A coastal California town is begging tourists to conserve water, closing off hotel lobby bathrooms and posting signs around the area, amid years of too little rain. The town of Mendocino, which sits a few hours north of San Francisco,…
Hawaii Puts New COVID Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants, Gatherings, and More
Hawaii’s Gov. David Ige imposed capacity restrictions on restaurants, bars, and gatherings, citing a surge in coronavirus cases in the state due in large part to the delta variant, though travel policies remain unchanged. Capacity has been reduced to 50%…
UNESCO Announces 9 New Additions to World Heritage Site List
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee announced the newest additions to its list of World Heritage Sites on Sunday, including Madrid’s Retiro Park and the Trans-Iranian Railway. The nine new additions are spread throughout Europe and Asia and include locations that stand…
FAA Approves LaGuardia’s Airtrain, Construction to Start This Summer
An AirTrain linking New York’s LaGuardia Airport with the city’s subway system is one step closer to reality after the Federal Aviation Administration approved the plan. On Tuesday, the FAA approved an environmental review, the last step in the process…
London’s Artsy Shoreditch District Is Getting a New Lifestyle Hotel
One of London’s trendiest districts is getting a new hotel with the Aug. 2 opening of the Mondrian Shoreditch London. Owned by the Reuben brothers, this lifestyle hotel recently underwent a complete redesign by Goddard Littlefair, an award-winning interior design…
Travel + Leisure and RVShare Are Giving Away a Week-long RV Trip — Here’s How to Win
Road trips are back and better than ever in the summer of 2021. And we want to make sure you have a chance to hit the open road, too. According to a recent study by RVShare and Phocuswright, 28% of…
Finland to Ease Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers Starting Next Week
It’s slowly getting easier for vaccinated travelers to visit Finland. Beginning July 12, fully vaccinated travelers from EU countries in the 26-member Schengen zone will be allowed to visit Finland for nonessential purposes without needing to quarantine or take or…
Olympics Bans Spectators Due to Newly Announced State of Emergency in Tokyo
Fans will no longer be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics, starting in just two weeks, as Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency in Tokyo due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases. “It is regrettable that…
This Grand Budapest Palace Has Been Transformed Into a Modern Luxury Hotel
A UNESCO World Heritage site in Budapest is reopening as a luxurious hotel after a five-year renovation. Commissioned by the ArchDuchess of Hungo-Austria Empire Maria Klotild in 1902, The Matild Palace became renowned for its spectacular architecture and legendary parties.…
The Netherlands Has Reopened Its Border to American Travelers
American travelers are once again welcome to stroll Amsterdam’s gorgeous canals, peruse art at its world-famous museums and stop and smell its colorful tulips. The Netherlands officially reopened its border to U.S. travelers on Thursday without having to present proof…