Annie Tsu looks at how eliminating as many touch points as possible for travellers in airports and public spaces like hotels will help reestablish confidence in the general public.

NEW YORK - Things are going swimmingly, as the British would say, for designer Kasia Roginska these days. Her KARO swimwear designs are the talk of the suntan set and her innovative and playful designs that include lots of “bling” are being bought up by sun worshippers around the world.

NEW YORK - Now that airlines are charging hefty fees for luggage – some are even starting to charge for carry-on bags – it’s important to pack wisely and keep weight to a minimum. So here’s some well thought out items that should lighten your load