You Can Witness a Stunning 'Parade of Planets' Tonight—and There Won't Be Another Until 2040

On Feb. 28, seven planets will all grace the early evening sky. What is a “Parade of Planets”? In addition to planet parade, this event is also described as a planetary alignment. A general view of the Orion Nebula during the planet parade or planetary alignment when four planets are visible to the naked eye on the evening sky in Sparta N.C. on January 25, 2025.Credit:Peter Zay/Getty Images of the western horizon to catch all seven at the same time....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Blake White

You Can ‘Set-jet’ to Your Favorite TV-inspired Destinations, From Hawaii to Paris, for Less Using This Travel Hack

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. TakeEmily in Paris, for example. And if you found a good deal, we hope you booked the trip right then and there. Credit:Hotels.com Anyone visiting the Big Apple who wants to get a true feel for their world should head downtown. From theAmalfi CoasttoRomeandVenice, there are a variety of hotel and flight deals with travel packages. Shop More T+L-Approved Picks Hotels....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Jesse Colon

You Could Get Your Money Back if Rain Ruins Your Vacation, Thanks to a New JetBlue Partnership

A new collaboration between JetBlue Vacations and WeatherPromise will help to ensure holidays are not ruined by excessive rain. That could change thanks to a new partnership between JetBlue Vacations and WeatherPromise. If rainfall exceeds the forecast, customers will receive automatic payouts and they still get to take their trip. Looking through a widow at a rainy beach day.Credit:Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images Take Cape Cod, a tourist hotspot known for its sandy beaches and iconic lighthouses....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Victor Vaughan

You Could See Up to 100 Meteors per Hour This Weekend During the Perseids Meteor Shower's Peak

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak from around midnight on Saturday into the early morning of Sunday. If the skies are clear, this years Perseids will be particularly special. The nights sliver of a waning crescent moon will be just over 10 percent illuminated. Credit:ALEKSANDR/Getty Images That means light from our neighboring space rock wont wash out the shooting stars like it did in 2022. No matter where you go, find a stargazing perch with open views to the east and northeast sky....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Molly Alvarez

You Don't Need a Passport for This Incredible Private Island Resort — With White-sand Beaches, Great Snorkeling, and a 70-foot Infinity Pool

Lovango Resort & Beach Club is the perfect mix of deserted island seclusion and full-service beach resort hotel. It’s here, by contrast, that youre unlikely to see another soul. rosemary tufankjian/Courtesy of Lovango Resort + Beach Club, St. John And what service it provides. Credit:Courtesy of Lovango Resort + Beach Club, St. John Its hard to get much closer to paradise. Here is everything you’re gonna wanna know aboutLovango. All are done in soft but warm earth tones, especially cocoas, cognacs, and beiges....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · David West

You Don't Want to Step Foot in a Waterpark Without These 18 Essentials From Just $9

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Some of these smart finds include a personal lock box and a case to keep your phone dry. The result is a list of 15 waterpark essentials, from swimsuits to waterproof tech. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione “This swimsuit is perfect for those who prefer more coverage,“shared one reviewer. “I wore this to an indoor waterpark. I wanted something cute and comfortable and this was exactly that!...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Bianca Galvan

You May Not Get Your Passport Stamped When Traveling to Europe Next Year — Here's Why

The European Union will be implementing a new digital system that will replace stamping passports upon arrival. However, the EES could roll out earlier, depending on when individual countries are prepared to participate. Travelers can follow updates on the implementation of the ESS programhere. Credit:Mehroz Kapadia/Travel + Leisure The main advantage of the EES is saving time," the programs website shares.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Angela Howard

You Might Be Entitled to Compensation If Your Bag Is Delayed—What to Know

Here’s what to do if your checked luggage is delayed. My bag is delayed at best, lost at worst. So far, Ive never had an airline lose my luggage indefinitely. A woman grabbing her suitcase from baggage claim.Credit:izusek/Getty Images It was inconvenient, but I was compensated. For years, it was capped at around $1,600 per bag, but I have good news. To keep up with inflation, that amount was upped to approximately $2,000 per bag in 2025....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Terry Collins

You Should Think Twice Before Having Ice on a Plane

A room temperature drink might be better. Studies testing the cleanliness of both ice and water onboard flights might concern you. Here’s what to know. Credit:Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure Why Shouldn’t You Have Ice on a Flight? The ice is put in a tray with a scoop, and the trays dont get cleaned very often. Every surface on the plane is touched by hundreds of people daily and not often disinfected....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Jade Flores

You Won’t Believe the Sneaky Way I Get 3 Days’ Worth of Extra Clothes Through TSA

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its the secret packing hack I swear by as a carry-on-onlytravel writer. It started when I was a kid, flying on my airline pilot dads standby passes. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington Simple but effective, right? Depending on what youre packing, one single tube can hold enough for three days of clothes. Everything inside stays secured during travel, and there’s no Velcro in the design that would damage clothes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jacqueline Thomas

You'll Be Able to See Jupiter and Uranus Tomorrow Night — What to Know

Heres how to spot the Jupiter-Uranus hangout on Saturday, plus tips for snagging the best planet view. This proximity means Jupiter and Uranus will both fit in the same binocular view. A dim new moon will only enhance the viewing. Credit:m-gucci/Getty Images They will reach their closest point the night of April 20, according to stargazing app Starwalk. For the best observation, head out just after sunset. The two will slide beneath the horizon around 10 p....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Heidi Jennings

You've Never Heard of Paris's Coolest New Neighborhood

That’s because it’s a suburb. Leave Le Marais to the tourists and come here to discover what’s next for the French capital. As Kern describes it, “Ropac said, I’m hesitating between London and Pantin.' Les Grands Moulins, a converted mill in Pantin, France, now houses offices of the financial firm BNP Paribas.Credit: Céline Clanet I had to rub my eyes. A guy like Ropac! London has Greater London, so I suppose this would be Greater Paris, if there were one....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · William Pineda

You've Probably Been Whale Watching, but These New Trips Offer 'Whale Listening'

Maybe were too late in the year, I mused to my husband. The regions whale season goes from roughly August to October; I knew November was a long shot. OurMoorea Activities Centerguide, Jay Tevaireva, had one last trick up his sleeve: a hydrophone. Humpbacks in Platypus Bay, in eastern Australia.Credit:Courtesy of Pacific Whale Foundation Whales, such as the humpbacks we hoped to spot, often sing to communicate. Different species of whales migrate and breed at different times and in different regions....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Michael Whitaker