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2020 has been a hard year for all of us, especially for those who depend on tourism. But, just because we can’t travel and visit in person doesn’t mean we can’t donate to our favorite places in the season of giving. Next Adventure, a travel company that focuses on “crafting custom African journeys for travelers all over the globe,” is looking to help its favorite conservation and community programs across the continent, which have been hit hard by the lack of travel throughout the year....

Set on five acres overlooking the Pacific, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows began as an elegant Victorian mansion named “Miramar,” built by one of Santa Monica’s founders, Senator John P. Jones. His wife, Georgina, a warm and gracious person, according to records from the Santa Monica History Museum, planted a rose garden and a Moreton Bay Fig Tree which she received as a gift. Today, the massive tree greets arriving guests in the front courtyard, a visible symbol of the property’s past....

In 2019, supermodel Tyra Banks announced her plans to once again diversify her portfolio and open up a theme park in California called ModelLand. At the time, her team explained it would be a“first-of-its-kind experiential attraction” that “intersects a fantasy version of the modeling world with state-of-the-art interactive entertainment, creative collaborations, curated retail, dining, and special events.” And finally, after all these months of waiting, Modelland is nearly here. However, this once-in-a-lifetime model experience could cost fans a petty penny....

Want to take a trip but not sure where to go? Get rid of the stress of planning an actual vacation by leaving a few details a little…mysterious. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises just launched its first-ever Mystery Cruise — a trip that leaves destinations, stops, and perks a secret until the very last minute. While cruises, in general, are very meticulously planned, this one leaves a little room for spontaneity. Either way, you’re taking an epic cruise....

Between 1976 and 2003, a transatlantic flight between New York and London took just three hours. Today, it typically takes more than twice as long. For those three decades, folks could fly the Concorde, an aircraft that whisked passengers through the sky at twice the speed of sound, but the plane was a rare instance in which old technology was simply too far ahead of its time. The Concorde was retired without a successor after it became too costly to operate and maintain, and since then, no commercial planes have gone supersonic....

Ski season is just around the corner and while this year will certainly look a little different than winters’ past, the head of the Alterra Mountain Company — creator of the Ikon Pass — told Travel + Leisure the slopes will be ready for visitors. Season pass holders are in luck: most of the company’s resorts (as well as the Ikon Pass’ 38 North American mountains) won’t require reservations in advance, Rusty Gregory, the CEO of the Alterra Mountain Company, told T+L....

Flying is one of the safest forms of transportation, but it may not feel like it when turbulence strikes. What exactly is that “rough air” pilots always talk about? How much disturbance is considered normal? Read on for the low-down. What Causes Turbulence? Airplanes travel on wind flow. Most of the time it’s smooth, making for an easy flight. But sometimes the smooth air turns choppy — think waves on an ocean — causing the plane to rise, fall, and sway as it makes its way across the sky....

Sure, flight attendants will pour you a drink, but they are safety professionals first and foremost—not service staff. The average flight attendant makes $18 per flight hour, meaning tips aren’t expected as part of their wages. To avoid any misunderstanding, most airlines make it a company policy for flight attendants to refuse tips (unless a passenger may otherwise be offended). “Flight attendants used to have to be registered nurses because the aircraft cabins weren’t pressurized,” a representative from the Association of Flight Attendants told T+L....

Saturday Night Live has a message for travelers everywhere: Never, ever, get the airport sushi. On the show’s latest episode, cast members spent a full eight minutes poking fun at LaGuardia, one of the nation’s most derided airports, along with pointing out some universal truths about air travel in general. The sketch kicked off with cast member Pete Davidson picking up pre-packaged sushi from a store inside the airport, noting he doesn’t mind that it has been sitting out all day....

A few years ago I convinced a friend that it would be beneficial (it was not) to travel from Ann Arbor to the west side of Michigan for an expo related to our work. But one of the highlights of the trip came when we were just beginning to approach Grand Rapids: She exclaimed, “WOW! It’s like a real city!” I gave her a lot of grief at the time (okay, I still do) for that comment—after all, she’s lived in Michigan since she was 7 years old....

West Virginia’s great outdoors is calling your name. From its never-ending mountains to hike, wildlife to spot, and raging rivers fit for whitewater rafting, it’s a place where getting outside and communing with Mother Nature is, well, totally natural. One way to enhance this experience? Book a stay at one of West Virginia’s premier glamping destinations. Here are five glamping spots where visitors can lay their heads at night in between grand adventures....

Everyone has a different motivation for travel, be it food, drink, or sightseeing — but for some travelers, the best way to celebrate the joys of jet-setting is to shop. And who can blame those travelers, really? There is nothing better than importing your very own fine silks and leather, or returning home from a new-to-you destination with a piece that tells a story. In the name of being able to point to various outfits in your wardrobe and fixtures around your home and say, “oh, that?...

The flight time (and resulting jet lag) required to get to Asia from the U.S. is no joke. But the heaps of praise readers bestowed on the best islands in Asia prove the effort is more than worthwhile. If you need any urging to leave your comfort zone — or at least your time zone — consider this: five islands on this list also appear on the list of the best islands in the world, including the verdant isle that has snagged the top spot in both categories....

Australia, England, and Scotland will require international visitors to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entry, according to the latest updates to local travel restrictions. Travelers to Australia will be mandated to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding their flight — a measure aimed at stemming the spread of a new, more potent, and potentially more contagious variant of the virus that has already led to a temporary lockdown in Brisbane, Australia’s third-largest city....

The in demand Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190, marked down from their original price of $249. For MacBooks, you can save $199 on the 13-inch 2020 MacBook Pro with M-1 chip (256 GB), which gives you a final price of $1,100. And for iPads, you can get your hands on the 2020 Apple iPad 10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB for $520 instead of the usual $599. Apple accessories are also on the table, so if you’re in need of some extra charging cables, you’re in luck....

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. For Travel + Leisure readers, the right bank — or Rive Droite — is the superior side of the Seine when it comes to the best hotels in Paris....

It’s about to get a little more expensive to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. On Monday, Disney announced plans to raise most of its ticket prices for both Disneyland and California Adventure Park, with its most expensive tickets going on its most popular days, including Christmas and New Year’s Eve. According to the Los Angeles Times, daily ticket prices are jumping by 3 to 8 percent, and daily parking rates are climbing by 20 percent....

The desire to travel is simple, but the actual process of finding and booking a trip that fits specific time, geographic, and cost preferences can be tough. In fact, a recent study showed that the average American spends 176 hours scrolling through social media for travel inspiration. “That’s a lot of time people could spend actually traveling,” Alex Simon tells Travel + Leisure. “We want people to close their tabs and open airplane windows — to wander more and worry less....

Halloween enthusiasts and horror film junkies finally have something to celebrate, thanks to the recent announcement that Halloween Horror Nights will return this year to both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. After the pandemic forced Universal’s Florida and California theme parks to cancel last year’s spooky festivities, Halloween Horror Nights is coming back this September, with plans to be even scarier than before. Gerardo Mora/Getty Images This year, thrill seekers will find “scare zones,” haunted mazes, and more, all dedicated to new and classic horror films....

With temperatures rising, vaccines rolling out, and international borders reopening, the pent-up demand for travel is taking off this summer. But that doesn’t come without its complications. In an effort to help young travelers starved for adventure, Contiki, a company specializing in group trips for 18- to 35-year-olds, has launched its new Contiki Travel Lounge. This private, members-only Facebook group and email list is free to join and grants exclusive access to special perks designed to help these young adult explorers navigate the sometimes murky waters of travel in 2021....