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Big-name cruise companies have been on pause since mid-March, after they voluntarily ceased operations a day before the CDC issued a “No Sail Order” for any ships carrying more than 250 passengers. In the months since, smaller ocean and river lines have developed new pandemic-era health and safety guidelines aimed at restoring traveler confidence in cruising. And travelers are interested, says Rob Clabbers, president of Q Cruise & Travel in Chicago and a member of T+L’s Travel Advisory Board....

Miami draws travelers of all kinds with its art, food, shopping, beaches, and party scene. Its vibrant cityscape seems to be changing daily, so where do you begin when planning a trip? I spent a week on the ground finding the best hotels and restaurants for every personality type, interest, and mood. From newer options to the oldie-but-goodies, this guide will help you choose the best spots for just the type of Miami vacation you’re looking for....

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in a lot of unexpected ways, and apparently it’s affecting school lunches as well. According to the Asahi Shimbun, a national newspaper in Japan, students at Uozaki Elementary School found something a little different and luxurious in their school lunches on Nov. 27. The students chowed down on Kobe-gyu-dondon, also known as Kobe beef or wagyu, as part of their school lunch. Kobe is considered one of the highest-quality meats in the world, so you wouldn’t expect it in a school cafeteria....

Weddings are looking a little different so far in 2020. From livestreamed ceremonies in Singapore to sidewalk nuptials in New York City, couples have had to postpone, scale back, or even cancel their weddings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an undoubtedly stressful and emotional time for those who’ve had to adjust their big days, so Miller High Life wants to help by throwing a few of these couples an intimate ceremony and giving them $10,000....

Wine lovers, there’s a murder afoot. The Napa Valley Wine Train is well-known for its fun and innovative day-trips through California’s Napa Valley. Over the years, the company has made its regular wine tour rides even more fun with themed rides, including (but not limited to) a beer train, a holiday-themed Santa train, and a few murder mystery trains. Combining wine, food, and entertainment, the Napa Valley Wine Train debuted its first ride with The Murder Mystery Company in April 2019, and ran a special 1980s murder mystery train in September....

With internships at companies across the country canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Natural Light has some good news. The company is looking for the perfect candidate for their unforgettable remote summer internship. One individual will have the opportunity to work with Natty Light’s brewers and flavor experts to create the next great flavor innovation — all while working from home and earning $40/hour. More beer news Vice President of U....

New York City’s star-studded “homecoming” concert is less than a month away and will be complete with performances by Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and many, many more. “This is going to be a historic, monumental moment for all New Yorkers and all Americans. I’ll put it plainly: You’re going to want to be here,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. Entitled, “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert Produced by NYC, Clive Davis and Live Nation” the concert will take place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on Aug....

Need a quick stress reliever? VisitScotland is here for you. To help people kick off the new year with a little joy, VisitScotland launched its “Coo Year” campaign with the assistance of a few of its very own Highland Coos — aka its cows. “A favorite amongst visitors and locals alike, the Highland Coo is ever-present on souvenirs, memorabilia, and Insta posts from Scotland which are shared with friends and family around the world,” the tourism organization shared in a statement....

Our world has changed a lot, especially over the last 40 or so years. It’s just hard to see how much when you’re standing on the ground. Despite mounting evidence, there are still many people who deny climate change, which makes it a lot harder for the world to try to solve this crisis, or at least prevent future damage to the planet. In anticipation of Earth Day, Google Earth launched its biggest and perhaps most important update since 2017....

Southwest Airlines is at it again. On Tuesday, the U.S.-based airline launched yet another stellar sale on airline tickets across the country. And, like its previous sales this year, this one comes with tickets as low as $39 one-way. But, again like its other sales, this one has a pretty tight time limit so if you want in, you better act fast. The four-day sale only runs through midnight (Pacific Time) on Friday, Dec....

Planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on your next Walt Disney World trip? The groundbreaking land opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in August, and is packed with take-home droids, space cocktails and other off-world delights you’ll want to explore. The new land, located on planet Batuu, is comprised of two halves: Black Spire Outpost, which consists of marketplace and specialty shops, food stands and the Millennium Falcon — as well as a new First Order regime — and the Resistance Forest, home to the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and a growing rebellion faction....

Stella Artois wants you to go on a celebrity-filled virtual hotel stay — and they’ve enlisted Andy Cohen, Eva Longoria, Liev Schrieber, and Blake Griffin to make it happen. On Sept. 2, the first-ever Hotel Artois @Home, a virtual hotel “stay” specially curated by these fan-favorite celebrities, will open to a lucky few guests. During the virtual stay guests are promised “bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime hotel services without stepping foot outside your home....

After more than a 16-month wait, Sweden’s much-anticipated, highly hyped Arctic Bath is now accepting reservations. As you may remember from when news broke last year, the Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa is an out-of-this-world accommodation, frozen into a river in northern Sweden. The floating hotel was touted as the ultimate place to catch the aurora borealis. And now, finally, the wait to book is over. “The Arctic Bath really is a first – it’s a special spa experience,” AnnKathrin Lundqvist, one of the designers of the hotel, said in a statement....

Just because we’re all socially distancing doesn’t mean we can’t go to concerts — we just need to get creative. This week, the Virgin Money Unity Area in Newcastle’s Gosforth Park in the United Kingdom accommodated 2,500 spectators on 500 viewing platforms for an outdoor concert experience that doesn’t require any person-to-person contact. Concert attendees purchase their tickets online and show their booking confirmation email on their phones for entry. They park their cars and are then escorted to their socially-distanced viewing platform by venue staff....

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The only thing more fairytale-like than a castle is a castle perched on a 400-meter cliff that’s built around the entrance of a natural cave. Oh, and did we mention there’s a network of secret passageways? The Predjama Castle in Slovenia has all that and more — and it’s open to the public year-round. Originally dating back to the 13th century, the medieval castle is listed in the Guinness World Records as the “Largest Cave Castle....

Staying at home may be mandatory right now, but nobody says you can’t have fun while you’re there. Google is making sure both parents and children can stay happy and healthy while socially isolating with a few virtual tools that both entertain and educate at the same time. That includes its now wildly popular feature, AR Animals in Google Search. In 2019, Google rolled out the AR feature, which is now gaining popularity with parents hoping to teach their kids a thing or two about the animal world in a fun way....

The majestic coastline of Croatia has long been in the spotlight, mostly for destinations like Dubrovnik and Hvar, along its stunning Dalmatian stretch. But in the north, a heart-shaped peninsula called Istria is hiding a spectacularly bucolic interior that echoes Tuscany. Now you can explore Istria’s countryside charms and burgeoning food and wine scene from your very own private luxury estate, the recently unveiled Stancija Baracija. Courtesy of Stancija Baracija...

Between long travel days and hotels with less-than-ideal water pressure, ending up with greasy hair while you’re on a trip can happen far easier than any of us would like to admit. That’s where dry shampoo comes in. If you’re in a pinch in an airport bathroom after disembarking a transatlantic flight or changing quickly to go from a day of sightseeing to a night out, a rinse-free dry shampoo spray can pull your whole look together in a pinch....

Kick start your first morning in Paris with an espresso from the Art Deco-style Café de Flore (once frequented by Picasso) or a cup of filter coffee from the new wave Loustic, whose baristas will nod with approval if you order a café crème. For only 1.70 euros (yes, Paris can be affordable), you can rent a bicycle from Vélib for an entire day—perfect for pedaling along the Seine and to all of the fun things to do in Paris....