This Program Recycles Cans Left Along Mardi Gras Parade Routes in New Orleans and Donates the Proceeds to Charity—and Visitors Can Volunteer

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The notion that long-distance train travel is a thing of the past—especially in the U.S.—is being challenged by Amtrak. With growing interest from travelers, the U.S. national rail company is shifting its focus and investing heavily in improving its long-distance service. This includes enhancing iconic routes like the California Zephyr, which stretches from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Crescent, which links New York City and New Orleans.

Get ready for more affordable travel options to New Orleans starting this summer.

Thirty seconds. That's all the time it took for me to come eye to beady eye with my first Galápagoan critter after stepping onto the tarmac of the Galápagos Seymour Ecological Airport. I'd found a land iguana, endemic to this part of the archipelago, with scaly skin slouched around its bones and a grimacing mug only a mother could love, lounging in the arrivals terminal.

If it's got a few playful ruffles, a bold botanical print, and an easy-breezy vibe, there's a good chance the garment you're admiring is from Zimmermann. The Australian brand, founded in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, is still faithful to its original philosophy of feminine silhouettes, ingenious color combinations, and that laid-back Bondi Beach state of mind—something the duo know well. “There's nothing better than being on a beautiful boat on Sydney Harbour in the sun,” says Nicky. Here she and Simone share their must-do recommendations in their hometown, including where to grab a meal with a view, go for a dip, and, of course, sip a classic flat white when you need to get your caffeine fix.

The sun had begun its leisurely descent over Bodrum Town on a September afternoon when I started going back over my list, making sure I hadn’t missed anything. A stroll along the marina, pausing to take a video of a forest of Turkish flags fluttering in the wind: check. Bites of kabak cicegi dolmasi and enginar kalbi on the terrace of a restaurant overlooking gulets bobbing in the harbor below: delicious. Browsing leather shoes and handwoven towels in the labyrinthine bazaar: my credit card statement would attest to that. Satisfied, I started mapping out the route back to the hotel, working in a stop at a posh Turkish delight shop a friend in New York had recommended. I turned to my mom, ready to lead her out of the bazaar, when I noticed her hesitate.

A warm and sunny climate, 5,000 km of coastline and world-class food and wine - it’s easy to see why Spain continues to be a top destination for tourists from all over the world.

Get ready for many more options for low-cost flights coming this spring. 

Kaley Cuoco has traveled to some of the dreamiest destinations around the world for work, including Thailand to film the first season of Max’s Flight Attendant, which premiered in 2020, and Berlin for the 2024 Prime Video movie «Role Play.» But of all the beautiful places she's traveled for work, Iceland was her favorite.

A traveler’s suitcase tells their story long before they get where they’re going—just ask Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid, whose lavender-and-orange monkey print arrival ensemble became as memorable as her final, fateful plunge. For three seasons, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird has turned the show into a mandatory primer in resort wear psychology, where every unbuttoned shirt and oversized sunhat reveals more about its wearer than their room preference. From Tanya's scene-stealing caftans (may they rest in peace) to those crisp staff uniforms that stay starched even as their wearer’s lives unravel around them, Bovaird's costumes aren't just clothes—they're spoilers with sleeves. Now, as the show trades Sicily's sun-soaked melodrama for Thailand's spiritual awakening, we caught up with the Emmy-nominated designer to discuss how she crafts the show's distinctive look, her journey from fashion industry jobs to Hollywood, and why you should never, ever pack sweatpants for a luxury vacation. Though given the show's track record, perhaps comfortable shoes for running away from trouble wouldn't hurt.

It's only been a few months since Spanish flag carrier Iberia launched transatlantic service on the first-ever Airbus A321XLR, a new single-aisle aircraft capable of true long-haul routes.

If it feels like Marriott has been launching and acquiring new brands left and right over the last few years, it's because it has.