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Ski season is almost here, which means it’s high time you start planning your epic mountainside escape. But, rather than schlepping to the mountain with the masses, evoJets and Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole have a new partnership that will allow you to get to the slopes in style. The new Luxury Sports and Après Ski Experience was “designed for travelers to seamlessly partake in spectacular adventures with the pristine Wyoming wilderness as their backdrop,” Snake River explained on its website....

To say this Airbnb is out of this world would be a massive understatement. Tucked away in Joshua Tree, California, just outside of the national park, travelers can find and book a fully-restored Futuro House that is now the “ultimate glamping experience.” For those not up on their 1960s architectural history, the Futuro House was first concocted by designer Matti Suuronen in 1968 as a “portable ski chalet.” The home resembles a small UFO thanks to its curved design and oval windows on all sides....

Over the last year, we bet your screen time has absolutely exploded. And hey, no judgment, it’s been a weird time and the only solace was endlessly scrolling Instagram meme accounts to find a quick hit of laughter. But now, HowNow, an intelligent learning platform, is hoping you’ll hit “close” on Instagram and open an educational app instead. They’ll even pay you for it. Over the last few months, the platform collected screen time data from 1,000 adults in the United Kingdom and found the average adult now spends 58 minutes a day on Instagram....

Road trips have become increasingly popular in the past year and a half, and as travelers look to plan their next cross-country adventure, Travel + Leisure has been curating new routes that honor Black history and culture throughout the U.S. 11 Amazing Black-owned Hotels Around the World Here, we mapped out two road trip routes that showcase the abundance of Black history and influence in some of America’s cultural hot spots....

On a clear night, you can’t miss the brilliant planet Venus. It’s shining brightly in the southwestern sky after sunset each night this month, and on Tuesday December 10, it’s joined by everyone’s favorite, the ringed planet Saturn. This is the second time that Venus and Saturn have appeared next to each other in the night sky in 2019. Back on January 22, the same thing happened before sunrise. Sunday’s event will be much more convenient to see, and all you have to do is look to the southwest....

If you haven’t been to Dollywood, you may picture the theme park as one giant ode to Dolly Parton’s stardom. And to be sure, there are parts of the experience that match her outsized public persona. For example, there are a lot of bedazzled garments for sale, some of which might make you question the fabric’s ability to withstand that quantity of sparkle per square inch. But to assume that Dollywood is the entertainment equivalent of one giant rhinestone is to misunderstand both the park and Dolly herself....

Luxurious bungalows, electric-blue seas, and blissed-out vibes: What’s not to love? “The Maldives have been at the top of our clients’ bucket lists for the past ten years,” says Judy Stein, president of the Stein Collective by Ovation Travel and a member of T+L’s Travel Advisory Board. But what has always been a “maybe someday” kind of trip turned into a “why not now?” experience over the past year, when the Maldives became one of the first countries to reopen its borders during the pandemic....

We came bearing costumes. Lots of costumes. Armed with a suitcase worth of witch capes, Superman T-shirts, and plastic swords, our merry little trio — me, my mother, Pat, and my three-year-old son, Bobby — boarded the Disney Dream, after flying in to Orlando and driving for an hour to Port Canaveral. We had high hopes for this three-night sail to the Bahamas. There would be costume parties, of course: one involving pirates and another with actual trick-or-treating, since ours was an October, Halloween-themed cruise....

As any seasoned traveler knows, the secret to a smooth, efficient flight is to travel light. When you limit yourself to a carry-on and a personal item, you avoid bag fees and can head straight to security without waiting in line to check a bag. Baggage claims become a thing of the past, and a flight feels like less of an ordeal and more of a streamlined, dare we say it, enjoyable event....

If you’re one of the many bookworms who spent their childhood fruitlessly waiting for a friendly owl to bring you a Hogwarts acceptance letter, you understand the pure joy of J.K. Rowling’s fantastical world. Universal Orlando Resort brought that magic to life in 2010 in the form of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The highly detailed and incredibly immersive park allows fans of the boy wizard to step into their own imaginations, exploring the streets of Hogsmeade village and the halls of Hogwarts....

Amtrak is inviting travelers to hop aboard the railways this season with its National Fall Flash Sale. “From dazzling displays of autumn colors in the Northeast to the breathtaking great plains of the Midwest, to the serene waters of the Pacific Coast and the unique charms of the South, Amtrak connects travelers with some of the most beautiful and popular destinations across the United States,” the rail company shared in a statement....

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. Canada’s natural beauty is well-known: this is the land of polar bears, temperate coastal rain forests, and stunning ski mountains....

All those canceled vacations — and the extra money in many people’s pocketbooks — suggest this summer will be a season of pent-up demand for cruises late this year, into 2022, and beyond. “We are finding everyone wants to go longer, bigger, and better,” says Rob Clabbers, president of Q Cruise & Travel in Chicago and a member of Travel + Leisures’s Travel Advisory Board. “The idea is, ‘I deserve to go on a nice vacation....

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. There’s a certain joy that arises from wandering through Paris’s arrondissements and soaking up their distinctive personalities. The best hotels in Paris embody this feeling, which becomes palpable as you walk through the lobby doors....

It’s a given — when you take a trip to Iceland, you must take a dip in one of the many pools, lagoons, or geothermal swimming holes around the country. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is considered one of the wonders of the world, and it’s a spot on many travelers’ bucket lists. With the new Sky Lagoon, residents and visitors get to continue to enjoy Iceland’s natural geothermal waters and landscapes. But if you are only in Iceland for a short amount of time (or for one of Icelandair’s famous stopovers) fitting in a visit to both lagoons could be tricky....

Disneyland in California will expand its shopping and dining options next month even as the park itself remains closed. Disneyland is building on its Downtown Disney District in November, extending the retail experiences to Buena Vista Street in its California Adventure Park, the company announced on Friday. Mickey Mouse fans will be able to once again feast on caramel apples at Trolley Treats, shop for holiday gifts at the art deco-inspired Elias & Co....

Frontier Airlines is certainly feeling festive this season with fares starting at only $16 — but travelers will have to book today to take advantage of this incredible deal. Frontier’s flash sale will let travelers traverse the country starting at less than the cost of dinner at a chain restaurant, but there are some catches. To take advantage, travelers must purchase a ticket by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Jan....

Gordon Ramsay is perhaps best known for his swaggering personality as a TV chef — and, of course, the many restaurants and Michelin stars he has to his name. But on top of the success of Hell’s Kitchen and his cooking competition show empire, Ramsay has recently taken on a new role: travel host. On Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, the celebrated chef travels to remote destinations around the world to learn from locals about the ways they eat, drink, and live....

By now, the world is well aware of the devastating fires raging across Australia. Thousands of homes have been lost, over one billion animals have died, and an untold number of humans have perished. To put it simply, Australia needs our help. Luckily, that’s as easy as lacing up your running shoes. In an effort to make assisting and donating easier than ever, Melbourne-based ultramarathon runner, Samantha Gash, and Nic Davidson have created a virtual Relief Run that anyone in the world can partake in....

When it comes to advanced skiing, Jackson Hole is a step above the rest. “It’s a great mountain for any type of challenge,” Anna Cole, communications director at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, told Travel + Leisure. “You know, whether you are still learning, or if you’re ready to push, and you’re ready to focus.” Yes, the mountain more than welcomes intermediate and beginner skiers to come explore its 4,139 continuous vertical feet and 2,500 acres of terrain....