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Mariah Carey is a well-known fan of Aspen, Colorado. Each holiday season, the music icon travels to the mountains to get a taste of winter, with a big dose of high style thrown in for good measure. However, as we all know, this year is a little different than others — but that’s not stopping Ms. Carey from getting to her favorite place. Rather than flying from Los Angeles to Aspen, Carey is mitigating her COVID-19 risk by taking a road trip with her family instead, with a little help from Outdoorsy....

Courtesy of Kayak New data from Kayak shared with Travel + Leisure reveals the habits of travelers from state to state, from spending to length-of-stay, and more. Travelers in Rhode Island, for example, had the most searches for business and first-class tickets in the country. while those in Nebraska, on the other hand, had the least. In Vermont, Kayak found travelers like to plan ahead with the least last-minute searches in the country at only 23%, while Nevada residents tend to wait until the last minute....

Skiing is a sport most people spend a lifetime trying to master. And it doesn’t end when you step off the mountain —you have to learn a long list of dos and don’ts in order to fit in with this microculture. Take the lingo, for example: In the ski world, “dump” means a big snow, a “liftie” is the ski lift operator, and to say someone is “steezy” means they’ve perfected ski fashion, which is constantly evolving from neon onesies to neutral solids and back again....

Southwest Airlines is rolling out its first complete uniform in 20 years. To ensure that the new uniforms not only reflected the airline’s brand but were also functional and comfortable for employees, the airline created an Employee Design Team that worked with corporate apparel maker Cintas to create the designs. Stephen M. Keller, 2016. Courtesy of Southwest Once the pieces were designed, about 120 employees did a six-month test run in the different options to determine the best fit and functionality....

Even during Black Friday and the holiday season, there are just specific beauty brands that never seem to go on sale. You know, the ones that you’d really like to see with prices slashed. The occasional loophole is to shop from retailers who are including the prestige brands in their sales. Such is the case with SpaceNK and their early Black Friday week-long sale. SpaceNK carries a ton of prestige brands, most of which are discounted at different rates across all products....

Now that summer is here and travel is back on the menu, it’s time to bring those worn, beat up suitcases out of the closet. The bad news: that vacation you’ve been aching for is quickly approaching, and that sad, old luggage is giving off the opposite of adventure vibes. The good news: Target is here to save the day with a secret treasure trove of travel gear arranged conveniently for shoppers by travel method (driving, flying) and subcategorized by bag need (checked luggage, backpacks, weekender bags)....

The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced on Tuesday that it will be debuting a brand new cookie for the 2021 season. The new Toast-Yay! is a French toast-inspired cookie that is a delicious blend of cinnamon, sugar, and icing. The GSUSA hopes that this new offering will bring a little joy to consumers and fit in with long-time favorites like Thin Mints or Samoas/Caramel deLites. Courtesy of Today Girl Scouts of the USA...

The St. Regis Aspen Resort is already the crème de la crème of winter destinations, but this year, it’s once again getting a little help from a summertime friend to make it even more spectacular. Christian Harder courtesy of The Snow Lodge On Dec. 22, 2021, The St. Regis Aspen opened The Snow Lodge, a restaurant and entertainment concept. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it’s actually the sister property of The Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York....

There may soon be a slice of calm in the middle of New York City’s hustle and bustle. One of the original co-founders of Manhattan’s High Line, Robert Hammond, is heading up efforts to bring a $350-million outpost of the European wellness resort Therme to the city, Crain’s reported. The idea behind the concept is melding together bathing traditions seen from Roman thermae, Japanese onsen, Turkish hammam baths, and Finnish saunas in an upscale and sleek fashion....

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the beloved Italian beer, wants you to not only drink a great beverage but look stylish when you do. That’s why it’s teaming up with M.Gemi, an artisanal Italian leather shoes and accessories brand for a limited-edition, luxury sneaker collection. “Chic enough for a day at the office or night on the town, yet the right amount accessible for a casual gathering with friends, our collaboration with M....

Having a pool in your hotel room always make for a memorable stay, but one hotel in Greece has taken their private plunge pools to the next level. Guests who book an infinity suite at the Dana Villas and Suites in the village of Firostefani, on Santorini, have access to private indoor pools, which are hidden away behind secret doorways. A recent video, posted by traveler Oded David, showcases what it’s like to experience the cove-like pools....

Stop and smell the bluebonnets this spring. The hills and valleys of Texas are particularly known for the gorgeous, vibrant bluebonnets that grow in the wild every spring. Much like the daffodils of Lake Elsinore, California, Texas’ bluebonnets are native to the area and draw lots of tourists every year hoping to catch a glimpse (and a selfie or two) of the beautiful specks of blue (and sometimes violet or even pink) that dot the landscape....

While many hotels and restaurants are starting to open up again, they’re also finding unexpected ways to serve guests safely. Les Bains, a hotel in Paris, has been closed for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the hotel itself is not allowing guests for overnight stays, its restaurant, Roxo, is offering some very interesting ways to dine, according to Insider. The hotel, which used to be a bathhouse during the 19th century, drained its iconic pool in order to repurpose it as an exclusive spot for guests to enjoy dinner....

Let this story serve as a reminder that teachers are the world’s greatest gift. Georgia teacher Angie Madden took to Facebook recently to share her latest back to school tip, and it included a face mask hack that we can all use. The comments section quickly filled with praise for the teacher, with many writing her with thanks for bringing the product to their feeds. But, as Madden told TODAY, the face mask accessory isn’t just for teachers....

As much as Halloween signals a time for creative costumes and endless candy, it is also, at its core, a time for scares. Stories about monsters under the bed or the things that go bump in the night have always raised the hairs on the back of our necks, but in the end, there may be nothing scarier than an urban legend that could almost be real. This Photo of ‘Ghosts’ at the ‘Shining’ Hotel Will Give You the Creeps...

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. America’s 63 national parks are beloved destinations for both citizens and visitors from around the world, even during the Covid-19 pandemic....

For people who don’t identify as male or female, there is finally an option to obtain a U.S. passport that accurately reflects their identity. This week, the State Department issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation and plans to offer this option more broadly next year. The move is being applauded as a move in the right direction toward recognizing the rights of those who don’t fit into traditional gender categories....

Uber will now let riders across the country request their favorite drivers when they book a trip in advance, the rideshare company shared with Travel + Leisure. The feature, part of the company’s Uber Reserve rollout next week, will give riders the choice to book a trip up to 30 days in advance. Customers will be able to rate a driver five stars and then choose them as a “Favorite Driver” on the tipping screen....

Some of the most scenic views in the country will once again welcome visitors as Vail Resorts gets ready to reopen its iconic mountain resorts, complete with social distancing, mandatory face masks, and enhanced cleaning, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. “Summer is a special time in the mountains and we are excited to welcome guests back to the outdoors to have fun, refresh and recharge,” Pat Campbell, the president of Vail Resorts’ mountain division, said in a statement shared with T+L....

Dry throat and itchy eyes—we’ve all felt the effects of flying. According to Dr. Clayton T. Cowl, the chair of Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, an aircraft’s filtration system—which takes in outside air and circulates it in the cabin—is to blame. While this creates a clean environment, it also causes humidity to drop to a parched 10 to 20 percent—between 30 and 65 percent is comfortable for most people....