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Uber is launching a new membership service with discounts and perks on rides, food deliveries, and more., the company shared with Travel + Leisure. Uber One membership users will get access to deals like 5% off all eligible rides and 5% off eligible delivery orders on food, grocery, and alcohol. Additionally, customers will receive unlimited no-fee deliveries on orders of $15 or more, or grocery orders of $30 or more, as well as priority service with top-rated drivers and access to special offers and invite-only experiences....

Passengers flying into Austria can now get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, potentially bypassing the country’s two-week mandatory quarantine. This week, Vienna International Airport started offering the tests for arriving passengers as well as other customers who wanted one. The molecular-biological COVID-19 testing (PCR) is conducted using a throat or nose swab with results ready in about three hours, according to the airport. Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Currently, the airport said arriving passengers are required to either quarantine for 14 days or carry a certificate of a negative test taken within at least four days....

The stakes are high when it comes to packing, especially if you choose just to bring a carry-on. The standard carry-on size is a mere 22 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and nine inches deep — and that’s including the wheels and handle. That means space is at a premium. Everything you pack must serve a purpose — and if it doesn’t, it must remain at home. That rule of thumb may seem harsh, but it’s a practice that will save travelers from the dread of overpacking....

2020 just began, but that doesn’t mean you can’t book yourself a vacation. JetBlue is having its Big Winter Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, which offers travelers one-way flights as low as $44 to a variety of amazing destinations. If you’re already struggling to get back to work after a long holiday break, taking a quick trip might be just what you need to feel refreshed. Naturally, some of the biggest deals are for shorter flights, including one-way fares from Newark to Fort Lauderdale for $44, New York to Worcester or Boston for $54, Atlanta to Orlando for $54, New York to Charleston for $59, Long Beach to San Francisco for $54, or Newark to Boston for $64....

Are you a longtime camper who’s noticed it’s gotten harder to book your favorite camping spots? You aren’t alone. According to the 2019 North American Camping Report, an annual research initiative sponsored by Kampgrounds of America (KOA), camping is growing in popularity — and at a rapid pace. Since 2014, the number of campers has increased by 22 percent making for an estimated 7 million additional camping households in the U....

Hinge, the massively popular dating app, is on a mission to make Pride month even better by helping make new connections while giving back to a community that needs some support. “As a society, we are in an unprecedented time of connection through technology,” Hinge explained in a statement. “However, LGBTQ+ elders are still twice as likely to be single and alone, fueled by a lifetime of discrimination and exclusion.”...

You came. You saw. You convalesced. In 2022, these 12 wellness retreats are among the best around to cure whatever ails you. From one-off themed weekend escapes to recurring retreats that can be booked whenever the time is right, read on and exhale deeply just thinking about unleashing your lighter, happier, freer self this year. Sand Valley Resort, Wisconsin B.Carter/Courtesy of Sand Valley When in Wisconsin, it doesn’t have to be all about brats and beers....

No detective is too young to help crack the case. A five-year-old in San Francisco helped authorities solve the mystery of a stolen lemur last week when he spotted the animal hanging out at his playground. Maki, an arthritic 21-year-old lemur, was reported missing from the San Francisco Zoo earlier this month after caretakers noticed signs of forced entry at the animal’s enclosure. Last week, five-year-old James Trinh was leaving his preschool in Daly City, about five miles from the zoo, when he exclaimed, “There’s a lemur!...

Dubai consistently ranks as one of the world’s most popular cities, with close to 16 million visitors in 2018. It’s also one of the world’s most well-documented cities, and recognized as a top social media influencer hub. So, with whopping tourist numbers and accolades like that, what surprises could the well-known destination still hold? Delpixart/Getty Images In 2016, I studied abroad in Dubai for an entire academic year. Much has changed since then, of course, but fortunately, what remained unweathered were the local connections I made....

Everyone wants to find cheap flights, but travel experts know that finding deals takes more than plugging in your dates and clicking “buy.” There are extensive booking strategies, but some — even ones you may be using — are completely outdated. “The ‘rules’ of travel evolve as travel itself evolves,” said Liana Corwin, Hopper’s resident consumer travel expert. “Not only are there more options for consumers, such as low cost carriers in an increasing number of markets and new fare classes like basic economy, but there is also much more transparency around flight pricing that previously didn’t exist before....

Travelers are always on the hunt for the most under-the-radar destination, the coolest new hotel, the just-opened restaurant. Not in a place as timelessly alluring as Lake Como, where part of the appeal is that things stay more or less the same. In the stunning lake region, the “hottest” hotels aren’t the ones with sleek furnishings and lively co-working spaces, but century-old summer palaces with gilded surfaces and frescoes. Similarly, the restaurant that you can’t score a table at isn’t a buzzy vegan spot, but a family-run trattoria that’s been around for decades....

Q: Can you recommend any companies that are good for solo travelers? —Carolyn Hall, Chicago, Ill. A: A couple of months ago, after my daughter had passed through the dependent stage of infancy, I started to get the itch to take a big trip. The problem, my husband and I realized, was that one of us was going to have to stay home to take care of our kids. (With two of them under the age of four, it’s not a job that’s easily outsourced....

Here at Travel + Leisure, we’re always looking for the best products that make traveling a little easier. As an editor who’s tried out plenty of toiletry bags and travel-size skin and haircare products, I was excited to test Cadence’s sustainable and innovative capsules that I’ve been seeing for months all over my Instagram feed. To my delight, this convenient new way to travel with toiletries lives up to the hype and is now an essential part of my packing routine....

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. From coast to coast, the best islands in the Continental U....

If 2020 was good for anything, it brought us more canned booze. Everywhere we looked there was a new spiked seltzer, hard kombucha, wine spritzer, and even spiked cold brew. But for cocktail enthusiasts, there weren’t many great options out there. Now Dante NYC, which earned the accolade of World’s Best Bar last year, is leveling up the ready-to-drink adult beverage game. Known for expertly crafted libations in its Greenwich Village and Soho locations, Dante has launched its own line of canned cocktails in partnership with F!...

Delta Air Lines is flying much-needed medical workers and supplies to Louisiana, Michigan, and Georgia as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, and has hit these specific states particularly hard. “We are witnessing the heroic efforts of our medical professionals around the world as they combat COVID-19, and we have deep gratitude for their selfless sacrifice,” Bill Lentsch, Delta’s chief customer experience officer, said in a statement. “Air travel plays a significant role in making connections in both good and challenging times, and our hope is that offering free travel gives more of these professionals the ability to help in critical areas of the U....

Disney Cruise Line will require all children five years old and older to be fully vaccinated before embarking on a ship next year, the company announced this week. The new mandate will go into effect on Jan. 13, 2022, according to the company. Currently, the cruise line requires all passengers 12 and up to be fully vaccinated to sail. “While our cruise experience may have changed a bit, we’ve come up with new and exciting offerings to create magical memories together — tailored to our times and presented with all the care you’ve come to expect from Disney Cruise Line,” the company wrote on its website....

Hawaii will end its Safe Travels program later this month, waiving all vaccination or testing requirements for domestic travelers, the state’s governor announced on Tuesday. Starting March 26, the state will allow domestic travelers to visit without any COVID-19-related documentation and without the need to quarantine, Gov. David Ige tweeted. International visitors traveling to Hawaii from overseas will still need to be vaccinated and show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of their trip, in line with federal rules....

After a three-month trip to Asia sparked an interest in writing about female explorers, Jayne Zanglein came across the Society of Woman Geographers. Established in 1925, the society’s notable roster includes Amelia Earhart, Margaret Mead, and more. Today, it has 500 members worldwide across an extensive range of professional disciplines. For her new book, “The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World,” Zanglein followed in the footsteps of founding member Blair Niles throughout Asia, South America, and the Caribbean, sharing what both she and Niles discovered on their journeys....

You can become an accomplished home chef even if you can’t actually leave your home. Picking up a new skill is an increasingly popular option to pass the time for people who are in self-quarantine in order to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. And there are a lot of content creators and organizations out there who are looking to help people up their game, whether it’s crafting the perfect cocktail, taking a class at an Ivy League school (without the Ivy League tuition), or just learning how to cook delicious meals with limited resources....