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Kaimana Beach Hotel, located on Waikiki along the Gold Coast of Honolulu, is ready to welcome guests once again. And this time, guests to the 50-year-old hotel will get to experience the hotel with its new look thanks to a handful of Hawaiian creatives. In February, the hotel unveiled its newly refreshed vibe thanks to Private Label Collection, a full-service luxury hospitality company founded by Honolulu native Jonathan McManus. Kaimana-Beach-Hotel...

Secret entrances just make everything cooler, and secret entrances are especially cool when celebrities once used them. That is just part of the appeal of the new Pebble Bar, which has become the place to be for tourists, the midtown work crowd, and celebrity spottings, since opening in late February. A saloon called Hurley’s used to inhabit the four-story townhouse located on the corner of 49th street and 6th Avenue before closing in 2000....

We’re used to hitting up Uniqlo every winter for its affordable HeatTech basics, and can always count on the Tokyo-based brand to supply essential linen-cotton pants for summer. Now, there’s a reason to shop there for spring, thanks to this new UV Cut parka, on sale just in time for April showers. Having versatile clothes that serve a dual purpose is the key to packing light, which is why this pocketable jacket is about to be an indispensable addition to your packing list....

Available in black, light blue, dusty rose, and olive green, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Compact Carry-on Bag is a 15-inch bag that meets the standards for carry-on luggage on all airlines. The suitcase is perfect for a quick weekend getaway, as it can fit underneath the seat in front of you during flight. And although it’s tiny, the Travelpro carry-on is packed with compartments to help make packing a breeze....

Toys “R” Us is welcoming a whole new generation of kids who don’t want to grow up with a new flagship location in the American Dream mall in New Jersey, the company shared with Travel + Leisure this week. The new two-level, 20,000-square-foot store will welcome Toys “R” Us kids — and kids at heart — to play, eat at Geoffrey’s Café and ice cream parlor, and, of course, shop for their favorite toys....

Relaxation is paramount for a successful trip—even if said trip is jetting off to a busy city on business. But between wedging yourself into cramped coach class, sitting for hours on a train, and the stress that comes with airport security or exploring a new destination, travel can wreak havoc on your peace of mind—not to mention your body. That’s where yoga can help. “Traveling takes a toll on your mind and body,” says Jamie Kent, the founder of Yoga Download—an online yoga studio committed to helping people practice yoga anywhere, at any time, in the world....

A group of animal sanctuaries is offering a unique and compassionate way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, asking people to ‘adopt’ a turkey instead of cooking one. The Gentle Barn, which has animal sanctuaries in California, Tennessee, and Missouri, is inviting people to become “Turkey Guardians” in time for the holiday with a one-time contribution of $35 for a turkey or $150 for the whole flock, the sanctuary shared with Travel + Leisure....

Ice cream lovers, now’s your chance to satisfy your sweet tooth in the best popsicle way. In honor of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 18, Booking.com is offering fans the ultimate “Sundae Funday” promotion. The booking website is outfitting a real-life and fully functional ice cream truck for two lucky ice cream lovers to enjoy a sleepover in. The decked out truck will be located in Union Square Park in New York City....

Though you may not be able to hop on a plane today, Discover Puerto Rico wants you to at least start imaging your trips in the future. This week, Discover Puerto Rico announced its new partnership with JetBlue and San Juan Marriott, which have all come together to inspire travelers to plan a future trip and give away a vacation to one lucky person who actually takes part in the exercise....

Sweatpants are a staple in any loungewear collection, especially when they have an extra cozy touch like a fleece lining. Fleece-lined wide-leg sweatpants and joggers look like your typical lounge bottoms, although they have a hidden interior made with fleece or even a slightly more luxurious faux shearling that make them far more comfortable and much warmer. The Best Heated Vests for Hiking, Camping, and Other Cold-weather Adventures Baleaf Women’s Fleece-lined Joggers To buy: amazon....

Festive season is finally here, and that means it’s time to break out the holiday decorations, sip some hot cocoa, watch your favorite Christmas movies, and post your best wintry photos. Of course, every post needs the perfect caption, so we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday captions and quotes for your merriest photos. These 55 Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and Christmas captions are sure to bring a little festive cheer to your feed....

The Greeks know how to do many things well, but after living here for three years, I’m convinced that they are actually the world’s best vacationers. They do have an unfair advantage: With one of Europe’s longest coastlines, hundreds of dreamy islands (over 200 of which are inhabited), mountains fit for adventurers, and ruins strewn about, most outings can turn historical even unintentionally. Nearly all Greeks have a family village or island — where their parents or grandparents come from — that they return to during the holidays....

Over the past year, the shift from real-life travel to virtual exploration has allowed art lovers to visit unique places and delve into important collections from around the world without leaving home. This weekend, architecture fans will get a treat when six private Frank Lloyd Wright buildings across the country open their doors for virtual Zoom tours. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Seamour and Gerte Shavin House. Pat Mahoney Starting this Friday to Sunday, Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts can take part in a three-day virtual journey to some of his famed structures around the country....

A new Ace Hotel is coming to Brooklyn. In January, Atelier Ace announced its plans to open the Ace Hotel Brooklyn, specifically in Boerum Hill, in Spring 2021. The hotel, the company explained, was created from the ground up in partnership with longtime Ace collaborators Roman and Williams, who designed the look of the 287-room hotel.. “We’ve been building toward Ace Brooklyn for years; the entire city has reimagined itself several times over since we started,” Brad Wilson, the president of the Ace Hotel Group, shared....

New moons bring with them the sense of starting over, choosing new areas to focus on, and hoping for new things to happen — and we have one at the beginning of this coming week. New moons are the time to set a new intention (a desire or something you want to manifest and bring into your life). Have a clear intention ready at the front of your mind on Tuesday evening as that is the best time to speak it out and write it down in order to make it happen during this month....

The highly rated cushioned pet booster seat ensures that your furry friend has a comfortable and safe spot for the duration of your journey, and it manages to minimize their travel anxiety and prevent them from wandering around the car. The easy-to-install model, which is best suited for small- and medium-sized pups with its 22-inch by 20-inch by 12-inch frame, has adjustable straps that secure it to your vehicle’s interior and a small lead with a clip that attaches to your pet’s harness to keep them buckled in....

American Airlines announced Friday that “smart luggage” with lithium-ion battery power banks will be banned – unless the battery can be removed if the bag needs to be checked. Smart bags have been gaining popularity for travelers the world over. Most of the luggage offers travelers a battery backup to charge electronic devices on the go. Some suitcases offer GPS tracking, electronic tags or locks or Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. Some can even be ridden like a powered scooter....

Just a few days after announcing that it had been COVID-19-free for 100 days, New Zealand reported a reemergence of the coronavirus. Four people from one family in South Auckland tested positive for coronavirus, the Ministry of Health announced Tuesday. In response, Auckland will be placed on a brief “Alert Level Three” lockdown, beginning Wednesday at noon. The rest of the country will enter “Level Two.” The lockdown is set to be lifted at midnight on Friday....

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 the rocky cliffs of Malibu to the seashore of Miami Beach, the settings that lay claim to the best resort hotels in the continental United States are as varied and dynamic as the discerning readers of Travel + Leisure....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against traveling to Thailand and other destinations in the agency’s latest update to its travel advisory. The CDC classified Thailand as a “Level 4” destination this week, telling Americans to “avoid” heading there and to ensure they were “up to date” with their vaccines if they did. The classification indicates a “very high” level of COVID-19 transmission in the country. The country’s designation comes just over a month after it started welcoming travelers back without the need to quarantine....