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If you’ve ever wanted to make pasta in Italy with locals, trek through a national park with an experienced guide, or take a photography tour of Paris, Airbnb has you covered with its Experiences platform. According to the site, Airbnb Experiences are “one-of-a-kind activities hosted by inspiring local experts.” These bookable experiences include cooking classes featuring local cuisine, guided tours of unique neighborhoods, animal interactions like horseback riding or goat yoga, and more....

Austin, Texas is known as one of the premiere party towns of the south. It is famous for its hospitality, amazing nightlife, and stylish hotels — making it an ideal destination for a bachelorette party. There are more than a few reasons why you should consider Austin for your bachelorette bash, including its lively and eclectic vibe. From the best restaurants, activities, and hotels, consider this the ultimate Austin bachelorette party itinerary for you and your ladies....

No matter how much extra legroom you have, the traditional airplane seat makes it almost impossible to get comfortable. And with long-haul flights only getting longer, the flight industry is working to rethink airplane seating to provide passengers with more versatility and comfort. Courtesy of Airbus That’s the motivation behind Airbus’ new couch-style seating for business class. The company says their new “Settee Corner” chair is versatile enough to keep passengers comfortable as they eat, sleep, work, and relax in the air....

As warmer weather approaches, so does the call to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether your idea of an adventure looks like a mid-summer camping trip to Yosemite to lie beneath the stars or a roadtrip to Missoula to hike the Rattlesnake Corridor Trail, you’ll need to be appropriately prepared for all that nature has in store for you. No matter what you plan to explore on your next getaway, more than 3,000 five-star ratings necessitate a close look at this collapsible lantern for your packing list....

As Australians face the “border blues” of being unable to travel outside their country due to pandemic restrictions, Qantas Airways is offering a unique promotion to help travelers explore their own backyard — although they won’t know where they’re going. The carrier is introducing “mystery flights” where flights will depart from Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne to somewhere within two hours’ journey time — but travelers will have no idea where they’re headed....

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. Filled with elegant tree-lined streets, eclectic boutiques, and tiny old-school tapas bars, the Catalonian capital surrounds travelers with both modern luxuries and historic charm....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. When you think of San Francisco, cable cars, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge probably come to mind first, but the city’s year-round temperate climate and hilly terrain naturally lend themselves to great hiking (often with ocean or bay views). And the options only get more remarkable when you zoom out to the general Bay Area, home to coastal cliffs, towering redwoods, and lush landscapes....

Burger King is hoping to turn the dread of a delayed flight into a happier experience this holiday season by offering travelers free plant-based Impossible Whoppers while they wait. From now through Dec. 30, Burger King will give delayed (and likely harried) travelers one free burger when they log on to the fast food chain’s app and enter their flight information for any delay at any airport in the U.S. The promotion — aptly called “Delay Your Way” — will give hungry travelers a coupon to use at participating Burger King restaurants through Jan....

Outdoor enthusiasts can now explore a massive trail that spans a third of Chile and encompasses over a dozen national parks and millions of hectares of protected land to explore. The Route of the Parks of Patagonia takes hikers on a 1,740-mile-long journey across 17 different national parks that stretch from Puerto Montt in Chile’s Lake District to Cape Horn, which is located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. There are more than 60 communities that visitors can explore along the way, with the entire trail encompassing three different regions and a total of 11....

David Rubin 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 he creates. To work with David, you can contact him directly at David@DavidTravel.com. Day 1: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro Meet your local guide at the Rio de Janeiro airport and transfer to your hotel, located on the Famous Copacabana Beach....

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. Great Wolf Lodge is celebrating summer with a massive sale — for one day only. Courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge The family resort, with locations all around the country, is offering stays starting at $84 as part of their 84 Degree sale on Aug....

Think it’s easy to tell how earth-friendly your accommodations are? Some highly visible features may not mean much, while what you don’t notice can be a game changer. Properties with sustainability programs usually provide details on their websites. A hotel’s green efforts may also be on its TripAdvisor listing page. Or, you can e-mail the hotel and ask. This is how some practices break down. Looks Really Green Solar panels. It takes a large array to generate enough energy to power a property....

Richard Branson is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in the world. Over the last few decades, he’s founded a record company, an airline, a cruise line, and more. He’s even got a private island to boot. All this is exactly why you should listen to Branson’s rather useful tips for successfully keeping your New Year’s resolutions. “Many people don’t make resolutions because they feel like they’ve failed if they don’t stick to it,” Branson wrote in a new blog post....

If passports are the key to international travel, then who wouldn’t want the master key that opens the most doors? Though there’s no nation that can get its citizens into every country in the world visa-free, the 2021 Henley Passport Index found that Japan’s passport is the most powerful. This is the fourth consecutive year that Japan snagged the top spot in this assessment of nearly 200 passports worldwide. It also marks yet another year that the U....

Having your face scanned to ensure you are who you say you are may sound like something out of a dystopian film or science-fiction movie, but that’s exactly where the future of air travel is heading. Through a partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, JetBlue has been verifying the identity of passengers using facial recognition software — a practice they’re expanding. And while JetBlue may be an early adopter as “the first domestic airline to launch a fully-integrated biometric self-boarding gate for international flights” a recent report from the Department of Homeland Security stated facial recognition technology should be almost completely implemented for air travel in the next four years....

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, signing into Zoom. Chatbooks, a photo book printing company, is making the season a little merrier for kids by offering virtual chats with Santa Claus. Between Nov. 27 and 28, kids who are missing their mall Santa experience will be able to tell St. Nick everything they want for Christmas over Zoom. Sure, it’s not the same thing as meeting Santa “in person,” but it’s probably the closest anyone can get to it in 2020....

One&Only Mandarina opened its doors Nov. 1, along the Riviera Nayarit, about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The property is the second new One&Only to open this year, along with the One&Only Desaru Coast, which debuted in Malaysia in early September. Courtesy of One&Only Resorts The jaw-dropping resort is one piece of the larger Mandarina development, which also features a still-under-development Rosewood hotel and a polo club. It’s sure to be in demand this winter, as Puerto Vallarta, the gateway to the Riviera Nayarit, is just three hours by air from Los Angeles and less than three hours flying from Dallas....

See more Best Places to Eat Like a Local Mussels at De Noordzee, Brussels Squeeze in amid the regulars at this outdoor fish stall—they’re all devouring massive plates of perfectly steamed mussels. $$ Steak at La Cabrera, Buenos Aires For God’s sake, you’re in B.A.—you’ll need a good rib eye, plus sweetbreads and chorizo and a nice earthy Malbec. Find all of the above at Palermo’s most beloved grill house. $$...

This is no trick — you actually can sleep in the home of the famous illusionist Harry Houdini. The Houdini Estate, the Los Angeles home of the late Harry Houdini, is actually available to book on Airbnb. Besides being a historical home, there are lots of luxurious and wondrous amenities that would please any aspiring magician. Courtesy of Airbnb The five-acre property is located in the Hollywood Hills, less than 10 minutes from Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip and just over 10 minutes from Universal City....

T+L launched Operation Vacation to inspire workers to use their days off and get away, offering exclusive travel discounts as incentive. For the latest deals on hotels, airfare, cruises, and trip packages, visit travelandleisure.com/operation-vacation Thailand: 35 percent off an 11-day trip through Thailand. Anantara Hotels has partnered with Exotic Voyages, a travel company specializing in tours of Southeast Asia, for an adventure-filled itinerary that begins in Bangkok, where you’ll visit a food bazaar, tour the Buddhist temple Wat Arun, and cruise down a canal in a private long-tail boat....