Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, Disney World pushed ahead with their plans for a phased reopening in Florida, starting today, as the Magic and Animal Kingdoms opened their gates to eager Disneyphiles across the state. The remaining Disney World theme parks, Epcot and Hollywood Studio are expected to follow suit and open up next […]
Read More Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, Disney World pushed ahead with their plans for a phased reopening in Florida, starting today, as the Magic and Animal Kingdoms opened their gates to eager Disneyphiles across the state. The remaining Disney World theme parks, Epcot and Hollywood Studio are expected to follow suit and open up next […]
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Progresso chicken rice soup in a can Getty Images Whether it’s turning to food products that people thought were finished, shopping at unusual times or the fact that selling to supermarkets has resulted in more food waste, not less, there are some surprising outcomes from the pandemic. Here’s a breakdown of the major trends which […]
Read MoreJet skis are fizzing under the Sheppey Crossing as I drive through the two arches that mark the entrance to the island. It is not the most obvious place to bring my mum for our first post-lockdown break. The Isle of Sheppey, on the north-east coast of Kent, an hour from London, is a place […]
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Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire us. When you want to get away from it all, it’s hard to beat a small town. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, outdoor adventure, […]
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LAS VEGAS – Three miles west of the glittering Strip, Brian Slipock runs a modest watering hole called Jacksons. It’s the kind of spot that draws neighborhood folks and Las Vegas locals to barstools from nearby homes. “Casinos have more people working on a shift than I employ,” Slipock said. By 11:59 p.m. Friday, he will close the bar for the […]
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Cruise giant Carnival Corp. is continuing plans for a phased-in approach for its return to sailing, beginning with fewer ships and fewer passengers, on a region-by-region basis. The company will not make a full return in terms of passenger capacity until 2022 at the earliest, according to CEO Arnold Donald. “[The] nature of restart is going to be almost […]
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LAS VEGAS – Bally’s hotel-casino has a reopening date. The Strip property plans to welcome guests back at 10 a.m. on July 23, reports the Reno Gazette Journal, which is a part of the USA TODAY Network. “We continue to see solid customer interest in visiting Las Vegas this summer,” said Tony Rodio, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, in […]
Read MoreCulture secretary Oliver Dowden’s announcement on 9 July that lidos can reopen from Saturday 11 July had outdoor swimmers across the UK digging out their towels and togs at the prospect of being able to return to the water. After months of what has felt like bone-dry purgatory for many of us, the feverish anticipation […]
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Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and American Authors’ “Best Day of My Life” played from the loudspeakers at Hersheypark’s entrance gate Wednesday, just five days after the park opened to the public, reports the York Daily Record, which is a part of the USA TODAY Network. It’s what the Wowak family — mom, dad, three kids and friend Zach […]
Read MoreSunbathing on a deserted beach in Mallorca, Nicola Brett says she is having the “best holiday ever”. The 31-year-old gym sales executive from York arrived on the Spanish island on a Ryanair flight on Sunday, hours after the government changed its advice against all but essential foreign travel. She was flying back at midnight on […]
Read MoreCampaigners have launched a petition to save the popular ski train that runs between London and the French Alps after Eurostar cancelled the service for this winter. The twice-weekly service usually operates between December and April from London St Pancras to 16 ski resorts, including Courchevel, Les Arcs, Tignes, Sainte Foy and Val d’Isère. It […]
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Destiny Shepherd, 21, and Greenley Norton, 15, drove 12 hours to Des Moines, Iowa, from their hometown of Union, Mississippi. Their destination? Merle Hay Mall. Specifically, they were visiting Selfie Station, a new amusement spot in the mall that invites guests to pose and take pictures in 27 “Instagrammable” rooms, reports The Des Moines Register, which […]
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Talk about a buzzkill. Joshua Tree National Park officials announced on Wednesday that Jumbo Rocks Campground will be temporarily closed through July 24 due to “aggressive” bee activity, reports the Palm Springs Desert Sun, which is a part of the USA TODAY Network. “Jumbo Rocks Campground is closed July 9–23 due to aggressive honey bee […]
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BRITS will be able to go on holiday abroad from today without quarantining back in the UK as the government relaxes the rules in England. Last week, it was announced that travel restrictions to 75 countries across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean would be lifted to allow holidays once again. 2 Holiday destinations such as […]
Read MoreBeing labelled a “tramp” is not something the average person would be overly thrilled about. Unless, that is, they happened to be Czech. In the beer-drenched hub of central Europe, the word equates neither to homelessness nor harlotry, but to a nature-loving soul who “tramps” jovially through the countryside with his mates. I know this […]
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An American Airlines flight attendant who had worked for the carrier for 20 years died at work Sunday, according to a joint letter signed by officials at the airline and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. “It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of Joe Tormes, St. Louis-based flight attendant, on […]
Read MoreUK holidaymakers are being urged by the government to avoid travelling on cruise ships. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a statement on Thursday advising people not to embark on sailings due to the coronavirus pandemic. This comes after the blanket advice against all nonessential foreign travel from England was lifted for dozens of […]
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JetBlue Airways plans to exit its longtime southern California base in Long Beach and move most of the flights to Los Angeles International Airport in a bid to woo more travelers. The New York-based carrier, known for its free in-flight TV and Wi-Fi and trendy free snacks, said its last flights from Long Beach will be […]
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Karen Fernandez entered the Magic Kingdom for the first time in 1974, at age 4, and for the past few years, has gone weekly to one of the four parks at “The Place Where Dreams Come True.” Early Thursday, for the first time since COVID-19 shut down Walt Disney World parks and resorts March 15, she joined thousands of […]
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Transportation Security Administration officers will be required to change their gloves more frequently and wear face shields when screening passengers, in changes the agency is making this month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The changes follow a whistleblower complaint last month by a TSA official that the agency failed to provide enough protective […]
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LAS VEGAS – If Caesars Entertainment employees do not get tested for COVID-19 by the end of next week, they will be knocked off the schedule. In response to a spike in coronavirus cases recorded across the country, the hotel-casino company has required all employees in Southern Nevada to get tested. “We thought mandatory testing would […]
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Anakeesta is taking visitors’ experience to new heights atop AnaVista Tower. The structure is now open to the public, standing among the mountains at Anakeesta’s peak and offering views from the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg Space Needle stands taller at 407 feet, but the location of the 60-foot AnaVista tower puts visitors 1,947 feet […]
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A whopping 24.7 million people lost their jobs between February and April of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the economy. So needless to say, there are a lot of folks out there job-hunting right now—but only one of them will be able to prove that they’re the right candidate […]
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German line AIDA Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corp., announced Thursday that three of its ships would resume operations in August, ending a coronavirus pandemic-induced hiatus that began in March. Unsurprisingly, sailing will look a little different, with new health and hygiene protocols but no port calls – at least not at first. “We are taking a measured approach […]
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I scream, you scream, we all scream when we read the calories for the suggested serving size of our favorite ice cream. And yet, we can’t bring ourselves to put down the carton. Plenty of brands have acknowledged that struggle, replacing frozen milk and cream with sugar-free and non-dairy alternatives. Satisfying our cravings for the […]
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An “associate” at Kings Island theme park in Ohio has tested positive for COVID-19, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer, which is a part of the USA TODAY Network. Kings Island opened its gates July 2 for season passholders and is welcoming the general public beginning Friday, July 10. Chad Showalter, director of communications at the amusement park in Mason, Ohio, released […]
Read MoreWinning tip: Covadonga lakes, Asturias, Spain My wife and I were driving to Covadonga lakes in the Picos de Europa national park up a narrow mountain road in heavy rain. We stopped halfway, seeing a sign for a footpath to the lakes. Over a hill and after 40 minutes we came to a vast and […]
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BRITS may not be welcome in Europe after all as a new survey finds them at the bottom of the list for tourists countries are happy to welcome. People in France, Spain, Italy and Germany have all expressed concerns about UK tourists due to the coronavirus rate in the country. 2 Tourists from the UK […]
Read MoreWe arrived at our yurt and said hello to our next-door neighbour, who was stretched out on a deckchair. He replied with a grin and one word: “Freedom!” It was Saturday 4 July, the first day that campsites were allowed to open in England after lockdown. My partner and I had left our homes for […]
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The magic is back – and masks are front and center. Ahead of Walt Disney World’s phased reopening Saturday, the Orlando theme park offered a sneak peek on how they are preparing for incoming guests in a new video. The footage showed Walt Disney World coming to life nearly four months after the theme park shut down due […]
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