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Nabbing a first-class upgrade might be easier than you think. Upgrading to first class isn’t just about luck it’s about strategy. Know your rights. Credit:Anton Minin/Getty Images Whether its a tech glitch or operational error, mistakes happen and airlines often rectify them with upgrades. If your flight is delayed or theres a seating issue, dont hesitate to ask aboutcompensation options. “Upgrades and comps are often given to rectify passenger issues,” says Delta flight attendant J....

Our travel experts share tips on how to travel luxuriously on a budget. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Luxury travel does not have to break the bank. We asked ourA-List travel advisorsfor their favorite ways to save money without compromising on experience or style. Credit:Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Flip the itinerary. “Consider reversing the order of destinations that can change the availability and pricing for flights and hotels. Look into different flying options and lock in the best one possible....

Travelers in search of wide-open spaces and incredible wildlife are making a beeline for Kenya. Here’s how to do the trip right, according to experts. One reason the country has become a go-to? Elephants on the move in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park.Credit:MIA COLLIS/COURTESY OF SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST An increased number of flights on Kenya Airways, which is part of SkyTeam. Other carriers that offer good one-stop connectivity from the U....

Michela Buttignol/Travel + Leisure What Is a Rain Forest? Tropical dry forests yes, sounds like a contradiction receive less rainfall. They also suggest bringing binoculars and water bottles. Michela Buttignol/Travel + Leisure Is there an ideal time to visit? Potoy suggested visiting between the months of February and May. More than 25% of Costa Rica consists of national parks and protected regions. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure As diverse as the country itself, many of the parks contain several different types of rain forests....

From December until May, the wildebeest are largely concentrated in the southern Serengeti. Here, they birth their young before slowly working their way northwest across the grassy plains. Travel agent Lisa Lindblad recommends positioning yourself in the Masai Mara as early as July. Credit: Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images Natural Habitat Adventuresis best known for its focus on conservation and as the first carbon-neutral travel company. It is also a partner of the World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading conservation organization....

The Nordic nation is a dream destination for aurora hunters. Thenorthern lightsare triggered by electrically charged particles from the sun smashing into Earth’s magnetic field. Equinox means “equal night,” when there are 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. Credit: paranyu pithayarungsarit/Getty Images Aurora activity peaks duringsolar maximum, when the sun reaches its most active point in its 11-year cycle. The next solar maximum is predicted to begin in 2025....

The ultimate insider shopping guides to Paris, Milan, Madrid, Stockholm, Berlin, London. But some stores are exclusive to the French capital. Here are some of their favorite stores. Credit:Illustration by Joanna Neborsky The gallery is stacked high with all manner of dinnerware plates, platters, bowls, and crystal glasses. Last time I visited, I spotted a whole tea set from the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Socas says. I picked up the beautiful silver chocolatiere....

From picturesque walks to souvenir shopping, a longtime Francophile shares her ideal three-day Paris itinerary. The answer ended up being: Stop stressing. Eat the crushed croissant, and drink a glass of wine with lunch. Credit:Sophie Dodd/Travel + Leisure Pick what works for you, skip what doesnt (but notMusee Bourdelle). Mosey over to Place des Vosges, the oldest square in the city. In the warmer months, its a lively picnic destination for locals and tourists alike....

Wisconsins Door County is where Scandinavian hygge meets Midwestern charm. Waves crashed against the 100-foot-high limestone cliff, and deep-blue water extended to the horizon. I had no idea, my mom said, her eyes fixed on the thrashing shore. Ellison Bluff County Park, in Door County, Wisconsin.Credit:Dan Eggert/Courtesy of Destination Door County But here, there are no interstate highways, few stop signs, and even fewer traffic lights. Door County isnt on the way to anywhere....

My typical weekend getaways prioritize finding some treasured goods at markets to bring back home. After arriving in Providence, Rhode Islands capital, we immediately checked into theGraduate Providence. The Graduate, formerly the Biltmore Hotel, is bursting with history and Wes Anderson-style charm. Left: The Providence Performing Arts Center theater sign in Downtown Providence. Right: The interior lobby of the Graduate Hotel, formerly the Biltmore Hotel.Credit: Mariah Tyler A new boutique hotel,Dye House, recently opened in the Olneyville section of Providence....

Here, one ofTravel + Leisures top travel advisors shares his guide to two days in the capital. Bangkok’s central location makes it an ideal launching point for exploring the rest of the country. Still, any trip to Thailand should begin with a thorough introduction to the capital. Credit: Thatree Thitivongvaroon/Getty Images For young couples, I might suggest the Tower Club at lebua. For a classic choice, I recommend The Peninsula....

And while no one can deny these things are wonderful, theyre not always affordable. Heres my guide to a full day in Paris for $25. Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images Grab your morning espresso and croissant from Boulangerie Utopie. Credit:Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure A morning espresso and viennoiserie are musts. Boulangerie Utopie has a broad selection of both savory and sweet breakfast pastries. Cost:around 3 euros (approximately $3) Eat lunch on the steps of Sacre-Cur....

Bermuda may seem far away it is a British territory after all. And dont worry, weve got the itinerary covered. Here is what you wont want to miss during your dreamy, three-day weekend in Bermuda. Credit: Getty Images/Robert Harding World Imagery Order lunch and tuck into your own private beachside cabana or cool off in a water hammock. After a post-lunch nap, hop on a paddle board or kayak and cruise around the private cove....