Lifestyle

11 Easy Ideas for the Ultimate Hygge Staycation at Home

If you’re homebound this winter, make it special with these easy, oh-so-cozy touches

November 7, 2018

November 13, 2019

Jump on These Tickets, Taste That Wine, and More Things to See and Do This Week

The West is a big, big place, and every week our staff is all over it, digging up the shops and restaurants, beaches and trails, performances and, well, phenomena that make the region so vibrant. Here’s the Best of the West this week

October 21, 2019

October 31, 2019

7 Cutest Pet Halloween Costumes

Your furry friends will get the best Howl-oween treats with these creative get-ups for dogs, cats, and more

September 12, 2018

October 23, 2019

We Shouldn’t Tell You This, But: America’s Only Legal Funeral Pyre Is in the Mountains of Colorado

For an epic end-of-life choice

October 14, 2019

October 22, 2019

Find the Perfect Gift for Everyone on Your List

Gifts for Parents

Your parents will no longer be the hardest people to shop for with this hit list

October 12, 2017

November 12, 2019

Gifts for the Home

This holiday season, provide comfort and joy to your loved one’s sanctuary

November 10, 2015

November 14, 2019

Gifts for Kids

Charming toys, decor, and accessories for tiny tots all the way to stylish teens

November 4, 2016

November 12, 2019

Gifts for Couples

Gift cards are great and all, but why not go the extra mile? From the spiritual duo to the twosome that prefers the finer things in life, there’s a little something for every kind of couple on this list

November 3, 2016

November 13, 2019

Holiday Travel Ideas with the Family in Tow

Sunset view of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, one of the most affordable Thanksgiving getaways

See Alaska’s Northern Lights, Bask on Hawaii’s Shores, and Other Unique Ways to Spend Thanksgiving

This year, do something decidedly untraditional for the holiday. You'll be thanking your lucky stars for the bevy of natural wonders, cool towns, and stellar adventures found right in our Western backyard

October 28, 2019

November 1, 2019

9 Perfect Hotels for a Stress-Free and Warm Thanksgiving Getaway

Take away all the food, family, and football, and what is the Thanksgiving holiday, really? Four full days. We suggest you use them wisely—and warmly—at any of these resorts from Bel-Air to Scottsdale

October 7, 2011

October 22, 2019

7 Holiday Travel Hacks

Even experts have to brave the crowds during the holidays. Try these tips from Travel + Leisure editors

December 13, 2016

How to Plan Holiday Travel with Your Pet

Groom yourself for a smooth trip with your pet during the busy holiday travel season

November 16, 2016

December 4, 2018

More Ideas

Discover This Bottle, Peep That Print, and More Things to See and Do This Week

The West is a big, big place, and every week our staff is all over it, digging up the shops and restaurants, beaches and trails, performances and, well, phenomena that make the region so vibrant. Here’s the Best of the West this week

November 4, 2019

California

10 Legoland California Tips for Your Best-Ever Visit

Advice on what to see, where to explore, and how to keep your kids happy on a trip to the Legoland theme park

August 15, 2018

March 4, 2019

California

10 Must-See Christmas Spectacles at Disneyland

During the holiday season, Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks are brimming with holiday cheer. Here are our top highlights for a magical visit

August 2, 2017

November 21, 2018

California

Insider Guide to the San Diego Zoo

10 must-see spots at the West's most popular animal park

May 28, 2015

March 20, 2019

Tech

An L.A. Restaurateur Gets a Smart Home Makeover

Video by Jake Ahles

October 15, 2019

October 16, 2019

5 Inspiring Ideas for Lighting in Your Home

See how lighting can dramatically transform a room

October 18, 2018

November 7, 2018

5 Secrets to Being a Great Hostess

Show your guests a good time with these simple entertaining tips

October 18, 2018

November 28, 2018

Tech

Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist

Make hosting easier than ever with a couple smart home upgrades

September 6, 2018