Thursday, February 3, 2022

In case you missed it this week: The most-vaccinated places in the U.S.; what experts say about travel after covid recovery; and how to travel like an Italian.

Where to go

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7 of the most-vaccinated places you can travel in the U.S.

From Puerto Rico to Colorado, this travel guide highlights outdoor options in destinations with high vaccination rates.

Life after covid

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What 4 health experts say about travel after covid-19 recovery

You've recovered from the omicron variant. Can you travel like it's 2019? And if you do, here's what to know about showing proof of recovery.

Travel like a local

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How to savor travel like an Italian, from the woman who wrote a book on it

From dressing well to eating, drinking and lounging at the beach, a Rome-based author offers tips for your next vacation in Italy.

Dispatches

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Dragons, dumplings and draft beer: How three cities are celebrating Lunar New Year

Three photographers give a peek into how their hometowns are ringing in the Year of the Tiger.

What to see, do and eat in Buenos Aires

Rediscovering the authentic charm of the Argentine capital, post-lockdown.

Extended-stay hotels appeal to families and vacationers

Understanding covid travel regulations

Crystal Cruises forced to reroute another ship: 'They just screwed everyone over'

CDC warns against travel to Mexico, 11 other countries

Explore BTW's guides

There's more to see

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Travel is back, and we are updating our City Guides to 70 cities around the world so you can plan your dream trip. This week, check out our guide to Sydney.

On Instagram

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The next time you're lounging poolside at a resort, you may notice a hotel worker who seems out of place: a professional falconer strolling around with a raptor on their arm. Though falconry has historically been used for hunting, the modern practice has found a home at resorts, which use the hawks, falcons and owls as a form of pest control. Learn more about the role of these birds of prey at hotels.