Checkpoints
We road-test the best travel products, gadgets and trends and give you the honest lowdown.
Want to punch up your flagging energy without downing gallons of coffee? Try these bite-size chews — they're like a pocketful of pep
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Top 5 Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
The most reliable, durable and environmentally friendly water bottles you can't travel without
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Travelers' Aids: Germ Fighting Never Smelled So Sweet
The best advice for staying healthy through cold and flu season? Keep clean hands. Here are seven sweet-smelling ways to disinfect.
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The Old Art of Writing Needs a Cool New Pen
We've fingered the most unusual, giftable, travel-friendly pens on the market.
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Top Treatments for Road-Weary Peds
Pamper your tender, tired feet with these remedies, on the road or at home
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5 Best Places to Travel in a Recession
The financial crisis means that some currencies have suddenly plummeted in value, making expensive destinations surprisingly affordable for Americans
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5 Ways to Find an Authentic Ecotour
I have always been doubtful of the value of 'ecotourism.' As a concept, it seemed harmless at best, a scam at worst.
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Eye Masks: Deep Sleep Prescription-Free
To help you achieve total blackout and quality REMs, we've road-tested a variety of eye masks on the market
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