How’s this for an escape? A Japanese village 500 miles away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo has turned an old wooden castle into a hotel that feels straight out of the 16th century. Ozu Castle in southern Japan is one of only a few timber castles still standing in the country and is the only samurai castle where travelers can spend the night. Scoring a reservation may not be easy, and it won’t be cheap....
While the island of Puerto Rico has managed to keep the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus to an extreme low of five, they just enlisted additional measures to keep individuals safe. Over the weekend, Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez enacted an island-wide overnight curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through June 15 and “enhanced health screenings” for anyone arriving at the airport, according to a memo from the island’s tourism guide sent to Travel + Leisure....
Qatar Airways is turning 25 and is celebrating its big anniversary with a major sale that will have travelers excited to traverse the globe in style. Those looking to get in on the deal will book a 2022 vacation with flights starting at only $625 roundtrip in economy and $2,260 in business class, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure. To take advantage, travelers must book by Jan. 10 and travel by Oct....
If spending more time at home during your quarantine has made you rethink the way you’ve decorated your home, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in a house with space to spare or a particularly compact apartment, all this time inside can incite claustrophobia as well as the itch to redecorate. Now’s the perfect time to make your space cozier and more comfortable. The Best Travel Decor for Inspiring Your Wanderlust at Home...
Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, turned out to be everything I did not expect. Instead of a drab post-Soviet outpost, I found a dynamic and friendly city steeped in history with 5-star hotels, Byzantine churches, striking modern architecture, a throbbing nightlife and deliciously addictive food and wines....
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. Texas offers so much — from impressive art collections of contemporary art in Houston and Fort Worth to astonishingly empty expanses in Big Bend National Park to world-famous music festivals in Austin and historic sites like the Alamo....
Introverts get a bad rap for always wanting to be alone. For those who need peace and quiet to recharge, sometimes constant interaction with strangers can create stress or anxiety — and this can be especially true while traveling alone. Is everyone at a restaurant staring at you and your table for one? What’s the best way to meet someone new? And how do you ask a stranger to take your photo?...
Kate Middleton is no stranger to travel. As the Duchess of Cambridge, she’s been on her fair share of world tours, including her 2014 tour to Australia and New Zealand alongside her husband Prince William and their then-new baby Prince George, the couple’s tour of India in 2016, and their 2018 travels to Sweden with all three kids in tow. And now, Middleton is traveling alongside her husband once again for an eight-day tour of the Caribbean, including stops in Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas....
If you’ve ever slipped your shoes off during a long flight, you may have noticed that it’s just a little bit harder to squeeze back into them on arrival. That’s because it’s extremely common for feet and ankles to swell — a condition technically known as “gravitational oedema”— when you fly. It’s also a typically harmless phenomenon. The fact is, you have just been sitting too long — and all the liquids (i....
This winter, the artists from Moment Factory are inviting people everywhere to escape the daily grind and step into the surreal. Luckily for everyone, the portal to this other world is conveniently located in New York City. Now through Jan. 9, visitors to the city can explore the high-tech art installation known as SuperReal, which bills itself as a “series of visual spectacles housed within the historic location that is Cipriani 25 Broadway....
After years of anticipation, the TWA Hotel at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport opened its doors on Wednesday. Trans World Airlines was one of the world’s most stylish airlines during the “golden age” of air travel in the 1960s. In 1962, the airline commissioned Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen to design its JFK terminal. The TWA Flight Center became a symbol of mid-century design, known for its wing-shaped roof and red-carpeted corridors....
Located in the Gulf of Naples, the tiny, stunningly colorful island of Procida has officially earned the title as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022. Procida is the first island to win this designation since the award was started in 2014, Lonely Planet reports. Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini made the announcement on Monday and congratulated Porcida for the achievement, saying, “It will accompany Italy in the year of its rebirth....
Nearly five years after its grand opening on the shores of Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe is unveiling new accommodations, programming, and dining concepts. Situated in the South Lake Tahoe area, on the Nevada side, Edgewood is already known for its upscale offerings but hopes to take them to the next level as they unveil new luxury villas this summer. Combining contemporary décor and modern amenities with the classic alpine experience — think: wood-and-stone detailing plus expansive windows with views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains — the first villa suites will be open in September 2022 (and you can start booking them now)....
A good backpack is practically a travel necessity. After all, you need a place to keep your money, snacks, electronics, identification, and other essentials safe while you explore a new city. However, running around a foreign country with a large satchel on your back can make you stand out as a tourist and put you at risk for being pickpocketed — and no one wants to deal with a lost cell phone, stolen wallet, or missing passport on vacation....
This February marks the return of Seattle Museum Month, offering visitors to the Emerald City 50% off admission at more than 30 of its biggest institutions. Visitors who book a room at a participating hotel in downtown Seattle from Feb 1. through Feb. 28 will receive a Seattle Museum Month pass, which offers 50% off admission at participating museums. Each pass is good for 50% off admission for up to four guests with no limit to the number of museums guests can visit in February....
Teva: it’s a household name for any nature-lover, synonymous with sturdy, weather-proof hiking sandals. Nothing ambiguous about it, right? Wrong. We’re here to tell you that, contrary to the common vernacular, this well-known brand name is pronounced teh-vah. TEH-vah. Not tee-vah. Sorry. Those who know Hebrew will recognize the origins of the name: טבע, the word for “nature” or “the outdoors.” A fitting moniker for a shoe that’s been a favorite of hikers, campers, and explorers for decades....
For many travelers, the Galápagos Islands — a remote archipelago 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador — are at the top of the bucket list. After all, this is where you come to see blue-footed boobies, rare penguins, and the famous giant tortoises. Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe in our annual World’s Best Awards survey. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value....
Is your love life less than stellar right now? Or, were your holidays just a total disaster? Well, here’s your chance to run away from it all, just like Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet in The Holiday. Love Home Swap, a members-only global home exchange community, is a business model wholly inspired by the hit movie, The Holiday. In fact, the company feels so passionately about mending broken hearts and fixing bad experiences with travel that it’s now giving everyone the chance to win a getaway with its new contest, #SwapMyHoliday, in partnership with the vacation timeshare company, RCI....
In recent months, a new kind of Van Gogh exhibit has been taking over cities across the U.S., offering an experience that combines the artist’s most classic works with modern technology that brings visitors into the painting. They say everything is bigger in Texas, but on June 10, the “Immersive Van Gogh” exhibit will make its New York City debut in its largest venue to date, and producers have enlisted A-list Broadway talent to help them bring the experience to life....
If you’re a frequent flyer, an everyday commuter, or a student on campus, you have likely experienced the impact a great backpack can have on your travels and your day-to-day. Because everyone uses a backpack slightly differently, each one is designed to meet different needs. But the best options have a few characteristics in common, and a big one is they all have their prices slashed for Black Friday. Here Are the Very Best Tumi Deals for Black Friday — Score 40% Off Select Styles...
