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Plan your next trip around one of these six enchanting celebrations. If you want to join the fun, just grab a squirt gun and head out to the streets. Its celebrated around the country, with the largest affair on the island of Phuket. Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Credit:Andre Malerba/Travel + Leisure Although the festival is celebrated across Thailand, Chiang Mai is considered a hot spot for it. While the two festivals are distinct, these Lantern Festivals draw masses of visitors to the area....

Here are some of the best Indigenous-led northern lights tours in Canada. Meet the Expert What causes an aurora, and where can you see it? The magical phenomenon of an aurora is caused when charged particles from the sun collide with Earths atmosphere. Credit:Geng Zhang/Getty Images These rings are known as auroral ovals. The destination is also home to many Indigenous-owned tour companies each offering a unique aurora-viewing experience. Long before the invention of automobiles and snowmobiles, people traveled by dog sled....

A cluster of islands in Lake Superior remains one of Americas last truly wild places. Erin Dietsche The lake trout must have been hungry. Its mottled, silvery body glistened in the sun. Credit:Erin Dietsche They are so pissed off when they get caught that they will work you. The park encompasses a total area of 850 square miles, and 99 percent of it is designated wilderness. Four-fifths of the park is water, part of one of the largest bodies of fresh water on earth....

These dots are Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territorial archipelago roughly 15 miles off Newfoundland. Time itself seems like an afterthought here. The islands are on their own time zone, half an hour ahead of the mainland. Credit:Mathieu Dupuis/Legendary Coasts CVB Then, the islands became a refuge for Acadian deportees. Time itself seems like an afterthought here. The islands are on their own time zone, half an hour ahead of the mainland....

These smaller lake destinations in Italy are worth a visit. Fani Kurti/iStockphoto/Getty Images Italys lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages. And whileLake Comooften gets all the attention, theres much more to see. Scenic view of Castiglione del Lago, an Italian town located on Lake Trasimeno.Credit:Fani Kurti/iStockphoto/Getty Images From Iseo, travel inland to explore the Franciacorta wine region. Here, the terrain changes dramatically Lake Trasimeno has a more traditional setting among fishing villages and bungalows....

Marriott’s Marmorosch, Autograph Collection, opens later this year in a former bank headquarters. Until then, Old Town hotels, like the Relais & Chateauxaffiliated Hotel Epoque, are excellent choices. Less than two hours by high-speed train from Madrid, Spain’s third-largest city buzzes with culinary innovation. Getty Images “For Michelin-starred food, head to El Poblet by chef Quique Dacosta,” Hack says. “It has fun castles, cultural experiences, and a friendly vibe. Plus, since Poland doesn’t use the euro, you get way more bang for your buck....

When a South Pacific trip takes an unexpected turn, one writer leans in to the adventure. Getty Images Unfriendly clouds loomed as theStar Breezeeased out of the lagoon. The wind and the swells picked up, and the seas turned a milky blue. Hanavave Bay, off Fatu Hiva, one of the Marquesas Islands.Credit:Getty Images Its going to be very windy, very wet, and not very pleasant, he intoned. So we have taken the decision to head for an inaugural call in the Marquesas....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travel in comfort and style with these cute outfits prices start at $13. I love the paper bag-style waist that adds a fun stylish detail to these otherwise sleek and simple pants. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Plus, theyre currently on sale for just $30. And although not made of linen, the viscose fabric is lightweight and comfortable, perfect for summer travel....

You smell the old wood of the sailing boat, the design of which goes back centuries. Todays trade is mostly tourism, but Lamu still feels beautifully separated from the rest of the world. Their message was simple: relax. From left: The minaret of the mosque in Shela village, on Lamu Island; a dhow sailing off the coast of Lamu.Credit:From left: Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Getty Images; C1R/Shutterstock The interior of the hotel was cool, airy, and white....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. These deals are hotter than your next beach vacation. Travel + Leisure Putting those PTO days to good use this winter? Credit:Travel + Leisure Shoppers shared that they were repeatedly impressed by its ample interior space and can pack far more than expected. Plus, did we mention every color is 79 percent off? Joyway 20-inch Carry-on Luggage Set Speaking of great value, enter: theJoyway Carry-on Luggage Set....

These African safari stays offer some culture alongside spectacular wildlife and scenery. This is how the concept of the gallery and museum was born." And for a real treat, request a private dinner in these storied chambers. Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris Now a jewel in the Red Carnation crown, Xigera cradles an enormous art collection. Walking through the canvas and crimson drapes ofJack’s Campis like stepping into a natural history time capsule....

Imagine a glamping tent. Make it dome-shaped, climate-controlled, and put it within a few minutes of yourfavorite national park. Is this still aglampingtent? Courtesy of Clear Sky Resorts Or, is it a five-star hotel room? “So, we definitely meet the definition of glamorous camping.” But high desert vistas aren’t just what surrounds the domes. Courtesy of Clear Sky Resorts To book, visitclearskyresorts.com. Rates start at $295 per night. Domes are available between May and December....

Located inside Strathgartney Provincial Park, these four tiny cabins offer a true reprieve from fast-paced living. Each 200-square-foot cabin has floor-to-ceiling windows and a solar battery for lighting and rig charging. What makes its location so unique is its prime spot right inside the provincial park. Credit:Tim Foster/Courtesy of Dose Media “Over the years, my fondness for this place has only deepened.” Even now, he’s taken by the beauty of the region....