popular European vacation destinations has been added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s highest warning level due to rising coronavirus cases. Iceland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary were each raised to “Level 4,” which indicates a “very high” level of COVID-19 transmission. The CDC is warning Americans to “avoid” traveling there. Additionally, Guernsey, an island in the English Channel, was also raised to a “Level 4....

Here’s something to look forward to: tickets for one of the most epic journeys of 2022 are now on sale. Last week, Cunard began bookings for a 2022 world cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2, a 118-night journey from New York and back by way of the Suez Canal. The itinerary spans 16 countries, 27 ports of call, 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and includes overnight stops in Hong Kong, Sydney, Dubai, and Singapore....

Coronavirus may have us staying home and socially distanced from one another, but that didn’t stop one 12-year-old boy from sparking his own wanderlust and using the Internet to have a geography-themed birthday party. While Brandon couldn’t have an in-person birthday party, his dad, Jody Smith, put out a simple request on Twitter to mark the occasion: “I can’t give him the party he deserves but Brandon loves geography. He would love it if you would RT or reply where you are so he can mark it on his map....

Delta and United have joined fellow U.S. airlines requiring passengers to wear face masks while traveling. Beginning May 4, passengers flying either airline will be required to wear face masks or appropriate face coverings in check-in areas and while flying. Children are exempt from the mandate. ti-ja/Getty Images Travelers should also wear face coverings while in high-traffic areas in the airport terminal, including bathrooms and security lines. Both airlines will provide face masks for those who do not have them....

If anyone has earned the right to retire, it’s Diego. Since 1976, the giant tortoise, who hails from San Diego, has lived at the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. There, he’s been extremely busy getting busy. You see, Diego is retiring today after helping repopulate the entire species of giant tortoises from the Galapagos island of Española. Once just one of 15 surviving tortoises of his kind (12 females and three males), Diego has helped boomerang his species back to more than 2,000 members....

You may want to rethink your New Year’s resolutions. A new study suggests that drinking alcohol and coffee may help you live longer. Perhaps coming as good news in the break between Christmas and New Year’s, a study from the University of California Irvine suggests that people who “drank moderate amounts of alcohol or coffee lived longer than those who abstained.” “I have no explanation for it, but I do firmly believe that modest drinking improves longevity,” Dr....