Here’s how we did it. It was dark and our arrival window for the Airbnb was long gone. Oh, and there was ascreaming babyin the back seat. Credit:Eve Carrick/Travel + Leisure It was our first trip as a family of three. My daughter was a fresh 6 months, with abrand-new passport, and we were in Jamaica. And after a day in the water, the drive was a distant memory. Eve Carrick/Travel + Leisure...
For some, Tinder is a hookup app. But for users like me, it’s how you meet locals and like-minded travelers. I won’t argue about healthcare, climate change, or politics even during an election year. Credit: Courtesy of Katie Jackson I will debate it’s more than that to the death. I started using Tinder in 2015 after my five-year relationship ended when I moved across the country. My parents never said anything about not getting into planes with strangers....
Before Ibiza was party central, it was famous for its chilled-out, mystical vibe. Now the Spanish islands New Age scene is having a resurgence. These two statements may seem contradictory, but in fact, they’re closely connected. From left: A Moroccan-style doorway at Pikes hotel, once the location of the island’s most legendary parties; paddleboarding at Punta Galera, in the southwest of Ibiza.Gunnar Knechtel Ibiza is my favorite place on the planet....
The making of a European party capital. Ok, let’s talk about theEuropean party scene. There’s a reason theparty circuit in western Europe is world renowned. Mariusz Stanosz/Getty Images The atmosphere is more relaxed than any we could cultivate in the U.S. The drinks are plentiful and make particularly good use of potent liqueurs. The parties start later and end much, much later. Cala Bassa beach on August 29, 2018 in Ibiza, Spain....
Ryan Tu Born and raised in California,Jeannie Mai Jenkinsalways felt a connection to her familys Vietnamese heritage. You hear it in all things, so really understanding my culture was a huge thing. I was blown away by how exciting and electric Vietnam is, the 44-year-old said. I threw him off with really wild clues and he was totally surprised, she said. Having married me, he knows by now that it’s all about the adventure for me!...
But this secret desert hideout isnt so secret anymore. Time, in the high desert, moves more slowly. It certainly feels that way in Joshua Tree. From left: No Contest, by the late sculptor Noah Purifoy, at the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum; accommodations at AutoCamp Joshua Tree include 47 refurbished Airstreams (A/C included).Yasara Gunawardena As a writer, I find the area both intimidating and beguiling a heady, inspiring combination....
From China to Korea, here’s how different countries turn the final page of the lunar calendar. When the Lunar New Year arrives each year, it brings a flood of fond memories for me. Seollal was just one way my parents tried to keep our heritage alive. Credit: Getty Images Here’s how Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia. As part of the celebration, children also receive money and words of wisdom for the forthcoming year....
The Spanish capital has transformed its formerly staid restaurant scene into a hotbed of global culinary talent. After all, thats why I had gone toMadridin the first place. It was July 2021, Year 2 of our Cruel Mistress Corona. Fresh seafood awaits preparation at Madrid’s Desde 1911.Credit:James Rajotte The markets were abuzz with casual vendors and towering food stands. New openings werent just surviving the pandemic, but thriving. Do you think their food scene is better than ours?...
Can you have multiple passports? The answer might surprise you. Spy thrillers and films have included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense. Travel + Leisure What are the benefits of having multiple passports? Before obtaining multiple passports, travelers should evaluate the potential visa-free entries options of each passport. The additional passport can also be helpful to other family members and future generations seeking one, Mohr-Elzeki added. Then there’s the relocation element....
With commercial aviation at its peak, the short answer: a lot. Curious travelers probably often wonder just how many planes are in the air at the same time. Thanks to technology and the fact that every single plane is tracked, its easily answered. A composition of multiple airplanes flying through a blue sky.Credit:tobiasjo/Getty Images The numbers vary quite a bit. Obviously, at three in the morning, its going to be substantially less....
We asked etiquette experts to answer here are their dos and donts. Tetra Images/Getty Images One of the best parts of staying in a hotel? The daily housekeeping, of course. Credit:Tetra Images/Getty Images If youre wondering exactly how messy istoomessy to leave your hotel room, youre not alone. We consulted etiquette experts to weigh in on the highly debated topic here are their dos and donts. Related:17 Expert Home-cleaning Hacks From Hotel Housekeeping Staff...
Experts weigh in on tipping etiquette. Tipping is tricky, yet necessary, but the etiquette can vary depending on where you are. Read on for tipping advice from travel and etiquette experts. Getty Images “Take the time to look up standards for the area,” she says. Tipping is customary in Canada, for example, as it is in the U.S. And if you’re unsure whether your hotel has a service charge, just ask....
No matter what’s in your wallet, here’s what’s expected when it comes to tipping. Tipping Abroad Overseas, tipping is by and large not expected at every interaction. So if you dont have the right change, you wont break your bellmans heart. Credit: Getty Images dollars are as welcome as local currency. So dont be shy about asking a bellman to break a larger bill. Otherwise, get your porters name and leave a tip with the concierge before you check out....
