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Clear Develops a Health ID That Includes Coronavirus Screening

To help screen employees, consumers, and eventually travelers, the biometric ID company Clear has created a technology that allows for health checks that are linked to your identity.

May 12, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands

From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.

September 22, 2022 11:57 AM

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Mariette Williams

U.S. Beaches

The Best Beaches in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot to lay down your towel or an empty sand dune-fringed stretch for long walks, we’ve got you covered.

May 28, 2022 11:58 AM

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Staff

Weekend Getaways

Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend

Now is the time to plan a visit to wine country.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Weekend Getaways

3 Weekend Getaways From Sydney

Whether you have one night or four to explore the region outside Sydney, these three weekend trips will give you nature, nurture, and wine in spades.

February 25, 2021 08:25 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

AFAR Advisor

Discover the Foodie Wonders of West Denmark

Go beyond Copenhagen’s culinary scene to spark the imagination and enchant the senses with a trip to West Denmark

Sponsored by VisitDenmark

Bars + Nightlife

The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris

The iconic vodka-tomato juice cocktail can trace its origins back to Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921. This week the bar is hosting centenary events to mark the cocktail’s landmark birthday.

December 15, 2021 03:32 PM

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Alex Turnbull

Snow on the Catalina Mountains in Catalina State Park, Tucson Arizona

Outdoor Adventure

9 State Parks to Visit in Winter, Where You Can Snowshoe in a Ghost Town or Hike Above the Trees

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

November 12, 2025 02:36 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Tips + News

Amid Europe’s Virus Spike, More Countries Make Masks Mandatory

Cases have spiked in France and Italy, while England and Romania have levied stricter mask rules to slow COVID-19.

July 24, 2020 02:58 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Does Biden Plan to Implement Domestic Travel Restrictions?

While mandatory COVID-19 tests for domestic flights was being “actively” considered, the Biden administration has paused consideration of domestic travel restrictions for now.

February 18, 2021 01:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Couple walking in a market and holding hands in Busan, South Korea

Art + Culture

9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

February 20, 2024 12:59 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve

In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.

January 18, 2024 03:47 PM

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Jessie Beck

A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

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