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Manuel Antonio may lack the glitz and glamour of more well-developed beach resorts in Costa Rica, but it holds a special magic that’s really emblematic of Costa Rica’s glory. If you’re seeking languid hikes to secret white-sand beaches, howler monkeys, and sloths, head to Manuel Antonio. Jose Hernandez/Travel + Leiusre Related: The Ultimate Costa Rica Packing List The area including …

When choosing an urban hotel, travelers to Canada can count on warm, anticipatory service, plush accommodations, and properties imbued with a sense of history. This is particularly true in Quebec and British Columbia, the provinces where nine of T+L readers’ 10 favorite city hotels in Canada can be found. The only other province represented was Ontario, with one Toronto property …

Before I was an editor at Travel + Leisure, I spent five years working as an international travel consultant in New York City. I helped all sorts of travelers plan their dream trips, including guided tours, cruises, honeymoons, destination weddings, bachelorette parties, family vacations, holiday getaways, and last-minute excursions. I booked any and every type of experience you can think …

Tamarindo, located on Costa Rica’s northwestern coast and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, is a town of beauty and relaxation. It’s the largest beach town in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province. Surfers are well-aware of Tamarindo, but it’s remained under-the-radar otherwise. “Tamarindo is popular for its spectacular sunsets and the vibrant colors that follow,” said Hernán Imhoff, president of the Tamarindo …

If you’re a nervous flier — or perhaps just a curious one — you’ve probably thought about which seats on a plane are the safest in the event of an accident. And if we’re looking at statistics based on past aircraft accidents, there’s an answer. “There actually is a safer place to sit on a plane, and that is in the …

For the best in luggage, look no further than in the hands of the world’s most frequent fliers — flight attendants. Logging tens (sometimes hundreds) of thousands of miles a year at 30,000 feet, these full-time air travelers have the art of packing a carry-on down pat. They know exactly what to take on a trip and which bag to …

Your commute can make or break your workday, and your work bag can make or break your commute. The best commuter backpacks are spacious, comfortable, and organized to make your journey to the office and back a little easier. For that reason, we tested 70 commuter backpacks in our labs, evaluating their capacity, design, comfort, durability, and value, and then …

Last month, I found myself way up north in Swedish Lapland. Surprisingly to some, I wasn’t there chasing the northern lights but instead indulging in cold-water bathing, a wellness ritual I picked up during the pandemic as a means of self-care. On this trip, I was lucky enough to spend a couple of nights at Arctic Bath, a designer hotel …