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The Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba wants everyone to know it’s okay to mix business with pleasure. To help travelers who want to get away but still need to check in with the office every once in a while, the hotel installed some new workstations for guests that happen to also come with an epic ocean backdrop that will surely make all your coworkers jealous. Situated right on the beach, the workstations either come covered by a palapa for shade and a view of the beach behind you as the ultimate Zoom backdrop, or a poolside desk under a shady palm tree....

The town of Bowling Green, Kentucky wants to make sure this is truly the most wonderful time of the year for its visitors. So, it’s inviting everyone to step outside and meet a few seasonally appropriate four-legged friends. Throughout the month of December, the town is inviting locals and visitors to itsReindeer Farm. “The Reindeer Farm, nestled on our small family farm in Bowling Green, KY is your new holiday tradition,” the farm explains....

When it comes to paradise, it doesn’t get more picture-perfect than the Bahamas. For vacationers, there’s just one thing that can disrupt the fantasy land of swaying palms and teal seas: crowds. And the Bahamas does draw plenty of them — it’s heaven on earth, but it’s no hidden gem. Of course, rent a private island and crowds become an instantaneous non-issue. A-list or not, if you can fork up the cash, you too can have an island in the Bahamas to yourself....

Airbnb has launched a unique way to support hosts during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but not everyone is embracing it. According to USA Today, Airbnb recently sent out emails to guests asking them to send “kindness cards” to their past hosts. The cards are basically a digital comment card that guests can write an encouraging message on, with the option to add a monetary contribution to their host. The email campaign is in response to hardships that hosts have had to endure while people are staying at home to combat the spread of coronavirus....

A vacation — especially in a place like Hawaii — is meant to transport you away from the stresses of everyday life. But booking flights, researching hotels, and making reservations can be a lot of work — and let’s be honest, no one wants to spend time planning a day-by-day itinerary when they’re in paradise. That’s where all-inclusive vacations come in. You can pick your dates and let the pros figure out the details....

Along with a simple yet stylish design, the sporty shoes feature soft EVA insoles that make them comfortable enough for a full day on the golf course. The soles have a six-spike configuration with the brand’s “thintech low-profile technology” that provides ample traction and a “wonderful stability for your swing,” according to one customer. The 7 Best Golf Travel Bags to Protect Your Clubs on Your Next Trip, According to Reviews...

There’s always time to put right what once went wrong, including things regarding your travel souvenirs. According to Insider, The National Roman Museum received a unique package from an American tourist. Inside the package was a rock with a short message scribbled on the bottom, in pen, along with a letter expressing the sender’s regrets of having taken the tiny item. The rock, however, was not a regular rock. It was actually a piece of marble from ancient Roman ruins....

Several casinos in Las Vegas are doubling down as more hotels and gaming floors reopen in Sin City following last week’s official opening day. MGM Resorts International will open the Excalibur Hotel & Casino on June 11 followed by the Luxor on June 25, along with the ARIA, Mandalay Bay, and the Four Seasons Las Vegas on July 1, the hotel group shared with Travel + Leisure. The announcement came after several hotels and experiences reopened on June 4 following a monthslong closure due to COVID-19....

An agent at the luxury travel firm Absolute Travel, Natalie Nevares may seem an unlikely candidate to stay at an all-inclusive resort. After all, aren’t all-inclusives the home of bad buffets and who-cares-my-tip-is-already-paid service—and at an excessive cost?Shouldn’t a high-end travel agent know better? The fact is, Nevares does know better—which is why she keeps going back to resorts where everything is covered upon arrival. She’s learned what many savvy travelers have: that an influx of service-oriented hoteliers has raised the bar on the all-inclusive concept, introducing more services, more amenities, and far better food....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. Europe is a forever-favorite destination of T+L readers, and they often turn to the continent’s picturesque islands when searching for their ideal getaways....

British Airways is giving a technological twist to food and beverage service allowing passengers to order refreshments directly from their phone with the airline’s new in-flight ordering system. Rolling out on select routes July 19, passengers can peruse the British Airways menu from their phone after connecting to the plane’s Wi-Fi and visiting the airline’s homepage. The service will accept payment via all major credit and debit cards or British Airways’ Avios points....

SeaWorld is changing up its reputation with some thrilling rides, and its latest addition will surely be the best attraction yet. According to USA Today, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is introducing two new roller coasters at its SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa theme parks. At SeaWorld, the new Ice Breaker roller coaster, the park’s sixth coaster to date, will go forwards and backwards over 2,750 feet of track, at speeds up to 52 mph through the 90-second ride, according to the Orlando Sentinel....

A radio and television icon just joined Instagram, and we all couldn’t be happier about it. According to The Verge, Sir David Attenborough, the famous broadcaster, TV host, and naturalist, finally joined Instagram last week. Upon signing up, he officially broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest time anyone has ever reached one million followers. He beat Jennifer Aniston’s record by 32 minutes, The Verge reported. Attenborough achieved his first million followers in about four hours and 44 minutes, and has since gained over 4....

Just in time for Christmas, creatives at Walt Disney Imagineering have given Star Wars fans the greatest holiday gift of all: a new sneak peek into the immersive themed land coming to Disney World and Disneyland in 2019. Disney released new images and details related to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at a fan event at Hollywood Studios on Dec. 16. Disney creative executive Scott Trowbridge, Imagineers Robin Reardon and Chris Beatty, and Lucasfilm designer Doug Chiang participated in an exclusive panel at the park, with Trowbridge sharing details of the event on the Disney Parks Blog....

San Diego’s outdoor lifestyle and pet-friendly atmosphere make it the perfect destination for traveling with your furry best friend. You’ll find lots to do together, a range of lodging options that will welcome you with open arms (and sometimes wagging tails), as well as dining spots from casual to upscale. Dog-friendly Activities Cruise Mission Bay on a HydroBike and take your dog along for a free ride. For a workout with sea breezes and fun for your best friend, you’ll both love it....

Researchers from Harvard have developed a map tracking COVID-19 updates by county throughout the United States. Using a color-coded system, the Harvard Global Health Institute’s COVID Risk Level Map sorts the U.S. based on live reports of coronavirus outbreaks. Users can use the tool for a general picture of how the U.S. is doing or zoom into specific states and counties for up-to-date information on their coronavirus numbers. Counties are ranked by four colors (green, yellow, orange, and red) based on the spread of COVID-19....

Home-sharing services like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO have undoubtedly change the travel industry forever. Now, thanks to these services, travelers can truly get familiar with a new location and spend time living like a local. But, a few recent headlines about hosts setting up hidden cameras have made people a bit wary of home share sites. “We have encountered lots of weird and wonderful things and like to think we take most things in our stride,” Nealie Barker, a woman who discovered a hidden camera in her Airbnb during a vacation in March in Cork, Ireland, told New Zealand’s Stuff....

Travelers in search of paradise need look no further than South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Many tourists in this corner of the state drive right through Bluffton, South Carolina on their way to Hilton Head Island. But one turn off May River Road lands you in 20,000 acres of lush woodland, pristine riverfront, and a charming community that gives even the best island in the U.S. a run for its money. Welcome to Montage Palmetto Bluff....

This weekend, India’s Umaid Bhawan Palace will play host to one of the most star-studded, over-the-top weddings of the year. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are taking over the Jodhpur hotel for three days for an elaborate ceremony, with no expenses spared. The ceremonies will be held in different locations around Rajasthan, according to The Daily Mail, but the focal point will be on the Umaid Bhawan Palace for Sunday night’s grand finale....

In honor of Mother’s Day, JetBlue is celebrating its tiniest passengers and the patient moms that come with them. Last Sunday, the airline launched the first ever “FlyBabies” flight, wherein fliers would receive 25 percent off of their next ticket every time a baby cried. The flight took place from New York to Long Beach, California and featured several fussy babies. Passengers rolled their eyes until the flight attendant made a surprising announcement....