A new resort opening in Bermuda is sure to be the height of luxury and glamour on the island. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, a new property of the same hotel collection as the St. Regis in New York City, is officially open to guests this summer. Located in the town of St. George’s (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the resort’s design is a blend of avant-garde Bermudian design and various cultural influences....
Just in time for International Dog Day on Aug. 26, Expedia has released a new list of the most dog-friendly hotels in the world. To determine the winners, the online travel booking site dug through hotel reviews to identify 12 properties around the world that offer exceptional amenities for pups. Some of Expedia’s picks even offer perks for human companions. At the Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, for example, pets are greeted with a water bottle, bed, and food and water bowls....
Take a break with some much-needed words of encouragement. A new campaign from an LGBTQIA+ healthcare company, FOLX Health, is spreading love and hope to members of the community who are having a tough time finding encouragement and inspiration through messages from LGBTQIA+ celebrities and activists like Munroe Bergdorf, Rain Dove, Gigi Goode, and more. 1-888-FOLX-FAM is an old school hotline that offers a type of connection away from social media and screens in the form of a party line....
Londoners will soon get to experience a bit of culture again. In August, the V&A, the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum in London will all open their doors once again to guests. The Guardian reported, each one will open on different dates to help stagger attendance and avoid strain on public transportation. Each cultural destination will also open under strict new health and safety rules, including cutting their individual capacities by 80 percent....
From hot springs and geysers to fumaroles and mud pots, the thermal features of Yellowstone National Park are a major allure that draws millions of visitors each year — who are kept at a safe distance from the scorching natural elements. However, one tourist recently wandered off the path and onto the thermal grounds and was sentenced to seven days in jail. Madeline S. Casey of Hartford, Connecticut, stepped off the designated boardwalk and began walking around the grounds of the Norris Geyser Basin, the U....
Yellowstone National Park opened its Montana entrances on Monday, according to the National Park Service, expanding access to the beloved park weeks after it began a phased reopening. The park will open its West Entrance near West Yellowstone, North Entrance near Gardiner, and Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, the NPS noted. The park’s Grand Loop Road will also be accessible. “Yellowstone National Park is an incredible place for Americans to enjoy the great outdoors, and the American people having access to their public lands is now more important than ever,” U....
You don’t have to fly all the way to Italy to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous Sistine Chapel this summer. Full-sized replicas of the iconic Michelangelo piece are popping up in cities across the U.S., making it easier than ever to envelop yourself in the world-famous work of art without having to navigate crowded airports, flight cancellations, or ever-evolving COVID-19 restrictions. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, which is already open in Chicago, San Antonio, and Charlotte, North Carolina, is set to open in New York and San Francisco in September and in Los Angeles in late August....
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many are still working from home, and some workplaces have decided to forgo returning to the office entirely. If you’re thinking of moving temporarily to continue working remotely, totally adapting to the digital nomad lifestyle, or planning a family vacation where you might need to fit in some work, it can be hard to decide what city or country is best. You want somewhere with good WiFi, of course, but also a location with plenty of activities to fill your off-hours....
Travelers heading on a vacation this Labor Day weekend are opting for remote, secluded destinations while still remaining close to home, new data from Airbnb shows. Reflective of how COVID-19 has changed travelers’ priorities and preferences, 30 percent of users have booked rentals in remote areas, a stat that’s nearly double what it was this time last year. Popular locations this year include Hilton Head, S.C., Big Bear Lake, Calif., Lake Havasu City, Ariz....
There’s an abandoned island at Walt Disney World, and it’s hidden in plain sight. Located in Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom and several Disney hotels, Discovery Island was once a tropical rain forest oasis that welcomed guests for 25 years before closing in the late ’90s. On April 8, 1974, then Treasure Island opened just a few years after Walt Disney World first welcomed visitors in 1971. The original theme was based on the 1950 Disney pirate adventure film “Treasure Island,” with a wrecked ship visible on the shore....
A $200 million luxury water park just opened in the Bahamas, and it might be the most beautiful one in the world. As an extension of the luxury Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Baha Bay, the 15-acre beachfront water park, offers family-friendly fun and delicious food in a stunning oceanfront setting. We took a look inside this new location — and it did not disappoint. More hotels and resorts Courtesy of Baha Bay...
What do Travel + Leisure readers look for when choosing the best cities in Africa and the Middle East? The results of our World’s Best Awards survey for 2019 made it clear that the criteria are very specific. A strong sense of historical and cultural identity is crucial, as is beautiful scenery. The food and shopping scenes are important, too. And the hotels, of course, must be world-class. The South African city of Cape Town has all of the above, and more — which is why T+L readers voted it the best city in Africa and the Middle East for the 18th time....
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. With marquee additions to its cultural, hotel, and culinary scenes over the past several years, the District of Columbia has proven its wide-reaching appeal....
If you’re planning to hit the open road in an RV this summer, there are a few things you’ll need to consider before you gas up and go, including what to pack, where to go, and which campgrounds or RV parks to book. Finding a safe place to sleep for every night of your journey can seem daunting and expensive, but thankfully, Boondockers Welcome is here to simplify your trip (and save your budget) with free overnight RV parking on private property around the U....
The animals in Chicago’s museums are getting restless. First came the penguins, going for a stroll around the shuttered Shedd Aquarium. And now comes the age of the dinosaur — a costume dinosaur, that is. The Washington Post/Getty Images Chicago’s Field Museum sent out its very own dinosaur ambassador, SUE, to check on the museum as it remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. They couldn’t let those rockhopper penguins at the nearby Shedd have all the fun, after all....
Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. If you’re dreaming of visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth in 2021, we have some great news: Walt Disney World Resort just unveiled a special new offer that gives guests two additional days of theme park tickets....
Children traveling alone now have a new respite in the form of a Dubai airport lounge built exclusively for kids who are traveling without their guardians. The lounge, which was built by dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, is in Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The lounge was built to improve the unaccompanied minor travel experience by providing a safe, secure, and fun airport space for kids....
Spring is coming, which means it’s time to put away the winter coat, get out in the sunlight, and maybe play some cornhole. You might just get paid for it, too. This simple lawn game involves players tossing corn kernel-filled bags to opposing platforms with holes on one end. Tosses are awarded points for each throw, depending on how close the bag gets to the hole. Even though it sounds kind of old fashioned, the game has become increasingly popular recently....
Taking a vacation with your four-legged friend sounds like a great idea. Not only will you get to experience something new, you’ll get to do it with your pooch, too. But while bringing along man’s best friend on your next epic adventure seems amazing it can come at a real cost. As Consumer Reports recently explained, the fees for traveling with a pet can quickly add up, even before you leave home....
I had never seen anybody actually walk into a room like a cowboy. A few months ago, I was sitting in an old school German restaurant in New York City with the sun pouring in at blinding angles. I was squinting from the light and physically pinching myself. I was waiting to interview Anthony Bourdain. In something almost like slow motion, the heavy wooden door swung open and his larger-than-life silhouette entered, moving with gravity across the floor....
