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The Ben West Palm, an Autograph Collection Hotel located in Florida, is here for the bibliophile in all of us. In February, the hotel announced its new “Book Butler” program, a complimentary guest offering in partnership with local retailer The Palm Beach Book Store. Jente Gees With the butler service, guests at the hotel can order a book on demand from a curated in-room menu. All hotel guests need to do is dial “0” from their in-room phone to be connected to the Book Butler, who will hand-deliver a copy of their selected book to their room....

Looking for a chic, luxurious getaway? Consider a tree house. Even though tree houses summon feelings of nostalgia for those slapped-together hideaways in our back yards, they also make some beautiful Airbnbs. Treehouse hotels and home shares have become increasingly popular, especially in picturesque places like Hawaii or the Hudson Valley in New York. And they’re just as beautiful and comfortable in Europe. Courtesy of Airbnb This Airbnb just outside Florence, Italy isn’t just an artsy, elevated room....

Walt Disney World has updated its rules on face masks in the park. Beginning April 8, visitors will be allowed to remove their masks for photo opportunities when outside. “Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming,” the Walt Disney World website advises. “You may temporarily remove your face covering while actively eating, drinking, or taking an outdoor photo, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing during this time....

Being highly aware of germs and trying to stay healthy on flights has always been an issue for travelers. Travelers are not only keeping some Purell in their carry-ons but also disinfecting some of the dirtiest places on their flight. There is one thing that most travelers might ignore, though: your seat-back pocket. According to Insider, Reddit user and long-haul flight attendant, HausOfDarling, posted on an r/AskReddit thread about some of the filthiest places you can find on an airplane....

Want to live like you’re royalty in the Bluegrass State? Set your sights—and vacation plans—on The Kentucky Castle. About 30 minutes from Lexington, Kentucky, in Versailles, you’ll want to rally up your favorite ladies for a getaway to this medieval-style castle with a boutique hotel, restaurant, spa, and more. “Whether you are seeking bourbon, horses, Kentucky cuisine, or Southern hospitality, The Kentucky Castle is the perfection location to visit. The property boasts a 13 room hotel, farm to table restaurant, event venues, a spa and a working farm all of which our guests are encouraged to enjoy,” Christie Eckerline, Chief Operating Officer of The Kentucky Castle shares with Southern Living....

Ever want to be on a game show? While you’re waiting for Jeopardy to call, you and three friends can still get the live game show experience in New York City. Lightbox, an event space in Midtown Manhattan, teamed up with State Lottery Studios to launch the city’s first-ever live game show experience called “Game of 1,000 Boxes.” Since its opening earlier in April, the experience/show has completely sold out of its first month of time slots for eager game show players wanting to show their skills....

While many of us have been binge-watching Netflix at home, Rue Mckenrick has been on an ambitious thousands-of-miles-long journey to map out what he hopes will become the longest scenic hiking route in the U.S. Mckenrick envisions a 12,000-mile loop connecting the Pacific Crest Trail with the Appalachian Trail and has been circumnavigating the U.S. on foot alone for months to bring his vision closer to reality. His goal, he says on his website, is “to encourage conservation efforts through recreation....

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. For many travelers, one of the great joys of visiting urban environments is simply watching the action unfold around them. It’s certainly a consideration for T+L readers when considering which metropoles rank among the best cities in the world....

Hotel buyouts had a banner year in 2020, as travelers sought to explore new places without leaving their designated pod. Now you can rent out an entire Bora Bora escape, starting at €15,000 (around $18,000) a night on the same island as Four Seasons Bora Bora and St. Regis Bora Bora. The recently renovated enclave is called Bora Bora One and sleeps 10 guests in five suites. The estate has a private beach and seven-and-a-half acres of beautifully cared for land with a pool, tennis courts, newly refreshed interiors with local furnishings and artwork, and a tropical garden....

Stephen King’s “The Shining” may have been inspired by his stay at The Stanley Hotel, but we’d argue the setting’s true parallel is The Black Monarch Hotel. Initially a Gold Rush-era casino, saloon, and brothel, the building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man who died in a gunfight. Ever since, people have reported seeing unexplained things and in recent years, guests claim to have woken up to hear women laughing and men shouting only to learn that they were in the hotel alone....

To buy: amazon.com, $26 Quilted vests are typically more on the bulky side, as they’re designed to keep you warm as the seasons change. Fuinloth’s Quilted Vest does the job without that bulky structure. Instead, the puffer vest is lightweight and can fit right into your favorite travel bag. It also has stylish design details like intricate stitching along the seams and a smooth neckline that doesn’t rub against your neck and cause irritation....

Can you really say you went to the mall if you didn’t stop and buy a pretzel at the food court? No. The answer is definitely no. But since most of us can’t actually go to the mall right now anyway, Auntie Anne’s is here to save the day. The popular pretzel-making company has re-released its DIY At-home Pretzel Kit, so you can start twisting dough in your own kitchen....

If you haven’t seen one of 2020’s three stunning supermoons so far, you have one last chance this week as the Super Flower Moon looms large just after sunset. The combination of a full moon (when the moon appears fully illuminated from Earth) and a supermoon (when the moon is close to Earth and appears bigger than usual) promises to be an unforgettable sight in the latter part of the week....

It’s no secret that the whole of Italy was hit hard by COVID-19. Between March 2020 and May 2021, travelers were kept out of the country while it went into lockdown. Since Americans and other travelers have been returning to the country, rest assured that Italy — and from my experience, especially Tuscany — is still as beautiful and bucolic as it used to be. Deciding to take the big leap into traveling again isn’t easy after over a year and a half at home....

Like airline miles and credit card points, hotel points are an essential part of any traveler’s loyalty strategy, whether you spend a few nights (or a few dozen) in hotels each year. You can earn and redeem hotel points for stays around the world, but many hotel companies also field co-branded credit cards that help you rack points up even faster, enjoy elite-style benefits during your stays, and even receive free anniversary nights in some cases....

Several Las Vegas hotels are rolling the dice and planning their reopening dates even as state officials haven’t given the green light to resume operations at gaming facilities. The Venetian Resort, which sits on the famous strip, is currently taking reservations for a planned June 1 reopening date, the hotel confirmed on its website. On that day, the resort plans to reopen the casino floor, the pool, restaurants, and the famous Gondola Experience....

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. As the COVID-19 pandemic upended the travel industry across the world, cruise lines were forced to halt sailings and keep their ships docked....

Norwegian Air is starting the New Year off right with flights to Europe starting at $134 each way — but you only have a few days to act. With the sale, it’s possible to get a flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona for only $159. Flyers departing from Chicago can get to London for only $140 and New Yorkers can fly to Rome for $134. Travelers can also find flights leaving from Boston, Miami, Florida, Austin, Denver, San Francisco and Seattle....

Virgin Atlantic has created the ultimate virtual traveling experience with the release of an extremely detailed Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR, video. Capturing the most satisfying sounds of a flight like the rip of a boarding pass, the ding of the flight attendant call bell, or the pop of a champagne bottle, the airline is helping all travel lovers relive the best parts of flying from the comfort of their own home — minus any noisy passengers....

It’s no coincidence that you’ll find Sorel boots across all our “best of” guides. From winter boots fit for trekking through the snow to travel editor-approved ankle booties, the footwear brand does it all — and does it well, and does it in style. So whether you’re a longtime fan of Sorel or have yet to try a pair on for yourself, there’s a flash sale happening at Nordstrom Rack you won’t want to miss....