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If you’ve spent any time on the internet during the pandemic, odds are you’ve found yourself scrolling through Zillow listings a time or two. And, if you check Zillow listings daily, don’t worry. You’re not alone. According to The New York Times, Zillow usage is up more than 50 percent year-over-year. But, while looking through the listings, you’ve likely also found yourself saying “what the…” about some of the truly zany homes with million-dollar price tags....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many, that means buying and bringing a live Christmas tree into their home. However, for New Yorkers that can be a rather expensive proposition. A $6,500 proposition, to be exact. According to the New York Post, one Manhattan Christmas tree dealer, Soho Trees, is selling a 20-foot Fraser Fir for a whopping $6,500. That means the tree is $325 per foot....

The Reach Key West, one of Key West’s newest hotels, wants to seriously help enhance your sandcastle game. The boutique-style resort, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is ready to welcome sun-seeking guests to the Florida Keys. In fact, not only will it heartily welcome everyone for a stay, a scenic meal, or a special event, but it will also help guests indulge in their artistic side by setting them up with a small group workshop with its in-house sand sculpture artist, Marianne van den Broek....

A private, heart-shaped island in New York is now on sale — and it comes with Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes. Located on the 11-acre naturally-shaped 1 Petre Island, which sits in the center of Lake Mahopac (an hour-and-a-half drive from New York City), the estate comes with a main home designed by the famous architect and two guest houses, as well as luxury features like private docks and a rooftop helipad....

Update (Sept. 30, 2020 11:30) A previous version of this article stated that Hawaii-bound United passengers could take an at-home, mail-in COVID-19 test before traveling. Since publication, the state has reversed this decision and will not accept the mail-in tests, according to a spokesperson from the Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau. – Travel during the pandemic is changing, and two major airlines are finding an easier way to help customers get to their destinations....

Whether you’re paying attention or not, that pre-flight safety demonstration is there for a reason. Everyone is familiar with this must-do part of your flight, and hopefully, most of us have absorbed the information from these demos so many times that the idea of putting on our safety belts and using our oxygen masks in case of emergency are like second nature to us. Robert Alexander/Getty Images Of course, there are several people out there who, no matter how often they fly, still aren’t quite sure how to operate those masks....

Bourbon company Maker’s Mark is toasting to the holidays and making travel a little easier by covering checked bag fees if passengers pack a bottle of their booze to take home for the holidays. The promotion, which the company has dubbed “Whisky Flights,” will reimburse travelers (21 and over, of course) who paid an extra bag fee if they upload their receipt to the website through Dec. 31, the company shared with Travel + Leisure....

The best part of being at a beach town is that you don’t have to wait to finish a busy work day, fight traffic, and rush to get the best happy hour deal. On Hilton Head Island, every hour of the day is meant for riding a bike in the warm sun and walking up to the nearest beach bar for a cold drink. And if you choose to dress up for an evening out, there are upscale wine bars and cozy golf resorts too....

After three years of renovations, the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopening to the public. The scenic Colorado train will resume taking visitors to and from Pikes Peak beginning in May following a $100 million renovation that includes new trains, new track, new depot and a new visitor center. Visitors to the train will enjoy all new features, starting and ending at the Manitou Depot, a new passenger platform and viewing deck....

Following Chris Burkard on Instagram is like watching a nature documentary unfold in real-time. Yosemite’s firefall phenomenon? He shot it. A volcano’s erupting in Iceland? He’s there. The California-based photographer has a passion for adventure travel and exploring the natural world that shines through in everything he does, from his coveted prints to his books for both children and adults, to his aerial photography workshops, and even his new national park-inspired collection for iconic surf brand Billabong....

What do Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, and virtually every U.S. President since the 1930s have in common? They’ve all been guests at the Arizona Biltmore, the storied 1929 hotel in Phoenix that just unveiled a $70 million, 15-month-long transformation. The resort was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, Albert Chase McArthur, who received guidance from his mentor throughout the process. (Wright, whose influence looms large in Arizona, had a winter home, Taliesin West, in nearby Scottsdale until his death in 1959 — it’s now the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation....

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. Big Bend National Park has it all — vast amounts of open space, rivers, canyons, pictographs, and hot springs. Located in southwest Texas, the park can be wonderfully warm in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer, offering year-round access to some of the most beautiful terrain in the state....

Soon you can spend time in a castle without even leaving New York City. The Central Park Conservancy is reopening the famed Belvedere Castle in Central Park on June 28 after an extensive restoration period, Curbed NY reported. The castle was originally built in 1858 and has served many purposes, including being a lookout point for the entire park, as well as serving as a weather station for the U.S. Weather Bureau....

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado knows how to appeal to its fan base. The property, which overlooks Rocky Mountain National Park, served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining, and ever since the movie debuted in 1980, tourists have flocked to the historic inn looking for a thrill. The Stanley has happily gone along with the its spooky reputation, touting the hotel’s haunted history, hosting late night paranormal investigations, and offering ghost adventure packages lead by experts in the supernatural....

While COVID-19 continues to hinder travelers around the world, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian wrote in a New Year’s memo to employees that he was confident a “turning point” for the travel industry is ahead. “It’s likely that we’ll experience two distinct phases during the next 12 months,” Bastian wrote in the memo to employees, published to the airline’s website. “The first will look a lot like 2020, with travel demand deeply depressed and our focus on ensuring the health and safety of our people and customers....

Colorado ski towns are a dime a dozen, but there’s something special about Telluride. In this episode of Walk With T+L, skier and Colorado native Kellyn Wilson takes viewers on a tour of Telluride to show what this old mining town is really all about. In 1961, the entire community of Telluride was designated as a National Historic Landmark. Thanks to the community’s significant preservation efforts, it has held on to its Old West charms and is home to one of America’s most picturesque Main Streets....

See our slideshow on How to Fly Coach in Comfort. Welcome to seat 22B. You’re wedged between a chatty couple, your seat won’t recline because you’re against the bathroom wall, your personal air nozzle and seat light are both broken, and the overhead bins were already full when you arrived. You read in the in-flight magazine that a can of soda will cost you $2, and the same stale ham sandwich that used to be free now runs $7....

You did it! You scored a coveted seat on a business class flight. Whether you’re traveling for business, treated yourself or used a ton of airline miles, the important thing is that you made it, and what matters even more is how you make the most of your sky-high experience. To ensure you don’t miss out on any premium privileges, take note of our list of luxury items and services you need to take advantage of on and off the plane....

There’s nothing better than that care-free vacation feeling — but it turns out your nonchalance could be wreaking more havoc on your wallet than necessary. New research shows that more than 1 in 10 travelers don’t keep track of what they spend while on vacation, and almost two-thirds have trouble budgeting their money while they’re away. Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL), a U.K.-based financial protection scheme for vacationers, found that we underestimate our spending while on a trip by £536....

Long before the small west-Texas town of Marfa was an art mecca with a famous fake Prada store, it was known for its “ghost lights.” Head a few miles outside of town, south of Route 90 and east of Route 67, and if you’re lucky, you may spy a few flickering orbs of light on the horizon. Italian photographer Jonathan Zedda was first introduced to the phenomenon by a roadside sign that read, simply enough, “See Mystery Lights....