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The COVID-19 pandemic has loyalty programs desperate. Here's what they're doing | Travel Troubleshooter

As a longtime critic of loyalty travel programs, consumer advocate Christopher Elliott won't be tempted by airline, hotel and credit card loyalty offers. But these companies are getting desperate amid the pandemic, and are offering some enticing deals.

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The Victoria Clipper has suspended operations between Seattle and Victoria through at least April 2021.
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Victoria Clipper ferry suspends service to and from Seattle until April 2021

A passenger goes through a security checkpoint at Sea-Tac International Airport Friday, May 15, 2020. Starting Monday, May 18, the airport will require everyone at the airport to wear masks. 213978 (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
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Even if you aren't legally obligated to wear a mask on an airplane amid COVID-19, you probably should

Nation & World

Extending cruise ban, CDC says ships helped spread coronavirus

FILE – In this May 27, 2020, file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Cuomo said on Saturday, June 18, 2020 that the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York state dropped to 743 and 11 more people had died. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) NYR101 NYR101
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Washington added to Northeast states' quarantine list as COVID spikes

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A variety of freeze-dried meals and pre-packaged meals and snacks are photographed Monday, March 9, 2020. 213255

Hungry in the backcountry? Here’s our taste-test of several brands of freeze-dried meals

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READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY 1146476091 Janet Jeffries janetjeffries8@gmail.com Mill Creek, WA 425-367-1373 West Seattle 2020/05/04 Sunrise in West Seattle. I’m off work this week from my job as a registered nurse, and getting up early, to be alone with my thoughts in the quiet, crisp air, is very therapeutic. Nikon d750, 18-35mm lens with an ND filter. 01F85B09-6038-4AB8-BC90-7CC6285104CE.jpeg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 12:56:18 04 May, 2020

Reader’s Lens | Seattle skyline reflects onto Elliott Bay during a stunning sunrise

READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY Richard Roschke rroschke@comcast.net Kent, WA 253-981-4757 Lake Fenwick in Kent, Wa 2020/03/07 “A quiet morning at Lake Fenwick provided me with this photo of a Male Wood Duck. I used a Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600 C lens.” DSC_0768-Male Wood Duck.JPG I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 10:19:05 25 Apr, 2020

Reader’s Lens | A wood duck shows off his truly beautiful colors

READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY Ashley Martin ashley.todd.martin@gmail.com Seattle, WA 2064008880 Interbay P-Patch Community Garden, 2451 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 2020/04/06 Baby hummingbird fed by its mother while sitting on a metal wire tomato cage. I went for a walk in the garden and by chance found a baby hummingbird. Hummingbird eggs are about the size of a jellybean and an adult hummingbird weighs less than a nickel. Nikon 5600 DSLR DSC_0211.JPG I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 16:18:35 18 Apr, 2020

Reader’s Lens | Social distancing is hard when you’re a hungry baby hummingbird

READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY Seattle 2020/04/07 Pink super moon rising from the east. Marvin Yamaguchi marviny@yamarch.com 2066821687 Pink_Supermoon_40720.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 23:36:03 07 Apr, 2020

Reader’s Lens | Pink supermoon gives Seattle a literal bright spot in uncertain times

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Travelers wait in lines at SeaTac International Airport before going through security Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the day before Thanksgiving. 208551

Travel Wise | From security to delays, flying is stressful. Here’s how to de-stress at the airport

Northwest Hikes

Celia Barenfanger walks her dog Garol with (From left) Helena, Rich, and Amelia Solarte on Discovery Park’s Loop Trail on Saturday, December 8. 208680

6 truly beginner-friendly routes hikers of all skill levels can enjoy in Seattle and beyond  VIEW

Escapes abroad

A man on his motorbike in Cat Ba town on Cat Ba island

Away from Vietnam’s tourist circuit, a Pacific Northwest travel writer finds comfort and charm in Seattle’s sister city  VIEW

Boats dock directly at the canalside or by lower-level entrances directly off of the canal.

Seeking slice-of-life authenticity in Italy’s most touristy cities  VIEW

Composer Edvard Grieg retreated daily to this picture-perfect studio on a Norwegian fjord.

House calls: Inside the homes of Europe’s top artists

The town of Varenna on Lake Como is the perfect place to savor a lakeside meal or aperitivo.

Nature and romance permeate in Italy’s lakes district