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Even though big-ticket items like Apple AirPods Pro, Roomba robot vacuums, and high-quality luggage sets are generously discounted, there are plenty of products on sale for significantly less money. That’s why we rounded up 25 of the best deals you can snag for less than $25 right now. The 20 Best Duffel Bags for Travel, According to Reviews There are plenty of under-$25 travel essentials on sale, like this set of four packing cubes that will help keep your suitcase organized....

The elasticity of the fabric paired with interlock seams helps to minimize chafing and allows you to run, squat, and lift without constriction. And if you do work yourself up to a nice sweat, the leggings’ moisture-wicking properties help them dry off quickly, so you can avoid that uncomfortable ride home from the gym in drenched pants. To buy: amazon.com, $16 Although the leggings offer a buttery-soft feel, they also provide total coverage with opaque fabric, so you can feel confident wearing them through the airport....

Aspen Snowmass is celebrating its 75th anniversary season this winter, and The Gant Aspen hotel is here to celebrate. This season, the slopeside luxury resort is inviting skiers, snowboarders, and lodge bunnies to honor the mountain’s rich story with a festive new seasonal pop-up, inspired by the “diamond” anniversary. The hotel has erected the 75th Anniversary Rooftop Diamond Dome perched on its rooftop terrace that happens to gaze out to Aspen’s Silver Queen Gondola....

Last March, start-up luggage brand Away launched a powder-pink version of its bestselling hardside suitcases as part of a limited-edition capsule collection. And it was popular, to say the least. Selling out almost immediately, it left 5,000 customers reaching out via customer service and social media to find out when they could get their hands on the next batch of suitcases in “Blush,” the cool, hazy pink hue. Thankfully, the brand heard our prayers....

It’s easy to take fall foliage views for granted, but a viewfinder program through Tennessee’s tourism board is aiding those with protanopia and protanomaly (known commonly as red-green colorblindness or red-blind) to fully take in this seasonal color spectrum. Introduced in 2017, the viewfinders are equipped with EnChroma lenses that incorporate spectral notch band optical filters, which enhance separation between color channels so that people with red-green colorblindness can see these hues more clearly and distinctly....

These are just a few of the winners of Travel + Leisure’s third annual Global Vision Awards, representing the vanguard of people and organizations working to maintain the world’s vibrancy and variety. T+L editors and writers scoured the globe for projects that are transforming the way we approach culture, community, and the natural world. We assembled the nominations, and our accomplished judges weighed in. Read on for this year’s visionaries—and why they caught our attention....

Staying hydrated, especially when you travel, can be difficult. With the ‘go, go, go’ attitude of today, it’s easy to fall behind on your aqua intake, and, speaking for myself, I could definitely use the help. When you find typical water bottles, sitting at your desk or weighing down your backpack, aren’t doing the trick, the HidrateSpark 3 is ready to step in. The HidrateSpark is a smart water bottle that offers glowing reminders (yes – it literally glows) to take a sip and rehydrate....

Mastering a hotel loyalty program can be the key to earning and redeeming points for fabulous trips all over the world. Travelers can rack up hotel points not only for stays, but on many other types of purchases as well, and then use them to book award nights at associated properties. In addition to free nights, hotel points can often be converted into airline miles or redeemed for experiences like concert tickets and sporting events....

https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/best-times-to-visit-cancunNot so long ago, Mexico’s Riviera Maya didn’t even have a name. The area—which stretches for 100 miles along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula—was just a string of small fishing villages. Soon, resorts began popping up by the dozen, sleepy Tulum became a yoga mecca, and once-scruffy Playa del Carmen started attracting shoppers and spring breakers. Mexico’s tourism agency branded the area the Riviera Maya, and a destination was born....

Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas — the biggest and most expensive ($1.35 billion) cruise ship ever created — will set sail from Barcelona on Friday. After accepting the new ship last week, Royal Caribbean took back the record for world’s largest cruise ship. Ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage, the cruise line is revealing what passengers can expect onboard. Courtesy of Royal Caribbean Families who rent out the most expensive room on the world’s most expensive cruise ship will be treated to a superlative experience....

The Venetian Resort, along with its property group Las Vegas Sands, announced they will donate more than two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to medical professionals in Nevada and New York. One million masks will be distributed throughout Nevada and another million will go to New York City, the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S, according to a Las Vegas Sands Corp. press release shared with Travel + Leisure....

Carolyn Kim wants to share a drink with you. But not just any drink. She wants to share her own extremely special brew. Kim, a lawyer, mom, and Korean American woman, wanted to bring a taste of her heritage mixed with a splash of her home state of New York to the masses. So, she blended it all together to create Yobo Soju, a traditional liquor from Korea with an unexpected twist....

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated the impending arrival of her first child with husband Prince Harry earlier this week with her first of two baby showers with friends in New York City. During the event, her friends were treated to several lavish details, but the best may be what they received as a goodie bag offering: new Away luggage. As Travel + Leisure previously reported, Markle’s baby shower took place at The Mark hotel’s penthouse suite in New York City....

Pope Francis resumed Sunday services from the Vatican over the weekend for the first time in almost three months due to the coronavirus pandemic — a sign of optimism ahead of Italy opening its borders on June 15. A few hundred people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, obeying social distancing rules and wearing face masks. The Pope delivered most of his Sunday service from his library, via webcam, according to Vatican News, that was broadcast onto several large screens placed around the square....

After decades of guidebooks, newspaper articles, and television shows, Rick Steves, the foremost authority on European travel, has created “For the Love of Europe,” a collection of 100 essays that highlight his favorite experiences in the continent. Lyrical descriptions, humorous anecdotes, and moving passages tell stories of his nearly 50 years of traveling throughout Europe. Travel + Leisure had an opportunity to chat with Steves about the book and his insights on the subject of travel, including the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, connecting with locals, journaling, and more....

Days after it was reported that Royal Caribbean would be looking for volunteers for trial sailings, the company released a sign-up form for guests who can’t wait to get back to the high seas. In a Facebook group entitled “Volunteers of the Seas,” it’s “About” page reads, “While we review the requirements proposed by the CDC and consider when we can host our simulated trial sailings, we are gathering information from those who have shown interest....

After a year of pent-up travel demand, people are ready and willing to get back out there and explore the world again. But, rather than go on the same old vacation, travelers want to ensure their first trip back post-pandemic is a memorable one. That’s why, according to Airbnb, travelers are searching for the most unique accommodations they can find, and that includes thousands of searches for “domes.” Here are what Airbnb says are the 10 most wish-listed domes across the United States that are ideal for escaping our worries, social distancing, and taking in the best that Mother Nature has to offer....

Pittsburgh has a chic new place for you to hang your hat while you’re in the city. The Industrialist Hotel, a highly anticipated 124-room hotel, joins Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a group of more than 200 hotels around the world well known for their distinct and expertly designed properties. Located in Pittsburgh’s Central Business District in the 18-story landmark Arrott building, the Industrialist Hotel features a lobby bar, lounge with a fireplace, and a modern American restaurant....

Like many things, the Philadelphia Flower Show is headed outdoors. The 2021 edition of the nearly 200-year-old show is scheduled for June 5 to 13 at FDR Park, a sprawling South Philadelphia space known for its ponds and lagoons, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which organizes the event, has announced. The park was designed by the Olmsted brothers, landscape architects whose other credits include New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Humboldt Park....

Private island vacations are the pinnacle of luxury travel. Few experiences beat having a dreamy stretch of land in the middle of the ocean all to yourself. And you really don’t have to travel far for that. Located a short flight from major East Coast airports and just a 15-minute boat ride from Eleuthera, in the Bahamas, Royal Island is a 430-acre private sanctuary surrounded by clear turquoise waters. The resort features five one-bedroom beach bungalows nestled among lush greenery and swaying palms....