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The sharing economy has taken over the hospitality world. From home rentals like Airbnb to van sharing companies like Outdoorsy, and even shared private planes, travelers can find and rent anything they need from their peers. And now, that includes renting out private garden spaces in Los Angeles as well. The company Healing Gardens now allows residents of Los Angeles to book out local garden spaces to use for everything from yoga classes to birthday parties, book clubs, or just simply some time alone in nature....

United is increasing its service to Florida just in time for winter. The company is extending its point-to-point service between Florida and Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New York City/LaGuardia, and Pittsburgh through April 2021. So if you’re already planning to escape to a warmer climate this winter, you’ll have way more options to do so. “Extending our Florida point-to-point schedule reflects our proactive and demand-driven approach to offer more opportunities for customers to get to popular warm-weather destinations,” said Ankit Gupta, United’s vice president of Domestic Network Planning and Scheduling, in a statement....

As the saying goes, “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” But, what if we told you it doesn’t actually matter when you go to bed and wake up? You can still be all the things that adage promises, as long as you make a successful morning routine. There are innumerable reasons why a person may not get to bed early and rise before the sun....

Visitors will once again be able to catch a glimpse of panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, as Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian announced the May reopening of seven of its museums, as well as its National Zoo, where the famous baby animal lives. Enhanced safety measures will be enforced, including mandatory masks for everyone ages two or older. Visitors must obtain a free timed-entry pass in advance in order to limit capacity and ensure physical distancing, the Smithsonian said in a release....

A Texas food company is scrambling to sell more than 1.7 million pounds of nuts after American Airlines and United canceled their orders due to COVID-19. For 30 years, GNS Nuts has supplied airlines — particularly American — with millions of pounds of mixed nuts, which they heat and serve to First Class passengers. But when airlines changed their food and beverage policies due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company was abandoned with millions of nuts and no customers....

A rediscovered talent for archery and a dramatic TikTok video that generated some 10-million views are the catalysts for a new travel company that will bring adventurers to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks next summer to shoot (at targets), explore, birdwatch, and forage. Kendall Tichner, 33, the founder of Wild Captives, describes it as “a New Age scouting organization for adults.” Last year, Tichner, 33, an urban planner and real-estate executive in Los Angeles, was looking for a pandemic-safe outdoor activity while isolating near Joshua Tree....

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, aren’t letting the global pandemic get in the way of their winter vacation plans. Over the Christmas holiday, the duo escaped the chill of Washington, D.C., for the warm winds in Hawaii. According to the local television station Khon2, Obama, who was born in the Aloha State, was first spotted in early December at the Mid-Pacific Country Club in Kailua. Tony Shi Photography/Getty...

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning Americans to “please limit travel” amid a noticeable rise in Americans taking to the skies as well as increasing COVID-19 cases. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing on Monday that more Americans have traveled for Spring Break than during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays — noticeable on the nation’s beaches and in its airports....

“Home Alone” is hitting a major milestone this year and Disney+ is ensuring the film gets the appropriate holiday-themed celebration. This year marks the famed holiday classic’s 30th anniversary (we know, we feel old too), and to honor this monumental occasion, Disney+ commissioned a gingerbread replica of the McCallister family home, where all the film’s zany antics went down. The gingerbread masterpiece clocks in at an impressive five-and-a-half feet tall and looks remarkably like the Chicago home that was used for the exterior shots of the McCallister residence....

Have you ever wanted to own a tropical island? The idea might seem unattainable to most, but one group of travelers has made that dream a reality by purchasing Coffee Caye, the world’s first crowdfunded island. Located off the coast of Belize, just a short boat ride from Belize City, this uninhabited, 1.2-acre island takes only five minutes to walk from end to end, and it’s lined with mangroves and surrounded by coral reefs....

A Christmas miracle fell upon Joshua Tree National Park last week: the dry landscape was covered in a layer of rare white snow as a storm passed through California. On December 26, a blanket of white temporarily covered Joshua Tree. Temperatures regularly fall below freezing in the desert so typically, Joshua Tree only receives about 5.5 inches of precipitation per year. But this time, it came during the most wonderful time of the year....

Sometimes fashion and comfort don’t exactly mix, and no one knows this better than Kim Kardashian. Kardashian was spotted in Montreal on Monday for the opening of French fashion designer Thierry Mugler’s exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, according to Narcity. But besides being in awe of her gorgeous outfits, fans on Twitter were mostly concerned about Kardashian freezing in the -15 degree weather without a coat. In case you weren’t sure, it’s extremely cold in Canada during the wintertime....

Making a delicious pasta sauce just like a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant is as easy as going to the store. Carbone, a famous New York City restaurant located in Greenwich Village, is now selling its restaurant-quality pasta sauces in a jar so you can cook a delicious Italian dinner at home. “Creating staple sauces for the home cook that possesses the craft we’re known for has been a goal for some time,” said Mario Carbone in a statement....

Star Trek’s William Shatner, who played the beloved Captain Kirk, has been the face of travel deals as the Priceline Negotiator for 23 years. So, to celebrate his flight to space on Blue Origin this Wednesday, the company is offering what it says is its “biggest flight sale ever.” Christopher Polk/GettyImages Shatner, who at age 90 will be the oldest person to travel to space, will be part of a four-person crew that will take off from Texas on the New Shepard NS-18 on Oct....

Sometimes it seems like there is no escaping gift shop after gift shop. But now at least one major tourist destination is getting rid of some of these shops and souvenir stalls from major tourist attractions. According to Lonely Planet, the city of Rome, Italy is banning souvenir stands and snack carts from some of the city’s most famous sites, including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish steps, among others....

Saint Martin, the half-Dutch, half-French gem of the Leeward Islands, has been a popular vacation destination for Americans since the 1950s. Tragedy struck in September 2017, however, when the Category 5 Hurricane Irma raged over the island for a full eight hours. This was one of the worst-hit islands, and it’s estimated that more than 90 percent of the buildings were damaged; one-third were completely destroyed. Getty Images Most of the population is involved with tourism in some way, so residents, the European Union, and the World Bank knew it was crucial to put infrastructure back in place quickly to get evacuees out and supplies in....

As the coronavirus pandemic has had a global impact, beloved attractions and popular hotels all over the world are uniting in solidarity with stunning light displays as a way of showing support for first responders. While the tourism and hospitality industry has taken a major hit during the pandemic, iconic places — that we can’t wait to snap an Instagram from or lay our head down after a long day of sightseeing — are showing their thanks to first responders as well as signs of hope and resilience that many are looking for for....

There’s something in the autumn air that calls us to the kitchen. Calls us to cook meals that warm us, comfort us, and bring friends and family together. This fall, some of the best chefs in the country — and the world — have cookbooks coming out, from Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli of NYC favorite Don Angie, recently awarded a Michelin star, to Virgilio Martínez of the celebrated restaurant Central, in Lima, Peru....

Let’s face it: traveling can get expensive. When you factor in flights, hotels, transportation, food, and activities, planning a trip can become overwhelming and stressful. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to all the major travel deal sites for plane tickets, hotels and home rentals, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. Whether you’re searching for the cheapest ticket to Iceland or an affordable hotel near the beach, this list will help you through every stage of the planning process....

The field of art and design should represent the full spectrum of colors and textures in the world — as well as the people in it. But in the interiors industry, as in many others, connections and influence often lie in the hands of a few. One nonprofit is trying to change this culture of exclusivity: The Kaleidoscope Project, which provides platforms for designers of color. Launched in December 2020 by Amy Lynn Schwartzbard, Kaleidoscope was spurred by the same headlines and protests that forced many companies to re-evaluate their commitment to diversity....