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I Saw Bears, Sperm Whales, and Red-crowned Cranes in Some of Japan’s Most Beautiful National Parks

Westend61/Getty Images A stream of people abruptly started walking back towards us against the one-way flow of trail traffic. Seeing bears from the water is the best option, according to rangers. Boat trips are recommended to watch bears, says Daisuke Imura, visitor use coordinator in Shiretoko National Park. Credit:Westend61/Getty Images On the ground, visitors happen to see bears while they are traveling, but it can be dangerous. Goko Lake is the place to enjoy the landscape, not to [view] bears....

I Saw Portugal by Traveling This Scenic Train Route — and I Can't Recommend It Enough

The solider was Martin, later to be St. Martin of Tours. St. Martin has ever since been eulogized as the source of unexpected lovely weather. In that nation ofsunseekers, the warmth is treated as a fleeting miracle. Credit: Courtesy of Comboios de Portugal I was there, in that happy sunshine, eating that fish and drinking that wine alongside them. The golden-leafed trees lining the river’s promenade were the only sign it was truly autumn....

I Saw the Big Five, Experienced Iconic Victoria Falls, and Camped Out Under the Stars With Like-minded Travelers on This Once-in-a-lifetime Safari

After thorough research, I chose a nine-day tour ofVictoria Falls & Botswanathat would take me through both countries. It had been a long time. I had no idea how exhausted I was until that moment. Sophie Mendel sitting on top of a the safari vehicle in Botswana.Credit:Sophie Mendel/Travel + Leisure I finally paused and took a minute to take a breath and relax. The following morning, I headed toward the Zimbabwe border to meet with my group of 15 other travelers....

I Searched Amazon’s Luxury Sale Storefront and Found 8 Incredible Designer Styles Up to 61 Percent Off — Starting at $27

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ugg, Ray-Ban, Cole Haan, and Theory make up these fashionable outfits for jet-setting travelers. Travel + Leisure I love styling outfits around a destinations aesthetic. Credit:Travel + Leisure If Im headed to Copenhagen, youll find me packingScandinavian fashion essentials. Flying to Paris Im bringingFrench-style basicsso I feel comfortable the minute I touch down. For this reason, I love keeping up with the latest debuts from designer labels and seasonal collections....

I Shop for a Living, and I Found the 12 Amazon Labor Day Deals Worth Buying Up to 91% Off

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Save big on editor-approved travel essentials, starting at $14. Naturally, Amazon is leading the charge with tons of major discounts on everything fromtravel-friendly appareltohardside luggage. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington After sifting through hundreds of products, I can confidently say that this yearsAmazon Labor Day Salehas something foreveryone. Ahead, I rounded up 12 of the top deals worth buying this weekend....

I Shop for a Living, and I'm Eyeing These 60 Deals at Target's Cyber Monday Sale, Starting at $6

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Things are selling out faster than we can shop. Best Target Cyber Monday Shoe Deals Comfy shoes are an essential for travel. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Best Target Cyber Monday Travel Bag Deals The key to seamless travel is spacious and lightweight luggage. Add thiswine bottle-carrying suitcase,hanging organizer, andtravel mugto your digital cart while youre at it....

I Shop for a Living, and These Are the 10 Fall Basics I'm Grabbing at Nordstrom on a $50 Budget

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Think Nordstrom is out of your budget? Herschel Supply Co. Layer it on top of a long-sleeved tee, turtleneck, or button-down for an easy fall outfit. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten These $39 sunglasses from Aire. Lands End Anyweather Fleece Full-zip Jacket Fleece jackets are a great layering option for outdoor fall activities. This gorgeous leather platform sneaker from Vince Camuto is a more elevated alternative to the classic white tennis shoe....

I Shop for a Living, and These Are the 11, Under-$50 Fall Basics I'm Grabbing in Every Color on Amazon

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Youll want to snag one (or two, or three) of each. They support our favorite accessories and statement pieces without clashing with them. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Despite beingsoessential for a functional wardrobe, finding high-quality basics can be surprisingly difficult. scribbled on the front in curly letters, you know what Im talking about. It comes in 40 different colors and plaid patterns, and sizes range from small to 3XL....

I Shop Target for a Living, and These Are the 50 Best Early Black Friday Deals — Up to 60% Off

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Browse comfy clothes, travel accessories, and more. Browse deals on outerwear too, like thisquilted jacket, matte cropped puffer vest, andshort puffer coat. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten Best Target Black Friday Travel Essential Deals Theres no such thing as an overpacker. Just an inefficient packer. Head over toTargetto browse the early Black Friday sale yourself or keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals....

I Slept Like a Baby on a 16-hour Flight to Australia Thanks to This $7 Flight Attendant-approved Trick

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. I wont travel without it. Travel + Leisure Learninghow to sleep on a flightis a true art form. Credit:Travel + Leisure Thats when I knew I needed to find a better solution. Even the sales associate sang its praises, and now I cant stop raving about it, too. The mask also boasts an adjustable elastic strap that connects via velcro at the back....

I Soaked in the Deepest Hot Spring in the World — Here's How You Can, Too

I traveled all the way to Colorado just to take a bath. And it was worth it. I am lucky enough to have a bathtub at home and love to impulse-buy bubbles and salts. Credit:Courtesy of Springs Resort & Spa So, when I read thatThe Springs Resort & Spain Pagosa Springs, Colorado, hiredDr. Marcus Coplin, a naturopathic medical doctor, as its first on-site medical director, I was intrigued. At more than 1,002 feet deep, theMother Springaquifer is the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world....

I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

The only way to know a place is to know its people. for the more proper “bonjour"when entering a shop or running into a neighbor on the elevator. What I didnt know were the words other, more sophisticated rules. Credit:Leonid Andronov/Getty Images Walking into a doctors office waiting room:Bonjour, everyone. Coming into a department store: Nobonjour. Walking onto the metro platform: Nobonjour. Theresa Conroy/Travel + Leisure Getting onto the bus:Bonjour....

I Solo Travel With My Kids, and Here Are 11 Personal Safety Devices I’m Eyeing for Peace of Mind

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theres no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids. Travel + Leisure As a travel writer and mom of two, Im constantly on the go. Credit:Travel + Leisure Now, as a mom who spends her days chasing a toddler, I have no judgment whatsoever. Instead of using a harness, however, I opt for GPS trackers whenever possible....