This VRBO Rental in Texas Has a 4-story Waterslide and Sweeping Views of the Texas Countryside

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Red Sands Ranchwants to get your vacation party started. And truly, this home is an entertainer’s paradise. Credit: Courtesy of VRBO “This was an awesome place for our family reunion! It was in pristine condition and the owner was extremely accommodating,” one recent guest wrote. “We had our family reunion and it was perfect for the 23 of us,” another added....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Rhonda Wiggins

This Was One of the Easiest EU Countries to Get a Second Citizenship—and It Just Got a Lot Harder

you’ve got the option to no longer apply for Italian citizenship through your great-grandparents. While the law has 60 days to be ratified by parliament, it is effective immediately. Plus, Italian consulates will no longer be able to process applications. The scenic Italian town of Verenna along Lake Como.Credit:Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure Applications will be handled in Italy and will require an in-person interview. Even before the changes, the process to claim Italian citizenship took about two years....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Nancy Cordova

This Was the Most Popular U.S. National Park in 2023, According to Google

Google users searched Yellowstone National Park the most. Ever wonder what yourfellow adventurers are planningnext? What national parks were top of mind in 2023 and why? Tom Walker/Getty Images It paved the way forthe following 63 U.S. national parksand many more abroad. Tom Walker/Getty Images Yellowstone National Park is primarily in Wyoming but crosses state lines into Idaho and Montana. The park haslong been celebratedfor its stunning hydrothermal and geologic features....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Richard Nichols

This Watchlist Spotlights Most 'At Risk' Monuments in the World — and It Includes These Iconic U.S. Landmarks

The World Monuments Watch List spotlights locations that are at risk. The organization cites the risk of exploitative visitation and potential looting as specific areas of concern. The architecture of Cine Estudio, in Namibe, Angola.Credit:Eric Lafforgue/Art In All Of Us/Corbis via Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Jason Hancock

This Waterfront Hotel in Greenland Has a New Glass-domed Igloo Perfect for Watching the Northern Lights

Welcome to your real-life snow globe. This cozy accommodation is the brainchild of Gerth Poulsen, founder of local tour outfitterInuk Travel. He collaborated with Nuuk accommodationInuk Hostelsto build a picturesque glass igloo near the shore of this waterfront property. Credit:Stephanie Vermillion The glass igloo, which welcomed its first visitors in May 2022, couldnt come at a better time. In fall of 2022, Air Greenland and Icelandairunveiled a partnershipto increase connectivity between the two islands....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Sydney Cook

This Waterfront Hotel in the 'Hawaii of Europe' Has a Rooftop Pool, Guest Rooms Equipped for Whale-watching, and Lets You Cook Your Dinner in a Volcano

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Octant Ponta Delgada is a gastronomic paradise on Sao Miguel Island. Exterior view of Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada on the marina.Credit:Courtesy of Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada Even amid the fog and greyness, the green, lush landscape managed to make its presence known. “It’s ideal for those who appreciate nature, culinary exploration, and cultural immersion. I spent a few days at the hotel over the summer here’s what it’s like to stay....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Ronald Lopez

This Weatherproof Camping Tent Sets Up in 1 Minute — and It’s Over 30% Off Right Now

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hurry, this early October Prime Day deal won’t last much longer. Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington The leaves are becoming more multicolored as October approaches. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington Reviewers attest that its durable, comfortable, and a breeze to set up. But you better act fast because they’re selling out quickly. You dont even have to figure out what goes where....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Lorraine Smith

This Wellness Retreat Encourages Black Women to Embrace Their 'Unruliness' — Here’s What It Was Like

The Unruly Retreat was curated as a safe space for Black women. The tension in my shoulders that constant weight of deadlines and decisions waiting back home started to soften. Houston traffic was not kind to us, and we were running behind schedule. Guests unwinding during one of the workshops yoga classes.Credit:Courtesy of Ruby Melton The hosts handed out icebreaker cards, but they weren’t needed. Conversation flowed easily and there was a unique sense of openness around our table....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Gregory Jones

This West Coast City Has One of the Most Underrated Spring Blooms in the U.S. — and It's Peaking Soon

Spring has (almost) sprung in Spokane, Washington. Spring has definitely sprung. Some blooms seem to get all the attention we’re looking at you,D.C. Credit:Sandra Hosking/Getty Images But there are other places around America where you might experience spring like a pro. AsHarvard’s Arbortoriumexplains, the common lilac arrived in the U.S. sometime in the mid-1700s by boat from Europe. It finally landed in Washington state in 1906, according toSpokane’s city website....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Robert Harris

This West Coast Ski Resort Gets 300 Days of Sunshine a Year — and It's Perfect for Both Beginners and Pros

He explained how he took up the sport for the very first time at the age of 18. “It sounded fun. He dragged me up the mountain the next day, and it changed my life.” Credit: Courtesy of Mammoth Mountain “Mammoth looks so ominous and big over this mountain range. I asked my buddy, ‘There’s a lift that goes to the top of that?’ and he said, ‘Yeah, straight to the top....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · David Davis

This Western Ireland Hotel Is Where 'Bridgerton' Meets 'Lord of the Rings' — and It's Close to the Iconic Cliffs of Moher

Courtesy of Gregans Castle Hotel A 1953 photo shows a middle-aged J.R.R. Tolkien standing in front ofGregans Castle, a 16th-century, vine-covered estate in Irelands County Clare. That castle is now a hotel, and you’re free to sleep there, too. Credit:Courtesy of Gregans Castle Hotel Though the 16th-century tower house is still intact, guests sleep across the road in the 18th-century manor house. Think lessNeuschwansteinand moreBridgertons Aubrey Hall the house was the summer home of the notable Martyn family through the 1900s....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Steven Edwards

This Western State Is Leading the 'Relocation Wave' in the U.S. — Here's Where Everyone Is Moving

“Should I move to Australia” is a frequent search. Courtesy of Giovanna Lambroia Moving abroad is a thrilling proposition. And it appears I’m not alone in my desire to pick up and try something new. Credit:Courtesy of Giovanna Lambroia But no one is searching this more than those living in one particular western state Wyoming. The number of searches for each term was then tallied up for a total score for each state....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Jamie Khan

This Western Town Is Now Home to the Only Observatory and Planetarium on a Ski Resort In the U.S.

Take in the wonders of the night sky from the top of Snow King Mountain in Jackson, Wyoming. From the top, the planetarium and observatory are just a short walk away. Armed with either anObservatory Day ExperienceorObservatory Night Experienceticket, visitors can begin their journey through space. The planetarium and observatory at Snow King Mountain Resort in front of the Tetons.Credit:Courtesy of Snow King Mountain Resort Inside, theres a 37-seat planetarium theater, interactive exhibits, and expert-led presentations....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Mason Thompson