You’re high up and behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive vehicle, built for adventure. A seemingly endless jungle is to your left, while on your right is a view out to the Coral Sea. Heading toward a forest that’s existed for more than 150 million years, the view ahead as you travel the Great Barrier Reef Drive makes this an Aussie road trip of a lifetime — it’s where the rainforest meets the reef....
Somehow, in some way, another year is coming to a close. Typically, at the end of a year, we’d invite you to reflect on all the things you’ve seen and done on your global travels. But considering this is 2021, we’re going to skip that part and encourage you to look ahead at all the possibilities in 2022. That begins with booking that trip to the Arctic Circle that you’ve long been dreaming about....
Tokyo Disneyland will open its largest-ever park expansion this Sept. 28, after three years of construction, according to a post on the Disney Parks Blog. New attractions, restaurants, and shops will open across the revamped Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Toontown areas of Tokyo Disneyland, offering a range of exciting, magical experiences for guests as well as rides we’ve never seen here in the American parks. Beloved animated film “Beauty and the Beast” will be brought to life in shops, dining locations, and a new attraction, The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, in Fantasyland....
You have to wonder what they were thinking. Around 50 years ago, the editors of a magazine called Travel & Camera made a big leap forward, embracing not just photography but the entire world. They’d cover food, wine, fashion, hotels, cruises, beaches, cities, hiking, skiing, just about anything that anybody would do for fun. They’d need a new name, Travel & Leisure, and a new look for that magazine. And so there they are, two lovers in some ’70s swimsuits, walking down the black sand beach of Kalapana, on the island of Hawaii....
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Friday it has extended the federal mask mandate until September. Initially implemented in February, the ruling that requires all travelers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on airplanes, in airports, and on buses or trains was due to expire on May 11 but will be extended until at least Sept. 13, the agency announced in a press release. “The federal mask requirement throughout the transportation system seeks to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation,” the senior official performing the duties of the TSA administrator, Darby LaJoye, said in a statement....
There’s no place in New York City more synonymous with summer than Coney Island. The South Brooklyn neighborhood has long welcomed city dwellers to break away from the monotony of their work week to soak up the sun. As the warm weather kicks into high gear and New Yorkers start to venture off on day trips, we take a look at one of the city’s most historic enclaves and how it has evolved over the past few decades....
Will Smith may be a bit older, but he’s still got fresher than Fresh Prince dance moves. And he’s proving that in a few new Instagram snaps from his vacation in Colombia. A few weeks ago, Smith posted a quick video montage to Instagram of his epic dance battles throughout his time in Colombia. In the caption Smith wrote, “I’ma keep it 100 wit’ y’all… I Hurt Myself doin’ that Champeta Move....
Last year was all about reaching new heights in space tourism, but next year might just be about setting foot in a different frontier. With a new itinerary from Ariodante Travel, participants will drive to undiscovered lands in the Arctic, capturing new records for walking on the northernmost region of the planet, as well as taking part in scientific discoveries that will advance the understanding of climate change. The catch: the history-shattering adventure starts at $21 million....
What to Pack to Beat the Heat When Traveling to a Tropical Destination To buy: amazon.com, $17 with coupon (originally $27) “If you love to travel and haven’t found that perfect toiletry bag, this is the one,” said another shopper. “You won’t have to buy travel size [bottles] ever again. It’s perfect, [and it] has the right amount of compartments that hold everything I need for travel. Even my haircare products can fit....
The Eiffel Tower—or as the French call it, La Tour Eiffel—is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. The tower was designed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris and was meant to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution and show off France’s modern mechanical prowess on a world stage. Mission: accomplished. The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel’s civil engineering firm in two years, two months, and five days, using 7,500 tons of iron and 2....
It’s an argument I often have with my mom when she breaks out her fanny pack. “But it’s so dorky looking!” I’ll say. “I don’t care! It’s practical,” she always replies. A trend that somehow made its way into Vogue in the late 1980s quickly dissolved along with the other sartorial anomalies from the decade (see: acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and the side ponytail). But there is one element the fanny pack had that other fads didn’t: practicality....
A British Airways passenger was denied boarding last week for wearing too much clothing. Ryan Carney Williams — who goes by the name Ryan Hawaii — was attempting to pull a trick commonly used by budget travelers to avoid paying excess baggage charges at Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport. Why You Should Expect More Baggage Fees in 2018 When Hawaii showed up to the airport for a flight home to London, his carry-on bag was overstuffed....
This weekend will see the rising of the “Pink Moon,” always one of the year’s most popular astronomical spectacles. It will look its best as it appears low on the eastern horizon on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s “Pink Moon.” What is a “Pink Moon”? The moon orbits Earth every 29 days, which is why there’s a full moon approximately once a month....
Amtrak is helping people travel down the East Coast without the hassle of traffic on its Auto Train — and is putting fares on sale to sweeten the deal. Travelers who book a trip by March 4 can snag a coach ticket on the Auto Train for as low as $29 or book a private roomette starting at only $129, plus the cost of the vehicle, the rail company shared with Travel Leisure....
Just because you’re seated in economy doesn’t mean you can’t live the first-class lifestyle. British Airways has introduced new menu options for economy class passengers, created by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. The new Speedbird Café menu includes British classics, like warm steak and ale pie, as well as items with international flair, such as a spiced cauliflower tortilla wrap. Add on a pint of lager or a classic gin and tonic, and flying British Airways is nearly as delicious as stopping into a highly rated gastropub....
This November, Hotels.com is giving one lucky group of friends a special reason to be thankful: The company is offering a weeklong stay on a private island for a massively discounted price. Located off the coast of Marathon, Florida, “Friendsgiving Island” — complete with a three-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot vacation home, paddleboards, kayaks, and more — normally costs for $1,400 a night. This Hotels.com deal slashes that price to just $2,000 (plus tax) for the entire week....
Move over, Epcot — Adventures by Disney is planning a luxury expedition cruise to Antarctica. The 12-day, 11-night journey starts with a night at the Sofitel Buenos Aires and a flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and gateway to Patagonia. The itinerary includes time to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, a stop at the End of the World Post Office, and a catamaran ride through the Beagle Channel — named after the boat Charles Darwin used to explore the area in 1833....
Grab your best Disney costume and your running shoes because race season is coming back to the most magical place on Earth. After more than a year of hosting solely virtual races, Walt Disney World will kickstart its in-person runDisney 2021-2022 race season this fall. The season will include four race weekends, starting with the always popular Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend taking place Nov. 4-7, 2021. This year’s theme is Wickedly Delicious, celebrating everyone’s favorite villains, from Ursula to Jafar....
The Gansevoort Meatpacking is all grown up thanks to a multimillion dollar renovation and rebrand that includes an incredible art collection, luxe design, innovative technology, and exciting new food and beverage offerings. The hotel, which first opened in 2004 in New York City’s Meatpacking District, underwent a top-to-bottom revamp during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel now offers 186 newly renovated guest rooms, including its duplex Poliform Penthouse — the first fully designed U....
So, when I heard a comic say recently that he’d played “all six continents that have people,” I had to wonder: Had anyone done seven? Nope. I’d already had the good fortune of touring 11 states in India. I’d done a show in Bangkok. I proposed to my wife that we fly around the world to tackle three more continents. Comedians—a bunch of loving, laugh-inducing loners—graciously helped me get connected to the Sit-Down Comedy Club in Brisbane, Comedy Store in Sydney, Cape Town Comedy Club in South Africa, and New York Comedy Night in Paris....
