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Over the past few years, airlines have been creating new ways for you to get award tickets, and with good reason: co-branded credit cards that allow you to accumulate miles are profitable for many carriers. Figuring out how to use all those miles, however, is another matter. Award seats are harder to come by because airlines are tightening their belts, and taking advantage of rewards programs has become more complicated. Arm yourself with the best information, and follow this advice:...

Ibiza is inviting healthcare workers from around Europe for a free vacation. Supported by Ibiza’s tourism council, a community organization called “Together for Healthcare Heroes,” is offering healthcare workers from Europe a free weeklong stay in Ibiza in April, May or October 2021. “Together we are driving change by celebrating and rewarding those who put our community, family and friends first during the COVID-19 outbreak,” the organization wrote. “We thank those who we have trusted with our lives, by gifting them our homes and hotels in Ibiza and across Europe....

Certain travelers heading to Ireland won’t have to abide by the country’s 14-day quarantine, according to a recent announcement from the government. On Wednesday, the Irish government released a “green list” of countries whose residents can forego the two week quarantine period, mandatory for most travelers. The countries on the list — which include Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland, Gibraltar, Monaco, and San Marino — were determined by their COVID-19 infection rates, as compared with Ireland....

You’ve probably heard the news: The chemicals used in sunscreen can seep into your bloodstream, according to a recent study released by the Food and Drug Administration. The main four chemicals used in a majority of sunscreens — avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule — were found in the bloodstreams of 24 participants observed in the study after one day of use. While this definitely doesn’t mean you should stop wearing sunscreen, you may want to consider switching to more natural sunscreens (that are free of those particular chemicals) while the FDA continues to do more research....

Although it sits along California’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway, the A-list level of privacy and seclusion surrounding the Nobu Ryokan Malibu — America’s No. 1 resort hotel, according to Travel + Leisure readers’ votes in the 2021 World’s Best Awards — is palpable from the moment you figure out how to enter. There’s a good reason they don’t make it easy for newcomers to find their way in. While a pack of bikers, top-down convertibles blasting their best beach-bound playlists, and surfers of all ages are likely to be passing by at any given moment outside its discreet but all-encompassing walls, inside Nobu Ryokan Malibu lies a sanctuary where the serene beauty of Japanese gardens and California’s coastline collide, completely uninterrupted....

China is about to become home to the world’s biggest cruise ship. The new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is set to make its debut in March 2022, sailing from Shanghai toward Japan. The ship will be able to accommodate nearly 7,000 guests and an additional 2,200 crew members with its almost 2,900 staterooms. Courtesy of Royal Caribbean “China continues to be one of the most important parts of the world for Royal Caribbean,” the company’s CEO Michael Bayley said in a statement....

Scotland just became a much friendlier place to women. In late November, Scottish authorities passed The Period Products Bill, which makes period products, including tampons and pads, free to anyone who needs them. According to NPR, the bill requires local authorities to ensure that period products are “generally obtainable free of charge.” This includes making said products available in schools for students as well as free in designated public places. The bill passed unanimously....

Some standout headphone deals include Apple AirPods Pro, which are $70 off, Sony’s over-the-ear headphones that are only $38, and the Powerbeats wireless earbuds for 20 percent off. When it comes to comfortable clothing, there are thousands of discounted options to choose from in both men’s and women’s categories, like these popular high-waisted leggings. Plus, you don’t want to miss the beauty sale section, which is full of travel-sized goodies like this Oribe haircare set and this multitasking Jane Iredale blush stick....

In 2016, the British Royal Family announced it would be giving Buckingham Palace a major renovation. At the time, the family estimated the upgrade on the royal home, which has served as the official London residence for the family since 1837, would likely cost somewhere around 369 million pounds, or about $455 million, over the next decade. And now, just a few years into the project, the family is giving fans everywhere a glimpse at how the project is proceeding....

Penguins, they’re just like us. When a cute little penguin spots pure talent, it just can’t look away. Case in point: these adorable flightless birds at a Japanese zoo who are totally transfixed by a man’s superior Yo-yo ability. The man, Twitter user @ninayukisan, posted several videos of himself doing Yo-yo tricks in front of a penguin enclosure. Naturally, the penguins loved the show. In fact, they couldn’t take their eyes off it....

Free The Ocean, a brand dedicated to removing plastic pollution from the seas, is launching a new kind of “Trash TV” just in time for Earth Day. The brand has already redefined what it means to be an eco-activist. Mimi Ausland, the co-founder and CEO of Free The Ocean, had the idea to mix gaming with doing a little good while living in San Diego and seeing the devastating effects of plastic pollution along our shores first-hand....

The Beautural Foldable Handheld Steamer may be compact (it measures 11.1 inches tall and weighs slightly more than 2 pounds), but it’s impressively powerful for its travel-friendly size. It heats up in just 30 seconds, so if you’re trying to get the wrinkles out of a silk shirt or dress pants before you head out the door, you’ll have no problem. Given its handheld design with stainless steel plates that resist leaking, you can use it both vertically on hanging clothing items and horizontally to press clothing like a traditional iron....

Courtesy of Birdies Birdies is well-known for its slipper-like flats that offer plenty of style and hidden comfort. (Even Meghan Markle is a fan). Thanks to features like seven layers of comfort and a molded insole, Birdies knows how to make comfortable shoes that don’t necessarily look like comfortable shoes. Now the brand is back with a new launch: slip-on sneakers. The Swift is a first for Birdies, and given the success of its other slip-ons, we expect this new shoe will be a big hit among shoppers....

When Oprah declares a product as her favorite, the whole world takes note — and then goes out to buy whatever the Queen of Television insists she can’t live without. That’s what happened when Oprah featured Ugg’s sheepskin boots on Oprah’s Favorite Things back in 2000: Everyone immediately knew about the Southern California brand that first made boots for surfers. 19 years later, the classic Ugg style still has an impact....

Yasawa Island Resort & Spa in Fiji wants you to know that not only is it open for business, but it’s willing to let you have the entire resort to yourself. The resort, located on a nearly-private, 7,000-acre island, is now offering an exclusive buyout package known as the “Isolate in Paradise Buyout,” which can accommodate anywhere from just one to 38 guests. “Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, special anniversary, or seeking to recharge and relax with family and friends, look no further than the idyllic Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji, an unsurpassed sanctuary for sun and fun,” the resort shared in a statement....

People may not be able to visit museums in person right now, but thankfully design houses are bringing the art outside for everyone to enjoy. In May, D’strict, a digital design company, unveiled its latest project, “The Wave,” in Seoul, South Korea. The design house describes its creation as an “anamorphic illusion,” which they created using the largest and highest definition outdoor advertising screen in South Korea. The illusion works by distorting the projection so when the viewer looks at it from just the right angle it appears to come alive with depth effect....

MSC Cruises plans to set sail next week along the Mediterranean with a new set of rules when it comes to its highly anticipated excursions. The upcoming sailings will first take off with the MSC Grandiosa on Aug. 16, with ports including Genoa, Civitavecchia, and Naples in Italy, according to the cruise line. Then on Aug. 29, the MSC Magnifica will set sail for the Eastern Mediterranean, stopping in Bari and Trieste before heading on to Corfu, Katakolon, and Piraeus in Greece....

In a city filled with icons, the Lincoln Memorial is a particularly special place to visit in Washington, D.C. This homage to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States who guided the country through the Civil War, invites visitors to reflect on America’s history of slavery as well as the importance of national unity. The Lincoln Memorial’s symbolism has endured and been renewed through the years—particularly during the civil rights movement, from singer Marian Anderson’s defiant concert to Martin Luther King, Jr....

An aquarium in Japan has discovered that social isolation is even affecting eels. When caretakers at Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium passed by the tanks housing its spotted garden eels, the animals burrowed into the sand to avoid the humans. The aquarium believes the new behavior is because the eels have become unfamiliar with people since it closed on March 1 due to the coronavirus. While garden eels are known to burrow in the sand when they feel frightened, the aquarium is concerned that the burrowing will affect scientists’ ability to study the eels....

Wordle is now taking over the world in a different way. Airportle, a new version of the daily word puzzle with a more global perspective, challenges players to guess a three-letter IATA airport code. Created by the team behind Scott’s Cheap Flights, users must name the airport of the day in six guesses or less. When a letter is right and in the correct position, the tile will turn green. If the letter is in the code, but in the wrong spot, it will turn yellow....