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I Stayed at This $1,475-per-night Wellness Resort in the California Desert — and Learned Why It's One of the Best New Hotels in the World

After all, the luxury wellness resort madeTravel + Leisure’s2023It Listof the best new hotels in the world. Other Optimal Wellbeing Programs focus on improving overall wellness along with enhancing golf and tennis performance. Guests can take advantage of private fitness instruction and sessions on nutrition, meditation, and more. Credit:Chris Simpson A full schedule of daily groupactivitiesincludes hikes, breathwork, strength training, and a variety of yoga classes. I was also pleased to see an extensive menu of cocktails and wine to enjoy with dinner....

I Stayed at Umbria's Most Luxurious Estate Hotels — Here's Why the Italian Region Is the Ultimate Fall Getaway

Come fall, the Italian region of Umbria is a rich, fertile oasis. Here’s how to reap a bounty of culinary and cultural pleasures. Me, friend to all dogs! The pool at Reschio.Credit:Federico Ciamei It was late October, black truffle season and also peak rainy season. Now off-leash, Artu, still spry at 12 years old, bounded ahead. We passed it around, cupping it in our hands like gold. Villa Castiglione Ugolino, set in a 13th-century church on the Tenuta di Murlo estate....

I Stayed in a Haunted Hotel in a Small Town in Nevada — Here's What It Was Like

I didnt even know I booked the spookiest suite until I checked in. By then, it was too late to turn back. Thats a different story. The exterior of the historic boutique hotel, The Jackson Hotel.Credit:James Barrett/Travel + Leisure I felt myself entering a living time capsule when I arrived. (The decline of Eureka came as the silver boom began to wane in the early 20th century. As mining slowed, so did the town....

I Stayed in Greece's First Mandarin Oriental Hotel — Here's What It Was Like

There, a local shipowner was quietly laying the foundations for the most ambitious luxury tourism development in Greece. Though I grew up in Greece, I had never been to Messene. When I visited last September, only a handful of people were rambling among the ruins. Olive and cypress trees shade the terraces of the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino.Credit:Margarita Nikitaki Countless archaeological digs in Greece progress in slow fits and starts because of funding and staffing issues....

I Stayed in the Haunted Hotel That Inspired 'The Shining,' and It’s Full of Real and Imagined Ghosts

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, leans into its spooky reputation. Everybody leaves here with a story they can tell. Theres aFrozen Dead Guy Tour, in addition to historic daytime hotel tours and those aforementioned ghost tours. Exterior view of The Stanley hotel from the infamous hedge maze.Credit:Julie Tremaine/Travel + Leisure Cullen said that 184,000 people take a tour of the hotel every year. You could definitely visit The Stanley for a scare-free stay and not see any ghosts....

I Swapped My Jeans for These $50 Breezy, Wide-leg Linen Pants, and Now They’re My Most-worn Travel Staple

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. These comfy linen pants come with me on every trip. Now, I always reach for these lightweight bottoms. Credit:Travel + Leisure Versatile, simple, and comfortable, theyve become my most-worn item and favorite travel companion. I love to shop!) to stock up on before summer. Cotton On The back of the waistband is elastic, providing even more roomy comfort. Crew Wide-leg Linen Essential Pants...

I Swear by This Leakproof Water Bottle for Staying Hydrated While Traveling — and It's Only $22

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The TikTok-famous water bottle has a built-in straw and hasn’t left my side in months. Enter: theOwala FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Daisy Rodriguez And right now, its even on sale at Amazon for just $22 in select colors. 1 selling travel cup on Amazon. Not only is it incredibly affordable (its currently on sale for just $22!...

I Take 18-hour Flights Every 2 Months With Layovers — These 14 Items Make Every Leg of the Trip Stress-free

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stay relaxed, comfortable, and entertained with these travel writer-approved picks from $8. Within five minutes, I’ve ironed out flight soreness and stiffness and find I land less fatigued. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland You’ll be thankful you packed when you realize how quickly the airport outlets get taken up. The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag has a similar design that haswon overTravel + Leisureeditorswith its sleekness and spaciousness....

I Take 3-day Trips With Only a Backpack — Here's Exactly How I Pack

How a professional travel writer packs for three-day trips with only a backpack. Enter:the packing cube, the higher powers saving grace to compact travel. This leaves you with just two days to pack for. Credit:Getty Images That means three pairs of undergarments and three pairs of socks. Many of these items can be repurposed, too. I also stick with a clear ziplock bag over a cute toiletry bag, which expedites things at security....

I Take Multiple Trips to Greece Every Year, and These Are the 15 Things I Always Pack — From $18

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. From tassel-adorned sandals to roomy straw totes, heres how to look like a regular in Santorini or Mykonos. Travel + Leisure Greece usually dictates when my summers start and end. Credit:Travel + Leisure The subtle heel and buckle at the ankle are both functional and fashionable. These Steve Maddens are truly great quality, real leather, and they go with everything, saysone shopper....

I Test Clothes for a Living, and I Built the Perfect Fall Capsule Wardrobe With Just These 10 Amazon Basics

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Brands like Eddie Bauer, Chaco, and Madewell are part of this well-rounded packing guide. Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland As a Floridian, I can pack a summer suitcase in my sleep. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Packing for fall means keeping practicality, lightweight layers, and the right footwear top of mind. Working as a travel writer, I encounter all kinds ofshoulder-seasonweather and scenarios....

I Test Luggage for a Living, and My 14 Favorite Tumi Bags Are Hundreds of Dollars Off for Black Friday

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Tumi never has sales like this my go-to bags start at just $49. (Along with several newer models, too, of course.) Credit:Travel + Leisure / David Hattan (Santa, are you reading?) Tumi AirPod Pro Case Can you picture a more stylish stocking stuffer? but you didnt hear that from me. Tumi Get this deal in either an ashy fog or a deep plum hue, depending on your style....

I Test Luggage for a Living, and My 17 Favorite Tumi Bags Are Hundreds of Dollars Off for Black Friday

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. I’ve never seen Tumi markdowns this big before. Needless to say, Im checking out my cart the minute I stop writing here. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Tumi Harrison Nelson Duffel There is no sleeker weekender bag than asmart-looking leather duffelin my opinion. Tumi Belden Jewelry Case After luggage and purses, my next shopping weakness is definitely jewelry. Ive tested tons oftravel-friendly organizers, but this is the one I reach for the most....