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The Pacific Northwest conjures up images of crisp air, the freshest seafood and dreamy sunsets over the Puget Sound. From Seattle, you can check out for the day and take a ferry to Bainbridge Island where more than 1,600 acres of parkland await, or kick back and relax at one of Washington’s 900 wineries (dozens of them right in the city itself). Seattle’s history as the premier outfitting point for prospectors in search of gold in Canada and Alaska and its affinity for coffee (you can thank the city for Starbucks), make it a great place to be both adventurous and cultural....

Think you’re a Disney fan? Even if you’ve been vacationing at Disneyland or Walt Disney World for years, there are tons of hidden secrets that only in-the-know visitors are aware of. From simple fun facts to seriously impressive statistics, test your theme park knowledge with these Disney trivia questions. Q: How many theme parks are at Walt Disney World? A: Four: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Epcot....

Sleeping on planes is never easy. Not only will the lights and noise from fellow travelers keep you up, but the thought of your head slumping onto the person next to you while you snooze is enough to keep anyone awake, even on long-haul flights. And if you are lucky enough to fall asleep, you’ll likely wake up with a stiff neck from it dropping into an uncomfortable position — that is, unless you have a travel neck pillow to prop you up....

The work revolution is here. Gone are the days when commuting to an office was a must. Now, we’ve all learned we can work from anywhere, which gave rise to the digital nomad existence. To help us all figure out where we should go next, Yelp and Zillow teamed up to create the Digital Nomad Index, which ranks the top U.S. metros most favorable to the nomad lifestyle. “It is clear that this past year has caused many to reconsider their housing needs and wants — and sometimes that means not wanting to be tied to one spot for too long,” Zillow economic data analyst Nicole Bachaud shared in a statement....

Stay One Degree, a luxury vacation rental home company, offers a West Coast wellness experience that will take travelers from the California beaches to the state’s coolest desert landscape in ultimate style. Courtesy of Stay One Degree The seven-night retreat, dubbed “Coast to Desert: Relax & Rejuvenate California Style,” begins in Malibu, where guests will check into a jaw-dropping, four-bedroom home that offers beach access and views of the Pacific Ocean from almost every room....

Tiny houses are all the rage these days, with entire businesses, TV shows, and communities dedicated to the humble abodes. Ikea even started selling its own customized tiny homes late last year. These cozy accommodations come in all shapes and configurations, but just like regular-sized homes, they’re not exactly portable. At least not until now. Latvian-based company Brette Haus is selling three different models of tiny homes that fold and unfold almost like paper, making it fairly easy to transport anywhere, Lonely Planet reports....

Singapore is not only the best place for expats to live, it’s also a pretty spectacular vacation destination. The nation has a little bit of everything: historic shopping districts, incredibly modern hotels, bustling night markets, and centuries-old temples included. While there is enough to do on the ground to fill an entire week (and then some), sometimes you’ve got to remove yourself from the busy streets to fully appreciate an area....

As the world stays home to “flatten the curve” of the spread of COVID-19, museums and attractions across the globe have also shuttered, and many are now offering virtual tours or live-streaming events instead. Passively watching something can only go so far to quell the doldrums of self-quarantine, though. Linda Raymond/Getty Images More importantly, the major health benefits of travel, including its correlation with decreased stress, better health, and enhanced creativity, come from real immersion in a new place and culture — something that can’t be achieved with armchair travel....

Black Friday 2021 is almost here, which means that plenty of stellar holiday deals are already live around the web, including massive discounts on all kinds of wardrobe must-haves. If you’re still in the market for a go-to winter coat for this season that will keep you warm without compromising on style, we have you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the best outerwear that’s on sale for Black Friday, including picks that offer hundreds of dollars in savings....

Fully vaccinated Americans will no longer be required to wear a mask outdoors in certain situations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, marking the latest in an evolving set of health guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today is another day we can take a step back to the normalcy of before,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said during a news conference. “There are many situations where fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask, particularly if they are outdoors....

Disney Cruise Lines will make some heavy-hitting additions to its fleet within the coming years. By 2023, three additional new cruise ships will join the Disney fleet. And when they join, they will be the largest in the family, each weighing approximately 140,000 gross tons and with a capacity of about 1,250 guest staterooms. In an announcement about the new ships, Disney said, “The new vessels will offer more innovation, new technologies, spectacular entertainment and more Disney stories and characters than ever before....

Disneyland may be known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but there’s nothing happy about waiting in a long line — especially when that line is several hours long and you have to use the bathroom. For the grand opening of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May 31, the resort is releasing a bathroom pass for visitors who find themselves in what is anticipated to be a long wait to experience the ride....

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Etihad Airways announced that passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi will now be outfitted with electronic wristbands that monitor their adherence to strict quarantine mandates. Regardless of a traveler’s final destination, the airline had already required a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of their flight. This added layer of security will be implemented after passengers disembark the plane, walk through thermal sensors, and test for COVID-19 again, Lonely Planet reports....

It’s rare to have ample legroom on an airplane, without having to splurge for a seat upgrade, that is. Cramming your feet around your personal bag and a crowded row of seatmates while having to sit upright for a prolonged period of time always leads to discomfort and numb toes, as well as leg, knee, and lower back pain. Well, that was before the Andyer Portable Footrest. Designed with comfort in mind, the flight attendant-recommended travel footrest turns any seat into a luxury recliner by giving you the space needed to kick back and elevate your feet....

The world may still be mostly on lockdown, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start daydreaming about what a socially distanced vacation may look like in the future. And these secluded treehouses may be the ideal solution. Courtesy of Livit Tucked away in the Norweigan wilderness, future travelers will find two Birdbox tiny homes. The homes — one located in Fauske and the other in Langeland — are ideal for those who want to get away from it all....

In these difficult times, it’s nice to know that there are people out there willing to help however they can. And that list of helpers now includes the Hallmark Channel. The Hallmark Channel announced its plans to bring back a little joy with a very special marathon featuring its famed Countdown To Christmas movies. The marathon starts Friday, March 20, and runs through Sunday, March 22. The marathon will kick off with an absolute banger, “A Christmas Detour,” starring Hallmark queen Candace Cameron Bure....

Skiers and snowboarders looking to score a great deal on the Ikon Pass have just a few days to snag one before prices go up. The full pass, which is owned by the Alterra Mountain Company and first went on sale in March, currently costs $1,049, the company told Travel + Leisure. But on Friday, the price will go up by $100 and the company will stop offering renewal discounts and child pass savings....

Nestled in the heart of Sardinia’s beautiful Costa Smeralda and resembling a boutique Italian riviera town, Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers the perfect setting to explore Europe’s answer to the Caribbean. Whether you’re there to enjoy the white sand beach (accessed via the hotel’s private boat), legendary golf course, or indulgent spa treatments, one thing Cala di Volpe is sure to deliver to all of its guests is an unrivaled culinary experience....

Sleeping in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, admiring the northern lights in Alaska, and sailing around the Amalfi Coast — bucket-list trips like these usually come to mind in conversations about dream vacations. But what about a getaway based on your literal dreams? Where would you go if the stories your brain spun at night were leading the way? Well, five lucky people are about to find out, thanks to the latest travel giveaway hosted by Hotels....

There are all kinds of reasons to propose while you’re on a trip—perhaps it’s a place that has sentimental meaning for you and your significant other, or it’s when he or she will least expect it. Or maybe you just want a spectacular backdrop for the big moment. Regardless, additional complications come up when you’re surreptitiously traveling with a ring—what happens if TSA rifles through your baggage? Or if you set off a metal detector?...