Published by | | | | Beach houses are booked up, flight numbers are surging and rental cars are sparse: Travel is officially back in the United States. As travel restrictions lift and vaccination rates rise, many are itching to get away. Even before the pandemic, solo travel among women was surging, as women increasingly sought relief from their overwhelming work and personal lives. With the past year only worsening existing inequalities and leading to more burnout, many women are desperate for a break. Although there are risks and stresses associated with solo travel, many women say the most important thing is to be prepared. To help, we collaborated with By The Way, The Washington Post's destination for travel news, to bring you tips from women who have been there, done that. As always, you can find more travel tips, news and City Guides every day from By The Way on their website, Instagram and newsletter. Note: Although vaccines are driving covid-19 rates down, risks remain high for unvaccinated people. Find the latest news on cases and vaccination rates here. | | | Choosing your adventureSo, say you're vaccinated and ready to travel, but your friends and family companions are out of the question. First, you have to decide where and how you're most comfortable traveling alone. By The Way reporter Natalie B. Compton has you covered with this list of options for when you find yourself with more travel plans than travel buddies: You can book a group tour, for example, or look for volunteer opportunities on your route to make connections. If you're set on truly alone time, you have her full endorsement: "Being a party of one makes it easier to get restaurant reservations, encourages you to get out of your comfort zone and talk to new people, and helps you focus on doing what makes you happy." | | | | Three need-to-know stories | | Gianna Floyd, George Floyd's daughter. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg) | 01.On Friday, a judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Before the sentencing, the court heard victim impact statements from four members of Floyd's family, including his 7-year-old daughter, Gianna. In a video message, she said she wishes she could tell her late father that "I miss you and I love you." 02.The death toll in the collapse of Surfside, Fla. condominium Champlain Towers South rose to at least nine Sunday as authorities continued to search through the rubble for survivors. Family members of the many people unaccounted for gathered at a makeshift memorial near the rubble throughout the weekend. As teams move debris to a warehouse for further analysis, the city has also ordered inspections of other buildings nearby. In a 2018 report, an engineer warned of "major structural damage" to the building years before it collapsed. 03.During a House committee meeting last week to discuss a new bill that would provide 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for all federal employees, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) dismissed paid family and medical leave as an "enhanced work perk." Committee Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.), who introduced the bill, immediately challenged his characterization. "Paid leave is not a perk," she told The Lily. It's a "lifeline." | | | | Tell us about your IUD experience | | (iStock/Washington Post Illustration) | Do you have an intrauterine device? Have you had one in the past? The Lily wants to hear about your experience for a story. Fill out this form if you'd like to share with us. | | | | | A story to make you smile | | (Dan Brehant Photography) | When Peter and Lisa Marshall got married in Turks and Caicos in 2009, they couldn't foresee life events to come. But when Peter was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in 2018, their lives changed and events were forgotten, writes Cathy Free in The Washington Post. Late last year, Peter proposed one night. Lisa said yes — and wondered if her husband would remember asking her the next day. He didn't. He also didn't remember their first wedding, Lisa said, and for the past six months he has thought of her as his favorite caregiver. With his mind declining at a faster pace, it seemed like the perfect time to renew their vows, Lisa said. The couple joined together at the altar in April with the help of Lisa's daughter and vendors who volunteered their services to make the day happen. "There wasn't a dry eye, and I was over the moon," Lisa said. "I hadn't seen Peter that happy in a long time." | | | | But before we part, some recs | | (Marvin Joseph for The Washington Post) | Lena FeltonDeputy editor, The LilyWhat I'm (still) listening to on repeat:"These Days" by St. Panther, a soulful Southern California hip-hop artist. This song been on rotation for months — she released it in the throes of the pandemic — and I still love it after hundreds of listens. How I'm slowing down:I literally take slower runs on the weekends, instead of trying to get my workout done as quickly as possible. I'm more present and actually enjoy moving my body (even if it is tough in the summer heat). How I'm preparing for a return to the office:Making my foods-to-stash-at-the-office grocery list. Earl Grey tea, raspberries and roasted almonds are a must. What are your go-to snacks? Share them on our IG Stories later today. | | | | |
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