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We all know the sadness of dropping our loved ones off at the airport, especially if it's the last time you'll be seeing them for a while. But for travelers at Dunedin Airport, hugs during those heartfelt goodbyes could now be cut short.

Oct 21, 2024 • 8 min read

There's a lot to love about travel credit cards, including lucrative welcome offers, enhanced earning rates and value-added perks. But when you combine all these features in a single card, it's a package that's hard to beat.

Spend any time in New York City and you’ll invariably encounter a shop selling “New York City Gifts.” And while there’s nothing wrong with a miniature Statue of Liberty or “Daddy’s Little Meatball” T-shirt in theory, the versions of these items you’ll find at street level are pretty poorly made. And annoyingly, these stores rarely list prices, operating on the fact that they can probably sell the same thing to two sets of customers at wildly different prices.

I'm no stranger to packing a carry-on, but when I checked in to Lanserhof Tegernsee— a medical spa slap bang in the middle of miles of beautiful Bavarian countryside—the contents of my suitcase looked a little different to the last time I took to the skies. Gone were breezy two-pieces and flowing maxi dresses best suited to islands in Greece or the Balearics, and in were minimalist separates with an athleisure twist. Ahead lay a week of analysis, detoxification, and reflection. Here’s what I packed and why.

The 70 miles of California coastline that makes up the unincorporated area of Big Sur has a storied, almost mystical allure, largely thanks to its staggering beauty. With redwood forests, stunning Pacific views, winding rivers and natural hot springs, the area has for decades attracted celebrities, artists and millions of visitors. So many visitors in fact, that these days, Kirk Gafill, the president of the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce, estimates that 90 percent of the local economy is tourism-dependent.

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I am just going to come out and say it, having a hot shower out in the desert while camping is an absolute cheat code. I feel as calling something indescribable is often overstated and overused in the modern day social media era, however, I am going to state just that, a hot shower at the end of a day spent hiking, exploring and adventuring is indescribable.

The 59-room Newport Resort in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, is a relaxed, approachable, and amenity-filled property where you can spend a relaxing night while exploring surrounding Door County. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly welcome and enthusiastic, personalized suggestions on what to do in the area from the front desk staff, who are genuinely happy to share insider insights into where they work and live.

July this year marked the 40th anniversary of the release of Purple Rain, and while a lot has changed since 1984, there are still cherished places from the film in Minneapolis you can visit. Perhaps the most famous is “The Kid’s House,” locally known as “The Prince House,” and you can stay overnight with Airbnb.

Oct 15, 2024 • 5 min read

At 19, I fell in love with a long-haired musician wearing a white linen shirt dotted with wooden buttons. He caught my eye while strumming an acoustic guitar and singing his heart out at an open-mic-night dive bar in Montana.

Today is the final day of Amazon's Prime Day Big Deal Days. Though it's your last opportunity to shop the two-day sale, there are still plenty of deals available, so that you can save big on everything from luggage and headphones to packing cubes and travel accessories. For the past two days, Condé Nast Traveler editors have been going through their wish lists to see what's on sale. Read on to see what travel gear we’re eyeing the most, from packable jackets and fall boots to jewelry cases, steamers, marathon recovery essentials, and tech kits. If you're not sure where to start, check out our roundup of all the best Prime Day travel gear deals we've found so far. But hurry—these deals only last through tonight, so if you have anything sitting in your cart, now is the time to checkout.

Another major two-day sale from Amazon is here: Prime Big Deal Days, fall's answer to Amazon Prime Day, starts today, October 8. Travelers can save big on everything from luggage and headphones to packing cubes and travel accessories. It should come as no surprise that Condé Nast Traveler editors have been going through their wish lists to see what's on sale. Read on to see what travel gear we’re eyeing for last minute price drops, from face serums and rain jackets to alarm clocks, steamers, tech necessities, and cameras. If you're not sure where to start, check out our roundup of all the best Prime Day travel gear deals we've found so far. But hurry—these deals only last through October 9.

Why is it that, after years at home, stuck in the back-and-forth of your domestic routine, or in the ups and downs of your job, you spend a week traveling somewhere pleasant or strange, and that one week blazes larger in your memory than all those years? This happens to me often: Travel appears to offer an enlargement of time. And it's not just me. The clerk at my post office can recall in detail her 10 days in Hawaii and the pineapple ice cream she ate on the sunny shore many years earlier. Thoreau's A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers unpacks the sojourn across an unusually long travel book, while D.H. Lawrence rambled for nine days in Sardinia in 1921; his book about the experience, Sea and Sardinia, rambles on for hundreds of pages.

Oct 7, 2024 • 7 min read

What do you get for a teenage nephew? A friend with impossibly expensive taste? A parent who insists, insincerely, they don’t want anything at all? We want to hear about the people stumping you ahead of the holiday gifting season — the more particular they are, the better.

Sure, we here at Travel + Leisure love traveling (naturally). But just because we love exploring new places doesn’t mean that we aren’t privy to how frustrating and tiring traveling can be. From missing luggage to stolen wallets to delayed flights, there’s no shortage of things that can derail a trip. Luckily, though, some of the most common travel mishaps can be avoided with the right gear. Considering the upcoming Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event — an exclusive sitewide sale taking place October 8 and 9 — is around the corner, now’s a great time to stock up on essentials that make traveling easier. To save you time, we’ve already dug through hundreds of deals in order to bring you the best discounts we could find on products worth picking up before your next trip. 

Another major two-day sale from Amazon is here: Prime Big Deal Days, fall's answer to Amazon Prime Day, starts on October 8. Travelers can save big on everything from luggage and headphones to packing cubes and travel accessories. It should come as no surprise that Condé Nast Traveler editors have been going through their wish lists to see what's on sale. Read on to see what travel gear we’re eyeing for last minute price drops, from face serums and rain jackets to alarm clocks, steamers, tech necessities, and cameras. To get a head start on the savings, check out the best early Prime Day travel gear deals we have found so far.

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One of the best things about running is the low barrier to entry—throw on some sneakers and you’re ready to go. But as you start to increase your mileage, whether you’re training for the New York City Marathon, a Rock 'n' Roll half, or a local 10k, you start to realize that what you wear, how you fuel, and the accessories you carry are all critical to your success—in other words, there comes a time when you'll want to upgrade your road running shoes or swap out that old gym shirt for a moisture-wicking option.