If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland When searching for new luggage, its easy to get overwhelmed. With so many brands and features, how does one know which is the best? Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Well let you in on a little secret we ask flight attendants and pilots for recommendations. Were looking for them to be durable, lightweight, and easy to maneuver....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. The sense of security it provides is priceless. Flight attendants say its especially necessary for solo travel, if only for the additional peace of mind. Credit:Travel + Leisure Sometimes the locks just dont feel sturdy enough. This rig gives me an extra layer of security and allows me to sleep at night. Besides preventing unwanted intruders, one of the most notable highlights of this portable lock is the easy setup....

The orange light is coming from the bathroom. Managing hundreds of passengers on a plane is no easy task. It’s just the flight attendant’s job to make it look that way. Credit: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images To make it easier, they havetheir own secret languageto get through each and every flight. What looks like an exit sign to the normal passenger is, in fact, a normal exit sign. A steady orange light means that someone in the lavatory has pressed the call button....

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Bark Air took its first flight this week. The airline is encouraging people to suggest future routes through an online form. Tickets are sold directlyon the BARK Air website. Credit:Courtesy of Bark Air The airline was created by the Bark company, which makes the popular Bark Box subscription for dogs. Courtesy of Bark Air

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States Cities Countries Florence is known for its art and architecture, with famous museums like the Galleria dellAccademia, where Michelangelos David can be seen, and the Uffizi Gallery which houses Botticellis Birth of Venus among many stunning works of art. Visitors enjoy browsing the gold and jewelry shops on Ponte Vecchio, as well as shopping and dining at the Mercato Centrale Firenze. Florences stunning Gothic Duomo in the heart of the city and the Santa Maria Novella church are beautiful attractions, and the Boboli Gardens should also be on any visitors itinerary....

Florence is a must-visit destination for a rich cultural immersion in Italian art and history. Contemporary art curated by Liquid Art System adds a touch of modernity to the otherwise classic decor. Dont miss an aperitivo in the Winter Garden. Credit:Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure No wonder this hotel ranked the fourth best in Florence in the 2023 Worlds Best Awards. Best Things to Do Admire incredible art at the Uffizi Gallery....

And don’t miss the state’s phenomenal Gulf and Atlantic Ocean beaches. From families to sun seekers, Florida has something to offer every punch in of traveler.

Both Florida and California have 10 beaches with good air quality. According to thegovernment agency partnership AirNow, anindex of 50 or lessis considered good and in the green zone. This means the air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk." Credit:Getty Images Of the 120 beaches listed in the findings, 111 met that standard. In the contiguous United States, both Florida and California secured 10 spots each in the green zone....

There’s more to Florida’s ‘Space Coast’ than the space travel scene. It’s all accompanied by one particularly fascinating local industry: space travel. But when it comes to outdoor adventure, its best to head straight to the sparkling shore. Credit:Courtesy of Space Coast Office of Tourism Theres no better teacher than theSchool of Surf. It offers both one- and two-hour lessons, and even seasonal week-long camps. The excursions invite guests to experience the abundant natural beauty of theBanana Riverfirsthand....

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Everything you gotta know about riding Florida’s Brightline train from Orlando to Miami. As Brightlines self-proclaimed No. (Theres talk of extending to Disney and even Tampa.) Skye Sherman/Travel + Leisure From there, you have a few choices. (Riders with non-Premium tickets, called Smart tickets, pay $25 per bag.) (One couple even got married on the train, so you know its nice.) Skye Sherman/Travel + Leisure Truthfully,you couldnt pay me to drive this routenow that the train is an option....