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2020 (and, by extension, 2021) has been a strange year for students, to say the least. Students are still hitting those important milestones like graduations, proms, and transitioning into either adulthood or college life. Unfortunately, they haven’t been able to truly celebrate the way they want to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contiki, a tour company geared toward Millennial and Gen Z travelers, wants to help students make up for their lost time by offering a brand new, exclusive trip to Greece only for graduates to take back what they lost during senior year....

Outdoor Voices has long been known for its stylish and functional activewear, including leggings, sweat sets, and, of course, its shopper-loved exercise dress. Now the brand is back with a unique collection of leggings and sports bras built with the most convenient pockets that allow you keep all your essentials with you, so you don’t have to lug a bag on your next outdoor adventure. The 14 Best Pairs of Fleece-lined Leggings for Winter Travel...

A trip to the Florida Keys might actually be a possibility this summer. Starting June 1, hotels and other accommodations will be open for tourists in Monroe County, Florida, which encompasses the collection of islands, U.S. News reported. Businesses set to open include hotels, motels, vacation rentals, marinas, RV parks, and timeshares, according to a statement from Monroe County. Monroe County has been closed to visitors for the last two months, since March 22, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to U....

Badlands National Park may not see as many visitors as the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but trust us, that’s a good thing. The Badlands’ striking landscapes are noticeably less crowded, making it easier to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the park’s striped rock formations and dramatic canyons. Then, there’s the wildlife — bison, bighorn sheep, and golden eagles, to name a few. Karen Desjardin/Getty Images It’s a corner of South Dakota that draws people from around the world, who make the journey to drive on Badlands Loop Road, hike on the Notch Trail, or spend time examining the myriad fossils that have been uncovered in the park....

If you’re feeling tired, stressed, or burned out at work, your weekend is an invaluable time to rest and recharge. But at some point, how we use our weekends can become a symptom of the problem rather than the solution. According to the Huffington Post, people’s attitudes about their weekend can actually be a sign of (or contribute to) work-related burnout. We like to joke about “weekend warriors” or “working for the weekend,” but people who are apparently wrapped up in separating the week and the weekend may be unaware of how stressed out they really are....

When you’re shopping for sandals, especially if you plan to take them on vacation, it can be tricky to find a pair that delivers on comfort, style, walkability, and versatility. Luckily, Madewell makes some that do just that. The brand, which is known for its fashionable and functional wardrobe staples, is currently offering a sale for members of its loyalty program (Madewell Insiders can save 20 percent and Stars and Icons can save 25 percent sitewide) including on these gorgeous colorblock sandals....

There’s nothing worse than digging through your suitcase on day four of your beach vacation to find your favorite cover-up that happens to be buried all the way at the bottom. I’ve tried so many different ways to remain organized when I travel: neatly laying out outfits, packing shirts on top of the bottoms I want to wear them with, packing in sections of my suitcase. But no matter what I do, it always ends up a rumpled mess that I’m stuffing back into my suitcase on the way home....

Think you’re too old for study abroad? Sojrn wants you to think again. The Los Angeles-based brand Sojrn is on a mission to bring new meaning to “mindful travel” through its month-long immersion programs, which allow adults to work from various destinations around the world while also learning in-depth lessons about local cultures. As the company explains, to them, slow and immersive travel means “respectfully and openly engaging with the culture, participating only when invited....

Sure, luxury villas are nice, but have you ever tried a $25,000 taco? Grand Velas Resorts in Cabo invites guests to not only come and enjoy a stellar Mexican getaway, but while they’re there it’s also inviting discerning guests to get a taste of the word’s most expensive taco creation. “Our ultimate goal at Grand Velas Los Cabos has always been to break the mold of expected, traditional cuisine, continuously striving to go outside of the box to create new, exciting experiences for our well-traveled and culinary-driven guests,” the hotel’s culinary director, Michel Mustière, says....

Scrolling through vacation pictures on Instagram and drooling over white sandy beaches and cool piña coladas while sitting under the fluorescent lighting of your office sounds downright sad. But unfortunately, it’s an all-too-real reality for many Americans. Americans are not guaranteed paid vacation time — and while many U.S. workers receive two or three weeks of vacation, it still falls short of other developed nations. For example, workers in France are guaranteed 30 paid vacation days each year, according to a 2019 study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research....

Low-cost Canadian airline Swoop is expanding its presence in the United States, adding five new destinations this summer across the country. The airline, which is owned by fellow Canadian carrier WestJet, will add non-stop flights to New York, Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, according to the company. The carrier will also expand the current service it offers in San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando, and the Phoenix area....

A pair of tourists from Louisiana have been sent back home after landing in Hawaii without negative COVID-19 test results and allegedly trying to bribe their way into the state. Johntrell White and Nadia Bailey were arrested at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu after offering a combined $3,000 to an security screener in exchange for letting them through without requiring quarantine, Hawaii’s attorney general said in a statement....

Summer in New York City isn’t all rooftop parties, picturesque beach days, and breezy outdoor concerts. Less likely to make Instagram are the steaming hot subway platforms, streets packed with slow-walking tourists, and sweaty sticky nights spent in un-air conditioned apartments. Some might say there’s no better time than summer to escape the concrete jungle. And there may be no better place for a summer escape than Alaska, especially if you’re adventurous enough to venture inland....

2020 has been all about making the most of our time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve spent the last few months mixing up your own cocktails, rearranging your space to create the ideal work-from-home environment, and dreaming of your next trip, we have the perfect sweepstakes for you. West Elm and Don Julio Tequila have teamed up to give one lucky winner $5,000 to turn their home into a perfect summer oasis this year, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Jalisco, Mexico, to visit the home of Don Julio next year....

If you get pre-flight jitters, you’re not alone. Many travelers experience some anxiety when flying, whether it stems from a fear of heights, concerns about germs, or worries that something will go wrong mid-flight. Of course, others are most anxious about plane crashes and overall airline safety. More airline and airport news To70, an aviation consulting firm, examines accidents among large, commercial passenger planes in its civil aviation safety review each year....

Alaska Airlines is stepping up mask enforcement and adding new security measures on flights to and from the Washington, D.C. area ahead of Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration next week. Among the new rules: Passengers on Washington, D.C. flights must remain seated for the first hour after takeoff and for one hour before landing. The airline also said it is limiting ticket sales on flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; banning firearms from check-in luggage to these airports; and stepping up mask enforcement efforts — both on the ground and in the air....

It feels like we just finally entered spring, but summer and your next long weekend trip to the Bahamas or sandy adventure in the Maldives will be here before you know it. Your beach bag packing list likely includes a blanket, towel, and an umbrella (plus this pro tool to get it into the sand), but for those of us who want a bit more from our day at the beach than lounging in the sun, there’s the Prodive Premium Snorkel Set....

My dog is about six months old, and I adopted him two months ago, so the separation anxiety was intense off the bat. If I had to run down to my mailroom or take a quick trip to the grocery store, I felt the need to get back to him immediately. I knew it was time to look for some alternatives so that he eventually felt comfortable staying home by himself for a bit, and that’s when I found the chewables....

A local artist honored the memories of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, on the second anniversary of their tragic death, while bringing comfort to fans and neighbors of the late basketball legend and his daughter. Sculptor Dan Medina spent Jan. 26 carrying the 160-pound statue to the spot where Bryant, his teenage daughter, and seven others died in a helicopter crash. “I decided to bring it up from sunrise to sunset and create a bit of a healing process for fans,” Medina told Reuters....

Travel and food just seem to go together. When we’re away from home, we eat at restaurants and often try dishes that we don’t prepare in our own kitchens. Also, cuisine and culture are inextricably related, so when we travel internationally, we might dine on foods that are unfamiliar, and that’s part of the experience of learning about a place and the people who live there. In fact, many experienced travelers plan a food tour as a way to get acquainted with a new destination....