Surf Therapy Is the Latest Trend in Active, Accessible Adventure

Adaptive sports programs for kids with special needsand their familiesare going mainstream. The city and surrounding communities are also lined with sandy beaches and board-ready breaks. When Gnome Surf launched in 2019, it was ahead of the curve, says founder Chris Antao. Gnome Surf instructor Gage Polgar with a young athlete.Credit:Bre Welch/Gnome Surf When I started, I didnt know that adaptive sports was a thing. We were one of about 10 surf therapy organizations now there are 200....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Erin Jones

Surf, Turf, and Plenty of Wine in Uruguay

The country’s beach scene is known as one of the best in South America. But the epicurean delights of its rich, ranch-filled interior and rolling winelands have been less explored until now. I’d justified my carnivorous meal by framing it as a litmus test. From left: One of the bar shacks lining the beach at José Ignacio, where the vibe is exclusive but always low-key; an asado, or mixed grill, at beach pop-up El Caracol, near José Ignacio....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Robert Burch

Sustainable Travel Innovators: T+L's 2025 Global Vision Awards

We hope their work inspires others to embrace more sustainable and responsible travel. We also show them a good time. Its already doubled in size since 2023. The $57 million first phase has already helped transform this waterfront attraction into a test-bed for sustainable architecture. The effort has so far transformed more than 10 tons of flowers from would-be rubbish into fragrant souvenirs. The true luxury, says cofounder Sander Ejlenberg, is having the forest to yourself....

May 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Tommy Michael

Swap Your Old Clunky Snowboots for This $30 Pair Approved by Shoppers With Arthritis

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The faux fur-lined shoes keep warmth in and water out. Theyre on sale for just $30 and have outperformed shoppers pastboot stylesin comfort and support. Credit:Travel + Leisure Unlike other lace-up styles, these are easy to slip on and off thanks to their convenient side zippers. Over 700 shoppers gave theaffordable footweara five-star rating, saying they required zero break-in time....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Alexandra Quinn

Sweaty Betty’s Sale Section Is Overflowing With Spring Travel Clothes — All Up to 70% Off

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Prices start at just $29. Comfortable, breathable, and sweat-wicking, these styles can handle even the longest flights with ease. Credit:Travel + Leisure I was immediately impressed with the high-quality materials and cozy designs. Keep reading to shop leggings, dresses, sweatpants, and more from $29. Its also constructed of 100 percent cotton, adding even more breathability to the flowy design. Sweaty Betty...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Briana Anderson

Sweden

States Cities Countries Many travelers visit Sweden for a chance to see the Northern Lights in the Lapland area or an opportunity to experience the Midnight Suns long days. Other visitors head for Stockholm, Swedens capital and largest city set on 14 islands with 57 bridges, for the citys museums, Royal Palace, boat rides, and restaurants. In southern Sweden, the city of Malmo is on the Baltic Sea, the countrys southernmost point, where the climate is mild with long, warm summers, mild winters, forests, lakes, and nature reserves....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Donna Melendez

Sweet, Standalone Waterfront Cottages Are the Star of This Refurbished Maine Resort

stenciled on the side handmade by a Scarborough craftsman. Theres not a lobster tchotchke or lighthouse watercolor in sight. We sat and read on the screened-in porch as catbirds and sparrows chattered outside. Credit:KATIE NIELSON/Courtesy of The Dunes on the Waterfront We popped popcorn and snuggled in front of the fireplace for a movie night. It felt like, well, a vacation. It was a clear, quiet morning, with only birdsong and the water lapping against the boat....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Frank Erickson

Swim and Play With the Most Adorable Otters at This Texas Ranch

The 60 minute swim time costs $200 per person. People really love it. The response has been great. Credit:Courtesy of Blue Hills Ranch the ranchs team toldTravel + Leisurerecently. The dinner date with Giraffes starts at $400 per person. Courtesy of Blue Hills Ranch Courtesy of Blue Hills Ranch

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Mackenzie Richmond

Swimming With Whales Is the Adventure of a Lifetime — Here's How to Do It Responsibly

Off the coast of the Caribbean island of Dominica, sperm whales are making a big splash. Swim alongside them and you may find yourself hooked. Im one of them. Swimming with a sperm whale and its calf off the coast of Dominica.Credit:Patrick Dykstra/Courtesy of Natural World Safaris There, a population of around 200 sperm whales resides year-round in warm and sheltered waters. Her name is Annabel, he told me gravely about the instrument....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Juan Hall

Switzerland

States Cities Countries Switzerland is known for its stunning scenery, mountains, lakes, and wide range of cities, from its capital of Bern to cosmopolitan Zurich and the Alpine ski city of St. Moritz. Lakeside cities include Lucerne, with medieval buildings and old churches, Lugano and Locarno, on Italys border, and Geneva, home of the United Nations. Many travelers visit the mountainous Jungfrau Region for a scenic train ride or gondola trip to the mountaintop for panoramic views....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Andrew Riley

Sydney

National parks with remote beaches, waterfalls, hiking trails, and Aboriginal rock engravings are popular destinations.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Kelly Franklin

Sydney Sweeney Shares Her Love for Her Hometown — and Her Favorite Places to Enjoy the Great Outdoors on the Washington-Idaho Border

What’s so beautiful about the Pacific Northwest is everything that it’s possible for you to do outdoors. Along with the brands trademark antioxidants, this refreshing new drink also comes with electrolytes for the first time. Sweeney looks forward to sharing that a sweet taste of her Washington-Idaho area roots. Credit:Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock With Sydney Sweeney Window or aisle?Window. Plane or train?You know, I’ve always wanted to go on a train ride....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Catherine Dixon

São Paulo Has Become Brazil's Most Stylish City — and There's Never Been a Better Time to Visit

But as exports exploded in the late 1800s, the city began to grow. Barely a block away, architect Rino Levis pyramidal FIESP Cultural Center leaned coolly back among its straight-shouldered neighbors. There may be no metropolis on earth more defiantly modern. Relaxing poolside at the Rosewood São Paulo; the Emerald Garden Pool at the Rosewood was designed to emulate the rivers of Brazil’s Bonito region.Carmen Campos Standing there on Paulista, Scarpa and I stared down into a canyon of cement and steel....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Emma Hess