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The reason for this is multipronged. In an effort to reduce packaging waste, the European Union (EU) announced a plan last year to have single-use plastics-like mini shampoo and conditioner bottles- banned by 2030. Most European hotels have now switched over to bulk-sized dispensers in order to reduce plastic waste, with many only offering shampoo, body wash, or two-in-one shower gels.

The Spanish-style home, named Casa Casuarina when it was built in the 1930s, was a hot spot for the original owner's bohemian friends, according to the hotel's website. Fashion designer Gianni Versace transformed the mansion in 1992, creating 12 suites to accommodate his family and friends, which included Princess Diana and Elton John, Vanity Fair reported. Several years after Versace's death, the mansion was transformed into a luxury hotel, and the Villa Casa Casuarina now caters to celebrities like the Kardashians.

Circle: No service between Edgware Road and Tower Hill (via Victoria). District: No service between Embankment / Edgware Road and Ealing Broadway / Kensington (Olympia) / Richmond / Wimbledon. Piccadilly: No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge. Also, no Night Tube service between Hyde Park Corner and Acton Town from 1:50 am to 6:30 am. DLR: No service between Prince Regent and Beckton. Replacement buses will operate.

Tuesday's Flight 63 took off from Sydney shortly after 10 a.m. and was supposed to arrive in Johannesburg about 14 hours later. All appeared to be going smoothly until nearly five hours into the journey, when the Airbus A380 turned around over the ocean, per Flightradar24 data. It headed back to Australia and touched down in Sydney about nine hours after taking off from there.

While its beaches are the main draw, Busan's real charm is in how it wears its past on its sleeve. The influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees from all over the peninsula to Busan, the last safe haven during the Korean War, shaped it physically and culturally. Also the birthplace of Korean cinema, the city is the host of the 30-year-old Busan International Film Festival.

From exploring one of the UK's best small art galleries to taking a boat along its myriad waterways to visiting a nearby beach, the day is wide open with possibilities, while Birmingham's exceptional gastro scene comes alive when night falls. Whether it's sampling Michelin star restaurants in the city centre or bar hopping out in lively neighbourhoods like Moseley or Stirchley, activities in Birmingham are always first-class.

Flying is just not what it used to be. Long lines to go through security, cyberattacks on airport check-in systems, labor strikes, lost bags and cancellations. Now on top of all that, there is a global shortage of pilots and airlines are feeling the pinch. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, pilot training was put on hold in many places as companies waited to see what the pandemic would do to the travel industry.

It isn't farfetched to say that train-loving is a rite of passage for many young kids. The sound of the engines, the well-dressed conductor, the tickets - it's a lot to take in as a young person. So it's fitting then, that train-focused attractions and hotels are SUCH a thing, especially here in America, where train travel once was the main innovative connector.

The St. Regis Venice, named among the best hotels in Venice in Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, originally opened as the Grand Hotel Britannia in 1895, in concert with the city's inaugural Biennale cultural festival. In 2019, following a two-year renovation and restoration of the five 17th-century Venetian palaces that comprise the property, it joined the St. Regis brand.

After living in US cities for years, I moved to a small Italian town with a few thousand residents. It's been an amazing experience to really connect with my neighbors and get to know them. I like living in a place with a strong sense of community - I never felt I had that back in the US. Ten years ago, I was enjoying overpriced cocktails at trendy bars in San Diego.

My destination that night was Natchitoches, Louisiana. Just a few nights earlier, I'd been caught in one of the worst storms of my life while camping in a tent in Bowie, Texas. That night, the lightning was so close and the rain so sideways that I ended up calling the police to rescue me. You can read that full story here.

Calabria, tucked between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, is Italy's best-kept secret. It's a land of dramatic coastlines, ancient ruins, hilltop villages, and untouched natural beauty. And as one of the few less-traveled paths left in Italy, Calabria makes for a deeply immersive cultural journey, best taken over the course of five or seven days. Here are a few of the best towns to visit when traveling to Calabria.

Planning a trip to Medellín? You're in the right place! This vibrant Colombian city has shaken off its past and reinvented itself as one of South America's most exciting destinations, and we're all for it. But, after living here a short time, we learned that choosing where to stay in Medellín can feel a little overwhelming at first. The city sprawls across a lush valley, with lively nightlife hubs, leafy hillside neighborhoods, and calm residential escapes all offering something different.

Halloween is one of my favorite times to visit theme parks around the country. Many of the best theme parks in the United States have incredible Halloween-themed parties or haunts to attend, and even better, some are included with your overall ticket into the park. Whether you're looking for kid-friendly destinations like Walt Disney World or Dollywood, or an all-out fright fest at Universal Orlando Resort that brings the intensity level up to 13, there's a theme park Halloween event for all ages.

In 2019, WOW Air, known for its low-cost flights from the U.S. to Iceland (and from Iceland to the rest of Europe), abruptly ceased operations, leaving plenty of passengers around the world stranded. This week might bring with it a sense of deja vu, as an airline founded by several WOW alumni - PLAY, which took a similar approach to low-cost international travel - has also announced that it's flown its last flight.

Instead, I ended up running for my gate as they called final boarding. Little did I know, flying with Air France comes with an extra line at security where you must weigh the combined weight of your carry-on bags (that means your personal item and your carry-on luggage at the same time). If they're over 12 kilograms (26.4 pounds), then you're sent back to the checked bag counter- no exceptions.

I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to staying in tight spaces. From a tiny-home hotel to a repurposed wine barrel, I've booked small, unique accommodations around the world. But I'd never stayed in an Airstream trailer before my trip to Vienna, Austria, in October 2023. Seeking an affordable, atypical accommodation, I booked two nights in Hotel Daniel's luxury camper through Airbnb for $300.

As we boarded the ferry from Naples to Ischia, all I could think about was how similar it felt to standing in line at a theme park. Anticipation and anxiety hung in the air, along with the faint, sweet smell of sunscreen. Children fidgeted in the relentless August heat. But we took it all in stride because a big payoff-in this case, that roller coaster high of a fabulous Italian island vacation-was waiting on the other side.

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled "Less is More," by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF copy I scanned years ago.) Jenkins wrote about a long trip across Europe and Africa. By the end, he and his traveling partner shed all the gear they thought they needed, save what they were wearing, their down jackets, and some spoons.

I come from a family of seasoned paddlers, which means most of our summer vacations were centered around the water. From sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands to spending 25 summers in a row doing the same rafting trip on the North Umpqua River in Oregon, kayaking is one of my favorite activities. We've also had the same inflatable kayak for nearly 30 years, so I feel like I've cracked the code on what to look for in a quality inflatable kayak.

A Delta Air Lines plane diverted after an oven caught fire on board, forcing some passengers to wait two days before continuing their journey. Flight 55 took off from Lagos, Nigeria, shortly after noon last Tuesday, headed for Atlanta. However, less than 40 minutes after takeoff, the Airbus A330 U-turned while over Ghana. It descended and landed in Ghana's capital, Accra, just over an hour after first lifting off.

Have you ever booked a window seat only to board and find that you're not looking out at the clear blue skies but rather at a white wall? While it's not a common occurrence, it's still a frustrating surprise. But why don't those seats have windows? It's because sometimes airlines customize the aircraft and add more rows than it was initially designed for. Fundamentally, the issue arises because windows are permanent structural elements, whereas seat layouts can change based on airline preferences.

Last year, I did something that I never thought I would do in a million years: I lost my passport while traveling abroad. To make matters worse, I was traveling solo. My flight home was in two days, and I couldn't remember the last time I had seen it after leaving the airport. To set the scene for you, I had been spending the weekend staying in a gorgeous open-air villa at Origins Lodge, a luxury mountainside ecolodge nestled between dense Costa Rican rainforest.

It will, however, leave you mentally redecorating your own home into a slice of mid-century modern Mexico City. The king-size bed (which was firm but gloriously comfortable after an arduous journey characterised by multiple delayed flights) sits atop a beautiful red woven rug I'd have liked to have taken back to New York with me; the dome-shaped bedside lamps were both vintage; and mahogany sideboards and wide wooden floorboards popped against the crisp white walls, which were punctuated by tall potted palms.

Guests trade sleeping bags for plush bedding and rustic campsites for thoughtfully designed retreats like domes, yurts, or treehouses. These accommodations often feature private bathrooms, climate control, and even gourmet dining options. It's the perfect blend of rustic charm and refined living, allowing travelers to unwind in serene settings while still enjoying modern conveniences. Whether nestled in the woods, perched in the mountains, or overlooking a desert landscape, glamping provides a refreshing escape with just the right touch of indulgence.

Intrigued, I descended some 250 steps to find Kedara Water Garden thrumming with life. A majestic series of three natural spring-fed pools dotted with waterfalls, wooden daybeds, and gargantuan trees and palms appeared before me. Gede was spot on when he told me, "When I'm down there, I always feel the energy and tranquility. You're in the middle of beautiful Mother Nature, and you cannot compare it with anything else."

With a nickname like "the land of eternal spring," Guatemala had been on my radar ever since its bougainvillea-draped Antigua and the dreamy blue expanse of Lake Atitlán made rounds on social media. I got lucky: I visited twice this year-first for work, then for a girls' trip. Antigua's cobblestone streets and courtyard cafes lived up to the hype, but it was Guatemala's lake region, nicknamed the Lake Como of Central America, that stole my heart.

Guadalajara challenges its moniker, Mexico's second city, with a wellspring of the dazzling culture that has put this country on the top of so many international traveler's lists. The brassy fanfare of mariachi music was first played in the region's rural reaches and popularized in Guadalajara's handsome plazas. Before it became a worldwide food trend, birria was a staple in the city's holes-in-the-wall.

How much money is premier golf, questionable outfits, specialty cocktails, and almost unfathomable traffic worth? At this year's Ryder Cup, I made it my mission to find out. I went to the biennial Europe vs. USA golf tournament on Friday with a media ticket, but everyone else had to buy their way in unless they snagged a corporate invite. Pre-sale tickets for the event went live almost a year ago, starting at $749.51 for entrance on Friday.

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