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All travelers planning a trip Down Under will require some kind of advance permission. Many can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which admits visitors to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days. Citizens of Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States may apply for an ETA online. Citizens from other countries must apply for their ETA or visa through a travel agent, airline, or at an Australian visa office....

The United Kingdom is once again eliminating the need to get tested before visiting and plans to revert back to allowing tourists to take an easier and cheaper rapid test after arriving, the government announced this week. Starting Friday, vaccinated travelers won’t have to get tested before departing for the UK and won’t have to quarantine upon arrival, according to the government. Travelers will still have to book a COVID-19 test to take before day 2 of their trip, but starting Sunday, the country will plan to allow travelers to use a lateral flow rapid test instead of a PCR test....

Vaccinated and ready to travel? Maybe you could use an upgrade to make up for having to spend over a year at home. The travel app Hotwire wants to help one user get their best “vaxxication” this year. Research by Destination Analysts shows that 72 percent of Americans are reporting that they were in a “ready-to-travel mindset” as recently as mid-April — up nearly 20 percent since January. In addition, about 75 percent of American travelers have actually started planning to take at least one trip in the next three months....

If you’re like most of us during this unprecedented time of sheltering at home, your grocery shopping and cooking habits have had to change. No more stopping for dinner supplies on the way home, last-minute meal planning, or grabbing a spur of the moment takeout meal. We’ve had to limit our excursions to supermarkets or compile a well thought out list for a grocery delivery service. Now our refrigerators and freezers are filled to capacity, and we don’t want our fresh fruits and vegetables to be wasted....

A lively atmosphere filled with Vegemite, kangaroos, and Tim Tam’s welcomed travelers on Monday as the first international Qantas flight arrived in Sydney, Australia — and I was lucky enough to be one of them. Stepping off a 15-hour flight from Los Angeles — skipping over a whole day — and landing in Sydney just after 6 a.m. local time on Monday, the once-typical route for Qantas flight QF12 made history as it carried the first group of American tourists entering Australia in nearly two years....

The island destination of Key West, Florida is celebrating its bicentennial anniversary this spring with historical exhibits, film nights, festivals, and more. The destination is inviting visitors to join in on the fun and discover why Key West is known for its daily sunset celebrations, relaxing island vibes, and community resilience throughout its 200-year history. Mar. 25, 2022 officially marks the bicentennial anniversary of the first permanent settlement founded in Key West, but the festivities are starting much sooner....

If you’re looking for a bag that’s stylish, roomy, and will go with just about any outfit, look no further. The Lo & Sons Bond can be worn as a sling bag across the chest or as a fanny pack around the waist, making it the perfect bag for both every day and travel. In fact, I’ve worn it every day for weeks — out to run errands, to meet friends for dinner, on bike rides, and on a recent weekend trip — and I frankly don’t see myself switching to another bag any time soon....

On Election Day, Lyft is helping voters head to the polls at a discount by car, bike, or scooter, marking the first time alternative transportation options are included in their efforts. Customers who need a ride to the polls can use code 2020VOTE on Nov. 3 for 50% off one ride up to $10, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. And this year, the offer is valid on Lyft scooter rides or Lyft-operated bike shares in select cities as well....

At Travel + Leisure, we’re dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products to meet your needs on the road and at home. The T+L Top Picks seal is awarded to items our editors have determined to be the best buys in their category. Matching pajamas are one of those small luxuries that make you feel like you have your life together, even if you’re still, in 2021, adjusting to your home becoming your office and the biggest thrill of your day is often watching Jeopardy!...

Anchors that may have belonged to the ships of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés were found in the Mexican Gulf Coast, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced on Monday. The anchors, which archaeologists believe date back 500 years, were found off the coast of Villa Rica, just north of the port city of Veracruz. The timeline would fit perfectly with that of Cortés as records show he landed in Veracruz in April 1519....

Travelers tracing this east-west route will find themselves on a wildly varied road trip, with remote stretches of two-lane highway that give way in places to a major freeway with multiple lanes of traffic in each direction. Nearly 2,700-miles long, U.S. Route 60 originally started in Los Angeles, California, but this stretch was removed in 1964 and later replaced by Interstate 10. Today, Route 60 rambles through seven states until it terminates at the Atlantic Ocean — and along the way, you’ll encounter antique-filled towns, extraordinary hiking, and sweeping forests....

The St. Regis Deer Valley in Utah is already one of the best places to spend New Year’s Eve in 2021, and now, it’s cementing itself as one of the best places to après-ski all season long, too. In mid-December, The St. Regis Deer Valley will open its new après lounge, The Vintage Room, located directly on the resort’s Ski Beach. And it’s about as unique as a ski bar can get....

As one of the world’s best wine regions, South Australia’s viticulture scene offers some of the best wine tours in unique, natural, beautiful settings. There’s the Barossa Valley, known for its bold Shiraz that can often be found on the menus of leading Michelin restaurants; McLaren Vale, set across a pristine coastline; and Adelaide Hills, which has over 60 wineries located in close proximity to the city, making it the perfect weekend escape....

The Nearpow Portable Laptop Desk is available in a large size (23.6 inches wide and 13 inches long), which is big enough for laptops up to 17 inches, along with a medium version, which comes to 20.5 inches wide and 11.8 inches long. Both weigh just over 3 pounds and are 2.3 inches tall when folded, so they’re easy to stow in your favorite carry-on. To buy: amazon.com, from $34 with coupon (originally $43)...

Looking for a breath of fresh air? TH Tucson is the place to find it. The five-suite inn sits nestled along the border of Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ. It not only comes with 40 acres of private land to roam, but also comes with its own forest of Saguaro cactus living just outside its doors. Courtesy of Airbnb “With a forest of Saguaro cactus, native plants, and an abundance of wildlife this is a space to reflect, reset, and create,” the inn’s Airbnb page explains....

Although I love traveling, I can’t say I hold the same amount of love for flying. As a nervous flyer, I would be exhilarated by the thrill of traveling abroad or seeing my family, but at the same time terrified of being shaken in a tin can 35,000 feet in the air for 15 hours. Another reason would be that my skin, no matter how perfect it might be the moment I step onto the plane, will always get wrecked by the time I come out from the jetway bridge....

If you want to go to this museum, be sure to grab some scuba gear. According to Athens newspaper Kathimerini, the famous Peristera shipwreck, located off the coast of the island of Alonissos in Greece, will open to visitors as an underwater museum that divers can actually visit beginning next month. Greece has recently relaxed restrictions on divers visiting archeological sites, Matador Network reported. Divers will be able to explore the site with a certified guide, Kathimerini reported....

There’s a certain alchemy to the perfect dinner party that’s tough to nail. Even if you master the controlled variables (lighting, music, food and drink), there are always the wild cards (the mix of personalities, the strong political opinions) that threaten to spoil an otherwise flawless gathering. Which is why it takes a professional like Ariel Arce to orchestrate a seemingly effortless soiree. Today, the owner of Air’s Champagne Parlor and Tokyo Record Bar opens Niche Niche, a new 25-seat “dinner party restaurant” in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood....

When Travel + Leisure changed its name from U.S. Travel & Camera in 1971 and adjusted its focus from travel photography to travel coverage, the editors showed impressive foresight. The travel industry was on the brink of major changes, and the prescient move positioned the magazine as the premier publication encouraging people to travel. Sunbathers on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1971. Archive Photos/Getty Images The era of “Jumbo Jets,” the term for the new aircraft that more than doubled passenger capacity, had just begun....

Although frequent travelers may keep “Do not disturb” signs on their doors to avoid interruptions for turn-down service or unnecessary cleanings, several hotels are now modifying their procedures in the interest of increased security. At Walt Disney World hotels like Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, and Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, “Do not disturb” signs will be replaced with “Room occupied” signs. The Real Reason Why Hotels Use White Bedsheets...