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This Luxury Wellness Retreat Is Beloved by Celebs — and It’s Now Just an Hour From New York City

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Ranch has been a favorite spa destination of Travel + Leisure readers for years. Credit:Jess Feldman/Travel + Leisure Heres an inside look at its very first East Coast property. Opening my eyes, I almost forgot where I was. (Think detailed trimmings along the high ceilings, a light-filled grand staircase, and marble-tiled floors.) Ellen McDermott/Courtesy of The Ranch Hudson Valley...

This Madagascar Hotel Has Just 7 Bungalows and 1 Villa—Plus Opportunities to Surf, Go Deep-sea Fishing, and Eat Sushi Dinners in a 'Bird's Nest'

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. An inside look at one of the region’s most stunning new hotels: Voaara. A boat transfer along the coast would have been a speedier way to arrive at Voaara Madagascar. Aerial view of Voaara Madagascar on Sainte Marie, Madagascar.Credit:Mark Williams/Courtesy of Voaara Madagascar As the road twisted further north, we left behind the bars and restaurants and drove through sleepy villages....

This Magical City in California Is the Perfect Long Weekend Destination — and Home to One of the Best Hotels in the State

Here’s how to plan the perfect three-day weekend in Ojai, California. If “rest and relaxation” were a place it would beOjai Valley, California. Ready to shut off your cell phone and smell the lavender fields and pixie tangerine blossoms instead? Susie Hudson/Courtesy of Farmer and the Cook Here’s how to spend three glorious days in Ojai, California, and come back totally renewed. After checking in, it’s time to hit the town with a cup of coffee in hand....

This Maine Resort Has Heated Igloos, an Ice Bar, and an Oceanfront Hot Tub for a Magical Winter Getaway

Samoset Resort transforms into a winter wonderland each year cozy cottages included. Living inMainecomes with the gift of being able to experience a place in a totally different way come winter. In the backdrop, the Atlantic looked a little mightier than it does in the summer. Courtesy of Samoset Resort There’s also no shortage of iconicMaine dishesto try this time of year. It was fun to see a menu starring so many Italian options with a local twist....

This Major International Airline Is Rolling Out a Sleek New Business-class Cabin

Premium passengers will be getting some more privacy. As a nod to the local heritage of Turkey, a variety of fabrics and leather were locally sourced. The airline also recentlyannouncedthey will soon provide free, fast wi-fi to all passengers by 2025. Credit:Courtesy of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines currently provides free internet to Business Class and other loyalty program members. Readers commented on the variety of activities, shopping, and restaurants throughout the airport....

This Major Road in Death Valley National Park Will Close for Months — What to Know

Starting Jan. 6, the park will close Emigrant Canyon Road and keep it off-limits through early March. This construction includes armoring to protect the road from flash floods. Unfortunately, we need to end the road now so the work can happen. Sunset over Emigrant Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park, California.Credit:Sundry Photography/Getty Images Federal Highway Administration engineers inspecting the damage to Emigrant Canyon Road after Hurricane Hilary.Courtesy of NPS

This Major U.S. Airport Is Getting a Delta One Lounge

While an opening date hasn’t been shared, Salt Lake City is slated to receive the airline’s premium lounge. Getty Images Delta Air Lines has announced that its newest premium lounge will be located at its Mountain West hub, where the carrier is boosting international service over the next year.Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is slated to receive a Delta One lounge, as confirmed by an airline spokesperson toT+L. While the exact opening date hasnt been shared just yet, this marks the airline’s fifth Delta One lounge in the country....

This Man Ditched His Wife After She Said They Can't Afford a Vacation—and Booked a Trip for Himself and Their 2 Kids

The mom of two teens shared her shocking family travel dilemma on a British parenting web forum. But this year, the mom looked at the budget, and realized they couldnt afford it. The shocking dilemma was shared by a user under the nameExhaustedpenguin earlier this monthon the London-based online parenting forumMumsnet. A father and his teenage daughter on a beach vacation together.Credit:Cyndi Monaghan/Getty Images But this year, they had to deal with extensive home renovations that added up to about $80,000....

This Maryland Destination Feels Like an Under-the-radar Small Town — and It Just Got a New Hotel

Visitation Hotel just opened in Frederick, Maryland, an underrated city filled with 19th-century buildings and independent shops. Frederick is Marylands second-largest city but feels like a small town. But this week, that town got more accessible with the opening of theVisitation Hotel. The exterior of the Visitation Hotel in downtown Frederick, Maryland.Credit:Ron Blunt/Courtesy of Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel The renovation, by Washington, D.C.-based OTJ Architects, very subtly kept the schoolhouse feel....

This Maryland Park Has the Bluest Water in the State—How to Visit

Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland is a year-round destination. Courtesy of MDMountainside.com Its true, Marylands Eastern Shore gets all of the attention for its beaches and seafood. Who doesnt love those iconic blue crabs? A couple canoeing through a Rocky Gap State Park lake.Credit:Courtesy of MDMountainside.com Road-trippers should note that Mile Marker Zero for theHistoric National Road(a.k.a. Traveling westward through six states, one could say this is the home of the originalAmerican road trip....

This Massive Lake in Mongolia Has Caribbean-like Blue Waters — and It's an Outdoor Lover's Dream

Lake Khovsgol National Park is the perfect place to soak in all Mongolia has to offer nature lovers. This large, landlocked Asian nation offers natural splendor in massive doses. And though getting there may take some effort, the payoff is well worth it. Snowy mountains surrounding Lake Khövsgöl.Credit:BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Lake Khovsgol is where Mongolians go to escape from it all. However, its now increasingly drawing international visitors....

This Maui Waterfront Hotel Is Getting a $100-million Upgrade — With New Ultra-luxe Rooms and Poolside Cabanas

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is getting a major refresh take a sneak peek. Mauiis always marvelous but even more so now thatThe Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapaluais getting a major refresh. Some improvements debuted recently, and the resort intends to complete the project by the end of the year. Credit: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua “We recognize that reinvestment in infrastructure and property is an important piece of supporting culture and place....

This May Be Italy's Most Glamorous Island — With a Dramatic Coastline, Grand Villas, and High-end Shopping

The glitzy island of Capri deserves a multi-day visit. Like Venice, thisglittering island in the Bay of Naplesis one of the country’s most popular destinations. And its proximity to the mainland lends itself to hit it and quit it day-tripping. Credit:Norbert Hentges/Getty Images But they didnt do it in a day. Place Capriwould have it,Toni DeBella, a travel writer and Capri expert told T+L. She recommended a leisurely aperitivo on the terrace overlooking Capris only sand beach....