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Many of the kitchen faucets Kohler makes are hooked up to water and operational so visitors can try them out for themselves at the Kohler Design Center.

Renovation vacation: Plan a trip, and a kitchen remodel

Wisconsin's Destination Kohler resort lets visitors shop for kitchen and bath fixtures while they golf and spa.

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flights

This file photo shows a new first-class suite on Emirates' Boeing 777-300ER widebody jets.

Windowless planes? Virtual windows are the future, airline says
Virtual windows could be the future of flying, says Emirates airlines president Tim Clark. Fliers would see images streamed to screens on windowless jets.

hotels

The James Chicago-Magnificent Mile is priced from $150 per night.

Chicago hotels: TripAdvisor's best value picks for June 2018
TripAdvisor names the top 10 value hotels in Chicago for June.

cruises

Viking Sun is a pleasant, relaxing, welcoming ship to sail aboard, no matter where your destination takes you. In fact, the only thing we dislike about this ship is the knowledge that, at some point, we have to leave.

June route roundup: Where cruise lines are adding sailings
USA TODAY offers a look at new cruise itineraries for 2019 and 2020 that have been announced in recent weeks from such lines as Carnival, Princess and Viking.

experience

Empire Spirits Project is the creation of chef-turned-master distiller Jake Sawabini. The gin is distilled in Yonkers, N.Y. in three flavors. American Beauty Gin is the most traditional of the trio, using juniper, coriander, ginger, rose and cinnamon

Celebrate World Gin Day in the USA
Explore America's gin makers with distillery tours, tasting rooms, cocktail bars or retail bottles for World Gin Day. Some even grow their botanicals.

experience

Disney’s Hawiian resort Aulani offers a melting pot of dining options
Like the islands themselves, the fare draws from a variety of influences and showcases Hawaii’s diversity.

flights

United Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco.

United CEO talks pets, higher fuel prices and new biz-class roll out
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz talked about about changes in animal policies, higher fuel costs and not-so-subtle suggestions from passengers.

flights

This file photo from May 19, 2016, shows travelers queuing for a security checkpoint line at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Record number of guns confiscated at Atlanta airport, world's busiest
There are hefty fines for bringing a gun to a TSA checkpoint. Fines can reach $13,000. Typically, first-time offenders are subject to $3,900 fine.