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Guest Room The 42 Kimpton hotels (kimptonhotels.com) now have in-room recycling bins for paper, bottles, and cans, which helped to increase the group’s collective recycling rate from 22 to 75 percent over the past three years. Kitchen Late last year, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (fairmont.com) cooked up a company policy encouraging all of its 100 kitchens worldwide to use organic food sourced within 100 miles. Bathroom Starwood’s five-month-old Aloft group (starwoodhotels....

The frantic days leading up to Thanksgiving probably won’t be the busiest travel days of the year in 2020. But that won’t stop travelers from turning late November and December trips into longer — hopefully more relaxing — trips away from home. Those are just a few of the surprising insights on the country’s holiday travel plans, thanks to a study of booking data from TripIt, the travel-planning app from Concur....

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. “I didn’t promise it wouldn’t kill you,” our leader, a tan, toned demigoddess in a leopard print bikini laughs. For Tara, a temezcal ceremony is just another Friday. For me, it’s just the difference between life and death....

In the United States, golf enthusiasts flock to Augusta, Kiawah Island, and Pebble Beach — to name a few top golf destinations — for picturesque trips down the fairway. But as travel restrictions continue to ease, heading abroad for your tee time transforms from a dream into a golfer’s reality. Across the pond, Scotland, Italy, and Portugal all remain high on the list for those looking for the best of the best golf experiences, but France, particularly the Loire Valley, continues to rank as a top destination for those who want to make their way through some of the finest courses in the world....

Perhaps it’s the Meghan and Harry effect, or the fault of Downton Abbey, but when it comes to the U.K. capital, Travel + Leisure readers can’t get enough of hotels that channel a very British sense of pomp and ceremony. Almost all the properties selected as the Top 10 London City Hotels in the 2019 World’s Best Awards deliver a grand, old-fashioned aesthetic (think: wood paneling, four-poster beds, and afternoon tea)....

There’s one big skill everyone should have in the age of self-quarantine: You have to learn to cook. Before quarantine orders and social distancing measures were things, it was probably easy to get by only knowing how to make cold cereal and spaghetti (if you were lucky), but times have changed. Now that people are stocking up on pantry staples and restaurants are either closing or sticking to just take-out orders (a small respite for the non-cooking crowd), it’s important for people to know how to actually use their ingredients to make satisfying and healthy meals....

The first Mediterranean cruise since Italy lifted its coronavirus lockdown set sail on Sunday evening. The MSC Grandiosa set sail from Genoa in northern Italy on Sunday evening for a seven-night cruise of the western Mediterranean, the cruise line announced in a press release Monday. In order to board the ship, passengers were required to arrive at the cruise terminal at staggered time slots. They were also required to undergo a temperature check, medical review of a health questionnaire and a COVID-19 swab test before boarding....

A new discovery in Egypt includes mummies with some rather unique accessories. According to CNN, archeologists from the University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic unearthed 16 new burial shafts in the Taposiris Magna Temple. The team, led by Dr. Kathleen Martinez, have been working at the site for years and finding intriguing new clues to Egypt’s past, including finding mummies of “high status” individuals that could provide clues to the whereabouts of Cleopatra’s tomb back in July 2020....

As so much of the world practices social distancing and hunkers down at home, a few penguins in Chicago decided to use their time indoors wisely — with a field trip. Several rockhopper penguins at the Shedd Aquarium, which is currently closed, took a little trip around the building, with their curiosity being the exact dose of cuteness the world needs right now. But the adventures didn’t stop there. On Monday, the penguins continued their walk with Edward and Annie — a bonded couple — taking off to explore the Southeast Asian Streams exhibit before strolling around the rotunda together....

For several years now, Rothy’s has been known for its stylish and sustainably-made women’s shoes, ranging from flats to sneakers to sandals. Now, the brand has expanded into men’s footwear, offering two different styles of shoes, a sneaker and a driving moccasin. Whether you’re looking for a new everyday pair of shoes for yourself, or are still on the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gift, these styles are a must....

A portion of California’s coastal Highway 1 collapsed last week due to mudslides from heavy rain. Both lanes of the highway sunk into the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 28, leaving a gaping hole in the road about 15 miles south of Big Sur. The collapse will cost millions of dollars to repair, and it is unclear when the highway will reopen, according to the Los Angeles Times. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images...

There are many reasons to admire Chrissy Teigen. But first on that list may be her ability—in everything from parenting to friendship—to seem so incredibly real. As it turns out, her airport style is also attainable. The model was spotted pushing a stroller through LAX, giving us major travel outfit envy in the process. Here’s how to get the same look: Dress: Clu Jersey Dress Courtesy of Net-a-Porter The best thing about this dress is not the slouched airplane-friendly shape (which we love), but the layered detail that elevates the entire look....

Nearly 250,000 gallons of water were poured into aquarium tanks on Wednesday as an aquarium version of New York City prepares to welcome guests to a fishy Times Square next month. Camille Depascale and Rich Weddle pour water into the American Dream’s Tank. Courtesy of New Jersey SEA LIFE ® Aquarium The New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium, which is expected to open in the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ, on April 23, filled up tanks like the ‘City Under the Sea’ ocean tank — complete with a 13-foot replica of the Empire ‘Skate’ Building and a “Whaledorf” Astoria hotel (because whales have discerning taste, of course)....

We’re in the thick of summer, which means you’re probably spending more time than ever at the beach. At this point in the season, you’ve likely already bought a cooler to keep your food and drinks cold and a pop-up tent to keep you shaded from the sun, but if you’re still on the hunt for a beach accessory to keep you comfortable, the Ballast Beach Pillow may be just what you’re looking for....

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. The December holidays can be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but if you’re traveling, they can also be one of the most stressful. Thankfully, TV host and expert world traveler Samantha Brown gave Travel + Leisure all of her personal tips for family travel during the holiday season....

After seven months of renovation work, The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa is ready to welcome guests once again. On Feb. 5, the hotel will open its doors to guests looking to indulge in spa treatments that will leave them completely renewed. And truly, they’ll get that just by walking into the refreshed space, which comes adorned with the same muted pastel color palette the hotel has become so well-known for....

The French island of Corsica is known for its striking cliff-side views, white sand beaches, and history as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Following a recent incident in which a woman was gored on a beach, its sunbathing cows are also making headlines. The wild cows that inhabit the island have long spent time roaming the many beaches, coexisting with other beachgoers. The cows are not cuddly, however, and signs are posted throughout the beaches warning visitors to stay away from them....

Theme park thrill seekers can now soar to new heights on the world’s tallest swing ride, which debuted at Bollywood Parks Dubai last month. The Bollywood SkyFlyer opened on Jan. 21, rising 460 feet in the air and knocking the previous record holder, the 450-foot-tall Orlando Starflyer, out of the top position, CNN reported. The thrilling ride incorporates both the experiences of hang-gliding and swinging, along with the sensations of lifting, dropping, and rotating at different paces, the amusement park’s site describes....

A pair of European countries have set expiration dates for vaccines when it comes to travel, the latest move in an ever-changing international travel landscape. Croatia and Austria, which both welcome American tourists, have each implemented a 270-day expiration for accepted vaccines, which amounts to about nine months. Travelers who intend to enter the countries with proof of vaccination must show it has been less than 270 days since they received their second dose....

The city of Bentonville, Arkansas needs everyone’s help in a very important matter: Naming its new goose-chasing dog who will soon work at the municipal airport. According to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the city purchased a brand-new male border collie from Flyaway Geese, a company that specifically trains dogs on how to “disperse geese and other birds” away from airports. Currently, Flyaway Geese says it’s deciding between two of its dogs for the role, Wyatt or Marks....