The beginning of this week will start with a desire to work, work, work. As we head into this waning moon phase, you may notice that you have the urge to put the finishing touches on everything you started earlier in the month during the New Moon in Aries. On Tuesday and Wednesday the moon will be passing by Saturn in Aquarius once again during her monthly trip around the signs, and with that will come emotional pressure....
The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, a lakeside retreat 15 miles outside of Rome, has been the private escape of the papacy for centuries. The elaborate villa has been continuously restored and updated since the leadership of Pope Urban VII during the 17th century, with its organic farm and gardens open to the public in recent years. But the interior of the papal apartment has remained closed to visitors—until now....
West Virginia is a place where both outdoor enthusiasts and those who want to simply play like a kid again can find a little joy. With more than 1,000 named mountains, 35 state parks, nine state forests, and three rail trails, there is plenty to see and do among Mother Nature. To help you narrow it down, here are seven epic outdoor adventures travelers must try on their next visit to “Wild, Wonderful West Virginia....
Retiring to a quiet place by the beach is a dream for many Americans and others around the world. Perhaps the last two years of pandemic-related upheaval have intensified the dream of getting away from the daily grind to resettle in an ideal place. And for many, life by the beach is that ideal. In most of the U.S., property by the seashore comes at a premium, and home prices are out of reach for many retirees....
Japan has made history yet again — this time by bringing asteroid samples down to Earth. It’s only the second time in history that mankind has managed this difficult feat, and as for the first time? That sample was also captured and brought to Earth on a Japanese mission. According to Space.com, a small capsule carrying pieces of the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu landed on Dec. 5 within the remote Woomera Prohibited Area, about 310 miles northwest of the South Australian city of Adelaide....
A skier in Romania got more than he bargained for when a bear started to chase him down the slopes. The skier narrowly escaped the wild animal, which witnesses credited to his quick thinking move to drop his backpack on the snow, likely distracting the bear and giving him time to clip out of his skies and run away, ABC News reported. Caught on video, the skier zig-zagged his way down the Predeal mountain resort as the bear chased him and fellow skiers on the lift shouted, trying to distract the animal....
American travelers — both vaccinated and unvaccinated — can visit Abu Dhabi without being required to quarantine, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism shared with Travel + Leisure this week. As the United States is included on the UAE capital’s green list, American travelers will need to test for COVID-19 before and during their trip instead of isolating upon arrival. All travelers are required to take a negative PCR test 48 hours maximum before departure and take a PCR test upon arrival....
Conservationists have captured the first-ever images of a group of Nigeria’s ultra-rare Cross River gorillas. The images, released by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), depict a group of the world’s most endangered gorilla subspecies and provide hope for the species as the gorillas are seen with several babies on their backs. The Cross River gorilla is the world’s most endangered gorilla subspecies, with only an estimated population of 300 left in the wild....
There are plenty of ways to get your morning coffee fix while traveling, even when you’re camping or off the grid. There are concentrates, instant packets, and even some travel coffee makers that claim to brew cups of joe just as good as what you’d make at home. Whether you’re looking for a way to enjoy a hot beverage on camping trips or avoid drinking watery hotel brews, we found a travel pour-over coffee maker that will do just the trick....
Airbnb and model Ashley Graham want to make sure your 2021 is off to the best start possible. The home rental website is giving fans and relaxation lovers alike the exclusive opportunity to join Graham for an intimate conversation on “how to re-prioritize self-care and embrace healthy practices as acts of love and gratitude” with its new online experience, “Loving Yourself in 2021.” During the limited-time Airbnb Online Experience, Graham will discuss self-affirmations, tips, and routines that can help anyone maintain a positive, forward-looking mindset....
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. North Africa and the Middle East are home to their share of significant global cities — but this swath of the world also offers plenty of wilderness....
For one type of worker, any time outside the office is time well spent — even if they’re working. According to a Business Travel and Technology Global Survey from Egencia, the business travel arm of Expedia, 70 percent of business travelers find business trips more enjoyable than time spent in the office. In fact, the idea of traveling for work is actually becoming more of a perk for many office workers....
Delta was the first airline to introduce the concept of an all-suite business class back in 2016 and is still the only U.S. airline to offer suites in business class. (Qatar Airways also unveiled its own suites version of business class in 2017.) With doors that slide shut for privacy, lie-flat beds, bigger entertainment systems, and signature Delta amenities like Westin Heavenly Bedding and designer Alessi service ware, the Delta One Suites began winning awards shortly after going into service aboard next-generation Airbus A350s in October 2017....
If there’s anyone with their finger on the pulse of New York City, it’s Ian Schrager. The legendary entrepreneur, hotelier, and social experimenter has been a part of the city’s fabric for decades — from helping create one of the world’s most iconic clubs, Studio 54, in the 1970s, to introducing the very idea of the boutique hotel in the 1980s. Now, as New York City and its more than eight million inhabitants bounce back from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Schrager is taking a new look at his city — and the locals who have reclaimed it....
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. Upon reopening this summer, Universal Orlando instated a number of new health and safety policies, and now they’ve adapted their beloved holiday traditions to the current climate, tweaking their offerings to account for social distancing guidelines while still providing a fun and festive experience....
Leave it to an airfare sale to spark a bit of wanderlust. The cost of flights to far-flung points around the world plunged at various points in 2021. With a big anniversary to celebrate in October, last June, my husband, Chris, and I started looking at antipodal landings to which we could escape to experience something more exciting than the tired dregs of a pandemic at home. With the benefit of refundable fares (at the time), the opportunity to dream big seemed fairly risk-free....
JetBlue is about to make the friendly skies a little more comfortable. In March, the airline unveiled its reimagined version of the Mint experience, marking the airline’s first complete redesign of Mint, this time for transatlantic flights. The new Mint class aboard the airline’s A321 aircraft features 24 private suites, each with its own sliding door — the ultimate in airline privacy. Each seat also comes with a custom-designed seat cushion by Tuft & Needle, which folds into a lay-flatbed so passengers can snooze from takeoff to landing....
Oceania Cruises is ready to make a comeback. On Wednesday, the cruise company that focuses on culinary- and destination-based cruising, announced it will resume operations with its 1,250-guest ship Marina this August. It will kick off sailings again with its first trip to Scandinavia and Western Europe commencing on Aug. 29, 2021 in Copenhagen. “The entire Oceania Cruises team is excited to now shift our focus to safely restarting operations and ultimately welcoming back our guests to begin exploring the world once again,” Bob Binder, president and chief executive officer of Oceania Cruises, shared in a statement....
If you have to quarantine on arrival in New York City — and listen, if you’re coming from almost any other state in the U.S., you do — why not do it in luxury? The William Vale, a luxury hotel in the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, has announced a special new package for people who must quarantine for 14 days per city requirements. Q With a View, as the package is called, comes with everything one might need to stay in place for two weeks after arriving in NYC....
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is expanding once again, this time to Park City. On Tuesday, the hotel brand announced the opening of Pendry Park City, the brand’s first year-round mountain resort. Specifically located in the heart of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, Pendry Park City marks the sixth addition to the Pendry Hotels & Resorts portfolio. The new ski-in/ski-out hotel features 153 guestrooms, suites, and residences designed in collaboration with Columbus Pacific, SB Architects, and interiors by KES Studio....
