Are We There Yet?

Exotic vacations with minimal travel. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( August 17, 2024 Good morning! Here's what's on our weekend radar: - Your travel guide to [the best beach getaways]( that don't require a long flight - A TikTok superstar's [mouthwatering egg sandwich recipe]( - The scoop on [where to get my holy-grail beauty products]( - An introduction to [the men hoping to find love on The Golden Bachelorette]( And if you want even more of our most engrossing reads, how about [subscribing to our other newsletters](? Now, let's get this show on the road...   Are We There Yet? [Woman lying in a hammock on the beach at sunset]( Getty Images After a long workweek, there's probably nothing you'd love more than parking yourself next to a palm tree in some far-flung location. You could put serious distance between yourself and the headaches of daily life with a destination like Fiji or the Maldives, but that'll cost you an entire day on a plane. How about a tropical getaway closer to home? In the latest installment of our travel series, we rounded up [the 10 best exotic beach vacations near the U.S.](, all of them less than a five-hour flight from various parts of the country. Ready to go? [FIND YOUR BLISS](   More Stories [Orca whale emerging from the ocean's surface]( Photo by Cristina Mittermeier The sound of silence: Our friend Cristina Mittermeier, the acclaimed nature photographer and SeaLegacy co-founder, explains [the invisible threat to a majestic pod of orcas]( in the Pacific Northwest//link.katiecouric.com/click/36434741.757683/aHR0cHM6Ly9rYXRpZWNvdXJpYy5jb20vbmV3cy9zdXN0YWluYWJpbGl0eS9ob3ctbm9pc2UtcG9sbHV0aW9uLWFmZmVjdHMtd2hhbGVzLw/64ad542fa06bf6ade80ad77fE68685a7c. Humans don't notice it, but the whales hear it loud and clear. Survey says: As the presidential election gets closer (80 days to go!), Americans' fixation on what the polls are saying will only get more intense. For the latest, I got [Nate Silver's expert analysis on where the race stands right now](. Health watch: This week, amid a summer spike in cases of Covid-19, the CDC made a big announcement about the virus's future in America — but it's not quite being met with universal agreement. [Learn more about the latest update here](. Helping hands: Healthcare today is more advanced than ever before, but it's still missing something crucial: the power of more female leaders. In partnership with GSK, we spoke to four inspiring women in public health and healthcare about why this is the case — and [why we'd all be better off with more equity in this arena](.   [Matthew Perry]( Under Arrest Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death — including his assistant. Here's what we know. [Read More »](   Introducing... [Dr. Mary Claire Haver]( Photo by Callie Walker Menopause is a hot topic at Katie Couric Media, and not just because of those pesky vasomotor symptoms. (We’re looking at you, hot flashes and night sweats.) To better serve our readers experiencing this transition, we’re bringing on a menopause expert: Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CMP, an OB/GYN and the founder of the [Mary Claire Wellness Clinic]( and [The Pause Life](. With a social media following of over 4 million and her bestselling book [The New Menopause](, Dr. Haver aims to “demystify menopause” and promote self-advocacy for women’s health. And now, Wake-Up Call readers will be getting exclusive advice straight from one of the most trusted sources in the field. Watch out for her new column and an upcoming Instagram Live with me! [MEET HER RIGHT HERE](   Looking for Love 🌹 [A group shot of the men competing on The Golden Bachelorette]( Disney/Ricky Middlesworth After competing for Gerry Turner's heart on The Golden Bachelor, 61-year-old Joan Vassos is back, and now it's her turn to be the apple of everyone's eye. Before The Golden Bachelorette premieres in September, we've got [photos and bios of every man competing this season](. Let's meet the suitors! [PREPARE TO SWOON](   A Good Egg Want to upgrade your brunch? [This scrumptious sandwich recipe]( from TikTok sensation Owen Han tastes as fantastic as it looks. "If egg salad can be a showstopper, this is it," Han says of his update on the lunchtime classic. 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