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Sicily offers beaches, mountains, active volcanoes, and even snow skiing. Sicilians love desserts and are known to make the best cannoli fried pastry tubes filled with sweetened ricotta. Sicily’s almonds, pistachios, and citrus appear in desserts like gelato and biscotti. Credit: Terry Eggers/Getty Images And where else would you encounter the summertime breakfast treatbrioche con gelato gelato in a brioche bun? is still used for theatrical presentations. A third-century Roman amphitheater still stands in the area....

Relax and reinvigorate with wellness experiences at these Mexico hotels. Therapies combine indigenous customs and modern science, using natural ingredients to promote health, mindfulness, and serenity. Rosewood Total Wellbeing is a program based on Ayurvedic principles with a personal consultation and a range oftreatments. Credit:Courtesy of One&Only Guests stay in individual casitas and dine on a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet. The spa includes saunas, steam rooms, and natural springs, with a wide range of treatments....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Prices start at just $9. Travel + Leisure The summer months are known for theirrise in theft and other crimes. Credit:Travel + Leisure Fromlightweight card holderstotheft-proof crossbody bags, theres no shortage of options for every traveler. Right now, its even double discounted to just $25 at Amazon thanks to an on-site coupon. With a multitude of interior and exterior pockets, its your best in-flight companion....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its another smart security measure for your travels. With this convenience comes the requirement that you employextra security measuresto protect yourself. Credit:Travel + Leisure Thats whereRFID-blocking travel gearenters the picture. The exterior is made from soft PU leather that covers your screen for extra protection from cracks and scratches. The case even comes fitted with a wristlet strap thats both fashionableandfunctional....

Dreamy beaches, delicious food, stellar snorkeling, and much more await. Pro Tip:Scooter is by far the best way to get around on land rent one fromBrezza Marina. Getting There: Ferries and hydrofoils from Trapani on Sicily’s west coast are run bySiremarandLiberty Lines. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Relative inaccessibility and a lack of hotels have kept things here largely rustic. Pro Tip:The diving and snorkeling is spectacular in the protected waters surrounding Marettimo contactVoglia di Mare....

Think you know everything about the worlds most-visited museum? These fun facts may surprise you. The museum employs 2,290 staff members, including 65 curators and 145 conservationists. Credit:Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure (Keep in mind: 1,200 of those staff members are security guards). The Louvre even has its own squad of 48 firefighters on call 24 hours a day. Thats just the tip of the iceberg. This monumental museum contains many secrets inside its hallowed halls, just waiting to be discovered....

Carl Scofield Theres a certain barrier to entry when it comes to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. For others, though, the biggest barrier is cultural a lack of accessibility and diversity. U.S. resorts have poured concerted efforts into diversifying those demographics. Credit:Carl Scofield Here are 10 ski weeks and retreats to check out this year. But thanks to events like the Hartford Ski Spectacular, theres more room on the slopes than ever before....

Mexico has 132 “magical towns” here are 10 you should probably visit. There’s something special aboutvisiting a small town. But inMexico, there’s a special concept that spotlights small towns with extra charm. Credit: Carlos Macias/Getty Images The symbolism, legends, and history behind these places give them a unique identity worthy of being discovered. There are also more than 100 street art murals dedicated to praising Bacalar’s natural beauty. In the past, this town was known for having big traditional haciendas....

But what if your preferred mode of transport doesnt involve a car? Stay at the luxuriousCloudveilor the affordable-but-trendyAnvil Hotelto be steps from all the action. Traverse City, Michigan Michigans most famouspedestrian hotspot isMackinac Island, which has forbidden cars since 1898. Credit:Brittany Greeson for The Washington Post via Getty Images For an easier experience, travel instead to Traverse City, two hours south. Proudly bucking both those trends, though, is Laurel, Mississippi, located 90 miles southeast of Jackson....

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Mother Nature is calling. New Zealand’s natural beauty is unparalleled. Want to experience it all? Credit: PatrikStedrak/Getty Images People are entranced by the scenery. “Does it really look like that?” The scene looks like it was painted by Monet. anothersteph/Getty Images Both novices and seasoned hikers can enjoy the track, although it is not recommended for children under 10. Hooker Valley Track TheHooker Valley trackis an excellent day-walk for people of all ages and abilities....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. you’re free to take these picks from the office to vacation. The key to building a wardrobe that can keep up? Credit:Travel + Leisure Versatile, business casual staples that make getting dressed feel effortless, no matter whats on the agenda. Ive rounded up 10 workwear essentials that deserve a spot in your suitcaseandoffice outfit rotation this season. Arach&Cloz Mockneck Sweater Vest Amazon...

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