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This weekend’s astonishing solar activity was the opening act for another interstellar marvel: the Draconid meteor shower, which peaks late on Oct. 7 into Oct. 8. The Draconids aren’t as celebrated as other meteor showers, like the Perseids, but this year’s event does align with a dim waxing crescent moon that sets around 9 p.m. local time. That means there’s no lunar light to wash out the show. And, if you watch from adark-sky perch, you could catch up to 10 soaring meteors per hour. Here’s everything you need to know about catching the 2024 Draconid meteor shower, including where to look in the night sky and how to improve your shooting-star odds.

For the next week or more, night sky gazers will be able to witness the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet streaking past Earth. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled—it's not often a comet is bright enough to be visible to the naked eye, and this specific comet won't be back for another 80,000 years.

The Diplomat Beach Resort has long been a Hollywood star — well, Hollywood, Florida, that is — and now the popular Hilton resort is ready for its next role.

Even if you travel on many different airlines, it makes sense to focus on just one loyalty program in each of the Big Three airline alliances: Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of our favorite travel cards and provides excellent travel benefits, including some of the best lounge access.

Amtrak is launching a new route between Chicago and Miami this fall that will whisk passengers from the Midwest to the Sunshine State in 47 hours.

The Australian city of Gold Coast is about to shine even brighter — at least, for World of Hyatt fanatics — when the first Andaz opens in the coastal city next year.

Japan’s train travel opportunities are not limited to the bullet trains, AKA the Shinkansen. While the country is at the forefront of high-speed train technology (Japan holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest Maglev train in the world, which can reach a top speed of 374.68 mph), it also knows how to create extremely luxurious rail travel experiences.

Amtrak is launching a brand-new route this fall that will run from Chicago all the way down to Miami. 

This time it's for real.

"The Perfect Couple," Netflix's new murder-mystery drama starring Nicole Kidman, transports viewers to the truly picturesque island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Air Canada Aeroplan has announced a new way to redeem points — but only for elite status members.

Sun-seekers, meet Star Seeker. One of the cruise industry's most anticipated new high-end ships is set to debut at the end of next year, and you'll only have one chance to catch it in the Caribbean.

September welcomes a flurry of night-sky sights, from potential above-average northern lights — known to amplify around the equinoxes — to optimal planet viewing and the crème de la crème of lunar sightings: a partially eclipsed supermoon. If you’re heading out to sky-watch, remember dark-sky locales, such as astargazing hotel, provide the best vantage point. You can pack a pair ofstargazing binoculars, or choose an accommodation with a telescope, but many of the month’s sightings are visible to the naked eye. Here are the best night-sky attractions to keep an eye on this month, including where and when to look, and tips for snagging the best view.

Sep 2, 2024 • 5 min read

Lyft is getting paws-itively pet friendly with a new feature easily allowing pets to come along on your next ride. Starting Monday — which was National Dog Day — the rideshare app is launching Pet Rides to help to match pet owners with animal-friendly drivers, Lyft shared with Travel + Leisure. To access the new feature, which is available nationwide, riders will have to pay an extra $4, plus tax, which will be included in the upfront price.

Hear the word “Rioja” and the first thing that comes to mind is wine — high-quality, fruit-forward red wine.

Yet another giant new Royal Caribbean ship is on the way. Maybe three.

The Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, drew as much criticism as excitement when Royal Caribbean launched it earlier this year, but the ship has been a hit among cruise goers. Now the cruise line is adding to its fleet of megaships.

For years, Universal Studios Hollywood has immersed theme park fans into the world of their favorite films, TV shows and video games. Visitors can see how movie magic is made on the backlot Studio Tour, fly over Hogwarts Castle on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and race to the finish line on Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.

Would you sign up for a cruise that starts in Helsinki?