Hawaii is eliminating the need for domestic travelers to fill out an online health form prior to arrival, making it a little easier to visit the islands going forward. As of this week, travelers heading to Hawaii from another U.S. state or territory are no longer required to fill out the State of Hawai’i Travel and Health Form as part of the state’s Safe Travels program, according to Hawaii’s COVID-19 website....
When going on a trip, a lot of people opt for parking at the airport. It’s close, it’s convenient, and you don’t have to wait for a cab when you finally return home. However, according to Forbes, airport parking is actually not a great option for your wallet, or for your car. According to Forbes, there are quite a few reasons why parking at the airport is perhaps the worst way to start your trip....
Ask most travelers what they leave for room service, and chances are you’ll be met with a blank stare. The fact is, most of us don’t know! Tipping is hard! And, uh, do you happen to do it? “It’s the most awkward thing to tell someone what to tip because [expectations are] so different everywhere,” says Julie Danziger, managing partner of Embark Beyond Travel in New York City. “Especially for Americans who are used to tipping in one way, which other countries might take as an insult....
When a hiker fell and hit her head during a trek at Arches National Park, a woman with a “familiar voice,” actress Julie Bowen, was there to help. Over an hour into her trek with her son and husband to see the Delicate Arch at the Utah park, New Jersey native Minnie John started to feel faint and decided to stay back while her family members continued their hike last week....
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen might just be the coolest couple in the world — and Legend’s new music video is proof of that. Legend, the first African American man to earn an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), recently released his new studio album “Bigger Love,” and a steamy music video co-starring his supermodel wife for the song “Wild.” In a conversation last week as part of Meredith’s :Blackprint series, Legend, People’s current “Sexiest Man Alive,” spilled the beans on the new music video that was filmed in Mexico....
Though it’s a petite 32 square miles, the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas boasts a few great all-inclusive hotels—all the better for having a stress-free home base while sailing, snorkeling, diving, dining, or shopping. If traveling from the U.S., you don’t need a passport for the Virgin Islands, so take advantage of the many nonstop flights that can get you here. Upon arrival, order a plate of the local wahoo, a fish you’ll see grilled island-wide....
It’s seemingly been forever since we first traded our heels for house slippers. If your preferred pair is no longer keeping up with the daily demands of your extended stay-in lifestyle, consider upgrading to a luxe-looking option that’s equal parts cost conscious and comfortable. To buy: amazon.com, from $23 With a warmth- and comfort-focused design, it’s clear why they’re a top contender for winter hibernating and working from home. Just one glance at their cozy, ultra-plush lining will instantly toast up your toes, while their easy on-off slide silhouette ensures ample air flow and breathability, so you don’t feel sweaty after just seconds of stationary wear....
We all have a million tabs open at once, so why not use them to go places? Not being able to travel in 2020 has certainly been a struggle for many people out there. Aside from doing virtual experiences and tours of museums, national parks, and other attractions, people are also looking for ways to travel like a local without leaving their house. Tab With A View, a Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge extension, allows you to travel to the world’s most beautiful places from the comfort of home simply by opening a new tab on your browser....
Welcome to the hotel of your dreams. Or nightmares. The iconic Clown Motel, in Tonopah between Las Vegas and Reno, has been a fixture in Nevada for 20 years, attracting clown lovers and thrill seekers alike. The otherwise unassuming motel is not only home to thousands of vintage clown tchotchkes, but it’s also located next to the city’s oldest cemetery. And great news! It’s for sale. Owner Bob Perchetti is well aware that clowns may not be to everyone’s taste, but he’s used to them....
Floridians are known for doing things a bit differently, and Christmas celebrations are no exception. In place of snowy scenes and bundled-up cheer, one Florida city embraces its tropical setting by constructing a 35-foot tree made entirely of sand. The annual West Palm Beach tradition is beloved by locals and, as the world’s only 700-ton sand Christmas tree, has drawn close to 1 million visitors since its 2012 debut. Sue T/Courtesy of Holiday in Paradise...
Ready to get off this planet? While space tourism isn’t here quite yet, you can at least explore other worlds thanks to a new augmented reality app. The new Mission to Mars AR app is set to launch this week, just as the Perseverance rover is also set to land on Mars, Air & Space Magazine reported. The app will also be available completely free to the public. As the magazine explained, the app was created by the Warsaw-based studio Immersion, which developed the app alongside the Smithsonian Channel, USA Today Network’s Emerging Technology, and Florida Today....
How good does a wine weekend sound right now? Rolling hills, vineyard tours, and endless glasses of vino — it’s the definition of bliss for many, but especially busy moms. Just ask Kristina Burke of Lancaster, California and Missy Burke of Portland, Oregon: they’re two moms who happen to be former sisters-in-law and the best of pals. When distance, hectic schedules, and the pandemic kept them apart for nearly two years, Travel + Leisure knew these two needed a weekend among the vines....
Los Angeles International Airport is the site of United Airlines’ fifth and newest Polaris lounge. The swanky 12,000-square-foot lounge is the final piece of the airline’s $573-million renovation of Terminal 7 and is open to passengers traveling on international flights in the United Polaris business class cabin. Customers in first or business class on a long-haul international flight on a Star Alliance member airline may access the lounge as well....
Shanghai’s Former French Concession is the city’s style hub: a leafy area filled with boutiques, bespoke tailors, and traditional crafts. A few of must-see sites: Helen Lee’s headquarters, around the corner from her atelier, which showcases this season’s collection—a collaboration with Disney in honor of the new Disney resort opening in Shanghai soon. Germain Tailoring channels Neapolitan style in its meanswear collection. Stop by Charles Philip on Gao An Road, to find a custom shoe in shape, pattern, and material to fit any style....
It’s cold in Florida. So cold, in fact, that residents there have been warned that iguanas — a cold-blooded reptile — may fall from the trees. While Florida may be known for its sunny beaches and warm days, some southern parts of the state were forecasted to hit in the mid-40s and even as low as the 30s, according to the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida. And those temperatures are just low enough to slow down or immobilized iguanas, potentially making them drop out of trees....
Big cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles might get all the attention as some of the most popular destinations in the country, but the best small towns in America offer their own set of unique, memorable experiences. From quaint downtown districts to stunning natural scenery, these towns provide something for every type of traveler, and they’re ideal for weekend trips and relaxing vacations. We’ve rounded up some of the best small towns in the United States with under 15,000 residents, so you can plan your next getaway....
1 Virginia: Land That I Love by Shane Mitchell My husband, Bronson, thinks I swear too much. That’s why he presents me with a shellacked-cedar cuss bank at Luray Caverns in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. We can’t resist the vivid green billboards announcing nature’s hidden treasure at exit 264 off Interstate 81, which cuts through the fertile region that historians call the Breadbasket of the Confederacy. Discovered in 1878, Luray is the largest cavern in the East....
Bond wishes he had a bird like this. The SR-71 was a spy plane born to rule the skies and is one of the greatest feats of engineering ever to take off. The Blackbird is native to California, hatched at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, which has a hard-earned reputation for making the impossible happen. While Blackbirds now only grace museums in the U.S. and U.K., in over two decades of active duty they had two careers supporting espionage and science....
“Wine vacations” have been popular for years, and for good reason. If there’s one thing that Travel + Leisure editors agree on, it’s that wining and dining like a local is one of the easiest ways to deepen your travel experience. “What I love about traveling for wine is getting to experience something that is so deeply connected to a place,” senior editor Lila Battis told me. “You get a full sensory experience of a thing that could only exist in this specific part of the world at this specific moment in time....
While many airlines have incorporated new speeches about COVID-19 protocol into their pre-flight safety announcements, Alaska Airlines released a fun music video complete with a catchy tune. Parodying the 1982 song “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats, the video released Sunday was complete with dancing flight attendants, an enthusiastic keytar player, and clever lyrics like, “Well your friends don’t mask and why don’t they mask? Well they won’t fly this airline....
