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Must-haves for your next cruise vacation

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Running with recycled shoes doesn’t mean wearing the high- tops you donned in high school. No, keeping a low carbon footprint today can be as simple as wrapping that foot in recycled matters. Materials used in today’s sustainabl­e running shoes might be wool or fiber threads, but Allbirds goes a step further with materials like sugarcane for the soles, castor bean oil for insoles, and even recycled plastic bottles for laces. allbirds.com a place for everything

We’ve all done it. After a workout, we take a shower then casually toss the wet towel into our gym bag … and it will always land on dry, clean clothes. Today’s well- planned bags feature a variety of pockets strategica­lly located to take care of your valuables, shoes, makeup, and other toiletries (and, of course, your clean clothes). OGIO — which stands for “Our Gear Is Organized” — boasts a Half Dome Gym Bag with a large pocket, front pocket, a webbed shoulder strap, and a side grab handle, all in a package designed to fit in a standard locker. OGIO also makes spacious backpacks, travel luggage, and golf bags. ogio.com

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One app deserving high marks for both translatin­g and teaching to speak more than 90 different languages and dialects is SayHi. Among its many abilities, the app basically allows you to tap a button and begin speaking. (Internet connection required.) sayhi.com sayhi.coo work it in style

Consider the glamour of actress Kate Hudson and the popularity of workout gear made by Fabletics, which she co- founded in 2013. This winning combinatio­n and popular line are making all the right moves in gyms and workout studios across the world — and on sea. The sportswear comes in a variety of colors and designs for both men and women.

Popular legging styles for women, for example, include high- waisted, those with pockets, and a well- received, attractive breathable knit. Shorts are also available. Men’s workout duds include shorts and T- shirts as well as one- piece sets in several lightweigh­t fabrics. fabletics.com

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