These 500 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by Travel + Leisure Readers

These top-scoring properties from our most recent World’s Best Awards survey are worth planning a whole trip around. Courtesy of Grand Hotel Tremezzo An extraordinary setting. Design that feels both unexpected and of-the-moment. One of three pools at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a T+L 500 property located on Italy’s Lake Como.Credit:Courtesy of Grand Hotel Tremezzo Service that goes above and beyond. When a hotel feels truly exceptional, our readers are slow to forget....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Charles Evans

These 55 Travel Essentials Are Already Secretly Discounted at Amazon Ahead of Cyber Monday — All for Under $50

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Carry-on luggage, comfortable shoes, travel accessories, and more are on sale, starting at $9. Travel + Leisure / Jaclyn Mastropasqua Do you have to work on Cyber Monday? Credit:Travel + Leisure / Jaclyn Mastropasqua Some markdowns are as drastic as 70 percent off. Plus, find backpacks and duffels for as low as $22. Lumesner Carry on Backpack This optimized carry-on backpack makes the most of your underseat storage....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Caitlin Scott

These 6 Companies Are Making Travel More Diverse, Sustainable, and Accessible—How You Can Be a Part of It, Too

These 2025 Global Vision Awards winners are redefining what tourism should look like. Were at a key inflection point, Rabinor says. Tourism, some community leaders proposed, offered a way forward. After years of groundwork,Icy Strait Pointdebuted in 2004 as the first privately owned cruise destination in Alaska. Partnering with other Indigenous groups in Alaska and the Caribbean. Items are then donated to local aid organizations, rather than languishing in lost-and-found closets before being discarded....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Tyler Rice

These 6 Luxury Cruise Lines Have the Most Over-the-top Suites at Sea — With Ocean-view Saunas and Private Plunge Pools

But that’s changing, as new ships hit the water with sophisticated designs and pampering services to match. (There’s one on each of the line’s seven ocean ships.) Larger ships, too, are doubling down on service and design. Panoramic windows in the living area of one of MSC Seashore’s Yacht Club Owner’s suites.Credit: Courtesy of MSC Cruises Another ship-within-a-ship concept, it offers larger suites that come with verandas and round-the-clock butler service....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Jocelyn Bradshaw

These 7 Disney World Hotels Have Rooms on Sale From Under $100 This Summer — With Free Park Transportation and Early Park Access

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. A summer trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando just got a little cheaper. A summer vacation toWalt Disney WorldinOrlandojust got a little cheaper. Courtesy of Hilton Courtesy of Hilton The properties participating in the promotion make up the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. These hotels are connected to Disney Springs via a walkway known as “The Skybridge.” To learn more or make a booking, visitdisneyspringshotels....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Tina Alexander

These 7 Lesser-known Destinations Have All the Fun of Popular Summer Travel Spots — at Better Prices

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travelers call them a real gem. But that doesnt mean you should put the brakes on planning your dream vacation. Credit:Expedia If youve been eyeing a trip to sunny Cancun, considerIsla Mujeres pristine beaches. Or for your active, hiking-centered vacation, Zion versus Yellowstone National Park offers plenty oftop-rated hotel optionsfor less. Check out more clever, money-saving swaps below. Expedia One traveler said its in the perfect location and is zen as promised....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Rebecca Blake

These 74 Early Black Friday Hiking Deals Are Must-haves — Shop Cotopaxi, Patagonia, and More Up to 64% Off

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Score big on comfy hiking shoes, cozy fleece pullovers, and other durable hiking essentials. Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten Get ready to hit the trails withearly holiday dealsahead of Black Friday. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten Meanwhile, theKeen Womens Terradorahiking shoe is a steal at $103. These deals will have you prepped and ready for any trail adventure happy shopping!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Todd Sanders

These 8 Alternative Airlines Can Save You Money — but Still Deliver Great Service

An ever-growing number of unaffiliated airlines is shaking up the aviation business by providing enticing alternatives to big-name carriers. What’s more, they usually offer very affordable prices. Many have a geographic focus that makes them particularly well suited to specific routes. French Bee operates economical nonstops to France and Tahiti, among other in-demand destinations.Credit:Courtesy of French Bee Heres a closer look. Business Class?Exclusively, with just 76 lay-flat seats. Business Class?Yes, featuring private pods with lay-flat seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Jerome Weaver

These 8 Amazon Essentials Made My Florida Beach Vacation a Breeze — and They’re All Under $60

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. sunscreen, Madewell straw hats, and Dolce Vita sandals. The Florida beaches welcomed us with their gleaming white sand and crystal clear water for years to come. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Not to mention, these must-have finds start at just $18. The hat is easy to throw on and its breathable material keeps me cool in the heat. Its easy to pack and wont take up space in your suitcase....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Miranda Castro

These 8 Cruises Make It Easy to Explore Hawaii on Your Next Vacation

Here are our picks for some of the best Hawaii cruises. Below are some of the best cruises to seeHawaii. Dates, prices, amenities, and itineraries vary, so picking a cruise requires some planning and research. Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line That’s always part of the fun, and we hope this list will inspire you to get started. The ship arrives in Honolulu early, giving travelers all day to explore. After an overnight sail to Kauai, the ship docks at Nawiliwili Harbor....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Lauren Joseph

These 8 Small Towns in California Look and Feel Just Like Europe—From a Danish Village to the Rocky Coastline of England

you could still have Euro summer without the expensive international plane ticket. I didnt really leave California (or the country) until college. Budget sprees in Italy, Ireland, and France soon followed. Flowers in front of Solvang windmill in Solvang, California.Credit:YaskoCreative/iStockphoto/Getty Images It wasnt a luxe European tour, but I was grateful for and inspired by the experience. Here are eight towns in California that look just like Europe. Catalina Island Matthew Micah Wright/Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Andrea Snyder

These 9 Tropical Vacations Are Perfect for a Mother-daughter Getaway

Surprise your mom with a trip or plan a getaway together to these warm, sunny locales. My mother and I are at our best when unwinding on the beach with a pina colada in hand. But one thing we both appreciate is a good tropical resort. Credit: Courtesy of Ocean Key Resort & Spa Read on for more tropical (and tropical-style) vacation ideas to start planning the perfect mother-daughter getaway....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Jon Salas

These Adventure Cruises Have Unexpected Perks for Kids — and We're Not Talking About Waterslides

Think river cruises and expedition ships are off limits for kids? Christine Chitnis reports on the growing trend of welcoming tweens and teens on these eye-opening adventures. Most travelers would meet this moment with hushed reverence, but my then-12-year-olds wisecrack was right on the money. Lindblad Expeditions has kid-friendly trips to places such as Port Althorp, Alaska.Credit:DAVID VARGAS/COURTESY OF LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Along the way we encountered musk oxen, walruses, and whales....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Emily Griffith