Hyatt Just Announced Plans to Open 50 More Incredible Hotels by 2026

Hyatt point fiends, rejoice. Courtesy of Hyatt Its no secret that 2024 has been a banner year for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. In October, Hyatt purchased the Standard International brand, including its the more eclectic Bunkhouse and new-to-the-scene StandardX. The exterior of the Thompson Palm Springs hotel at sunset.Credit:Courtesy of Hyatt Our future in these highly sought-after segments looks brighter than ever." Hyatt is well-positioned to answer the surging demand; it acquiredcurated travel booking site Mr and Mrs Smithlast year....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · James Young

Hydrothermal Explosion Leading to Closure at Yellowstone National Park Caught on Video — Watch Here

The park did not provide a timeline of when Biscuit Basin will reopen. The Biscuit Basin hike is a popular .6 mile excursion that leads past many hydrothermal features. Courtesy of NPS Photo The incident comes as visits to Yellowstone National Park are on the rise for 2024. Credit:George Rose/Getty Images Park staff assess the damage to Biscuit Basin boardwalks after hydrothermal explosion.Courtesy of NPS Photo

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Lori Davis

I Always Fly With Budget Airlines — Here Are My 9 Packing Tricks for Following Their Carry-on Requirements

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. With these picks, youll pass the carry-on requirements with flying colors. Instead, reach for a collapsible water bottle like this one from Taketoday. Credit:Travel + Leisure Plus, its $13 off right now. Shop More T+L-Approved Picks Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Jason Christensen

I Always Pack These Comfy, Versatile Sneakers That Have Me Covered for Sightseeing and Light Hikes on Trips

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ive finally found the shoe that checks all of these boxes (and more! ): theSaucony Hurricane 24. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Saucony Hurricane 24 Zappos What really sold me on this shoe is the brands special PWRRUN+ midsole. Plus, the mesh upper is breathable and keeps my feet cool, even during hot days. I was also impressed with how durable the outsole is....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Joanne Giles

I Always Visit Farmers Markets When I Travel — Here's Why

Visiting a farmers market in your destination is a great way to experience the local life. They always answer honestly, with great pride in their products. In this way, I can better share a piece of my travels with a friend back home. A produce stand at the Irvine Farmers Market in Irvine, California.Credit:Giovanna Caravetta/Travel + Leisure At farmers markets across America and the world we can share our common humanity....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Michael Small

I Always Wear These Comfy, Wide-leg Amazon Pants on Flights — Plus, 13 More Pairs I'm Eyeing From $12

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travel + Leisure As a food and travel writer, I spend a lot of time on airplanes. Stylishness and versatility aside, these pants came especially in handy recently at a food festival. Credit:Travel + Leisure TheBcofui Linen Wide-leg Pantsjust might be the perfect dress-up-or-down travel pants for summer. Amazon shoppers love that they arecomfortable and cool and great for travel....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Edward Johnson

I Asked a Nurse What's in Her Amazon Cart, and It's Full of Comfy Items for Long Flights and Shifts — From $9

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. These 10 finds always stay in her bag for long travel days or 12-hour night shifts. Her ability to stay organized and power through long night shifts is crucial. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten She also loves traveling in these shirts because theyre incredibly comfortable and breathable. Plus, theyre currently 20 percent off. “What really helped me transition was the Hatch Restore Alarm Clock....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Thomas Mosley

I Ate My Way Through Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast — and Found Vibrant Jamaican Flavors and Centuries-old Traditions

On Costa Ricas Caribbean coast, food traditions include a little-known history of Jamaican influence. Black women, integral to passing down culinary traditions, are the subjects of contemporary paintings and photographs. And easygoing is more a religious belief than a lifestyle approach. From left: Carrot “noodles” with garlic shrimp at Salsa Brava; preparing a shrimp dish at Cahuita’s Taste Caribbean Soul Food.Credit:Ozzie Hoppe It was a meal that nourished my soul....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Dustin Martinez

I Ate My Way Through Montana's Cattle Country—and Found the Perfect Steak

Tracing Montanas cattle culture, from wild buffalo to grass-fed steak. More precisely, it was space: the all-encompassing nothingness for which the West is famous. The bone bed is 18 to 22 feet deep. The First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, in Montana.Credit:Janie Osborne A lot of bison went over that cliff. I hiked back to my car. The sun was low in the sky, and I was getting hungry. A 35-ounce porterhouse at the Beef N Bone Steakhouse, in Ulm....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Amanda Hanson

I Average 300,000 Air Miles Each Year, and These Are the 15 Items I Always Pack in My Carry-on — From $3

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including compression socks, comfy shoes, and more must-haves. On the contrary, I look forward to showing off my bags contents and how organized I am. Credit:Travel + Leisure Ive accrued that knowledge over the last 10 years as a travel writer. Ive already flown 30,000 miles this year, while my Subaru has sat in my garage collecting dust. In March Ill spend 76 hours flying from Montana to the Maldives and back....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Kenneth Kim PhD

I Average 50 Flights a Year in This Cozy $128 Matching Set — and You Can Get a $49 Lookalike at Amazon

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It just went on sale, too. Whether its a short flight or a long haul, Ive never worn something more comfortable on a plane. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione ThisViottiset Two-piece Setis perfect for layering as you travel. The viscose and nylon fabric blend ensures its breathable which is essential for those long journeys. Need further convincing that theViottiset Two-piece Setis a great travel outfit?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Maria Lopez

I Backpacked Solo Through Vietnam — How It Helped Me Heal

Backing up a bit, I had been living in Atlanta with my fiance for two years. It just wasnt working. Though I loved him, in the end we decided to part ways. Credit:Sophie Mendel What if you move to New York and your life turns out better than you ever thought it would? I thought about that. Could I really do it? Sophie Mendel Could I really move across the country and start my life over?...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Jennifer Hughes

I Bought This $20 Safety Device After an Intruder Entered My NYC Apartment — Now I Won't Travel Without It

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. And now I have a complete peace of mind. One night, while hosting friends, a man in a fake security uniform strolled into our apartment uninvited. Credit:Travel + Leisure It was a wake-up call, and we knew we had to act fast. We ordered the $20AceMining Upgraded Door Security Bar, and it arrived the very next day. Its a nice boost to my peace of mind when traveling solo....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Daniel Hall