Every second is precious when you live your life online. In a new update to Gmail, Google is rolling out a new right-click menu that will help you answer and manage emails more quickly than ever before. When you right click on an email in your main inbox, you’ll see a larger selection of options. Without opening an email, you can choose to reply, reply all or forward the message....
Google Maps will now alert users about restrictions, health checks, and service updates related to COVID-19 that could impact their travel plans. If you’re using Google Maps to plan a trip across borders, an alert will appear both on the initial directions screen and later while in navigation mode about COVID-19 checkpoints or eligibility requirements along your route, a Google blog post published on Monday explained. Travelers will also be able to search how busy their transit station is, to plan their trip with social distancing in mind....
The new Pixel 4a 5G in Clearly White, which retails for $499, is meant to reflect a blank slate for the new year, Google says. Hey, who won’t get behind that sentiment? The latest Pixel keeps all the compelling features of the phone that was first launched last fall, while adding compatibility with all the major 5G networks. Those ultra-fast connections let users stream videos, download shows and podcasts, and do pretty much anything else online at eye-popping speeds....
Question by Mark Hastings, San Jose, Calif. A: When to book flights is a question that torments even the most experienced of travelers. Who hasn’t sat in front of the computer wondering: Do I wait for a better deal, or is this the best I’m going to see? There are no hard-and-fast rules for hitting the right booking window. A recent report from online travel agency CheapAir found that, historically, the lowest average fares have been available seven weeks before departure....
If news of Richard Branson’s trip to space has you feeling jealous — you might be able to take your own flight, just like his, thanks to this new sweepstakes. Fundraising platform Omaze has announced a contest that will raffle away two seats aboard one of the first passenger Virgin Galactic missions to space. The experience — that allows you to bring a friend along for the ride — will include a trip to Spaceport America in New Mexico, where Branson himself will take you around for a VIP tour....
Jetsetting creatives have breezed in and out of Soho Houses since hospitality power broker Nick Jones founded his first members-only club in 1995. Born in London, the brand quickly became synonymous with exclusivity — with membership limited to those in artistic fields, and only granted after a lengthy application process. Today the company has 27 properties globally, including entries into the restaurant and hotel sphere. And last year, Soho House made its first splash in the Caribbean with Soho Beach House Canouan, which opened in March 2021....
Sometimes, after a vacation day filled with activities in a bustling city, a quiet, private place to come back to is just what you need. Whether it’s a serene island escape or a secluded chalet, finding that time to rest and reset can truly make or break a trip. Thankfully, St. Regis’s newest location — St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl-Qatar — is precisely the oasis you’d want to settle into after a day spent exploring Doha, Qatar’s capital and largest city....
Paris is always a good idea, and with countries around the European Union reopening their borders to tourists, including France on June 9, signs are pointing to a slow but steady return to some sense of normalcy. If Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has things her way, that return won’t come with all the car traffic that the City of Lights was accustomed to seeing prior to the pandemic. As part of her ongoing campaign to reduce car use in Paris, Hidalgo recently announced her newest goal: to ban most vehicles from the city center by next year....
When it comes to ruling the kingdom it appears that Princess Charlotte, the youngest member of the British royal family, is really in charge. According to Queen Elizabeth, the 2-year-old is absolutely the ruler of the roost, at least when it comes to her and her older brother, Prince George. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Visiting Britain’s Weirdest Castle When speaking to one of her royal subjects, 10-year-old Emily Clay, at her Sandringham estate in Norfolk, her majesty asked the young girl if she “looked after” her younger sister, 6-year-old Hadleigh....
With the Oct. 1. deadline to obtain a REAL ID looming, travelers may have some reprieve thanks to a newly announced option to streamline the process online. Although applicants will still have to visit the DMV, they will be able to submit proof of their identity and lawful status online before their in-person meeting. The DHS, as of Wednesday, says this will make the process faster and more efficient. “While progress has been made, the real work is still ahead because approximately two-thirds of all licenses are presently not compliant with REAL ID,” DHS Acting Secretary Chad F....
The ultimate Christmas experience is here. This holiday season, you’ll be able to fly by Santa’s side — albeit in a plane — in the Ozarks. And it’s just $50 per person. The Hangar Kafe in Miller, Missouri — about 35 miles west of Springfield — will offer flights with jolly ol’ Saint Nick in a 1956 Cessna 180, which just so happens to be painted red and white. The program starts Nov....
There won’t be any “yabba dabba-doos” in our future — at least after this summer. According to USA Today, the quirky roadside attraction known as Bedrock City will be going away for good after this summer. So, say goodbye to Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and all your other pre-historic cartoon faves. Natalie Jeffcott / Alamy Stock Photo Bedrock City, a send up to the classic Hanna Barbera cartoon, “The Flintstones,” has been operated by Linda and her late husband Frank Speckels since 1972, according to radio station KJZZ....
There’s no better place to spend Christmas than in Florida. Don’t fret about changing your annual routine for the holiday, because theme park Christmas lasts all winter long at Universal Orlando Resort. From Nov. 16, 2019 through Jan. 5, 2020, Universal’s two Florida parks will feature festive experiences themed to favorite films like “The Grinch,” “Minions"and the “Harry Potter” series for a seasonal exhibition that truly cannot be missed. Paula Montenegro/Alamy...
Santorini has no shortage of gorgeous luxury hotels with five-star amenities and picture-perfect views, but if you are looking for the best place on the island to experience Michelin-level Greek cuisine this summer, head to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards-winning Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection. The 20-room boutique property, which just reopened for the 2022 season on Friday, April 15, is partnering with the country’s most-lauded culinary and cocktail visionaries on a new restaurant and bar that will surely transform the hotel into one of the top foodie destinations on the island....
As the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson has dozens of hotels that are all within an extremely short drive from the terminals. You don’t even need to leave the airport itself to find a place to spend the night. People from all across the world end up in Atlanta. And while most will successfully make their connection and continue crisscrossing the world, others may not be so lucky. Some will be forced to book an airport hotel....
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It’s easy to see why so many reviewers are calling it the “perfect summer dress.” Along with a v-neck neckline and flattering ruching at the bust, the breezy style is cinched at the waist to help show off your figure. Plus, it’s made from a cotton-blend material that is so soft and lightweight that shoppers say it will keep you cool and comfortable in the heat. Spanx Just Restocked Its Flattering Swimsuits in New Colors After Being Sold Out for Months...
For less than $3 apiece, these innovative travel essentials let you take your go-to perfumes everywhere. At 3.15-inches long, each refillable bottle is small enough to fit inside the palm of your hand, and they hold up to 5 ml of liquid at a time. The bottle’s inside glass vial is see-through, so you can see when you are running low, and the outer shell is made from a durable aluminum to prevent any leaking or breakages....
Launched nearly three years ago, seasoned fashion execs Indré Rockefeller and Andy Krantz’s luggage brand, Paravel, has since become a frequent flier favorite. Crafted at some of the world’s top mills and factories, the leather, canvas, and nylon bags combine the best of craftsmanship, aesthetics, and function. The Best Luggage Brands for Every Budget And with getaway season just around the corner, the brand has revamped four of its classic duffles, now rendering them in nylon....
Just in time for the resort’s 25th anniversary, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island debuted a multimillion-dollar refresh in February 2022. The resort is already known for incredible features — including its underwater suite, THE MURAKA — and the revitalization further elevates the property’s ultra-luxe amenities and sets the scene for returning guests to create new memories. Courtesy of Conrad Maldives Since the Maldives are practically synonymous with overwater bungalows, it comes as no surprise that these accommodations were updated amid the refresh....
