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The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown wants to help you make this year a truly healthy one. In February, the hotel announced its new partnership with the Princeton Longevity Center, the leader in preventive medicine and longevity. Together, the hotel and the center are offering a host of new activities to help you live your best life through its Life + Longevity experience. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown...

The United States on Wednesday extended the land border closure between the country, Canada, and Mexico for another month, despite Canada planning to welcome vaccinated U.S. travelers in August. The border, which has been closed since March 2020 and extended on a monthly basis since, will now remain closed to non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico to the U.S. until at least Aug. 21, DHS announced on Twitter. “To decrease the spread of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, the United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at our land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico through August 21, while ensuring the continued flow of essential trade and travel,” DHS wrote....

Universal has canceled its famed Halloween Horror Nights at both the Florida and California parks, the theme park company said on Friday. The decision, which the company announced on Twitter, comes as both Florida and California have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks. “Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have made the difficult decision to not hold Halloween Horror Nights events this year,” the parks said in a tweet....

In 2016, Nintendo delighted gaming fans everywhere by announcing its plans to build a theme park called Super Nintendo World around its famous games in Japan. Though the project was hit with delays due to the pandemic, fans are getting a new glimpse of what the soon-to-open theme park will look like. In early January, Universal Studios Japan shared a new virtual tour of Super Nintendo World, after releasing a finalized map of the park in late December....

Nov. 16 marked the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the film, which changed our muggle world forever. But fans aren’t done celebrating yet. USDish is honoring the milestone anniversary, and a whole lot of other Hollywood remakes, by looking for a few muggles who are willing to rewatch five of the films, and get paid $1,234 to do so. All the winner needs to do in return is let USDish know how their experience watching the films today differed from the experience of watching them as a kid....

It’s time to check major things off your life bucket list. And for a shocking amount of people that means seeing a cow — yes a cow — for the very first time. Parked In Paradise, a lifestyle-website dedicated to helping people living their best life on the road, recently conducted a survey asking more than 3,500 Americans between the ages of 11 to 24 about their common ‘must-do’ experiences. According to the survey’s findings, just 9% of participants answered that they were fully satisfied with their current “level” of life experience....

Rain and snow can certainly put a damper on your day — unless they’re made out of chocolate. Residents of the town of Olten, Switzerland, located between Zurich and Basel, found their town lightly dusted in a fine cocoa powder that came from a nearby Lindt & Spruengli factory last week, according to the Associated Press (AP). The Lindt & Spruengli company confirmed to AP that the powder was a result of a cooling ventilation system malfunction, which spewed “cocoa nibs” all over the town due to strong winds in the area at the time....

The birds are chirping, warm breezes are starting to flow, and the sun is shining a little longer, which all adds up to one thing: summer vacation is almost here. And, if Airbnb’s rental information proves anything, it’s that we’re all ready for a little outdoor adventure. “As US citizens look to turn their pent-up travel dreams into reality, combined with President Biden’s plan to get the nation back outside by July 4, guests are increasingly looking for ways to safely reunite and meaningfully connect with loved ones on Airbnb,” the company explained in a blog post....

When designer brands are left with extra inventory, many choose to dispose it. That may help them maintain an air of exclusivity, but all that waste poses serious environmental concerns. Senreve is the luxury handbag label setting out to challenge destructive practices around leftover products: Its biannual Handbag Revival sale officially launched today, and it features gently used versions of the brand’s best-selling bags for up to 50 percent off....

Cruise vacations are a great way to unwind and relax in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, and a Disney cruise takes the traditional experience up a notch with unique, familiar touches and a little bit of magic. With so much to know before you set sail on the Disney Cruise Line, it’s easy to miss out on the most interesting facts and features. Even if you think you know all about the ships and activities on board, you can still return to port without ever knowing about the secret sundecks, unannounced character greetings, and unexpected Mickey-shaped foods....

Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time to break out your favorite warm-weather clothing and accessories that keep you cool, comfortable, prepared, and stylish on the go. That includes everything from breathable, figure-flattering bike shorts to a cute, adorned padded laptop sleeve. And if you don’t have a trip planned in the near future, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little resort-quality extravagance at home from a luxurious candle or reed diffuser....

Stargazing is both easy and difficult in December. It’s cold in the northern hemisphere, but the nights are as long and as dark as they get all year. So grab a warm jacket and head outside in the early evening because there are some unique night sky happenings this month. The Year’s Best Meteor Shower: The Geminids Are you ready for up to 150 multicolored shooting stars per hour? That’s exactly what’s possible on the evening on Sunday, Dec....

Witnessing amazing animal encounters is one of the best parts of traveling, and seeing natural behavior in the wild can be extra special. That’s exactly what happened when a tour group in Costa Rica came upon a sloth giving birth to her baby — and captured the whole thing on video. “I could not believe what I was seeing. I was super excited,” tour guide Steven Vela told CNN of the experience that happened in late February....

Actor and environmentalist Adrian Grenier has teamed up with Mount Gay Rum and Sea Bags to create two limited-edition bags, a tote and a beverage bucket, just in time for holiday shopping. The bags, made in the U.S. of 100% recycled sailcloth, are adorned with drawings of ocean currents, a nod to their shared commitment to ocean conservation. Every tote bag sold will fund the removal of two pounds of trash from the world’s oceans, and every beverage bucket will fund the removal of one pound, celebrating the importance of protecting the ocean with a portion of Sea Bags’ sales supporting 4ocean, a company with ocean cleanup operations around the world....

Visitors to the City Beautiful are sometimes surprised to discover that Orlando is—gasp!—landlocked. The metro area is full of gorgeous lakes, but we’re smack dab in the middle of the state, so reaching a beach takes a bit of time. Fortunately, with the exception of the Panhandle, Florida is a relatively narrow state, so one of the advantages is that in Orlando, you can easily drive east, to the Atlantic coast’s beautiful sunrises, or west, to the Gulf coast’s gorgeous sunsets....

As Dubai-based Emirates airline resumes its regular service on Thursday, passengers will notice several changes that will affect every aspect of the flying experience. “The risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is already very low, but we have spared no effort in reviewing and redesigning every step, from check-in to disembarkation,” Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, said in a statement Thursday. “Every measure implemented is an additional reduction in risk, and taken altogether, our aim is really to make flying as safe as possible....

If you thought this summer’s music festivals were canceled, think again. According to Time Out, the video chatting app Houseparty is hosting a three-day, star-studded festival featuring tons of A-list celebrities. The live, virtual event, In The House, will feature over 40 artists who will sing, cook, dance, workout, and more with you and your friends over the course of the weekend. Musical artists include Katy Perry, John Legend, Idina Menzel, CHVRCHES, DaBaby, and more....

The European Union has planned to begin lifting travel restrictions in time for its summer tourism season in a “phased and coordinated approach.” “As soon as the health situation allows, people should be able to catch up with friends and family, in their own EU country or across borders, with all the safety and precautionary measures needed in place,” the European Commission said in a press release Wednesday. The phased opening will begin by first allowing seasonal workers to travel across borders....

If Disney trips bring lines, crowds and humidity to mind, consider this getaway to be your theme park antidote. Located outside Honolulu, Aulani is a Disney destination that’s truly relaxing, whose lush walkways, outdoor offerings, and endless lazy river are nothing short of enticing. With activities, entertainment, and nods to Hawaii’s landscape and history, this gem tucked away in a private, gorgeous corner of the island can make for an ideal family trip — if you know how to do it right....

You don’t have to be a surf bum to find endless fun things to do in Maui, though the warm, Pacific waters aren’t a bad place to start. Locals know how important it is to get your daily dose of “Vitamin Sea,” whether you prefer to swim, surf, or snorkel with sea turtles—we recommend heading straight to Napili Bay. Maui may have a buzzy cosmopolitan center, but there’s no shortage of tradition here....