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Police in Washington, D.C. arrested a woman traveling from Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday after she took off her face mask mid-flight to yell at her fellow passengers about “tyranny.” “What I woke up to was her screaming about how this was tyranny, and we have to stand up for this,” passenger Jonathan Asfour told WCNC Charlotte. In one video, the unmasked passenger is heard screaming, “If we don’t stand up, it’s only going to get worse....

A globe-spanning Instagram feed may be considered the benchmark for being well traveled in 2017, but for the ultimate travel bragging rights, there’s the Travelers’ Century Club. Billed as the world’s most elite travel community, the club is made up exclusively of people who have visited more than 100 countries — no small feat considering there are only 195 sovereign countries on Earth as defined by the U.S. Department of State....

At Travel + Leisure, we’re dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products to meet your needs on the road and at home. The T+L Top Picks seal is awarded to items our editors have determined to be the best buys in their category. Now that summer is finally here, it’s time to gather your beach towel, sunscreen, a good book and hit the beach. And whether the ocean is in your backyard or you’re planning a long-awaited seaside getaway, you’ll want to make sure your beach bag is full of items that will make your beach day as fun and seamless as possible....

Summer is on its way, and if you have kids, that likely means complicated summer camp plans. But it also could mean time for a family vacation. Trips that take everyone in the family away from their routines — parents from work and household responsibilities, kids from school and homework — can be a great bonding experience for families and give each family member a chance to see new things....

Thirty million people attempted to learn a new language this year, in the weeks after the world was forced into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data compiled by free language app Duolingo. The app’s “Year in Language” Report, shared with Travel + Leisure, found that Turkish was the fastest-growing language of interest in America in 2020, but Spanish remained the most popular choice (Spanish also overtook French in global popularity)....

Well before the landscaping herd of goats protected by a llama and “Fish” the runway-clearing dog, the Portland International Airport had another star: the ironically fashionable carpet lining its hallowed terminals. The sad news: the airport has begun its removal of the some 14 acres of that carpet, and plan to have it all replaced with an equally kitschy design by Thanksgiving 2015. Squares of the carpet are available for purchase, but there are far more interesting ways to immortalize a love Portland, quirky prints, and Saved By the Bell aesthetics....

Scientists in New Zealand have spotted a rare glimpse at a planet that is comparable to the size and orbit of Earth within our galaxy, USA Today reported. Although this is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, you may not want to be packing your bags for life on a new planet just yet. According to The Astronomical Journal, the planet was discovered using a “microlensing” technique, a method that can detect planet- or star-sized objects regardless of how much light they emit....

Though people can already sleep in UFOs and potatoes, and even places with their own lazy rivers, Airbnb still wants more. That’s why, on Tuesday, the home-sharing giant announced its new Unique Airbnb Fund, the first-ever $1 million dollar program to encourage new, unique livable spaces to join its listings. Courtesy of Airbnb According to Airbnb, it will award 10 winners $100,000 each to help build the unique listing of their dreams....

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar resort group is continuing to welcome visitors back to paradise. Of its three resorts, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is currently open while its other two — SLS Baha Mar and Rosewood Baha Mar — will open on March 4. All three resorts are currently accepting reservations. Baha Mar will be extending its testing program to both SLS and Rosewood by requiring guests to test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival....

Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to score savings on all the best travel deals and luggage, but true to its roots, it’s also filled with can’t-miss deals on tech. And when it comes to all things gadgets and gizmos, there’s no brand people are looking to score for less quite like Apple. Luckily, if you’re in the market for an Apple Watch, some new AirPods, or any other favorites, this year’s Cyber Monday sale came through in a big way for all the Apple lovers out there....

There are two things I can’t live without when heading to the beach: great music and even better sunglasses. If you’re like me and tend to listen to music everywhere you go, vacation is no exception. But if you’ve ever worn headphones around tons of other people, it can be isolating (unless that’s the vibe you’re going for). So when I discovered that Bose’s new Audio Sunglasses allow you to listen to your own music while still hearing your surroundings, I couldn’t wait to tell everyone about them....

Long before his name became synonymous with viral delicious sensations like the Cronut, Dominique Ansel had been exploring different foods since his childhood in the small town of Beauvais, just north of Paris. “Growing up in France, my mom didn’t really know how to cook and our family didn’t have much, so a lot of my early food memories were trying different fresh fruits and vegetables and local cheeses,” he told Travel + Leisure this week....

Attention Disney fans: Disney Parks is looking for two new content creators to join its social team, and one of them could be you. On Jan. 3, the Disney Parks’ TikTok account posted a video about its new content creator roles. In the quick snippet, viewers not only meet a few of the existing social media team members but also learn a few of the qualities required for the role. Those necessary qualities include being a “food connoisseur,” which we can only take as meaning someone who loves Dole Whip and giant turkey legs; being a “creative storyteller,” which you likely already are if you’re active on social media; and having a “goofy attitude,” which again, if you love Disney, you likely already possess....

Last week, my phone lit up with text alerts exclaiming something I never thought possible in the time of COVID — or beyond. “We booked $202 flights to Japan, round trip,” the text from my editor, Tanner Saunders, read. Bleary-eyed, I thought it was a mistake until I opened my email and saw the same deal highlighted on the Scott’s Cheap Flight newsletter. “I had just got home from an errand when I saw the deal from Scott’s and panic grabbed my computer to see if it was still up,” Saunders says....

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on the third day of our vacation in San Pedro, Belize, I shook my best friend awake. “Get up, I’ve changed my mind,” I said. “We’re getting our PADI certification. They’re expecting us at the dive shop in the next hour.” Up until that moment, I had been ping-ponging with the suggestion from my best friend, Brando, about getting our scuba-diving certification during a vacation at Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, the newly opened resort in the dreamy Caribbean paradise that is Ambergris Caye....

Follow Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations on Instagram (and avid-traveler), to London—a city he called home for a decade. England’s capital is easily recognized by the landmarks that pierce its skyline: Big Ben, the Shard, and Tower Bridge, for starters. Steeped in history, and yet one of the most modern cities in the world, London is a destination that is both “old school” as well as “new school,” as Jauncey put it....

Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to break out your favorite sundresses for brunches, parties, weddings, and, of course, travel. Dresses are a great option to pack for any trip because they allow you to build an outfit with just one piece, allowing for more time to enjoy your destination and less time rummaging through your suitcase. The Amoretu Summer Tunic V-Neck Shift Dress features long sleeves with elastic cuffs, a slight v-neckline, and a tiered skirt that hits at the mid-thigh....

Miley Cyrus was forced to cancel an upcoming show in Paraguay after her plane to the country’s capital was struck by lightning, prompting an emergency landing. “To my fans and everyone worried after hearing about my flight to Asunción. Our plane was caught in a major unexpected storm and struck by lightning,” she wrote on Instagram early Wednesday. “My crew, band, friends, and family who were all traveling with me are safe after an emergency landing....

A passenger aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has been banned for life after climbing over the railing of her balcony while posing for a photo. Another passenger on the Allure of the Seas, Peter Blosic, took a picture of the woman, who had climbed over her room’s balcony in her swimsuit to pose, and reported the incident. Aitormmfoto/Getty Images “I showed the concierge. The staff captain then wanted to meet with me and get a copy of the photo....

The serum is made with multiple ingredients that prevent water loss and lock in moisture on your skin, including two types of hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and glycerin. It also features madecassoside, an antioxidant that boosts hydration and is gentle enough to use on sensitive and acne-prone skin. For the best results, the brand recommends putting three to four drops on your face and neck every morning and night after cleansing....