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A butler serves piña coladas in halved pineapples at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan

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The upper decks of the Scarlet Lady, a new cruise ship from Virgin Voyages, launching soon

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The Marriott hotel in downtown Orlando, Florida is seen on July 10, 2019, the day after the hotel chain was sued by the District of Columbia Attorney General for deceptive resort fees.

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A mineral spring-fed hot tub at the Azure Palm Springs Resort

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Should You Be Buying Travel Insurance If You Book a Flight During COVID?

The arguably not-so-obvious answer is yes

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Iconic Luggage Brand Zero Halliburton's Newest Collection Has Arrived

The Edge Lightweight Brilliant Collection is a spin on the brand's iconic Edge Lightweight Collection, but better

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An authentic COVID-19 vaccine certificate

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A group of wild bison and their newborns crossing a two-lane road in Yellowstone National Park while park visitors in cars and on the grass watch and take photos and video on their phones

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