There’s no way to ruin a holiday classic like adding technology. “Home Alone,” for example, would last all of 14 minutes if it took place today. First of all: Somebody’s iPhone alarm would wake the family up (regardless of a power outage), thus ensuring that the McCallisters would have enough time to get all their children in the Airport Express shuttle. The Most Popular Holiday Movie in Each of the 50 States...
Early this year, our roving critic, Besha Rodell, once again set off on what was to be a round-the-world research trip in search of the restaurants that best capture the spirit of their communities — the second annual World’s Best Restaurants from Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine. She explored Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and had just begun her U.S. tasting tour when the situation began to escalate and it was time to send her home....
Packing your life up and moving to the Italian countryside is becoming more and more practical every day. Especially when you consider the benefits. Rustic Italian towns in desperate need of a population boom have been trying several kinds of campaigns to appeal to young professionals living abroad to get them to move to these tiny hamlets. Some towns have opted to sell their abandoned homes on the cheap — some as low as one dollar — while others are actually opting to pay people to move there....
Planning a vacation centered around golf is a pleasure — and perhaps a challenge — for weekend golfers or for anyone who’s looking for a change of scenery or a new destination to explore. With so many options, planning a golf vacation requires a few basic decisions. Is the goal to take the family to a destination resort with a variety of golf courses and something for everyone when it comes to activities and dining?...
The coast of Croatia gets all the love — and though I was born and raised in the country, even I set my gaze on the Adriatic Sea whenever I visit. You can’t deny the beauty of hotspots like Dubrovnik and Split, but these can also come with crowds, stressed-out service, and little sense of discovery — especially during the peak summer season. chain45154/Getty Images Thankfully, Croatia has more than 1,200 islands you can escape to, as well as coastal towns that remain off the radar, plus a majestic interior that spans idyllic pastoral landscapes and mighty mountains where wildlife roams....
Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. On a cruise around the northern reaches of the Venetian Lagoon, the only traffic we encounter is a family of swans. We haul up a basket of wriggling soft-shelled crabs, their tiny claws raised defensively as we examine them before lowering them back into the water. Later, I watch, mesmerized, as an old woman tats delicate lace in a pattern as unique and intricate as a fingerprint....
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. The natural environments and jaw-dropping archaeological sites of Central and South America hold massive appeal for good reason....
Costco members already have a lot to celebrate thanks to the club’s steep discounts on everyday products. But now, members are getting exclusive access to extremely cheap theme park tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood as well. As Better Homes & Garden explained, a full-price single day ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood costs a whopping $109. However, right now Costco members can score a full three-visit pass from Costco for just $139....
Every dog should be treated like royalty, but one couple in Denmark has the next best thing. According to Insider, owners of a three-year-old bulldog named Bogart (as in Humphrey Bogart) decided to have a little fun with their curious canine. Since Bogart is a big fan of sticking his head through holes in their fence, they decided to paint adorable “costumes” on the other side for people to see as they walk by....
The wind picked up around us, creating ripples over the infinity pool and stirring the sea below into foamy waves. Meropi’s blonde curls lifted up into the air, creating a halo around her head. She looked positively angelic, even though her task at hand was devilishly demanding: This woman was going to teach me Greek in two hours. I had come to Syros, a Cycladic island four hours from Athens, to spend a weekend at Villa Fanya, part of White Key Villas, Greece’s premier villa rental and concierge company....
Few places do holiday cheer quite like Europe, with its festive Christmas markets all across the continent. In an unfortunate — though, at this point, mostly expected — turn of events, the bright lights, ornaments, and mulled wine have been put on hold as many European countries canceled their Christmas markets this year. Even Germany’s world-famous Nuremberg Christmas market has been canceled for the first time since WWII. While it’s another disappointment to add to the list of things that went wrong in 2020, there’s no reason to feel like a total Grinch....
Fully vaccinated American travelers will be allowed to visit Finland without needing to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test, the country announced Tuesday. Visitors are required to have completed a full course of an approved vaccine at least two weeks before arrival. “The joy and urge to escape everyday life and travel is great for many. Aspects such as safety and sustainability are currently the most important decision-making criteria when planning a vacation,” the country’s tourism board shared with Travel + Leisure in a statement....
Frontier Airlines is abandoning its plan to charge passengers who want to sit next to an empty seat to maintain social distance just days after it was announced. The airline, known for its low fares and added fees, introduced a “More Room” offer earlier this week, allowing guaranteeing passengers an empty seat next to them while flying. The offer was available starting at $39 per person per flight, lead to critics accusing the airline of profiting off of coronavirus fears....
It should come as no surprise that there are an endless number of fun things to do in New York City. But to get you started, we’ll give you five can’t-miss Big Apple diversions. While traditional sights are always on offer (a tour of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, a show on Broadway) New York City is always buzzing with new and underrated attractions. Walk along the High Line—a strip of elevated, abandoned rail track that was converted into a 1....
For some, the most anxiety-inducing aspect of planning a trip is sitting down and actually booking that flight. Trying to find an affordable flight that doesn’t come with hidden baggage fees and strict carry-on luggage requirements can be difficult and downright exhausting, after all. Google has launched a handful of new travel-related features to make planning and booking trips — and exploring new destinations — easier than ever. Some of these new features can be found within Google Flights....
Nomatic’s Kickstarter-famous Travel Pack backpack is absolutely rife with pockets. There is a pocket for everything. For your notebook. For your glasses. For RFID protection. For your laptop. For your shoes. For your pens. Possibly even for your cat. The initial May 2017 campaign for the Backpack and Travel Pack raised more than $2 million, so clearly the backpack world was ready for some pockets. I tried out the Travel Pack, which expands from 20 liters to 30 and is not to be confused with the Backpack or Travel Bag — the Nomatic naming system can get a little confusing....
Israel is requiring visitors to have a booster shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to obtain a “green pass” and access public spaces like restaurants. The country, which requires the pass for everything from restaurants and bars to tourist attractions, will now issue one only if someone has received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or two doses within six months, according to the Ministry of Health. Alternatively, people can request a pass if they have contracted COVID-19 and recovered within six months....
Americans looking to get away for July 4 are overwhelmingly booking relaxing, toes-in-the-sand-type destinations, according to data from home booking site Vrbo shared with Travel + Leisure. Travelers who booked a stay on the site for the holiday weekend mostly picked beachy locales in the South, followed by those on the East Coast, according to Vrbo, with the Florida Panhandle coming in as the top booked destination. “We typically see families trying to get out of town for the 4th of July, but this year’s list of top destinations reveals that the desire to soak up the sun and fresh air at a beach… is stronger than ever,” Melanie Fish, a Vrbo travel expert, told T+L in an email....
Now’s the best time to learn more about worldcultures, languages, and cuisines. Since people are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, it can seem almost impossible to imagine getting all the benefits of travel right at home. Discovering new sights, smells, and cultures seem like a faraway goal to many people out there. However, Hawaiian Airlines is bringing the rich culture and cuisine of Hawaii to your own living room with a new series called “Sharing Aloha....
Just when society was growing accustomed to today’s bizarre landscape of swipe-rights and submarining, a global pandemic hit and the modern dating scene became stranger than ever. Whether you’re looking to meet someone new or already have someone special in your life, chances are, you’re forcibly separated and wondering how to continue dating during stay-at-home orders. We have good news: Sure, you’re obligated to respect physical distance at the moment, but there are still plenty of meaningful ways to kindle the flames of love and friendship....
