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Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time

From now until April 27, you can buy these exclusive candles online inspired by scents from Tokyo, Paris, London, and more.

April 25, 2022 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

Stand Out as a California Expert—and STAR

The newly redesigned California STAR platform helps travel advisors serve travelers with intuitive programming.

Sponsored by Visit California

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand

These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.

April 25, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers

Starting April 26, the city-state will ease several COVID measures, including allowing for larger events.

April 25, 2022 03:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Don’t Want to Fly With Unmasked Passengers? Call Your Airline

Some airlines are allowing customers who don’t wish to fly with those who aren’t masked to amend or cancel their tickets.

April 25, 2022 12:51 PM

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David Koenig

Art + Culture

Where to Experience Culture in Aruba

Take a break from the beaches and head in search of the island’s cultural heritage, including an archaeological museum, a mural district, and a picturesque chapel.

April 25, 2022 12:38 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Outdoor Adventure

The Adventure Lover’s Guide to Aruba

From otherworldly hiking and scenic skydiving to walking the ocean floor, there are unlimited ways to get your adrenaline pumping on this Caribbean island.

April 25, 2022 12:14 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Air Travel News

French Bee Launches Los Angeles–Paris Flights From $321

We interrupt the news about skyrocketing airfares with a new low-cost option for West Coast travelers heading to France.

April 22, 2022 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

In the Magazine

Trees, Intentional Hiking, and the Beauty of Slime Molds

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

April 22, 2022 04:55 PM

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Sally Kohn

Spring 2022

Scotland Is Poised to Become the World’s First “Rewilding Nation”

Following centuries of deforestation, the U.K.’s northernmost territory has invested heavily in rewilding. Now some environmental leaders want to go a step further.

April 22, 2022 04:54 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Spring 2022

8 Ways People Celebrate Trees Around the World

From honoring new beginnings to welcoming the harvest season, here are eight festivals and holidays that celebrate our stately friends.

April 22, 2022 04:52 PM

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Iona Brannon

In the Magazine

6 Ways to Support Rewilding Projects Around the World

Rewilding—the reintroduction of native flora and fauna—is critical in the fight against climate change. Here, six important projects from Argentina to the Maldives.

April 22, 2022 04:53 PM

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Lenora Todaro

COVID + Travel

Thailand Drops All Test and Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors

Starting May 1, vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to show proof of a prearrival PCR test or submit to one upon landing.

April 22, 2022 02:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Books

3 Book Festivals Around the Country to Dog-Ear This Spring

Bookworms unite! From Santa Fe to L.A., here are three events you can attend to celebrate the glory of the written word.

April 22, 2022 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Truly Local Stay

With everything from sprawling resorts and boutique hotels to luxury condos and a city stay with two private beaches, Aruba offers endless ways to experience island life.

April 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Staff

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