Find out if your personal item will fit under the seat in front of you. Here are some of the most popular U.S. airlines' underseat guidelines and personal item sizes. According to its carry-on guidelines, personal items should not exceed 17 inches by 13 inches by six inches. Credit: Getty Images When bringing a pet carrier on board, only one additional carry-on or personal item is allowed. Allegiant Air Passengers can place one personal item under the seat in front of them....

A changed landscape in Botswana’s Mababe Depression is now a hot spot for wildlife year-round. We must not startle them. Its raw and unpredictable out here. Guests of Wilderness Tubu Tree, in northwestern Botswana, canoeing on the Okavango River.Credit:Courtesy of Wilderness People come to feel their heart beating in their chest. We want to protect these mega herds from hunting and human-wildlife conflict, Vasco told me. To my relief, the lion decided not to charge that day....

The boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland has become an icon of summer travel. There’s alsoAtlantic Stand, which is great for burgers and hot dogs to go. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s more than a handful of options to choose from. Credit: Jim Watson/Getty Images But it’s not just about the food in Ocean City. Found Image Holdings/Getty Images Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Scientists say maintaining the lagoon’s ecological balance is crucial to the organisms' continued existence. Among those working to navigate these competing priorities are theeco-conscious hoteliersbehind three new boutique properties. This past September, I ventured to Bacalar from Mexico City to preview what’s in store. Paddling out on Lake Bacalar.Credit: Michael Malorny/Getty Images The Intimate Oasis Stepping through the carved wooden doors ofCasa Hormigafelt like stumbling into a temple garden. At Casa Ritual, the hotel’s on-site spa, therapies often incorporate regional customs and medicinal practices....

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts: the origin story. In the 1940s, the signature Bulgari identity began to emerge, with a focus on yellow-gold pieces. The answer is simple: location. Credit:Tommy Picone/Courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts We dont care about how long the whole process will take. And this can be seen with all of Bulgari’s properties. But what else can one expect from a stay at a Bulgari hotel? Courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts...

Montage Big Sky is elevating the luxury ski vacation through personalized service whatever your level. Checking into MontageBig Skythis past December, I was immediately blown away by the resort’s design. There are a myriad of winter activities to choose from at Montage Big Sky from November through April. Credit:Christian Horan Photography/Courtesy of Montage Big Sky Christian Horan Photography/Courtesy of Montage Big Sky Courtesy of Montage Big Sky Courtesy of Montage Big Sky...

When the place you come from is in turmoil, what’s the best way to maintain cultural ties? Illustration by Carolina Nino. Source photos: Adobe Stock, Getty Images, and Cori Murray My first trip to Haiti was magical. Friends and family whispered, Be careful, but during our six-day stay, my anxieties were erased. I was so taken by Haitis charm that we went back seven months later. Our daughter, Jillian, was born in January 2010....

On April 21, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88. Here’s what travelers to Rome need to know. Neil Emmerson/Getty Images The Vatican announced on April 21 that Pope Francis died at the age of 88. The Vatican in Rome at sunset.Credit:Neil Emmerson/Getty Images He served in the position since being elected in 2013. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church....

But they probably originated elsewhere in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Any traveler might assume this was typical Czech fare and some of it is. The re-emergence of Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Prague is a sign that we Czechs are proudly accepting our own history. The entrance to Mincovna restaurant.Credit:Courtesy of Mincovna They often feel conflicted about that acceptance, especially considering their ancestors had no voice during those times. Free of Austria, the Czechs and their Slovak neighbors formed Czechoslovakia....

Historical circumstance left this colorful city remarkably intact. Admiring her own glass was the manager, Eva Corti, an effortlessly stylish Italian with straight-cut blond bangs. “See how clear it is?” Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock “No imperfections.” Then we sipped, and warm tequila fuzzies floated through me. After we’d done some more sipping, Corti told me about herself. From left: A musician walks past the bright exterior of the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Canal Street; a man and his donkey on Correo Street, near the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel....

In the Philippines, karaoke is a national pastime and we’re all invited to sing along. Before my first trip to the Philippines, I worried this disconnect might make me feel isolated. From there, I headed to Palawan andSiargao. Acacia Gabriel swimming in the blue waters of the Philippines.Credit:Acacia Gabriel/Travel + Leisure I have always loved singing and playing guitar. Making music opened me up to unexpected sidequests. These intimate options broke through the exhausting small talk and allowed for true conversation....

These cruise lines are serving non-alcoholic drinks, and elevating the “mocktail” in the process. It’s available to anyone who asks. Venues on the ship also offer nonalcoholic French Bloom sparkling wine, Briancon notes. Credit:Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises And the company is at work developing specific NA drink pairings for certain dining venues aboard. While the shift is driven by consumer demand, its also about inclusivity, says Salamone. Were always trying to personalize service, he notes....

The crowd isnt hotel guests or tourists, though its usually about 70 percent city residents. And just like locals, travelers dont have to be overnight guests to experience these places. Its not just European hotels. Credit:Courtesy of Six Senses Seek out the local scene in Fort Worth, Texas, atHotel Drover, recently named the No. 1 hotel in Dallas Fort Worth by T+L’sWorld’s Best Awards. Ive seen many great friendships forged at the bar....