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Whether you’re trying to leave your hotel room for the day or pop out from your Airbnb for dinner, there are few things more frustrating and anxiety-provoking than discovering your jewelry is tangled (or not where you thought you placed it). The solution to saving time and not descending into panic? Use a jewelry organizer that includes secure pockets and folds closed. Almost 5,000 shoppers have rated the under-$20 Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Organizer five stars, and one reviewer even called it their “favorite purchase in a long time....

At just $45, the K. Carroll Accessories Kelsey Crossbody is built to impress. Inspired by classic camera bags, this small-but-mighty bag features a number of pockets and compartments. The outside alone boasts three zippers and two separate compartments for optimal organization. The pockets are large enough to hide away essentials like wallets and passports, and manage to do so without adding bulk. Inside the bag, there are two built-in RFID-blocking card slots and an inside wall zipper pocket for additional storage....

On an island off the southwestern coast of South Korea, native bellflowers called campanula paint the scenery in a soothing lilac shade. So, Banwol Island decided to take a cue from the natural scenery and literally paint the town purple. VISITKOREA/YouTube Now known as “the purple island,” the remote destination has about 400 buildings with roofs coated in pastel purple paint, as well as old-school telephone boxes and a large bridge linking it to neighboring Bakji Island in the same hue....

In honor of National Park Week, which runs through Sunday, April 25, this company is giving away a $10,000 adventure at one of the country’s national parks. Evolve, a plant-based protein shake company, is showing its commitment to getting Americans outdoors by donating $5,000 to the National Park Foundation, as well as offering one person an epic trip to a national park of their choice. Additionally, 50 winners will get an America the Beautiful annual pass (worth $80), which grants access to all national parks and wildlife refuges....

Europe is simultaneously one of the most exciting and overwhelming places to plan a long-awaited vacation. And that’s largely because there’s just so much to see. If you’ve ever tried to plan a European itinerary while scrolling through Instagram, you’ve come up against this one bracing reality: You just want to go everywhere. And in response to that sentiment, we have just one thing to say: Same. For the traveler who wants to escape to Europe and go everywhere, but has yet to convince their workplace to offer them a four-month sabbatical, cruising Europe is a great option....

Multigenerational travel is a growing trend, especially for grandparents and grandkids. While parents may not have the flexibility to get away from work, grandparents often have the time and funds for a vacation — not to mention they want to create memories and bond with their grandchildren. An AARP study indicated that over 50 percent of grandparents have at least one grandchild who lives more than 200 miles away, and about 30 percent live more than 50 miles from their closest grandchild....

This is not your average campsite. For those who are not fans of sleeping on the cold, hard ground, sleeping in a treehouse can be an excellent alternative. And for many Belgians, this small camping ground, called Tranendreef, is the perfect way to spend a summer night. In Borgloon, located in Limburg, Belgium, campers can spend a night in these four uniquely shaped tents that are suspended from trees, Reuters India reported....

Of the many reasons to get excited about an upcoming trip, a hotel is rarely one. That’s a mistake, in my opinion. In between sightseeing, or after a long day of business meetings, hotels provide a different kind of amusement—albeit, a subtler, more imaginative kind. Below, 10 ideas to liven up any hotel stay. Try them out, and never be bored in a hotel again. Start a giggle fit in the elevator....

Every year, we scour the web for the best Black Friday deals on clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Nordstrom’s Black Friday sale is one of our favorites, and it’s live right now, so you can shop for stylish things you can enjoy this winter and for years to come. Not to mention, this sale includes plenty of giftable items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. And if you haven’t found what you’re looking for just yet, don’t worry, since Nordstrom has a dedicated new markdowns page where you can stay on top of the latest deals....

It’s not an overstatement to say that the pandemic changed our relationship with clothing — months of being shut in with nowhere to go and nothing to get dressed for will do that. Personally, this has made the transition to once again leaving the house a difficult one. Much of my pre-pandemic go-to clothing feels unbearably uncomfortable and restricting, while the items I have spent the last two years wearing makes me look and feel frumpy....

All across the United States, from the Pacific Northwest to the Florida Keys, highways thread together the country’s peaks and valleys. But some destinations are better than others for a classic American road trip, and now each and every state has been ranked. WalletHub ranked the 50 states on 21 metrics, including average gas prices, the number of lodging units, the quality of roads and bridges, and the number of national parks, attractions, and scenic byways....

Some things are simply self-evident, universally known truths: The sky is blue, the grass is green, and Canadians are exceedingly polite. Not so long ago, there was even evidence to corroborate this claim: A study looking at 40 million tweets from Canadian and American accounts revealed that the former primarily uses positive language on the social media platform, while the latter largely employs negative words and profanity, according to Mother Jones....

Even though many people are working from home, it can be difficult to truly leave the office. But Bud Light Seltzer wants to help you achieve an “out-of-office” state of mind whenever and wherever you may be. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Bud Light Seltzer revealed new hard-seltzer flavors that will help you achieve peak summer vacation vibes, even if you’re not on summer vacation. The “Out of Office” seasonal variety pack has four vacation-inspired flavors, including Watermelon Mojito, Classic Margarita, Mango Mai Tai, and Strawberry Daiquiri....

Whether you live in a rainy climate or will be heading to a destination with unpredictable weather, a good pair of rain boots will save you quite a bit of trouble should you get caught in a downpour. When shopping, you’ll want to look for a pair that’s comfortable to walk in, easy to take on and off, and, of course, fully waterproof. Bonus points if the rain boots are also fashionable and don’t make your feet sweat....

So, you want to rent or buy an RV for your next road trip. But if you’ve done any research about recreational vehicles, you’ve probably found that there are a wide variety of options to choose from, and it can be difficult to decipher which one will best fit your needs. From massive Class A motorhomes to petite camper vans, some vehicles are great for families and large groups looking to set up camp in the great outdoors, while others are best for couples and solo travelers who are constantly on the go....

The majority of Americans receive just 10 paid vacation days a year. That means you’ve likely got a mere two weeks off of work — which accounts for just three percent of your year — to visit family, take a self-care day, or to finally take that dream vacation. But there are ways to strategically use those rare out-of-office days to prolong that vacation-induced happiness. Here are a few ways to use your vacation to make you a happier person at home all year long....

In December, the adults-only Bungalows Key Largo debuted as the first all-inclusive in the Florida Keys. Early Sunday morning, an inferno of flames ravaged the luxury property, making for a frightening end to many a relaxing vacation. Sherry Conn, a resort guest on a girls’ trip from Raleigh, North Carolina, woke up to loud knocks on her door. “We were in a dead sleep and I hear ‘Bang! Bang! Bang!’ … I looked in the peep hole and it was our friend … and she said, ‘Get out!...

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. If there’s one type of bucket-list vacation that will need no embellishment, it’s a safari trip. For those who love wild places, there’s nothing comparable to seeing nature free from human intervention — elephants wandering through camp, hyenas sniffing the tires of your Land Rover, lions napping in the dust of a dry riverbed at midday, unbothered by your camera clicking furiously just yards away....

This is not the kind of dog you’ll want to pet. According to Lonely Planet, a headless, four-legged robot dog has been roaming around Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore as part of an effort to encourage social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The bright yellow robot was developed by Boston Dynamics and was spotted wandering the park, occasionally making announcements to remind people to keep their distance from each other, Lonely Planet reported....

In Shanghai, Vivienne Tam finds not only antiques shops but plenty of inspiration too Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making twice-yearly pilgrimages to Shanghai for more than two decades to find inspiration. “In the early 80’s, the country was opening up and people were experimenting with new looks. They wanted to be different,” Tam remembers. It was just such experimentation that propelled Tam to create some of her most iconic pieces, like her groundbreaking Mao collection, which featured silk screens by artist Zhang Hongtu....