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Walgreens is now selling an at-home saliva-based COVID-19 test in the latest way Americans can complete pre-travel testing requirements before taking a trip. In partnership with the Clinical Reference Laboratory — and approved by the Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization — the CRL Rapid Response COVID-19 Saliva Test, will deliver results in 24 to 48 hours. Courtesy of Walgreens Customers can order the test, which costs $119, through the Walgreens Find Care platform, through the Walgreens app, or on Walgreens....

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Want to eat cookies like Baby Yoda? This is the way. As Season 2 of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian is slowly unfolding, people are noticing The Child (a.k.a. Baby Yoda) even more. Besides broth and eggs, it seems The Child also has a love of little, blue macarons. In a recent episode, The Child is seen stealing Tiffany Blue cookies that look like classic French macarons from another character using the Force (of course)....

Trudging along the Inca Trail en route to Machu Picchu, I sighed. My feet were throbbing, my jeans were soaking wet from the rain, and my stomach was both gurgling and cramping. After spending weeks going to what seemed like every sporting goods store in the tristate area, I was so sure I had all the gear needed to make the journey smooth. But I later learned I had committed a long checklist of amateur mistakes, including wearing new hiking boots, choosing jeans over moisture-wicking pants, and not packing Imodium and Midol....

Soon you’ll see a world of pure imagination in Amsterdam. According to the New York Post, a Willy Wonka-like chocolate factory is setting up in the town of Zaandam, in The Netherlands, which is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) north of Amsterdam. Amsterdam-based architecture firm SeARCH has teamed up with Tony’s Chocolonely to create Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Circus, the New York Post reported. The location will apparently have three buildings, one of which will house a roller coaster....

You could say I’m a fan of athleisure. I pair leggings with everything from sweaters to t-shirts, and I wear sports bras as tops more than I care to admit. And just when I thought I’d tried every legging, crew neck, and compression short out there, a new brand called Balance Athletica caught my attention. I ordered a few pieces from their expansive collection, and, oh my gosh. Consider me officially hooked....

You’ve already heard its many somewhat-terrifying names: “economy minus," “last class,” and more gently, the “no-frills fare.” Earlier in the year, Fortune reported that American Airlines would begin selling stripped-down seats without any of the utilities we’ve come to expect. Basically, the services once included in your ticket price are now being upsold as the exclusive “perks” of a flight in the Main Cabin. Delta Air Lines was the first to rollout the cheap seats in 2012....

Delta has already placed more than 100 people on a no-fly list for refusing to wear a mask, the carrier’s CEO Ed Bastian said earlier this week, in an effort to crack down on its mask policy. “We’ve been… steadily and rather aggressively stepping up our enforcement of the mask policy,” Bastian said in an interview on the TODAY show this week. “You cannot board a Delta plane unless you have a mask on....

My first experience with an all-inclusive resort was a decade ago during a freezing February in New York City. I was easy prey for this promise: a startlingly low price for a trip to Cancún, which included airfare, four nights in a double room, and meals at any of three “exciting, international” restaurants. What I got: an insipid buffet; a filthy, crowded beach; and many extra fees. Though piña coladas were included, bottled water wasn’t....

The area surrounding Kentucky’s Green River is lush and fertile, with miles of uninterrupted forest — but the area’s real draw lies below. Under the surface of the Earth, the brave and curious can find over 400 miles of caves, chambers, and complicated labyrinths, aptly named Mammoth Cave National Park. The giant underground wonder holds the title of the world’s longest known cave system — and if that didn’t pique your interest, the fact that entry to the park is free, just might....

Boston’s New England Aquarium accepted a ticket almost 40 years after it was purchased - thanks to some fine print. Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Heading to the attraction with a “Late Gate Ticket” from the 1980s, Rachel Carle was surprised it was actually accepted for entry. The decades-old ticket was gifted to her by her great aunt, Catherine Cappiello, who has kept it since her attempted visit in 1983....

Singapore is taking to the skies to fight the spread of coronavirus in the tiny island nation. Police in Singapore have been testing two pilotless drones in their efforts to enforce social distancing and curb the spread of COVID-19, Reuters reported. The 22-pound drones from the Israeli company Airobotics are programmed to track gatherings and send footage to police. They’re able to zoom into areas that may not otherwise be visible to authorities on foot or in official vehicles....

Roll up the windows. Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey announced that it will soon reopen its animal safari as a drive-thru. As New Jersey begins to reopen after its coronavirus lockdown, Governor Phil Murphy said that drive-thru experiences that allow for proper social distancing will be permitted. In a press release, Six Flags stated that it would tailor its safari to fit these rules and welcome back visitors....

A suburban London pub that has survived world wars, the 1918 flu pandemic, and several economic crises, was set to close its doors until members of the staff teamed up to keep it running. The Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub in St. Albans is everything you would expect a historic English pub to be. It’s picturesque on the outside, dark and cozy on the inside — the kind of place that can make you feel like you’re drinking a pint in a different era....

When shopping for unique products on Etsy, you can now also support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, thanks to the company’s new initiative that launched for AAPI Heritage Month this month. The online marketplace, which connects creative entrepreneurs to customers around the globe, has debuted a curated page of AAPI-owned stores. The highlighted shops include Cheryl Costantini and Mikio Matsumoto’s Nichibei Potters (for items like sake sets), Kimberly Huestis’ Porcelain and Stone (for nautically inspired jewelry), and Teresa Tonai’s Little Trees Studio (for letterpress greeting cards and stationery with a touch of class)....

There’s an out-of-this-world, once-in-a-lifetime experience hiding along Florida’s Space Coast. For those not up on their Florida geography, Florida’s Space Coast sits smack in the center along the state’s east coast. Its name comes from Cape Canaveral, the launching point for many of NASA’s space missions, hence, Space Coast. It’s just 45 minutes from Orlando, making it an ideal spot for an add-on to a Disney getaway. However, the area is also an excellent destination in its own right thanks to its many natural wonders, including the presence of bioluminescent algae....

The right app can save you time and money on your next trip, and generally make the experience better. But knowing which apps are worth it isn’t easy. TIME on Monday released its 50 best iPhone and Android apps of the year. Several of the apps are ideal for your next vacation: They can help you find the best airfare, save on the perfect hotel, or help you stay in touch with friends back home....

Listen: We know that fitting everything you need for a trip into a carry-on suitcase is easier said than done, but if it’s doable, avoiding a hefty checked bag makes traveling much smoother. The list of pros is long: You don’t have to lug a giant bag down your walk-up apartment stairs or struggle to lift it into a taxi trunk, you can skip the checking line before your flight and the wait at the baggage claim after you’ve landed, and — maybe best of all — you don’t have to worry about losing your luggage....

After many months — or even years — apart, families are finally getting back together. In fact, gathering for a multiday reunion is one of the biggest motivators for vacations right now, according to a spokesperson for Virtuoso, the global network of luxury travel advisors. That’s prompted a number of hotels and resorts to create a relatively new role: the family-reunion coordinator. Think of it as the evolution of the wedding planner....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Those still planning to hit the piste will be searching for seclusion and space. At least, that’s the expectation at Cimarron Mountain Club, a private resort near Telluride, Colorado, that launched in 2018. Rather than sell lift tickets or season passes, Cimarron offers members 35-acre lots on which buyers can build vacation homes; prices start at $3 million....