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A woman was arrested after allegedly using a fake COVID-19 vaccination card — misspelling Moderna as “Maderna” to get into Hawaii — and the jokes on Twitter were relentless. Chloe Mrozak, 24, from Illinois was arrested after she flew into Oahu last week, uploading her fake vaccination card to the state’s Safe Travels Program, Hawaii News Now reported. Of course, the typo in her vaccine card was an immediate red flag for officials....

Silvia Sanchez, a Mexico City street cleaner, sweeps sticks and leaves into a neat pile in front of a house that would be nondescript if not for the plaque above the carport. “Aquí se filmó Roma,” it reads, “Roma” was filmed here. “Todo es diferente,” said Sanchez, everything is different in the neighborhood she’s spent her entire life in. Stephanie Foden Like Sanchez, director Alfonso Cuarón grew up in Colonia Roma and shot the film based on his youth across the street from his childhood home....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. On my first night at One&Only Mandarina, 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, I sat at a restaurant that, I’d been told, was star chef Enrique Olvera’s interpretation of a palapa: the palm-thatch and plywood structures that dot Mexico’s nearly 6,000 miles of coastline where beachgoers can grab beers, fried fish, and punishingly spicy aguachile....

Beijing Daxing International Airport began its first commercial flights on Wednesday. When it reaches full capacity, it is expected to become the largest airport in the world. Construction was completed back in June, but the airport only passed final inspection on Sept. 15. China Southern christened the airport with a flight to Guangdong, CBS reported, followed by other flights to Shanghai and beyond. The airport, designed by Zaha Hadid, measures more than 700,000 square meters, already making it the world’s largest airport in terms of surface area....

Christian Siriano is a jack-of-all-trades. Since winning the fourth season of Project Runway, the fashion designer has been dressing A-list stars from Michelle Obama to Lady Gaga, as well as helping break gender norms by creating inclusive, show-stopping red carpet looks for actors like Billy Porter. When he’s not busy serving as the current mentor on Project Runway, which is in its 19th season, he’s building an empire that spans fashion, bridal wear, custom furniture, interior design, and now - wait for it - mattresses....

Delta Air Lines will be rolling out its facial recognition technology with a first-of-its-kind pilot program for domestic flights. Starting this month, Delta will test the digital ID technology for domestic flights at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, working with the Transportation Security Administration to allow for a contact-free experience at security checkpoints, according to the announcement. When eligible customers pass through security, they will simply have to look into a camera rather than produce a physical ID and boarding pass....

Walt Disney World has canceled this year’s annual Super Bowl parade due to the coronavirus, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers stars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski will still be heading to Disney World. “Disney Parks hopes to be able to bring back our other Super Bowl traditions next year, including letting football and Disney fans see and cheer on their favorite player in the park,” the theme park wrote in a blog post on Friday announcing its decision to cancel the event....

More affordable than business class, but much less draconian than economy or basic economy, Delta Air Lines’ Comfort+ seats offer travelers another option when it comes to fare pricing and amenities. Travelers in Delta Comfort+ — which is similar to, but slightly beneath the airline’s Premium Select offering — will enjoy additional legroom (up to 3 inches on all flights), dedicated overhead bin space (so you don’t have to rush onto the plane to stow your carry-on), and priority boarding....

When it comes to planning a vacation, there are a lot of choices to make. Do you want to plop on a beach with a cocktail or explore a new city? Do you want to find local places to eat or be served poolside? Do you want to go someplace warm or someplace cool? The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019 Well, the fire and ice vacation trend may be the answer to the indecisive traveler’s prayers....

In the winter months, Florida often becomes the temporary home of many Northerners seeking refuge from bitter cold temperatures. These sun-seeking snowbirds choose sand and sea over snow and ski, but soon they’ll be able to enjoy the best of both worlds, alongside locals looking for a wintry escape. This month, Florida will welcome its first and only snow amusement park. Located on Florida’s Sports Coast, Snowcat Ridge is an alpine-style park, bringing wintry vibes and activities without the freezing temperatures....

Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park isn’t for the faint of heart (or weak of quads). The canyon is a vast, desert landscape, full of cliffs, steep drops, and loose, rocky earth. Weather is a mixed bag that can range from intense heat to severe thunderstorms, depending on the season and which part of the canyon you choose to explore....

If you’ve ever wanted to step into the shoes of a Disney Imagineer, now’s your chance. Khan Academy and Pixar have teamed up with Walt Disney Imagineers to create Imagineering in a Box, a free online course that gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into theme park design. Whether you’ve always wondered how Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was created or you’re a huge fan of classic Disney rides, there’s something in this course for everyone....

Getting to Little Corn Island — 50 miles off the coast of Nicaragua — requires a big commitment. From Miami, visitors must take a flight to Managua, a connecting flight to Big Corn Island, a transfer to the Brigg Bay harbor, and a 30-minute boat ride to Little Corn Island. But once you arrive, the Caribbean water makes it crystal clear that, in this case, it’s not about the journey — it’s about the destination....

The Japanese prefecture of Osaka will move its portion of the Olympic Torch Relay off public roads and into a park without any spectators due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Osaka declared a medical state of emergency this week and “requested Tokyo 2020 to hold the Osaka segment of the Olympic Torch Relay in the Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park rather than on public roads,” Olympic organizers announced in a statement Wednesday....

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is welcoming passengers back — in possibly the best way — with free multi-day land extensions on several cruises. The cruise line will offer guests complimentary two and three-night vacation packages before and after their cruise, the company shared with Travel + Leisure, extending the trip beyond the ship itself. Those who don’t want to extend their trip can instead get a discount of up to $3,000 per hotel suite....

The uniquely Scandinavian way of enjoying life’s simple pleasures can be summed up in one word: fika. Fika is the act of taking a break, enjoying a snack, and clearing your mind or catching up with friends right in the middle of the day. And in Sweden, it’s easy to find the perfect setting to do just that, be it outside or in a cozy, candle-lit cabin. The Swedish Lapland is a particularly special place to enjoy fika and much more — as long as you don’t let the sub-zero temperatures scare you away from a wintertime adventure....

Whether you’re headed out on a beach vacation or just visiting the seaside for a day, a beach towel is an obvious must-have. Since beach bag space is precious,the less bulky gear you have to haul, the better. In other words, a lightweight, packable towel will be your best friend. This quick-drying option, for example, is still impressively absorbent, but it takes up minimal space, allowing you to fill your beach bag with more of your favorite items, from sunscreen and your go-to cover-up to your next beach read....

Since its completion in 1930, the Empire State Building has played host to a number of events from private gatherings to concerts, movie screenings, and more. And on Thursday, the famed New York City landmark will play host to its very first fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week. On Wednesday, the buildings announced a partnership with New York City designer LaQuan Smith, who is set to “create the city’s most iconic catwalk for New York Fashion Week....

One of the best attractions in Chicago just got even better. EQ Office, the real estate operator for the Willis Tower, announced last month that the Skydeck Chicago is officially open to the public again after getting some extensive renovations. As always, the tower’s popular observation deck, The Ledge, is open to the public. The Ledge consists of four balconies made with thick, tempered glass on the bottom and sides sitting a dizzying 103 floors above ground at a height of 1,353 feet in the air....

What do you do when you find the perfect place to build your home but there’s a giant boulder in the way? If you were a resident of the ancient village of Monsanto, you would’ve gone ahead with your plans, transforming the boulder into a wall, floor, or roof. In fact, practically the entire Portuguese village of Monsanto is built around giant boulders — with the giant granite rocks often acting as the base for the man-made structures....