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Qatar Airways is now requiring passengers to don face shields on a flight to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The airline will provide disposable face shields to customers before they board. It is offered along with a complimentary protective kit, which includes a single-use surgical face mask, disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer. Courtesy of Qatar Airways Children will receive a kid-size face shield with Qatar’s Oryx Kids Club mascots. Kids under two are not required to wear a face shield or a mask....

Rocky Mountain National Park will partially reopen after two of the largest wildfires in Colorado history forced its complete closure. On Thursday, the park announced that visitors could return to areas deemed safe on the east side of the park and the west side of the park remains closed for safety assessments. Visitors will be able to access roads, parking areas and trails in Wild Basin, Longs Peak, Lily Lake, Twin Sisters, Lumpy Ridge and US 34 through the Fall River Entrance to Many Parks Curve as well as the Endovalley Road, according to the National Park Service (NPS)....

Thirty five years ago, Richard Branson was stuck on a tarmac trying to leave Puerto Rico for the British Virgin Islands. His flight was grounded, and he’d been away from his girlfriend for three weeks. Needless to say, he was over it. What do you do in this situation? My answer is typically to lean into my fate and order a glass of wine, resigning myself to an eternity stuck on an airplane....

A former bank in London is being transformed into a brand-new pub with super-affordable drinks. Number 222 Strand, formerly a Lloyds Bank, certainly has enough character to attract any drink connoisseur. According to the Evening Standard, the previously dubbed “most beautiful bank in London” will find new life as a JD Wetherspoon (also known as just Wetherspoons), a chain of pubs in the U.K. Looking at the interior, you might be surprised to learn that this is going to be a local watering hole....

Since its inception in 2004, Jade Mountain Resort has always kept things local, which for the 27-mile-long Caribbean island of Saint Lucia also means keeping things sustainable. While that can often prove a difficult and expensive initiative, the property, beloved by travelers and just named to the T+L 500, outlining the top hotels of the year according to Travel + Leisure’s 2021 World’s Best Awards results, has long placed value in uplifting its local community and protecting the island it calls home....

It can be tough to be a great host on Airbnb. You have to think of everything: kitchen utensils, dishes, towels, Wi-Fi and entertainment, and, of course, cleanliness. All of these things require both time and finances to make sure your guests have the perfect stay. Luckily, Airbnb and MUJI have a way to make it easier. Airbnb and Japanese retailer MUJI are launching Airbnb Host Essentials by MUJI, a first of its kind kit featuring affordable, design-forward essentials geared toward both prospective and existing hosts looking to refresh their space....

Turks and Caicos is implementing a vaccine requirement for entry going forward. Starting Sept. 1, all visitors 16 and older will be required to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arriving in order to enter the territory, according to the Turks And Caicos Tourist Board. Accepted vaccinations include Pfizer-BioNTech, Astrazeneca, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. While Turks and Caicos will allow proof of vaccination in electronic format or a vaccination letter signed by a doctor, the tourism board said handwritten vaccination cards will not be accepted....

All major airlines in the United States have dropped mask requirements after a federal judge in Florida threw out the federal transportation mask mandate on Monday. Carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and more nixed their face mask rules for both passengers and crew. Hours earlier, U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled the federal mask mandate, which required face coverings be worn on planes, in airports, on trains, buses, and on other forms of public transport “violates the procedures required for agency rulemaking....

After topping the box office in the UK and the U.S. after its recent release, it’s clear that “Downton Abbey” is here to stay. And thanks to a sponsorship with Viking, fans of the show, movie, and those fabulous costumes can head to the UK for privileged, private access to Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey — home to the fictitious Crawley family on screen, and the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in real life....

You can watch Kenya’s annual Great Migration live this year without leaving home. During the Great Migration, more than 2 million animals — including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and more — trek from the Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet and is considered one of Africa’s seven natural wonders. And this year, it’s happening live on TikTok. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images...

Travelers will soon have a high-tech way to hail one of New York City’s iconic yellow cabs: through the Uber app. Starting this spring, the rideshare app will add Taxi and Limousine Commission cabs to its platform, allowing customers to order a yellow taxi in addition to the other options like UberX, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. Like other Uber trips, riders will receive upfront pricing beforehand so they know the fare price before requesting a trip....

I love to travel. It’s why I’m writing for a publication such as Travel + Leisure; it’s why I spent time in my twenties living in Europe; it’s why I often set my novels in magical places like Paris and Rome. So how could someone like me, who dreams far beyond her own national borders, settle in a place like Orlando? Easy: Not only is the city much more cosmopolitan and multicultural than most people expect, but it’s also home to Epcot, a theme park that somehow manages to bring the allure of world travel right to Florida’s doorstep....

Walt Disney World is known for creating an immersive, magical experience for its guests, but in honor of the theme park’s upcoming 50th anniversary, Disney wants to reward those who make magic out of everyday life. Now through Oct. 1, 2021, Disney is welcoming people to nominate any U.S. resident who they believe is a Magic Maker — someone who has had a positive impact on their community through kindness, generosity, and charity....

The European Union removed the United States from its pandemic-era list of safe countries on Monday, recommending member states impose travel restrictions on American tourists. The European Commission, which reviews the list regularly, uses it to issue recommendations to its 27 member states regarding nonessential travel restrictions. However, it is non-binding and individual countries can still set their own rules around testing or vaccination requirements. It’s not immediately clear when restrictions would start or what countries would be implementing them....

With soaring icebergs and abundant marine life, the Ilulissat Icefjord is the crown jewel of Greenland tourism. Now, there’s a new way to admire this UNESCO World Heritage site’s iceberg-dotted waters: the Ilulissat Icefjord Centre, a sleek and experiential venue that opened on July 3. The minimalistic, nature-inspired facility adds context and interpretation to the area’s icy surroundings. Exhibits narrate Greenland’s story of ice, nature, and climate change — and it’s a tale the town of Ilulissat is perfectly poised to tell....

The Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards aim to identify and honor companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. Not only are they demonstrating thought leadership and creative problem-solving, they are taking actionable, quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments around the world. What’s more, they are inspiring their industry colleagues and travelers to do their part. There’s strength in numbers....

The entire tourism industry is responding to Zika virus—though in many cases, airlines and operators are offering words of caution rather than actual rebooking advice or assistance. So if you have plans to fly to the Caribbean or Central or South America in the coming month, you may be wondering what to do. In short, you’ll want to follow these steps. Get in touch with your airline, preferably by phone....

“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land,” Walt Disney once said. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates to the public for the first time, ushering in a new era of theme park entertainment. With a star-studded broadcast titled “Dateline: Disneyland” on ABC, hosted by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and Ronald Reagan, millions of viewers were introduced to the new $17 million theme park built in just a year....

Los Angeles, at around 500 square miles, is the largest city within Los Angeles County which includes more than 100 cities and communities. Known for its entertainment industry, miles of coastline, mountains, shopping, sports, ethnic diversity, and culture of creativity, L.A.’s vibe ranges from upscale to hip to surf-casual and everything between, defying a label for the city as a whole. Several areas comprise Los Angeles, mainly Downtown (DTLA), the Westside, West Hollywood, Hollywood, the Beach Cities, and the Valley, with other communities within those districts....

New York Stoneware ceramic vase. $150. 212-431-3777; newyorkstoneware.com. The pool at the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, opening in October. mandarinoriental.com. A look from Lanvin’s fall collection. Vest, $7,885; jacket, $3,420; pants, $2,180; shoes, $2,690; bag, $3,350; choker $1,285; and necklace, $950. New York, 815 Madison Ave., N.Y.C.; 646-439-0380; lanvin.com. Aveda eye color in Golden Ginger. $15. 800-644-4831; aveda.com. Lancôme mascara in Mon Regard Parisien. $32. 800-526-2663; nordstrom.com. Valentino leather flats, $875....