This Apple Maps update makes it easier to navigate national parks, so I took it on a 'test hike'

“You did your alchemy here on this site to turn charred coals into art,” said France’s President Emmanuel Macron after he toured the newly restored Notre Dame. Five years since the cathedral caught fire, the iconic Parisian landmark is finally reopening to the public.

Black Friday and Travel Tuesday may have come and gone, but travelers still have plenty of ways to save on an upcoming flight.  Norse Atlantic Airways, a growing low-cost carrier that operates flights between the United States and Europe, recently published dozens of discounted round-trip fares starting at $317. Travelers can score deals on flights out of New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and more U.S. cities to popular European destinations such as Athens, London, and Rome.  Best of all, the discounted fares can be booked now for travel throughout 2025. For example, travelers can snag a $395 round-trip economy ticket from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) between October 1, 2025 through October 11, 2025, or a spring break getaway between Orlando, FL (MCO) and London (LGW) in April 2025.Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of round-trip deals including: 

Whether shelling out for an overpriced parking spot or lugging your checked bag through the city’s subway, the logistical troubles of travel begin far before your board your flight. While a lucky few may have a friend willing to brave the airport traffic, the rest of us are stuck finding out own—often pricey—way to the terminal, especially during the holiday rush. Luckily for travelers, popular rideshare service Lyft has stepped in to ease the burden on our holiday budgets.

I just wrapped up my first year of gardening in the Mojave Desert, specifically in the Las Vegas Valley. I watched as plants sizzled in the sun after one missed watering, and most of my vegetables simply gave up on life as temperatures topped 115 degrees in May. But one plant I put into the ground, as a curious experiment, was a surprising success: the Long Island cheese pumpkin. And it turns out, adaptable heirlooms like this squash might be the key to not just gardening in the desert, but adapting the food production system to climate change.

As a solo traveler who's explored all 50 states and every major US national park, I've had the privilege to witness the country's incredible diversity and beauty firsthand.

The Danish brand Vipp was founded in 1939 with a single design: a waste bin. In the decades since, its product line has expanded to include a full furniture range, lighting and home accessories. In 2014, Vipp opened its first guesthouse, a contemporary prefab cabin near Lake Immeln, in southern Sweden. It now runs nine vacation rentals in Europe and, as of today, is taking reservations for its first in North America, a five-bedroom home in Todos Santos on the Pacific Coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Sofie Christensen Egelund, the third generation co-owner of Vipp, was introduced to the region by the Mexico City-based architect Pablo Pérez Palacios, who’s behind the property’s design. The 3,800-square-foot home has a rooftop pool and open interiors that highlight natural materials: The walls are made of rammed earth, while window shutters are woven from branches of the local Palo de Arco tree. Furnishings include some of Vipp’s own pieces as well as the brand’s signature kitchen, a modular system with minimalist hardware. Pérez Palacios sees the final space as “an ongoing dialogue between Mexican and Danish design sensibilities.”

Sustainable travel can mean a lot of things, whether it's lowering your carbon footprint, protecting local wildlife and conserving natural resources, or making a positive impact on the communities you visit.

One of the biggest worries when flying is that your luggage will get lost. Arming your suitcase with an AirTag has become quite popular, and Apple has now teamed up with over fifteen airlines to make it even easier to track down your checked baggage.

‘Tis the season for savings. And theme park fans have a lot to be thankful for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with holiday deals they won’t want to miss. If your wish list includes a ride on the newly opened Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, or a festive visit to one of Disney’s award-winning holiday food festivals, there’s plenty of theme park tickets and hotel offers to make that dream a reality. And many of these deals extend into 2025 for those anticipating the opening of Epic Universe.

American Airlines is making some noteworthy network changes.

Montana's Glacier National Park typically sees over 2 million visitors between May and August each year. Although I love taking in the park's beauty in the warmer seasons, this spike in visitation can often lead to long lines to enter the park.

Nov 21, 2024 • 6 min read