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Whether you’re using them to take photos, wheel your suitcase through a busy airport, or try to navigate your maps app, keeping your hands free while traveling is key. Which is why fanny packs are one of our biggest travel must-haves. Not only can these versatile bags be worn in multiple ways, but they are also lightweight, easy to pack, and super cute. Customers say the polyester material is both durable and easy to clean, and the heavy-duty zippers work great and don’t snag or come off the track....

The long-awaited reopening of the Museum of Chinese in America finally took place in New York City’s Chinatown after more than a year of delays. The museum, which is dedicated to Chinese American history, now hosts a new exhibit focused on Asian Americans and the racism they have encountered for generations. Courtesy of Museum of Chinese in America Between the pandemic and a January 2020 fire that damaged some of its collection, the Museum of Chinese in America had to overcome several obstacles ahead of its reopening this month....

Every dog deserves a little pampering once in a while, and shelter dogs are no exception. In order to give a special treat to dogs in their local shelter, Tewkesbury Park, a dog-friendly Georgian manor hotel in Gloucestershire, England, decided to give a few pups a full day of luxury, according to Metro. Courtesy of Tewkesbury Park The hotel teamed up with Cheltenham Animal Shelter and treated three dogs — 16-year-old senior dog Kolo, 9-year-old Tinkerbell, and one-year-old Oreo — to a very nice day of delicious treats and lots of time to play and lounge around with carers from the shelter....

Thanks to bright streetlights and new development, dark, star-filled skies are becoming a rarity. But that’s not the case on Hvar, one of Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands. The town of Jelsa on the northern coast of Hvar was recently recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) for its spectacular stargazing and dedication to protecting the night sky. It is the first community to be recognized by the IDA in both Croatia and Southern Europe....

Forget spring break — push back your travels till May and join a once-in-a-lifetime round-the-world private jet journey with luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent. Justin Weiler/Courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent Departing on May 5, the 23-day “Cultural Treasures” trip will see 48 lucky guests flown around the world in an all-business-class Boeing 757 jet, stopping at some of the world’s most famous cultural sites, from the temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan....

Portland, Maine, is now such a food destination that it has created a spillover effect. About 25 minutes south lies Biddeford, a small city overlooking the Saco River. Rents are cheap, and the town is becoming home to some of the same craft-based enterprises that have transformed Portland. Biddeford’s downtown is a modest crossroads where pickups gun their engines at oblivious out-of-staters. On a recent visit, my family and I followed the slope of Main Street down to the river, on the banks of which lie old textile, lumber, and grain mills....

W Hotels and Rent the Runway want you to leave all your clothes at home and use their closet instead. The two iconic brands introduced a new collaboration on Thursday, with Rent the Runway’s Closet Concierge program launching at select W Hotels around the United States. Starting today, guests of W Aspen, W South Beach, W Washington D.C. and W Hollywood will have access to a full travel wardrobe curated by Rent the Runway for each destination....

You can add distant island destinations like Bali and Fiji to your 2020 bucket list, but the reality is that some of the world’s most beautiful islands can be found right here in the U.S. And you won’t need a passport (or a lot of money) to visit the Hawaiian islands. Thanks to increased airline competition in 2019, airfare to the state has been dropping, and the experts at Scott’s Cheap Flights expect that trend to continue in 2020....

Located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines, the Chocolate Hills are a slight mystery to locals and visitors alike. Sometimes called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Chocolate Hills are the Philippines’ third National Geological Monument, established in 1988, and even appear on Bohol’s local flag. The attraction is exactly what it sounds like: rounded hills located at the center of the tiny island that go brown in color during the dry season so they end up looking like giant chocolate truffles....

These Are the Best Travel-friendly Beauty and Wellness Essentials on Sale for Prime Day The Baleaf Athletic Skort is made from a moisture-wicking polyester and spandex blend with a mesh lining, making it breathable for hot days and tough workouts. It has a slightly high-waisted fit and sits close to the body for a flattering look, with built-in bike shorts underneath. The skort also features an elastic waistband with an adjustable drawcord, as well as a hidden pocket that can hold small essentials, like keys and credit cards....

The land borders between the United States, Canada, and Mexico will remain closed until at least Feb. 21, the latest extension of the closure that has been in place for nearly a year. “We are working closely with Mexico & Canada to keep essential trade & travel open while also protecting our citizens from the virus,” DHS said in a tweet on Tuesday announcing the extension. “DHS is working closely with our counterparts in Mexico and Canada to identify appropriate public health conditions to safely ease restrictions in the future and support U....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. Historic architecture reflecting centuries of influence. Cutting-edge cultural institutions and global cuisine....

Club Med, the all-inclusive giant, is hiring. And if you’re passionate about sustainability and helping to highlight a truly stunning travel destination, then this job may be for you. This week, the company announced the creation of its first-ever sustainability coordinator job for North America and the Caribbean, which the hotel brand is calling the “Ultimate Green Job.” And it comes with a host of epic perks, including calling Club Med Punta Cana home for a full year....

Disney World and Universal Orlando made masks optional outdoors this week, the latest effort from the Florida theme parks to ease pandemic-era restrictions. Disney World said park goers do not have to wear masks “in outdoor common areas,” but added they are still required “upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters, and transportation.” At Universal Orlando, masks will not be required outdoors, including for outdoor character photos. However, they are required “while at indoor locations, indoor hotel public areas and at all attractions,” including when in line....

This year has certainly been a unique one. Besides being physically cut off from our friends and family due to the pandemic, people are finding new ways to work, stay fit, and have, dare we say, fun. And through it all, Spotify has been there to provide millions of hours of entertainment to stream anywhere we go –– even if it’s just to the grocery store. With 2020 being nearly over, Spotify has released its annual year-in-review, 2020 Wrapped....

Marriott sees you out there exploring America’s gorgeous national parks and hopes you’ll keep it up as temperatures cool. Marriott, whose brands include The Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, Sheraton, and Courtyard, is teaming up with the National Park Foundation to inspire travelers to keep visiting the United States’ 419 national parks. The company is discounting room rates at properties near those national parks and allowing Marriott Bonvoy members to pay for park passes with points....

New York is already the city that never sleeps, but it gets injected with a new level of liveliness in the summer months. Unfortunately, the season also comes with an often unbearable heat that sends city dwellers on the hunt for a public pool to cool off in. Luckily, New Yorkers are one step closer to getting a new and certainly unique swimming hole: a floating pool on the East River....

Even though droves of visitors head to the Adirondacks in the summer and fall, the quietness of the spring season — between early April and late May — may be even more enticing for nature lovers. In addition to quiet, bug-free days, the shift to warmer weather results in melting snow and ice, which feeds the area’s most renowned waterfalls, resulting in a breathtaking cascade that’s noticeably more powerful than what you’ll see any other season....

There are few more beautiful sights in nature than a pale orange full moon emerging from the horizon in the half-light, and against a backdrop of fall color. If skies are clear this Sunday, that exquisite celestial sight is all yours as October’s full moon rises in the east around sunset as the Hunter’s Moon. The Moon Is Getting Smaller and Wrinklier — Here’s Why Why is October’s full moon called the full Hunter’s Moon?...

As far as quarantine pleasures go getting some delicious takeout is one of the greatest. And if you’re looking for a new dish to try at home we’ve got great news. Shake Shack, one of New York’s finest burger institutions, is now delivering nationwide. But, there’s one catch: You have to order enough to share with those around you. “Shake Shack is a modern-day ‘roadside’ burger stand known for its delicious 100 percent Angus beef burgers, chicken, and flat-top Vienna beef dogs,” the burger joint explains in its description on Goldbelly, a website dedicated to bringing everyone’s favorite local foods nationwide....