Waters tips

Jul 26, 2024 • 5 min read

Jul 26, 2024 • 5 min read

During the summer, vacation plans tend to involve the water. Maybe you're headed to a Caribbean beach, or to chase waterfalls in a state park. Perhaps you are dusting off your water sports skills for afternoons on the boat, in a kayak, or balancing atop a paddleboard. Or maybe you're just taking photos close to the shore and don't want to worry about your phone falling in or getting splashed by a wave. Wherever you go, if you're bringing your cell along, you'd be wise to invest in a waterproof phone pouch.

Jul 25, 2024 • 7 min read

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Call it the most family-friendly MSC Cruises ship ever.

“Welcome back,” says the Watsu therapist as I open my eyes. We’re in a dimly lit room, under a domed ceiling freckled with LED lights that mimic constellations. As we emerge out of the circular pool, I feel like I’ve truly been transported out of the space. I'm at JOALI Being, a pampering wellness resort in the Maldives. It might seem an unlikely spot to experience a mind-body epiphany, and yet Watsu—a trademarked, massage-like treatment that takes place in water—has revealed to me much more than a massage (or even a therapy session, to be honest) ever has.

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This story about swimming in Paris is part of How Paris Moves, a series of dispatches about communities and social change in France through the lens of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Jul 19, 2024 • 7 min read

A jury awarded more than $2 million to the family of a 76-year-old man who died after suffering severe burns from a 150-degree shower at a Kentucky motel.

The most popular Amazon Prime Day deals aren't always the most expensive. Many of the most-purchased items by Condé Nast Traveler readers this week were under-$30 travel essentials. And while there were thousands of products on sale for Prime Day, a handful of categories stood above the rest, with outdoor gear, tech products, and viral beauty favorites coming out on top.

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