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If nothing gets you in the mood like a free hotel stay, you’re in luck. According to CNN, Hotel Zed, a hotel chain in British Columbia, Canada, is offering a special deal for couples who are looking to do some “baby-making” on Valentine’s Day. The “Nooner” promo is available at hotel locations in Victoria and Kelowna, and it runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 14. Rates for this fairly scandalous deal start at $59 CAD (about $45 USD), CNN reported....

Celebrity Cruises made history over the weekend with its re-launch of the Celebrity Edge, the first cruise ship to leave a United States homeport with ticketed passengers since March of 2020 when COVID-19 threw the American cruise industry into a tailspin. Setting sail to the Caribbean from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 26, the milestone event was complete with a pre-cruise press conference and reception. “To survive for 15 months with zero revenue is not something they teach you in business school,” Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group - which includes Celebrity Cruises - said....

When it comes to epitomizing Travel + Leisure, no one does it better than supermodel Christie Brinkley. After all, she was discovered by a photographer when she traveled to Paris after high school, which sparked an incredible career spanning nearly 50 years and a lifelong love affair with travel. The model, 67, who has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers, including three consecutive Sports Illustrated covers, makes several trips a year to her home in Turks and Caicos and regularly travels to Treviso, Italy to check on her prosecco brand, Bellisima, but still has dreams, go-tos, and tips, when it comes to traveling — and we got to hear all about it recently during AdWeek 2021....

As one of the many picturesque areas in Canada, our 2017 Destination of the Year, Vancouver Island has so much to offer. Travel + Leisure, in partnership with LifeVR, captured the beautiful area in 360-degrees. Here, we take a closer look at Clayoquot Sound. Clayoquot Sound has a diverse ecosystem, making it an amazing destination to explore. Watch above as we float in Port Renfrew, a 1,300-square-mile area filled with natural wonders....

As Jennifer Lopez preps for the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, the Hard Rock Hotels is ready to give one lucky winner a hotel stay comparable to that of what the superstar herself would enjoy. Sunday’s big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is set to be played at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida and in conjunction with major buzz around the stadium, the music-centric company is offering fans the chance to channel their inner J....

Soon, you’ll be able to take in the sights of New York City, walk from Yankee Stadium to the Guggenheim, the Brooklyn Bridge to Citifield in just seconds. Of course, we’re not talking about the real-life versions of these iconic buildings and structures, but in Miniland at Legoland New York, set to open in summer 2021. The theme park, which will include 15,000 Lego models made with 30 million Lego bricks, may still be under construction, but a tour this week by Travel + Leisure proved the park’s magic was already obvious....

If you’ve been following the journey of Let’s Go Together, the new podcast from Travel + Leisure celebrating diversity in travel, you’ll have been introduced to people who are exploring the world despite their size, widowed women finding new joy in solo journeys, the first Black woman to travel to every single country, and many more incredible travelers. And we’re still going strong. This week, on the ninth installment of Let’s Go Together, host and adventurer Kellee Edwards is joined by Amanda Machado, an avid hiker based in Oakland, California....

The Hubble Space Telescope has detected light from a start within the first billion years of the universe’s existence, NASA announced Wednesday. According to the space agency, the light, which was detected by the 32-year-old telescope, shows that the star is so far away that “its light has taken 12.9 billion years to reach Earth.” Or, in other terms, the light appears to us now as it did when the universe was only 7 percent of its current age....

With less than two months to go until New Year’s Eve, now’s a good time to start planning how you’ll bid farewell to 2021. If going out with a big bash isn’t your style, how about a private island party for two? That’s exactly the kind of celebration that Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort is offering to one lucky couple. Courtesy of Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort With the luxury resort’s NYE Private Island Overnight package, one couple will be whisked away on a short boat ride to Renaissance Island, Aruba’s only private island....

Staying safe from the coronavirus pandemic takes effort. It means reducing your social interactions, wearing a mask as often as possible when outside the home, washing hands more frequently, and cleaning. Lots and lots of cleaning. However, according to a new survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it appears people may not really understand safe cleaning procedures. In May, the CDC polled 502 adults in the United States about their cleaning habits during the pandemic....

See more Disney travel tips Do Go easy on the extras when purchasing Walt Disney World tickets (407/934-7639; waltdisneyworld.com; one-day, one-park pass for adults $71, kids $60). There are four Disney theme parks to tackle: Magic Kingdom (kiddie rides and the iconic castle), Epcot (World’s Fair fare), Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Tinseltown celebrated), and Animal Kingdom (lions and tigers and mice, oh my!). Many folks have had their fill after a long weekend—which means you shouldn’t let the reservations agent talk you into add-ons you won’t have time for....

The historic California ski resort formerly known as Squaw Valley announced that it is renaming as Palisades Tahoe, after a yearlong process and research into its offensive name. “While this may take some getting used to, our name change was an important initiative for our company and community,” Palisades Tahoe President and COO Dee Byrne said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. “At the end of the day, ‘squaw’ is a hurtful word, and we are not hurtful people....

If you’re in the market for a new handbag, wallet, or other accessory, you won’t want to miss Kate Spade’s latest surprise sale, which includes deep discounts on best-sellers, as well as deals on fall essentials. Whether you’re looking for a classic leather shoulder bag, a zippered travel wallet, or a pair of versatile sneakers, this sale will have something for you. And with discounts up to 75 percent off, it’ll be hard to find a better deal, especially on the brand’s quality leather goods....

Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its face mask guidelines in January, chances are you’ve been on the lookout for the best and most effective mask. According to the CDC, well-fitting KN95s offer more protection than surgical and cloth masks, while NIOSH-approved respirators, including N95s, provide the highest level of protection. The difference between the two is that N95 masks are approved and regulated by the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety (NIOSH), while KN95s are regulated by China (and don’t have NIOSH approval)....

It’s been said that if you give someone the right pair of shoes, they can take on the world; and I’m here to make the case that there’s some real truth to that sentiment. As a seasoned traveler, my idea of the right pair of shoes looks a little something like this: They should be versatile and functional, but also cute, comfortable, and fairly affordable. In an ideal world, they would also be easy to clean, pack well, and maybe, just maybe, they would be crafted from sustainable materials, too....

Chile’s Millahue Valley is located about two hours’ drive south of the capital city of Santiago. It’s a winemaker’s paradise whose name translates to “place of gold” from the native Mapundungun language. And, with the opening of a unique new hotel, the valley is becoming a destination for seekers of luxury — and good vino. Courtesy of Vik Retreats For the past 15 years, husband-and-wife duo Alex and Carrie Vik have been building a mini-empire in the Millahue Valley....

If privacy isn’t an issue, you can stay in a Japanese hotel for practically free. Tetsuya Inoue is 27 years old and runs the Asahi Ryokan, owned by his grandmother. When he began running the hotel, he was investigating ways to bring in new travelers and perhaps stir up some more attention. When a British traveler came through and livestreamed much of his stay to his followers, Inoue had an idea: What if he set up a livestream of his own?...

Ecuador is now welcoming vaccinated travelers, El Universo, one of the country’s largest newspapers, recently reported. According to the outlet, tourists with the COVID-19 vaccine can enter the country and travel to one of its most popular island destinations: the Galapagos Islands. In addition to their vaccination certificate, travelers must show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours of their trip, El Universo reported. Unvaccinated travelers are also allowed to visit Ecuador and its famous island archipelago with proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure....

Brad and Matt Kirouac are literally going together — but their journey isn’t a regular vacation. This married couple from Chicago is on a quest to see all of America’s national parks, and they’re doing it in a 26-foot RV. On Episode 2 of Let’s Go Together, Matt and Brad share their experiences traveling around the country, what they’ve learned about the parks, and what the parks have taught them about their own lives....

There’s way more to Garfield than his love of lasagna and his hatred for Mondays. He’s also been plaguing the coastline of a particular French beach for 35 years. The plastic carcasses of bright orange, Garfield the Cat novelty phones have been mysteriously washing up on the Iroise coast in Brittany since the 1980s, the BBC reported. And the reason why, though not much of a shock, has finally been revealed....