The Family Behind '2 Dads With Baggage' on What It's Like Traveling the World As a Gay Couple With 2 Daughters

Here’s his story… Before we had kids, we traveled together, and it was life changing. Travel opens your mind to different points of view and ways of life. At the time, my mom had terminal cancer, and we were all about connecting with family. Credit:Courtesy of Jon Bailey My mom passed away, and Sophia was born two weeks later, in 2002. We welcomed Ava two years later. The first trip we took with Sophia was to Hawaii when she was eight months old....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Laura Davis

The Family Travel Issue

Amanda Kloots talks travel as a single mom and the healing power of mother-son adventures. My mom mapped out across-country road trip, and I chose hotels. In Virginia, she laughed as she helped me scoop my dog out of a creek. In Texas, she procured the spray paint so we could leave our mark onCadillac Ranch. Its always in those moments that I rediscover the magic that drew me to travel in the first place....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Christine Schultz

The Fanciest Sleeper Car Trains Around the World

Travel the world in style. Riding the rails is as romantic as travel gets. Peaceful and slow, it can show you the world outside your window. Credit: Courtesy of The Blue Train Plus, it makes the trip about the journey, not just the destination. But, like all travel, there are still ways to level up an already stellar experience. Luxury traincompanies can be found all over the world, just waiting to take guests on a dream vacation....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Donald Mcdonald

The Female Chefs of Saudi Arabia Are at the Forefront of Preserving the Region's Culinary History and Traditions

The Saudi culinary cultural revolution is being spearheaded by (and for) women. These women are also at the forefront of preserving Saudi culinary history and traditions. It all starts from the top. A female worker at Aljoud Farm located in Al-Ula.Credit:Courtesy of Aljoud Farm Saudi Arabia established aMinistry of Culturewith 11 individual cultural divisions, including theCulinary Arts Commission, in 2018. And the very first CEO is a woman: Mayada Badr....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Peggy Steele

The Ferragamo Family's Tuscan Hotel Has Private Pool Villas, Caviar Spa Treatments, and an Organic Vineyard

Yes, that Ferragamo. Francesca Pagliai/Courtesy of Il Burro Are you ready to drool? Want to experience wanderlust like never before? Credit:Francesca Pagliai/Courtesy of Il Burro Do you dream about Italian vacations with endless vineyards and sweeping vistas? Maybe you should sit down, becauseIl Borroin Tuscany might just take your breath away. For starters, Il Borro is owned by the Ferragamo family. Courtesy of Il Borro And yes, that means luxury should come to mind....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Paige Smith

The First and Only Ritz-Carlton in Turks and Caicos Just Opened — and It Has Delicious Food, Amazing Snorkeling, and Luxury Catamaran

Floating cabanas, sunset sails, and Ritz-Carlton flair collide on Grace Bay Beach. Approaching the open-air lobby, I’m handed a glass of champagne while I check in. Upon arriving at my room, I discover a sweeping ocean and resort view. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos Parked in the sand is the Lady Grace, a custom-built luxury catamaran serving Ritz-Carlton guests. The ultimate statement of luxury though are the penthouses, which I was lucky enough to tour....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Rebecca Walters

The First Hotel on NYC's Roosevelt Island Is Now Open

It’s the respite from Manhattan you’ve been waiting for. Roosevelt Island finally has itsown hotel and it’s epic. Though the hotel’s views are spectacular, so is the building itself. Steve Freihon Photography “Roosevelt Island will leave you pleasantly surprised,” Weprin said. “It’s peaceful, it’s green and it’s full of curious students and passionate life-long residents. We feel really lucky to be creating a gathering place amidst this unique and inspiring environment....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Alexis Johnson

The First Meteor Shower of the Year Is About to Peak — With Up to 120 Shooting Stars Per Hour

The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak Friday morning. Fatih Kurt/Getty Images Stargazing is off to a good start in 2025. In the early hours of Friday morning, the Quadrantid meteor shower is predicted to peak. Quadrantid meteor streaks across the sky over Beypazari district of Ankara, Turkey on January 05, 2022.Credit:Fatih Kurt/Getty Images Under ideal conditions, observers can see up to 120 meteors per hour, according to theAmerican Meteor Society....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Frank Lin

The First Thing I'm Packing for My Trip to Italy Is This Comfy Linen Set, Starting at $18

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. I can get three different outfits out of it. Ive already started planning mytravel wardrobelittle by little, and Im pretty proud of my finds. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington While shopping practically everywhere and saving inspo on Pinterest, Ive kept a watchful eye onTarget. Something about thelimoncello-inspired yellowspoke to me, and I immediately bought it at Target. The breathable linen is perfect for hot weather and is lightweight enough to allow airflow without being see-through....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Kayla Jones

The First-ever Adults-only Casino in Vegas Will Have America’s Largest Pool Amphitheater

Downtown Las Vegas will soon have a stunning new addition. Circa Resort & Casino plans to be the first ever adults-only, 21+ casino-resort in Las Vegas history. While guests are certainly comfortable in their rooms, the real perks can be found throughout the resort. Credit: Circa We are excited to see what the future holds and to give visitors and locals something to celebrate. For more information, visit theCirca Resort & Casino website....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Mr. James Mckee Jr.

The First-ever Helicopter Airline in Greece Launches — and Fares Are Actually Affordable

Passengers can also expect glass cockpits for stunning views. Thats all changing this summer, with the introduction ofHoper, the first-ever scheduled helicopter airline in Greece. With Hoper, we help you do that quickly and seamlessly. Credit:Courtesy of Hoper Flights last 45 minutes or less, saving travelers precious hours and avoiding common transit hassles and headaches. Hoper also operates chartered flights on a request basis. PETROS SOFIKITIS/Courtesy of Hoper PETROS SOFIKITIS/Courtesy of Hoper

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Renee Gonzalez

The Florida Keys Is an Unsuspecting Festive Destination During the Holidays — Here's How to Plan a Visit

The Florida Keys may be devoid of snow, but they go all out for Christmas. ampueroleonardo/Getty Images Apparently, Americans areasking Santa for beachesand palm trees this Christmas. Hotels.com shared withTravel + Leisurethat theyre seeing a 461 percent increase in searches forChristmas travel to Jamaica. A few tourists enjoying a sunset afternoon at Key West Downtown with traditional old architecture and Christmas decorations.Credit:ampueroleonardo/Getty Images The snowscape is set beneath Islamoradas 35-foot-high holiday tree, which helps set the holiday mood....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Lori Lewis

The Florida Keys' Brand-new Floating Bungalows Let You Stay Off the Coast of Key Largo

Youll also find West Indian manatee and green turtles swimming in the vicinity. The package also includes a gourmet dinner for two delivered right to your floating villa. Exterior view of an Ombi overwater bungalow in Key Largo, Florida.Credit:Burlap & Blossom/Courtesy of Ombi Looking into a bungalow’s bed and deck table.Josh Adams/Courtesy of Ombi Guests can take out a paddle board or kayak.Burlap & Blossom/Courtesy of Ombi Scenic view from inside the bungalows....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Christopher Wheeler