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San Francisco has everything from sea lions and prisons to painted ladies and Ghirardelli chocolate. The almost-constant, perfect weather makes it the ideal city to sneak into a baseball stadium, go for a hike along the Pacific Coast or take advantage of other free uniquely San Francisco activities. And between its robust coffee culture (we’re looking at you, Blue Bottle Coffee) and funky Mission District, there are never-ending possibilities of delicious things to discover....

Los Angeles, for all the things it’s known for, isn’t usually considered a great city for green spaces. The metropolis is well loved for its Mediterranean climate, but nature isn’t what most people think of when they picture it — and for good reason. L.A. is a coastal basin that humans turned into a concrete bowl. And yet, for all the cars and wildfires, L.A. is the only major city in the United States bisected by a massive mountain range....

Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection is back better than ever. The award-winning resort in Napa Valley unveiled to Travel + Leisure the result of its $30 million redesign that included newly built suites and the renovation of all guest rooms and public spaces, which somehow made an already beautiful place all the more spectacular. But, the redesign’s crowning jewel may be the new renovations at Solbar, the hotel’s existing restaurant, along with the opening of Picobar, the resort’s second dining space....

Normally, ice cream shops specialize in sweet flavors that cool off your tastebuds after having a hot slice of pizza on a summer day. While many of these shops can bring you interesting and unexpected flavors, it’s pretty rare that you find yourself basically eating a second dinner while getting dessert. At Little Baby’s Ice Cream in Philadelphia, this is not the case. The offbeat ice cream parlor’s latest and greatest invention is pizza flavored ice cream, made with tomato, oregano, salt, basil and garlic....

There are few things better than checking into a One&Only hotel — except for perhaps walking in with the knowledge that you don’t have to check out. For dozens of fortunate luxury travelers, this may soon be a reality. One&Only is giving us the perfect reason to consider investing in a second home, this time in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. The company just completed its first branded residences in the Western hemisphere — One&Only Mandarina Private Homes — with 55 stunning villas....

The best anyone can hope for when taking a vacation is an extra minute to relax. But on Turneffe Island Resort, a private island resort located 30 miles off the coast of Belize City, you’ll get a whole extra hour. Spread across just 14 acres, the island is best described as a tiny slice of heaven. Still, the property punches far above its weight class when it comes to fun, relaxation, and luxury....

Crowds have celebrated New Year’s Eve in New York City’s Times Square for more than 100 years, but 1907 marks the first year they watched as a ball dropped. Back then, the ball was constructed from iron and wood, decked with 100 light bulbs. It was five feet wide and weighed a whopping 700 pounds. The ball that will drop as 2018 comes to a close was designed by Waterford Crystal and Philips Lighting in 2007, to honor the 100th anniversary of the tradition....

The late journalist Charles Kuralt made many wise observations in his day. My favorite? “You can find your way across this country using burger joints the way a navigator uses stars.” Kuralt was a man after my own stomach. Yes, I have gone on road trips with their itineraries dictated by where I might try a burger along the way. A recovering pseudo-vegetarian, I’ve been searching for the world’s best burger—and generally making up for the six years in my late teens and early 20s that were red-meat free—since reintroducing mammals into my diet over a decade ago....

As much as I love doing a detailed skincare routine before bed, in the mornings, I’m usually in too much of a rush to do a multi-step regimen. So when I heard of a product that completes three beauty steps at once, I knew I had to try it. The Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 combines makeup, skincare, and sunscreen into one easy-to-apply product, and I’m now so obsessed I never go anywhere without it....

The United States will welcome international travelers — who have been vaccinated — back to the country on Nov. 8. First reported by Reuters on Friday, the news of the set date was later confirmed by White House communications on Twitter. “The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8,” White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz shared on social media....

Uber is offering free rides for victims of the California wildfires and free meals for first responders as the blazes continue to burn. In an effort to help those affected or displaced by the fires, the rideshare company is offering free rides for residents of San Mateo, Salinas, Aptos, Soquel, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Carmel, Livermore, Napa, Half Moon Bay, Cupertino, Monterey, Vacaville, and Watsonville. “We’re devastated by the wildfires that continue to rage across the state of California and want to do our part in helping those who are suffering," Julia Paige, the director of social impact at Uber, told T+L in an email....

With this summer’s return to travel surging thanks to vaccinations becoming more widely available and borders reopening around the world, it’s no surprise that luggage is flying off the shelves. In fact, there’s currently a suitcase shortage in the U.S., and stores around the country are struggling to keep luggage in stock. If you’re in the market for a new suitcase, don’t fret: There are still plenty of high-quality bags available — if you know where to look....

The history of the suitcase is a story of people in migration. From newly arrived immigrants stepping off the boats at Ellis Island to first-time travelers boarding an airplane to a long-awaited destination, what people choose to carry—and how—is about more than functionality. Evolving to fit the trends and needs of its time, the suitcase has been indispensable to travelers of all kinds, while reflecting the things they value most....

When you think of an Airstream trailer, vintage travel likely comes to mind. However, a new collaboration between Airstream and Pottery Barn is bringing modern, luxurious touches to a long beloved style of travel with a brand-new, stylish, and completely furnished travel trailer. Take Glamping to the Next Level With These Airstream Trailer Airbnbs The Airstream x Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer is 28 feet long and captures the vintage silver bullet look of the classic Airstream trailer while incorporating modern, upscale amenities....

As the last leaves are falling from the trees here in New York City, it’s time to prepare for the coldest months of the year. This means it’s officially time to never leave the house without a warm and cozy coat. But, not all bundling is created equal. I moved to the big apple about a year ago and my warmest jacket at the time just wasn’t warm enough. At the same time, I kept seeing the most chic New Yorkers sporting coats with that iconic Canada Goose arm patch....

The Carnival Corporation is offering up its cruise ships to be used as temporary floating hospitals as the coronavirus outbreak is expected to stretch medical facilities thin, estimating a ship could hold up to 1,000 hospital rooms. The cruise company, whose brands include Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises, said in a statement their ships could be used for non-COVID-19 cases, freeing up hospitals to treat those with the virus....

Dinner and a show will get a major twist when Disney debuts its new cruise ship next year. Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish ship will be able to take part in an interactive “cinematic dining experience” based on the Marvel universe when the ship makes its maiden voyage in Summer 2022. Referred to in a blog post shared this week as its “most ambitious dining experience ever” the Avengers: Quantum Encounter restaurant in the ship’s Marvel World, puts diners right inside their favorite action films....

Walt Disney World updated its ticketing system, which has changed ticket prices on nearly all admission to the Florida theme parks through 2019. With multi-day park tickets on a sliding scale requiring guests to identify which day they’ll first visit the parks, your vacation planning approach will require a bit more finesse going forward. We’ve priced out the best and worst prices on Walt Disney World admission to make it easier to understand, pinpointing exactly when you’ll save money — and how to avoid spending way, way more....

If you’re an aviation geek shopping for a truly one-of-a-kind gift, this sale is for you. Emirates Airline is selling off pieces of a retired A380 aircraft, giving you the chance to turn pieces of aviation history into household items you can treasure for a lifetime. The Airbus A380 was the first plane in the Emirates fleet, and select items already are available for pre-order at the Dubai Airshow, which runs through Nov....

In the height of spooky season, it’s not surprising to see hotels across the country decked out in Halloween decor, but what if they stayed decorated all year? Luckily, The Roxbury at Stratton Falls — an addition to The Roxbury Motel in New York’s Catskills — has multiple rooms that are never not in the Halloween spirit. The themed suites, known as Tower Cottages, were built in 2014 and range in decor from a classic villain scene to a fantastical fairytale....