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Flying on an airplane is not great for your skin, but there are a ton of beauty products that can help combat the effects of dry airplane cabin air, going hours without any good sleep, and being around lots of people in tight quarters for an extended amount of time. While drinking water is the first thing you have to do to make sure you stay hydrated, you also may want to treat yourself to the Magic Mattifying Balm & Blotting Sheet Duo from TrèStiQue....

Travel has always brought a unique set of issues for the LGBTQIA+ community. Individual safety and comfort, for example, factors greatly when deciding where to go and what to do. But this June, one travel company is hosting a virtual event to help discuss these important issues and celebrate LGBTQIA+ travel in honor of Pride. Sadly, actually traveling for Pride 2020 isn’t in the cards this year due to the widespread impact of coronavirus on businesses, communities, and the travel industry itself....

Ireland is making it easier for vaccinated travelers to visit the Emerald Isle by eliminating the need to get a pre-departure COVID-19 test before departure. Going forward, travelers who have been fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine or who have contracted COVID-19 in the last six months and recovered will not have to show a pre-departure test, according to the country’s Department of Health. Travelers who are unvaccinated or don’t have proof of recovery from the virus will have to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their arrival....

Most soup lovers would assume that oyster crackers are there to add crunch and bulk to your favorite chowder or stew. If you’re from Ohio, though, you probably know there’s a better way. The land of Skyline Chili—a famous chain restaurant known for their completely over-the-top chili recipe (we’re talking spaghetti topped with chili and an immense amount of cheese)—has an entirely different use for oyster crackers. Instead of mashing them up as secondary ingredients in soup, they’re used as appetizers....

Travel changes everything: it supports communities, restructures economies, protects environments, and preserves our cultural heritage. In 2008, this has never been more certain. As they do every year, T+L’s Global Vision Awards celebrate the people and organizations that are transforming the places we go—the traveler’s terrain. In the past 12 months, the landscape of responsible tourism has changed significantly, making this year’s winners—from a hotel mega-brand and three sisters in Nepal to forward-thinking conservationists in Mexico’s Riviera Maya—the most remarkable group of travel visionaries yet....

Providence has a bit of everything: great food, an exciting bar scene, and endless curb appeal. Because the city is a legitimate culinary capital. Queue up for a table at North, a modern Asian hot spot by James Mark, a David Chang protégé, or book at Birch, an ambitious chef’s counter with a focus on local ingredients (whelks; quahogs; foraged herbs). Because downtown has gone from seedy to hip. Westminster Street is booming, thanks to the restoration of the Arcade—the country’s oldest indoor mall, now a retail hub with micro-loft apartments....

As travel is starting to pick up around the world, many destinations require proof of either a vaccination, COVID-19 antibodies, or a negative test — which lately, can all be found in the form of a vaccine passport. These days, a vaccine passport tends to be a digital app capable of pulling up and storing a traveler’s health records and generating a QR code to show authorities at venue entrances and beyond....

Since the 1950s, the Egyptian Motor Hotel has been an iconic mainstay of Phoenix’s arts district, right on Grand Avenue, noted for its oversized neon size and Egyptian-themed décor. Now, the retro hotel is getting new life when it reopens this spring, retaining all its midcentury charm, but upgraded with modern amenities. The 49 rooms, which used to have spring mattresses on its coin-operated vibrating beds, now feature all-new technology, including Marshall Bluetooth speakers, smart TVs, and fast (and free) Wi-Fi....

Traveling can be mundane, stressful, and downright exhausting at times — but that doesn’t mean your luggage has to suffer in the same dull fashion. Female-founded luggage brand Away, best known for its sleek carry-on suitcase, recently launched its first-ever designer collaboration with three of New York’s hottest emerging designers. Joining the inaugural collection are Sandy Liang, Tia Adeola, and Ji Won Choi. Charged with crafting designs inspired by the places, people, and experiences that shaped their unique aesthetics, each designer brought a distinctive and vivid flair to three of Away’s best-selling products — the Large Everywhere Bag, Front Pocket Backpack, and Travel Pouch Set....

Planning a safari getaway is an absolutely thrilling experience. From picking your destination and getting the right company (or safari outfitter) to hiring the perfect guide, the excitement of taking this life-changing trip can be overwhelming. Before you let the giddiness overtake you, though, it’s important to remember one critical detail — most safari outfitters will only let you pack one soft-sided bag for your entire journey. But, fear not, because I just road-tested what could be the single best investment bag for safari-goers and weekend warriors alike: the Away Weekender bag....

Quarantine may have shut the lights on Broadway, but thankfully the show can go on — from home. In a slew of online offerings from theater ticket company TodayTix, dubbed “TomorrowTix,” both stars-in-training and fans alike can take classes ranging from learning how to tell stories through songs with actor Tituss Burgess and dance workshops choreographer James Alsop, who’s previously worked with Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Lopez. “With the absence of live theater still being felt across the country, we at TodayTix knew we had to find a way to use our platform to support our theater and arts communities, while amplifying diverse voices and perspectives,” TodayTix’s CEO and co-founder, Brian Fenty, told T+L, adding the classes have “tapped over 40 of the best theater and arts talents to take on the role of teacher in our virtual classroom....

Lucky you: As of January 2017, JetBlue became the first airline to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi on all flights. The carrier’s signature “Fly-Fi” wireless internet provides coverage for passengers from departure to arrival gate — so you don’t have to wait until 10,000 feet to connect. How JetBlue Wi-Fi Works JetBlue Wi-Fi works the same way your Wi-Fi connection at home or work does — except thousands of feet above the planet’s surface while traveling hundreds of miles per hour....

Emirates is the first airline in the world that will pay for passengers’ treatment should they contract COVID-19 while traveling. Effective immediately for all passengers, the airline will pay for treatment and 14 days’ quarantine should a passenger become infected with COVID-19 after boarding an Emirates flight, the airline announced in a statement this week. -/AFP via Getty Images Emirates will cover the cost of treatment up to $174,000 (€150) and quarantine costs up to about $116 (€100) per day for 14 days....

It seems like everyone is heading out on National Park adventures this summer. But, before stepping out for a hike or camping trip, the National Park Service wants you to be prepared for one thing: extreme heat. Maridav/Getty Images On Monday, rangers at the Grand Canyon took to social media to warn travelers about the excessive heat the park is currently experiencing. How hot is it? Apparently, it’s hot enough to melt hiking shoes right now....

Five koalas that were rescued during Australia’s brutal bushfires were released back into the wild this week. Sydney’s Taronga Zoo released four koalas and a newly-born joey into Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the state of New South Wales. They are the first of 12 koalas to be re-released into the wild after they were rescued. The release is the first step of rehabilitating the animals and environment that were ravished during Australia’s recent bushfires, which charred more than 2....

There’s a new self-imposed, fear-inspired travel ban happening among American travelers. U.S.-based travelers are increasingly canceling trips to Mexico, reports Travel Weekly. According to a recent survey of 166 travel agents conducted by the MAST Travel Network, eight percent said they have clients who have canceled or re-booked trips to other destinations. MAST also said 52 percent of the agents reported they have clients who specifically indicated that they did not want to travel to Mexico, while 49 percent said their clients do not want to travel internationally....

National parks are usually meant to preserve a particularly beautiful or unique piece of nature, but Norway is hoping the latest expansions to its nationally recognized lands will also serve the purpose of combating climate change. The Scandinavian country recently announced that it would create 10 new national parks by adding four entirely new parklands and upgrading six landscape conservation areas to national parks. Norway also plans to expand eight already existing national parks....

You’ve put a lot of thought into the airline you’re flying with, the hotel you’re staying at, and the activities you’ll be partaking in on your trip. But one element of travel that sometimes gets overlooked is luggage — specifically when it comes to personal bags. Sure, you can tote along your favorite crossbody or backpack that you’ve had forever, but if it’s not spacious enough to hold all your essentials while being equipped with functional details and made with a durable fabric, it could make travel feel disorganized and stressful (or you could find yourself feeling the need to splurge on a more capable travel bag during your vacation)....

When you’re ready to get out and vacation again Oregon is calling your name. Escape Adventures, an eco-friendly adventure tour company, has a new journey available for those looking to get out and explore more of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. The tour, titled the Oregon Coast Road Bike Tour, is exactly as advertised. It’s a six-day biking trek that “pulls out all the stops to truly showcase the beautifully diverse Oregonian coastline, one of the state’s Seven Wonders....

If comfortable clothing is at the top of your Black Friday shopping lists, you may want to head over to Spanx. The brand just dropped a massive sale that has marked down everything on its site by 20 percent. Yes you read that right, every single item on Spanx’s website is on sale right now — including tons of pieces that are loved by some of our favorite celebrities. You can scoop up the Booty Boost Leggings that Kourtney Kardashian once said help “make your figure look incredible” for only $79 and the comfy Bra-llelujah bra that Jennifer Garner tells all her friends about for a mere $55....