In an inventive response to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Burning Man festival will be virtual — and anyone can attend. The theme of this year’s festival was set to be “multiverse” where Burners — the term for die-hard fans — would gather in the spirit of multiple and alternate realities. But due to COVID-19 precautions, organizers said they would “lean into” the theme in an unprecedented way online. Photoshot/Getty...
While the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, or the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art, might be most closely associated with its ultra-modern exhibition space in Paris, it also supports exhibitions around the world. After 20 years, Foundation Cartier returns to North America to unveil a timely and important exhibition with the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts. On November 20, “The Great Animal Orchestra,” a collaboration between soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists, will make its North American debut....
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor, Dania Beach, FL: Alongside an endless array of vintage kitsch (turn-of-the-20th-century license plates; displays of retro candy) are 45-plus flavors of south Florida’s favorite ice cream, handmade daily for 58 years. 128 S. Federal Hwy. $$ Fountain Coffee Room, Beverly Hills: The luncheonette at the Beverly Hills Hotel has served local starlets and studio heads since 1949. While the banana-leaf wallpaper remains, there are nods to today’s tastes: cold-pressed juices and a decadent caramel pumpkin pie named for Mary J....
If you see a shooting star from mid-July through late-August, the chances are that it comes from the direction of the constellation of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. However, if you want to make sure you see one of these rather special summer shooting stars, head outside on July 28 and look towards the southern sky. You might just see a fireball. When is the Delta Aquarids meteor shower in 2019?...
If you’re a fragrance fan, you know that it can be difficult to take your favorite scents with you on the go. Rollerballs and mini spray bottles are both great picks for travel, although a solid perfume is particularly practical since it takes up little space and doesn’t run the risk of spilling or shattering. Glossier made waves in the beauty community when it launched its fragrance, Glossier You, in 2018, followed by a solid version packaged in a sleek pink compact — and it instantly became a travel favorite among fans....
Dig out your tuxedo and rustle up that passport. Details about the world’s newest cruise line, Explora Journeys, were announced today, promising to take travelers to the far corners of the globe in luxurious style. The new company aims to launch its first of four new ships in 2023, the Explora I, and send it to both iconic destinations like the South of France and Iceland as well as more off-the-beaten-path ports including Bozcaada, Turkey; Kastellorizo, Greece; and the Lofoten Islands of Norway....
If Jennifer Aniston loves one thing, it’s going to Cabo San Lucas. The former Friends actress has been a frequent visitor to the popular Mexican tourist destination, often bringing her famous pals along for some rest and relaxation in the sun. In previous visits Aniston has brought along fellow Friends alumna Courteney Cox, as well as actress Emily Blunt, actor John Krasinski, and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. And it looks like this New Year’s Eve was no different....
Mei Zhang is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. Below is an example of the type of itineraries she creates. To work with Mei and the team at WildChina, you can start planning your trip here or contact Mei directly at mei.zhang@wildchina.com. Growing up in Dali, the sweet, nutty aroma of sizzling ham always signaled a good meal for WildChina founder Mei Zhang....
The crypt beneath Paris’ Notre Dame reopened to the public last week over a year after the devastating fire led to its closure in April of 2019. Although the crypt was not damaged by the fire, it was affected by the fallout of lead dust. For the past year, cleaning crews have been sweeping out the toxic debris. “It was terrible,” chief curator of the crypt, Sylvie Robin, told Smithsonian. “There was lead everywhere....
A May snowstorm could bring historic snowfall and cold temperatures to more than 75 million people across the East Coast on Mother’s Day weekend. The storm, expected to move across the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast on Friday could bring up to one foot of snow by evening in northern New England, while Binghamton and Albany in New York, Scranton, Pa., and Burlington, Vt. could see six to eight inches, according to NBC News....
In March, Disney parks around the globe made the decision to close their doors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In the weeks since, fans have waited with bated breath for word of a reopening date. Now, Disney is giving fans in Shanghai just that. On Tuesday, the company announced plans to re-open Shanghai Disneyland to the public on May 11, less than a week away. “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back,” Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company, shared in a statement with Travel + Leisure....
Thailand will look to impose a tourism fee next year, intended to subsidize tourism-related projects. The 500-baht fee (about $14) will be for a “tourism transformation fund,” which will help the country’s industry shift from mass tourism as well as focus on things like eco-friendly tourism, the Bangkok Post reported. Yuthasak Supasorn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand governor, said the goal is to collect 5 billion baht in the first year....
Even though we have yet to celebrate Halloween, the holiday season in is officially upon us as New York’s Rockefeller Center has chosen its Christmas tree. In a tradition that has lasted for more than eight decades, Rockefeller Center announced on its Instagram page that this year’s tree hails from the Village of Florida in Orange County, N.Y. — just under 60 miles from the busy plaza where the Norway spruce will be raised for millions to admire....
There’s nothing better than treating yourself to a little cocktail on a long haul flight. However, not all cocktails are made alike when you’re in the sky. Not only are flight attendants strapped on time, space, and sometimes even booze, but your own taste buds could get in the way of that delicious and enjoyable in-flight beverage. If you’ve always wondered why certain drinks taste better — or worse — in flight, you’re not alone....
Nothing ties together an outfit quite like the perfect pair of heels. But, as most footwear enthusiasts know, it can be nearly impossible to find ones that are equal parts stylish and comfortable. After all, you’ll want your go-to heels to be supportive and cushioned, especially if you’re wearing them to work or for a special event where you’ll be on your feet for hours. Shoppers have their choice of 25 colors, which span from classic black and nude to bold pastels, prints, and sequin accents, as well as sizes 5 to 12....
You know Bora Bora. It’s that place you’ve fantasized about visiting ever since you saw its crystal-clear waves and over-water villas on your computer screen-saver or beach-themed wall calendar years ago. It may even be at the top of your travel bucket list — but in your mind, you’ve put it off as a dream vacation you’ll take someday because of cost, distance, and time constraints. Well, thanks to Skylark, a trip to the French Polynesian island may be more feasible than you think — and even better than you’ve ever imagined....
Winter can be a confusing time when it comes to footwear. On one hand, you want to wear boots every day to keep you as warm as possible in frigid temperatures, but on the other hand, a sturdy pair of sneakers with nice traction sound good, too. Then there’s the comfort factor — because there’s nothing better than the feeling of warm, fuzzy slippers on your feet when snow is falling outside....
The issue of weighing passengers before flights can be dicey. While calculating the appropriate weight on an aircraft can be critical for flight safety, airlines forcing passengers to be weighed can come off as crass, insensitive, and outright body-shaming. But one British startup wants to discreetly weigh passengers in order to help airlines save on fuel costs and keep passengers from feeling like they’re being shamed for their size. According to Lonely Planet, Fuel Matrix, a startup founded by CEO Roy Fuscone, aims to use methods like pressurized pads at self-service bag drops or during full body scans to collect data on passenger’s weight....
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If you plan on traveling again soon, rest assured that hotels are doing everything they can to make sure you have peace-of-mind — that includes your room service. Popping open a bottle of wine and unwinding in your hotel is a great way to start a vacation, and at Hotel Trio in Healdsburg, California, they have the most unique way to enjoy a little vino. Rosé the Robot is an innovative robotic butler that offers a touchless experience when delivering wine to your room....
