If ever you’ve wanted your very own gorgeous private island, the time to act may be now. Little Ragged Island, a 730-acre paradise in the Bahamas with deep water access for a yacht, is up for auction. Little Ragged Island, also known as St. Andrew’s, is the largest of the private Bahamian islands currently up for sale. It sits at the southern edge of the Bahamas, about 372 miles off the coast of Miami....
Adventure travelers are looking for more than just thrills. According to a report by the Adventure Travel Trade Association, hiking is now the most popular activity amongst adventure travelers, beating out the more traditionally thrilling activities like kayaking and mountain climbing. The Best Hikes in America The study, “North American Adventure Travelers: Seeking Personal Growth, New Destinations and Immersive Culture,” was based on a survey last year of 8,000 Outside magazine subscribers, Travel Weekly reported....
As part of a rescue mission six years in the making, Iceland finally welcomed its newest — and arguably cutest — residents: two beluga whales named Little Grey and Little White. Beyond giving tourists another reason to visit Iceland, these 12-year-old females will eventually christen the world’s first open-water sanctuary for belugas. Two beluga whales (Little Grey and Little White) swim in their, bayside care pool, for a short period of time to acclimatise to their new natural environment at the open water sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay in Iceland....
If you’re in a pinch and about to miss your flight or if you just want to experience speedy luxury, you can now pay $35 and zoom past security at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Courtesy of VIP One Thanks to VIPOne, travelers can breeze through security in style. Instead of skipping the regular line and waiting in another one like TSA PreCheck or CLEAR, passengers who use VIPOne access their own private security point where “personal agents” meet them and escort them through a calm and private process....
Between the trendy restaurants, new hotels, and perfectly Instagrammable attractions, Miami’s tourism and hospitality industry is constantly evolving. The city is already known for its beaches, but plans for the newest addition to the scene will bring dining, entertainment, and accommodations to another waterfront destination: the Miami River. Snaking its way through downtown, this historic river will be home to the Riverside Wharf, a 10-story, hospitality-driven entertainment complex that will bring new life to the area....
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he intends to use “thousands and thousands” of empty hotel rooms as temporary hospitals as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in the city, taxing the healthcare system. “We’re going to get a lot of hotels, literally in some cases leasing entire hotels, converting them into temporary hospitals,” de Blasio said in an interview with local news channel NY1 on Monday night....
The Northeastern United States is famous for its geographical diversity, and chances are high that somewhere in New England and New York you’ll find the setting for the kind of vacation you most long for. If you’re a beachcomber or a sunbather, there are hundreds of miles of coastline, not to mention lakes and rivers galore. If you fancy a drive along rolling hills or a hike through the forest, look no further....
A large freshwater prawn poked its head out of a coconut-frond basket. Another followed, then another. They shimmied up, then dove to the sandy ground, attempting a run for their lives. Too late, though. Milagros Montero caught them — for the second time that morning, the first being at the river near her home — and put them back. Soon, she would shell and de-vein them, with lightning dexterity, and feed them through a manual grinder with hot chilis, ginger, and shallots....
To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Southwest Airlines is putting several routes on sale with prices starting at — you guessed it — $50 each way. For just $50, passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Chicago to Nashville, or from Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Jose, Tucson, or Reno. Or, for $76 each way, travelers can escape from Austin to New Orleans. Prefer to leave the heat and humidity behind?...
As the buzzy word game, Wordle, continues to take over everyone’s social media feeds around the world, a new study shows which country actually has the best players. According to the study by word site Word Tips, Sweden comes out on top being able to get the right answer in 3.72 guesses. (For anyone unfamiliar with how Wordle works, when it comes to scoring, the lower the better.) Other European countries fare pretty well also, with Finland, Denmark, Belgium, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and Switzerland all averaging less than four guesses....
Black Friday is around the corner, but there are also plenty of seasonal deals that are live right now. You don’t have to wait for the best luggage deals online, since Tumi is currently holding its semi-annual sale. The deals include a wide variety of luggage and travel accessories for 20 percent off. Since the brand is best known for its work-friendly travel gear, including sleek, expandable suitcases and laptop backpacks, you won’t want to miss this sale if you’ll be commuting regularly or traveling for work in the new year....
Peak fall foliage is all but gone, meaning there’s limited time for hopeful singles to find their cuddle buddy before the frigid temperatures of winter sneak their way into the forecast. To make the most of this vital time of year known as “cuffing season,” dating app Bumble has partnered with OpenTable to help daters find the best restaurants to take their potential love interest. The recently released list of 100 Best Restaurants for a Date in America features recommendations for eateries around the U....
We could all use a bit of Vegas-style glitz and glamour in our lives. Unfortunately, since many people are in self-quarantine or socially distancing due to coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s hard to feel like you’re living the high life. That’s why The Neon Museum in Las Vegas is giving you a taste of the Strip from home. Much like other museums giving virtual tours, The Neon Museum is engaging audiences by allowing them the learn about some of the most famous neon signs in Las Vegas history on its web-based app, YouTube channel, social media, blog, and e-newsletter....
As the sounds of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” came down the canals, Venetians turned and saw an unusual sight over the weekend: a gigantic 39-foot violin with a string quartet on board making its way down the Grand Canal. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images The boat, named “Noah’s Violin” in reference to Noah’s Ark, was created by a Venetian artist named Livio de Marchi to bring a message of hope as the world continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic....
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a real-life cowboy? Now’s your chance to find out. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, located near Park City, Utah, is offering guests the rare chance to live like a cowboy on a real-life cattle drive. The experience, called the Gathering, is a glimpse at the western cowboy tradition of gathering the cows from their summer grazing grounds in the mountains to their winter grazing grounds in the valley....
Going to Walt Disney World is a dream come true for millions of kids and kids-at-heart around the globe, but getting up close and personal with Mickey Mouse will cost you. In 1971, a one-day pass to the mouse house would set you back $3.50 (a little over $20, accounting for inflation), according to a new report by GoBankingRate. Today, that same ticket will cost visitors a whopping $115. And while that number seems eye-watering, it’s also key to note that Disney World has expanded exponentially over the years, adding parks, rides, attractions, and more, which definitely helps account in part for the newly inflated ticket costs....
Ask any local what makes St. Croix stand apart from its sister U.S. Virgin Islands and they’ll tell you: our food. Here on the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, our culinary traditions were influenced not only by Africa and Denmark during the colonial era, but also by our Caribbean neighbors, who immigrated here steadily throughout the 20th century. As I tell guests on my Virgin Islands Food Tours, we consider our island to be the culinary gateway to the Caribbean, and firmly believe that “when belly full, bahna glad....
With the holidays long gone and flu season in full swing, now’s the ideal time to book a last-minute weekend escape to somewhere warm and easy. And you don’t have to look very far. A weekend in Miami is exactly what the doctor ordered, whether you’re seeking art and culture, white sand beaches, good eats, or salsa dancing nights. The Magic City has an abundance of retro-chic hotels that line the beach, worldly cuisine, and an art district that practically promises to bring your Instagram feed back to life....
It’s no surprise that the vinyl resurgence is still going strong, with nearly 20 million records sold in the first six months of 2021 alone. Still, even before the pandemic limited our interactions with brick-and-mortar shops, the music industry had seen a boom in the number of records being sold online. A large portion of this uptick can be attributed to the number of independent record shops around the country (and around the world) that lovers of vinyl flock to for the selection, the name recognition, and the desire to support small businesses over larger chain stores who have now re-entered the vinyl marketplace....
Welcome to a restaurant that’s in the middle of nowhere. Literally. Nowhere, a restaurant located on a nature reserve near Stockholm, Sweden, is really bringing social distancing and al fresco dining to a whole new level. The new dining experience was created by Oddbird, a Swedish winery that makes non-alcoholic wine (or, as they put it “wine liberated from alcohol”). The restaurant consists of six tables that are scattered around the reserve, so there’s no risk of coming into contact with other guests....
