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Carnival Cruise Line won’t require masks on board starting next month, making the company the latest cruise line to ditch mandatory face coverings. “Effective with sailings departing March 1, masks are recommended on board but not required,” the company wrote under its guest protocols. “However, masks may be required in certain venues and events. Please pay close attention to onboard signage.” The new policy comes after Carnival strengthened mask protocols in December amid the emergence of the omicron variant....

While sub-Saharan Africa may always be best known as a safari destination, its cities are increasingly enticing to travelers looking to spend more time exploring — rather than just one or two nights en route to the bush. With top-notch restaurants and exciting creative scenes, these urban centers provide plenty of reasons to stick around, and a host of beautiful hotels to choose as home base. 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....

Crystal Cruises has suspended operations for all of its cruise ships until the spring after its parent company has moved to restructure its debt. The luxury cruise line will pause all ocean sailings through at least April 29 and pause all river sailings through at least the end of May, according to the company. All ships that are currently sailing — the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony in the Caribbean, and the Crystal Endeavor in Antarctica — will finish out their current voyages before the suspension....

Dollywood — one of the country’s best theme park resorts — is about to get even better. Today, the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park destination announced a half-billion-dollar, 10-year investment campaign starting with a new resort — Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge and Resort, set to open in 2023. Ahead of this exciting project, we talked to owner and country music legend Dolly Parton about why she got into the theme park industry and Dollywood’s incredible growth....

One day we will all get to travel again, but what that might look like post-coronavirus is currently up in the air. That’s why EasyJet, the budget airline popular throughout Europe, is considering nixing the dreaded middle seat in an effort to promote social distancing. EasyJet confirmed to Travel + Leisure that the airline is looking for ways to create more space between people — at least temporarily — and while nothing has yet been decided, we don’t think passengers would complain....

France started testing a digital health pass this week, making it the first European country to trial the much-talked-about concept aimed at restarting international travel. To start, the health pass is being trialed on flights to Corsica, a French territory in the Mediterranean, Le Monde reported. It is then expected to be expanded to include vaccination certificates on April 29. Eventually, it will be extended to other international flights, and could even be used for things like festivals and concerts, but not for bars and restaurants....

Even the most overrated things to do in Sydney are well worth your time—you can’t possibly visit without enjoying a ferry ride around the harbor (head from Circular Quay to the beach town of Manly or Taronga Zoo, or float over to Watsons Bay for fish, chips, and an Aperol spritz from the Beach Club and an afternoon swim at Camp Cove). And the Sydney Opera House must be at the top of your list, whether you enjoy aerial views of the landmark from the Museum of Contemporary Arts’ rooftop café or the neighboring Opera Bar....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. The first thing you need to know is that I’m not a cyclist. My occasional rides are by bike share, a short two- mile trip to the office or maybe to a restaurant near my home. I don’t wear spandex, least of all out in public. Yet there I was, wiping the sweat from my face while standing on top of a Byzantine aqueduct not far from Bodrum, Turkey, with nine people I’d met only a few days before....

Why buy a Tuscan villa when you can win one for free? A British couple is looking to offload their gorgeous villa located in in Garfagnana. But, rather than simply put it on the market, Jon and Annmarie Nurse decided to host a raffle to give it away to one lucky winner instead. “There was a lot of news about people struggling and we just thought, ‘You know what, why don’t we do something where we can make a bit of a difference?...

Over the weekend Jennifer Lawrence married her longtime beau Cooke Maroney in an over-the-top ceremony in one of Rhode Island’s greatest historic mansions, Belcourt of Newport. The home, according to its own historical records, was built in 1891 for Oliver Belmont. It was built to “serve as a summer cottage for him and his many horses.” Courtesy of Belcourt of Newport Belmont’s Rhode Island home, designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, came with an “enormous carriage room and stables—with cream and maroon tiles lining the walls, yellow brick pavement, and a central marble trough....

JetBlue is settling into the new year with a sale that will make travelers eager for their next getaway with flights starting as low as $24. The airline’s “‘Up & Away’ Sale” is offering quick trips and warm weather getaways all at incredible low deals this week. To take advantage, travelers must book by 11:59 p.m. ET (or 11:59 p.m. their local time if it’s earlier) on Jan. 13 for travel between Jan....

Jonathan Epstein is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with Jonathan, you can contact him directly at jonathan@celebratedexperiences.com. Day 1: Arrive in Dublin Today you will arrive into Dublin Airport on, where you will catch a taxi to The Westbury in Dublin....

New York became the latest state to ban plastic bags over the weekend in an effort to combat climate change and plastic waste. The effort, CNN reported, went into effect on Sunday but won’t be legally enforced until at least April 1. It also allows stores to charge a 5-cent fee for paper bags. “Right this minute, plastic bags are hanging in trees, blowing down the streets, filling up our landfills and polluting our lakes, rivers and streams—all hurting our environment,” Gov....

If you’re stuck at home due to quarantine measures, you might be struggling to pass the extra downtime you have that used to be taken up going out to a restaurant, commuting, and in some cases, working. People have turned to board games, puzzles, and even learning new skills to pass the time — but those things may not offer much of a social life. Luckily, you can still meet new friends and pass the time in other ways....

You better get ready for people to stare. Outside the fly fishing store. While sitting at an Italian restaurant. Walking down the street. From the next campsite over. Almost everywhere I drove the past few days, the rooftop rig seemed to attract attention. One guy asked me if it was a satellite dish, seeming to imply some nefarious motives. Sorry to disappoint, conspiracy theorists: I was just trying out the #vanlife, with a rooftop tent that could make camping easier and better for anybody who’s been put off by the idea of, you know, sleeping on the ground....

If you’re going to be wearing the same three shirts in all your vacation photos, you want them to be nice shirts. Enter: the eternal quest for the best travel clothes. Rule number one is to stay within your personal style range. If your travel outfits don’t feel as good as the clothes you wear at home, you aren’t going to wear them. You want to feel like yourself on the road....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Planning a theme park vacation in 2021? Between hotel reservations, park tickets, and pricey souvenirs, the costs can really add up. Thankfully, several of the country’s best theme park resorts are offering some great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, so you can take that dream vacation without breaking the bank....

London’s hotel scene is notoriously posh and shows no signs of slowing down. With new, chic properties popping up constantly and old-time classics reinventing themselves, the British capital has something to offer every type of well-heeled traveler. For proof, look no further than the brand-new The Twenty Two, which just opened its doors on April 19 at 22 Grosvenor Square in the stylish Mayfair district. Philip Sinden The property is described as “the Westside hideaway for the creative and the curious,” according to a press release sent to Travel + Leisure, and it certainly lives up to that description....

Some travelers out there are always on the lookout for a truly unique stay that has tons of character. Well, look no further. Lightship Amsterdam might be the most unique and interesting stay in The Netherlands. This accommodation allows guests to sleep in a 70-year-old British lightship (which is essentially a lighthouse in boat form). Courtesy of Wolfconcepts.com The lightship is safely docked in the water, only minutes away from the city center....

Set on a dreamy stretch of beachfront in San Diego Bay, the sprawling Hotel del Coronado is one of the most legendary all-American resorts that has welcomed generations of travelers — including many celebrities and political dignitaries — during its 134 years of history. And now, the storied property is expanding its already impressive list of accommodations with the brand-new Shore House at The Del, the hotel’s new residential-style villas, slated to open in September....