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Sweden is taking the idea of a socially distanced vacation up a notch. A team of Swedish hospitality professionals has come together to create an island escape at the site of the Pater Noster lighthouse off of Sweden’s rugged western coast. The group has converted what was once the home of a lighthouse caretaker on a tiny island into a boutique hotel complex, complete with a restaurant and bar. The property can accommodate up to 18 guests....

Imagine yourself gliding and weaving through an underwater playground filled with extraordinary sculptures submerged in tropical waters. Stop imagining—that dream is now a reality. Opened at the end of November, the Maldives welcomed Joali, the very first art-immersive luxury hotel in the country, to its sun-kissed utopia of islands. On land, the area is laced with an ever-growing collection of bespoke creations that wind their way around a total of 73 sprawling overwater and beach villas on Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll....

With all the stress of planning a wedding, the honeymoon should be the fun part. But with endless vacation options and choices to make no matter where you go, a honeymoon can quickly turn into another to-do list. For couples who want to focus all of their energy on the wedding and just relax afterwards, an all-inclusive honeymoon may be the perfect fit. The first (and pretty much only) step is deciding a destination and vibe....

Australia will eliminate its pre-arrival test requirements for international travelers next month, just weeks after reopening its borders to the world. The requirement will be lifted on April 17, Greg Hunt, the minister for health and aged care, said in a statement. “The emergency period was a crucial early decision in Australia’s pandemic response,” Hunt said, adding, “Shutting the international borders early was a tough but decisive action, which enabled Australia to manage the pandemic and minimize the loss of life....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. In many ways, cruises are the ultimate family vacation. Thanks to family-friendly programming, kids’ clubs, set dining options, and curated shore excursions, cruises eliminate the stress of planning so you can focus on enjoying time with your crew in beautiful destinations around the globe....

Beijing Qi The Lowdown In Chinese, Qi means “Seven”— the number of China’s provinces whose cuisines are on the menu of the Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street’s new restaurant. (For more on the hotel, see T+L’s It List.) Craving the tingling heat of Sichuan cooking?Try the yellowfish fried with ethereal lightness and zapped by the region’s signature chiles. The mood of the softly lit room is Modern Asian: black wooden tables set with red glassware posed against wall paneling patterned in 17th-century chinoiserie....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered its warning for cruising in America, recommending travelers be vaccinated before boarding a ship instead of avoiding cruising altogether. The CDC now classifies cruise ship travel as a “Level 3,” indicating the agency has observed a “high” level of COVID-19 transmission on board ships. The warning is far less dire than the agency’s previous “Level 4” classification when the CDC recommended people “avoid” cruise travel altogether, regardless of their vaccination status....

Mass flight cancellations forced Delta Air Lines to temporarily fill up the middle seat on its planes over the weekend, a month earlier than it planned to start doing so. The carrier was forced to allow customers to sit in the middle seat to make up for about 100 canceled flights on Easter Sunday due to staff shortages, the airline confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Monday. “Delta teams Sunday worked through various factors, including staffing, large numbers of employee vaccinations, and pilots returning to active status,” a spokesperson told T+L....

Detroit is ready for you to come back to enjoy everything the city has to offer, with an especially warm welcome by Bedrock Detroit and the Shinola Hotel. Bedrock Detroit, a full-service commercial real estate firm, launched its new initiative, “Decked out Detroit,” a four-month effort to support the local community by highlighting the best shops, restaurants, and activities the city has to offer. And now, it has the perfect way for you to get involved: a two-day itinerary with lodging accommodations at Shinola Hotel....

Taking a trip to New Zealand may sound like an exhausting and lengthy endeavor—one best saved for epic, bucket list adventures—but director James Cameron (of the blockbuster hit Avatar) says it’s actually pretty easy. “I could go to New Zealand for a meeting and come back, and not feel that disrupted,” Cameron told Travel + Leisure in an intimate interview. As he explains it, a flight to New Zealand is lengthy enough for you to get a full night’s sleep—especially if you opt for a business class lie-flat bed....

With global supply chain issues leading to extra stress this holiday season, many of us are looking to gift experiences instead of things. And Fairmont Hotels & Resorts wants to help people do just that. This fall, the 100-plus-year brand launched The Grandest of Escapes, a collection of luxurious experiences that can be found throughout cities and resort locations around the world. Starting now and available throughout 2022, guests can book customized experiences “meant to evoke the magnificent feelings” associated with the brand and its 80 properties around the world (think diving with manta rays and guitar sharks in the Maldives or indulging in a 24-carat facial at one of Dubai’s most luxurious spas)....

Drinking beer may not be the healthiest activity, but one Chicago-based brewery is rejecting that idea — and even wants to pay people to take care of themselves and make healthy lifestyle changes. The Goose Island Beer Company will pay 10 people a total of $9,800 each if they make small, realistic changes, like buying a treadmill to increase their daily steps or paying off a student loan (because nothing causes stress quite like student debt)....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen around the world, California hit a significant milestone with the grand reopening of Disneyland Resort’s Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this weekend. The world-renowned theme parks finally reopened after a year-plus long hiatus, so I visited to see what’s new and what has changed....

Editor’s Note: If you can’t handle an intense dose of cuteness, consider this your last warning. Humans aren’t the only ones feeling cooped up during the global coronavirus pandemic — a lot of animals are, too. In an effort to help, zoos and aquariums across the country have opened up their doors to fluffy kittens and playful pooches for a little stimulation. Kevin, an adorable, hat-loving golden retriever from Tampa, Florida, got in on the action — and the photos and videos will melt your heart....

Kristen Korey Pike 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 Kristen, you can contact her directly at kristen@kktww.com. Day 1: Arrive in Turkey Arrive in Istanbul and connect to a domestic flight to Bodrum. Arrive in Bodrum and meet your private driver outside of the luggage claim area to transfer to your hotel....

Do you have a talented, quirky, hilarious, or otherwise star-worthy grandparent in the family? They could help you score a free vacation. Beaches Resorts, the all-inclusive resort company, is searching for the next big TikTok “granfluencer” in honor of its new GrandEscapes packages. Earlier this month, the company launched its GrandEscapes sweepstakes, allowing family members to post TikTok videos of their grandparents doing the “berries and cream” dance, the “renegade,” a “couchboy” reenactment, or anything they think could make them go viral for a chance to win a Beaches’ GrandEscapes package....

Each year, Oprah brings the world her very personal list of favorite things including clothing, books, tech, food, and more. The list is indeed hand-selected by the queen of talk shows herself and gives fans everywhere the opportunity to say “Oprah told me to buy it.” Oprah’s Favorite Gadget Will Help You Find Everything You Crammed Into Your Carry-on And because Oprah is such a globetrotter herself, it’s no surprise that so many of the items on this year’s list are perfect for travelers, including Vionic’s midi slip-on sneakers....

From a spontaneous uprising against injustice sparked by Black trans women to a series of celebrations uniting tens of millions of people across the globe, it’s incredible how far the march for LGBTQIA+ equality has come since the 1969 Stonewall riots. While Pride Month is rife with opportunity to take to the streets in celebration, it’s also the perfect time to educate yourself on the history of the movement, advocate for intersectionality, and pay tribute to the past sacrifices made to ensure a safe and secure future for today’s LGBTQIA+ community....

For the first time since March, Spain reported no recorded deaths of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period. The news Monday evening was “very, very encouraging,” emergency health response chief Fernando Simón told The Associated Press. In the past 24 hours, there have only been 71 new reported cases. Spain reported its first two coronavirus deaths on March 3. By April 2, it hit its peak of 950 deaths in 24 hours, despite enacting one of the world’s strictest lockdowns....

Made with soft polyester and stretchy spandex, the fleece leggings are extremely soft and provide that coveted four-way stretch, letting you move in any way you choose. Yes, that includes sitting cross-legged while binging Netflix and going for a run when the snow lets up. The lining adds an additional layer of warmth without making you overheat, setting these thermal leggings above the rest — and shoppers say it “feels like butter....