New York City is a classic holiday destination, with iconic sights like the Rockefeller Center tree and the Rockettes, but another charming way to explore the city is to tour of the many Christmastime cocktails found at bars that go all-in on the holiday theme. In this episode of Walk With T+L, Greg Boehm, creator and founder of Miracle Pop-Ups, takes viewers across the city to three bars known for their Christmas cocktails....
For more than a decade, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been known for playing the serious yet big-hearted Mitchell Pritchett on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. But along the way, he’s also made waves in the culinary arena with his passion for all things food. Not only has his love for both dining and cooking scored him the honors of hosting the James Beard Awards in both 2017 and 2019, but his side hustle — the food blog Julie & Jesse Cook with recipe developer pal Julie Tanous — sparked a cookbook, “Food Between Friends,” which will land on shelves in March 2021....
It’s no secret that 2020 has tested us in ways we could not have imagined. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a nail-biting election year, not to mention the constant cycle of news stories involving murder hornets, possibly-cursed sarcophogi, and mysterious monoliths, most of us can say that 2021 could not come soon enough. While we may not know what the future holds, we can at least commiserate over the fact that 2020 was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year....
No matter the season, rain boots are a wardrobe must-have if you live in a rainy climate (or will be traveling to one soon). From spring showers to fall flurries and everything in between, a good pair of rain boots will keep your feet dry and maintain warmth without overheating, all while being easy to take on and off. We found a pair of waterproof boots from Ugg that checks all these boxes and more....
Dressing for the job you want may be important, but it should never require you to feel uncomfortable. However, it appears Norwegian Airlines isn’t prioritizing female cabin crew’s comfort. The Independent reported thatNorwegian Airlines informed its female staffers that they must bring in a signed doctor’s note and keep it on them at all times if they wish to work in flats. The rule is reportedly listed in its 22-page dress code explainer, stating that heels must be “at least two centimeters tall....
Princess Cruises will not operate select voyages planned for early 2021. Princess Cruises’ World Cruise and its Circle South America cruise, which were to set sail early next year, are canceled, “due to restrictions and limitations with border and port access determined by government and health authorities and the continued uncertainty of airline travel,” the company announced on Tuesday. The World Cruise was going to sail from North America aboard the Island Princess and the Circle South America cruise was going to sail from Australia aboard the Pacific Princess....
There seems to be an abundance of “dream job” listings these days with companies looking for people to do everything from ski around the world, run a private island, and be a professional cat cuddler. But this new listing from Royal Caribbean is taking the dream job to a whole new level. Debbie Ann Powell/Getty Images Last week, the cruise company announced it’s looking for one very lucky person to fill its “shore explorer apprentice-ship” position....
In an effort to boost tourism, Thailand will reduce its mandatory quarantine period for vaccinated travelers from 14 to 7 days. Travelers must be fully vaccinated within three months of the travel period and are still required to take a COVID-19 test within three days before their arrival in the country, the Health Minister announced this week, according to Reuters. Anyone who is not inoculated but able to produce negative test results will have to quarantine for 10 days....
Italy’s largest lake is getting a makeover with the construction of a trail that will allow cyclists to bike around its entire perimeter. When complete, the approximately 87-mile bike path will stretch around all of Lake Garda in northern Italy, just outside of Verona. Garda by Bike is a project two years in the making, with completion expected in 2021. Constructed from both existing tracks and newly built paths, the trail will take cycling enthusiasts from Lombardy through Trento and Veneto and back, Lonely Planet reports....
Iceland’s legendary glaciers are disappearing with each passing year. They have receded by about 18 percent since 1890, and scientists predict these once slow-moving masses will largely vanish in the next 100 to 200 years. While the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident the world over, Iceland provides a soul-stirring example of the alarming effect the human race is having on the planet — one that travelers of all ages, even young children, can easily observe and understand....
During the Bow Street Magistrates’ Court’s 125 years of operation in Covent Garden, it saw the likes of writer Oscar Wilde and the Kray twins, two of the most notorious London gangsters of the 1960s, take the stand. Legendary suffragettes went to trial there, as did a Nazi propagandist. Even designer Vivienne Westwood once spent a night behind its bars after a protest. When it shuttered in 2006, it was touted in the British press as a “living monument” and one of England’s most famous courthouses....
In Japan’s Washuzan Highland amusement park, daredevils will find a roller coaster you pedal to control some 590 feet off of the ground. There might not be any loops or drops on the Sky Cycle, but riders will be pedaling from dizzying heights on carts that come with just a seatbelt — no guard rails. The attraction overlooks the islands that sit on the Seto Inland Sea and provides breathtaking, 360-degree views of sights like the city of Okayama and the Great Seto Bridge....
When Steven Squire booked a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego, he couldn’t imagine leaving his cat, Mando, behind. After all, the 13-month-old American Shorthair has been his constant companion for the last 10 months during the pandemic. So, he took Mando along for the ride, sharing his tips for feline travel on TikTok. To his (and Mando’s) surprise, the video quickly racked up 11 million views since it was posted on June 6....
Located on California’s gorgeous Pacific coast, the oceanside city of Santa Barbara is part of one of the most unique wine-growing regions in the world — but there’s a lot more to do here than sip chardonnay. In this episode of Walk With T+L, wine writer and content creator Noël Burgess introduces viewers to the best of Santa Barbara today, from the Funk Zone and its Urban Wine Trail to a boutique local chocolate maker and beyond....
The Google app that brought you virtual museums and let you turn your house into your very own art gallery now has a way to turn you into a work of art yourself. On Wednesday, Google Arts & Culture launched their Art Filter app, which allows users to turn themselves into iconic masterpieces. The new app includes five new filters that let you engage in the art world without stepping foot in a museum....
This Election Day, Uber Eats is making sure voters don’t get hangry while waiting in line at the polls. Partnering with nonprofit Pizza to the Polls, the rideshare company will send out 180 food trucks to dozens of cities across the country, handing out everything from Nashville hot chicken to doughnuts and burgers to people waiting to vote, Uber shared with Travel + Leisure. The food trucks will be driving around looking for long lines starting Oct....
The Hawaiian island of Kauai will rejoin the Aloha State’s Safe Travels program next month after temporarily opting out of the policy, which allows visitors to skip the mandatory quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival. Travelers to Kauai will once again be allowed to roam the island in search of waterfalls and coral reefs when the island rejoins the program on April 5, Hawaii’s Gov. David Ige confirmed on Friday....
For many travelers, going on a trip is as simple as packing a bag, catching a flight, and getting out to explore or hunkering down on the beach to relax. For many others, though, travel is mired with anxiety and apprehension, despite wanting to go on a trip to see and experience somewhere new. For Doug Leddin, a mental health advocate from Dublin, Ireland, that’s exactly the case — and the focus of this week’s episode of Travel + Leisure’s new podcast Let’s Go Together....
Face masks have become standard on all U.S.-based airlines right now, whether you’re taking the 45-minute shuttle from JFK to Logan or are flying across the country. Along with face coverings, the sanitization procedures on airplanes have been entirely revamped, and hand sanitizer is positively abundant. But in the COVID-19 era of air travel, it isn’t just about the policies, but how these policies are being enforced. With medical experts saying masks are crucial in slowing the spread of COVID-19, airlines are cracking down....
These days, it seems wine sommeliers are a dime a dozen. Of course, a truly gifted connoisseur with years of experience can be an invaluable asset to any fine dining establishment. But the idea of employing an in-house wine expert to elevate the dining experience is nothing groundbreaking. The typical job description of a professional sommelier is to educate patrons about different varietals, recommend perfectly-paired bottles to accompany any dish, and curate the restaurant’s wine list (among many other things)....
