It's that time of year again! Black Friday may already be on its way out, but Cyber Monday is in full swing, and if you're anything like us, you've been eyeing up your favorite hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators for months, just waiting for them to roll out the big sales. Good news: From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the Cyber Monday deals are still rolling in, and there are tons of ways to save for every type of traveler. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half the original price, this is the best time of year to save. From now through Travel Tuesday, we're seeing new sales drop every day—be sure to check back in daily so you don't miss anything good.
Oura Ring Review: The Smart Ring Has Made Me a More Mindful Traveler
21.11.2024 - 18:19 / cntraveler.com
As much as I love visiting new places—and I really do love it—nothing disrupts my healthy habits quite like travel. Going on a trip often means taking a red-eye or navigating a time zone change that disturbs my sleep schedule; a change in my typical diet; and a whole lot of pre-travel stress. This doesn't mean I'm going to cut back on travel or skip the gelato when I'm in Florence, but it does mean I'm eager to find ways to make staying on top of my health easier when I travel and when I return home, too. Enter: the popular Oura Ring.
You may have seen it worn by a friend who loves to run, or perhaps you've seen a screenshot on social media of someone bragging about their near-perfect Sleep Score. Maybe that sparked enough interest for you to look up the smart ring for yourself. If so, you've seen its hefty price tag. Yep, that high-tech ring is upwards of $400 (some colorways are slightly less). I, too, was curious—is the Oura Ring worth it? Could it actually help me stay on track of my goals both day to day and when I travel? After months of wearing the gold Oura Ring Gen 3 everywhere, from summer road trips and long walks in my neighborhood to workout classes and even at home cleaning my apartment, I can unfortunately tell you that yes, it really is worth it.
The Oura Ring is a smart ring you can wear all day and night to collect data on over 20 biometrics that impact your overall wellbeing. All that data is available for you to view on the Oura app. It was designed in Finland, rooted in Nordic wellness principles that are all about balance. Oura helps wearers build a healthier, less stressed-out lifestyle in a way that's completely personalized. While wearing the Oura Ring and checking the app has become a part of my daily routine, I am most grateful for it when I'm traveling.
The tech-forward ring is best known for its ability to track your Sleep Score, but its capabilities go far beyond just that. There are a few key areas the Oura Ring monitors: sleep, activity, heart rate and stress, and readiness. While you're snoozing, the Oura Ring tracks metrics like your total sleep, time spent in bed, sleep efficiency, and resting heart rate, all of which factor into your overall Sleep Score. This is my favorite feature—I quickly became obsessed with checking my Sleep Score each morning and trying to improve my score each night. That meant getting into bed earlier, at around the same time each night, and reducing anything that could negatively impact my sleep, like alcohol, sugar, or stress. In the app, you can see more cool info about your sleep, too, like how long you were in a REM cycle and at what times you woke up during the night. Monitoring my Sleep Score has helped me form much healthier
The Best Nordstrom Black Friday Sales for Travelers
Nordstrom's Black Friday deals have arrived, and there are plenty of travel-friendly clothes, bags, and accessories to get your hands on. With items up to 50% off at Nordstrom and up to 70% off at Nordstrom Rack, you can save big on holiday gifts and travel gear for yourself and your family through December 3, 2024. There are certain products that fly off the proverbial shelves (beauty sets are often amongst the first to go), so don't delay if you do see something on sale you're sure you want.
33 Black Friday Travel Deals to Save Big on Flights, Hotels, & More
It's that time of year again! Black Friday is finally here, and if you're anything like us, you've been eyeing up your favorite hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators for months, just waiting for them to roll out the big sales. Good news: From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the deals are rolling in, and there are tons of ways to save for every type of traveler. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half the original price, this is the best time of year to save. From now through Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, we're seeing new sales drop every day—be sure to check back in daily so you don't miss anything good.
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Air Canada Expands Intermodal Travel Options in Europe and Asia
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