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Gas? What gas? The future of automobiles isn’t in the ground, it’s in the sky. According to Hypebeast, automotive company Aptera Motors has announced the launch of a futuristic vehicle that’s powered by the sun. The new car is the first solar electric vehicle in the world. While it’s not entirely fueled by its solar panels, the combination of the panels plus the car’s liquid-cooled electric motor gives it impressive longevity on the road....

The origin and purpose of Stonehenge are still a great archeological mystery, but what we do know is that it’s a prime location for watching the sunrise and sunset during the winter solstice. While crowds often gather at Stonehenge on Dec. 21, English Heritage, the charity in charge of caring for historic sites like this one, is asking people to stay home and watch the solstice event online. Getty Images...

Having one beauty product you can always rely on to keep you refreshed and looking your best while you travel is a good idea. While it’s fun going to new places, sometimes the conditions it puts your skin through are not — long flights can be super drying, and intense sun exposure in tropical climates can cause redness and overheating. Unfortunately, you can’t always throw on a sheet mask for hydration or cleanse your face to freshen up while you’re on the go, which is why beauty lovers have turned to this French pharmacy favorite for quick travel touch-ups....

There’s something magical about Maui. Hawaii’s second-largest island is well-known for its beaches — and for good reason. There are more than 120 miles of coastline around the island. But because there is so much to choose from, settling on where to park your towel can prove difficult. Perhaps you want a beach with good sand and easy access. Or maybe what’s best to you is a secluded cove, far away from the crowds....

Where would you imagine you’d find the world’s biggest beer garden? Munich, perhaps? Or maybe Portland, Oregon, the country’s hub for craft breweries? Not even close. The easternmost point in North Carolina’s Research Triangle took the beer world by surprise when it unveiled the Raleigh Beer Garden this summer. This three-story beer behemoth opened with a world-record-breaking 366 unique draft taps; today, thirsty visitors find a whopping 378. This October 7 through 11, the venue will celebrate its place at the top with jubilant Oktoberfest events ranging from live German music and dancing, to yodeling contests and beer tastings....

Whenwinter arrives, it’s easy to get wrapped up in buying the fun pieces of your cold weather wardrobe: Stylish jackets, snow boots, fuzzy socks, and even touchscreen gloves. But the people who do winter best know freezing temperatures are all about layering to stay comfy and warm. So on your next shopping spree, consider picking up the versatile yet oft-forgotten hero of winter: a quality thermal underwear set. If you’re looking for something as chic as it is functional, Thermajane has you covered....

Don’t forget to pack a swimsuit on your winter getaway. The Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine, has anything you could ever want in a New England resort, including lobster excursions, kayaking and coastal bike tours. But one thing any guest must do while they’re at The Cliff House is take advantage of the hotel’s outdoor, heated spa pools. As the name suggests, the hotel is nestled next to the rugged, Maine cliffside....

The northern lights are already a spectacular sight, but one company in Swedish Lapland is bringing the experience to new heights. Starting in December 2020, Off the Map Travel will offer travelers the chance to head into the Arctic night sky in a hot air balloon as the northern lights hover around them. The new Aurora in the Sky travel concept was created by Jonas Gejke and Fredrik Broman, founders of the Aurora Safari Camp....

When it comes to major airports in the U.S., one city stands out from the rest. Chicago will soon be the only city in the U.S. to offer nonstop flights to six continents (all but Antarctica) when Air New Zealand begins service from O’Hare to Auckland on November 30. Chicago will then join the ranks of just four other cities — London, Johannesburg, Doha, and Dubai — that can make this claim, Susan Kurland, deputy commissioner for air service development for both O’Hare and Midway airports, told Travel + Leisure....

Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone special? The Reform Club and Blade are making that decision a little easier. The Reform Club, a secluded full-service hotel set within expansive garden grounds over 5 lush acres in picturesque Amagansett, is teaming up with Blade, the private helicopter company, to offer a very special Valentine’s Day package. With the deal, guests can snag two seats on a round-trip Blade flight for $1,590 per person between Manhattan and East Hampton....

In the heart of the Catalonia region of Spain by the Balearic Sea is the vibrant city of Barcelona. Ripe with generous pours of wine, paella, and a bustling city life, this Spanish hub is renowned for its arts, culture, and history. Whether you’re traveling with friends, your partner, your family, or by yourself, each neighborhood offers a different sort of immersion into the culture and charm of Barcelona. From areas that offer awe-inspiring views of the Sagrada Familia to those that put you in the backyard of Antoni Gaudí, here’s where to stay, eat, and drink....

As Kermit the Frog once said, “It isn’t easy being green.” But if being green involves hanging out on a lily pad, we’ll take it any day. At Shuangxi Park in Taipei, Taiwan, visitors can enjoy some time on the water living like the frogs do by hopping on giant lily pads during a special exhibition held by the City Parks and Street Lights Office (PSLO), Metro reported. These Gorgeous, Giant Lily Pads Are Back 10 Years After Everyone Thought They Went Extinct...

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. When visiting the Windy City, travelers often crave proximity to the lakefront and its beaches, the Magnificent Mile, and Millennium Park. Usually this means staying in the beautiful Gold Coast neighborhood, so it makes sense that almost all of this year’s winners for the best hotels in Chicago are located there, including No....

You spend years diligently racking up rewards points with a particular hotel chain. Perhaps you even open a credit card to boost your earnings and enjoy some elite benefits. Then, it comes time to redeem those points for a dream vacation, or maybe just a weekend getaway at this point. Now more than ever, when travel is such a personal decision, it’s important to maximize your points for the trips you want....

Come this fall, Disney World will invite you to be their guest at a new “Beauty and the Beast” themed lounge and bar. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is opening a four-part lounge and bar, inspired by the 2017 live action film. Renovations are expected to be completed by fall 2019, according to the park. In the signature bar area, a gold chandelier, inspired by Belle’s famous ball gown, will be the centerpiece....

Airbnb is hiding potential guests’ names in a test program in Oregon in an effort to prevent racial bias and discrimination going forward. The policy change will be tested for residents of the state of Oregon and be fully implemented by Jan. 31, replacing a guest’s name with their initials, according to Airbnb. Hosts will only be able to see a guest’s full name after a booking is confirmed. The policy will remain in effect for at least two years....

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. This year’s list of the best cities in Africa and the Middle East shows an incredible diversity of urban life....

In an age of computerized guest-recognition systems that track your every preference, great service is about more than meeting expectations. It’s about exceeding them. It’s the bellhop who carried your packages – and then arranged to have them shipped home. The concierge who found you tickets to a sold-out opera. The housekeeper who put extra tissues on the nightstand after noticing your cold. Here, from our World’s Best Awards survey results, the hotels that earned the highest scores for service....

Boston Named Boston magazine’s best yoga teacher of 2006, David Magone (www.insideyoga.com; $18) practices a style of his own invention: PranaVayu. An integration of Power yoga and Vinyasa flow, it breaks sequences down into accessible pieces. Magone, who currently teaches at Boston’s Sports Club L.A. and Exhale Spa, keeps the mood light and playful right up until the 15-minute meditation at the end of class. Chicago Classes at Yogaview (www....

Some experiences are so unique they’re impossible to overlook. A stay at Kachi Lodge in Bolivia is one such experience. Located in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, the arid landscape can give you the feeling you’ve traveled to another planet. The only giveaway that you’re on Earth might be the towering Tunupa Volcano (and, if you’re an avid astronomer, the location of the constellations above). Amazing Escapes, copyright 2019...