Getty Many workplaces are sponsoring festive holiday parties this time of year, featuring a array of chips, candies, Christmas cookies and cakes. But workers who eat this fattening fare do so at their own peril. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which is based in Chicago, joined three other federal circuits
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(CNN) — There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. In Japan, Okinawa’s sprightly centenarians have earned it the nickname “Land of the Immortals.” Campodimele, Italy’s “Village of Eternity,” is testament to the Mediterranean diet. In the sunny Californian town of Loma Linda, a community of Seventh-Day
Medellín, Colombia (CNN) — Medellín, once dubbed “the most dangerous city in the world,” has worked hard to shed that image connected to drugs, gang warfare and gun violence. The “City of Eternal Spring,” as the people of Colombia affectionately call it because of its temperate climate, has become a travel hot spot for fine
Whether it’s staying warm, keeping cool or looking sharp après ski that’s the priority, there’s a technical top to fit the bill For men Best for apres versatility Protest Anwick, £75 Good-value, performance zip-up by day, stylish asymmetrical looks by night – it had us at hello Quilted both front and back for superior warmth
The 13th annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival takes place December 12-15 — Photo courtesy of Capehart Photography Escaping to Florida in winter in search of blue skies and balmy weather is a time-honored tradition. Throw in food from celeb chefs and award-winners like Daniel Boulud, Elizabeth Falkner, Marc Murphy, Sarah Grueneberg, and Adam
A chef’s feast at Fish Cheeks Fish Cheeks Resolutions or not, you’re going all out on December 31, 2019. It’s the last New Year’s Eve of the decade, afterall, and you deserve to ring in 2020 with deliciousness. Welcome the new year with fresh flavors and top-notch cooking by reserving a table at one of
The Republic of Mauritius, located off the east coast of Africa, is full of Indians who speak French. The story of how it got that way is an intriguing one. Visitors may be surprised at the predominance of French influence on this island state in the Indian Ocean — a destination best known for its
Puntacana Resort & Club An understated island paradise, Punta Cana is nestled in the Eastern Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. What awaits you is white sand beaches, calm turquoise seas, farm to table cuisine and some of the friendliest people in the Caribbean. Punta Cana is the perfect escape for family travel, girlfriend getaways or a
(CNN) — The Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Monkey Park begin most days with a relaxing dip in their own private hot tub. Located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, the primate-only onsen is world-famous as the preferred simian hot spring. But life hasn’t always been so simple for the snow monkeys of
What makes a hotel romantic? For some, it is once-in-a-lifetime, over-the-top luxury of the sort that dreams are made of; a vast suite with frescoes and four-poster bed, butler service, claw-foot in-room bath, red roses and rivers of champagne. For others, it could be the bucolic setting of a dreamy garden, sunset views of the
The modern traveler – influenced by the rise of boutique hotels – knows nothing quite fashions a hotel like its decor, craving the unique, personal, ‘cool’ and trendy. And nothing embraces ‘trendy’ more than art. In 2006, the 21c Museum Hotels brand launched, revolutionizing the hotel-museum hybrid with eight hotels showcasing contemporary artworks at both
Uni roe served atop rice in a simple and delicious dish. Sea urchin roe sushi, known as ‘uni’ is a … [+] delicacy served in sushi restaurants. It is bright orange or yellow-orange in color and has a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Urchinomics Kelp forests are in danger of disappearing with purple sea urchins gobbling up
Resistance base, Batuu, Outer Rim (aka Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida) (CNN) — Whatever your sympathies to the rebellion or your level of Star Wars acumen, you’re rebel scum now. For Star Wars fans these days, as Yoda might say, runneth over our cup does. Earlier this year, both Disney parks in
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Suburban New Jersey, thanks to North America’s first indoor ski and snowboard park. The winter sports center, Big Snow American Dream, opened its doors on Thursday to four Olympic gold medalists and a skier dressed as Santa Claus. The park claims to create “real snow” by dripping water from the ceiling and freezing it “through
Many of Britain’s beloved forests did not exist 100 years ago. After the Industrial Revolution and the First World War, the nation’s woodlands were severely depleted. But after the introduction of the Forestry Act 1919, Lord Clinton, a commissioner of the newly appointed Forestry Commission, planted its very first trees in Flashdown Woods on his
Chef Dale Talde All-Good, NYC Celebrity Chef Dale Talde, a native of Chicago, first learned to cook beside his mother, a first-generation Filipino-American. His creative cuisine reflects the unique blend of his upbringing and experiences straddling both American and Asian cultures. After formal training at the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Talde went on to
Sunset over the Grand Canyon. Erik Avent | Getty Images If traveling to charming and culturally diverse destinations is on your to-do list for the new year and the fresh decade, then keep this list handy. CNBC reviewed a handful of the many “best places to go” lists issued around this time of year and
Downhill skiing at Alpine Meadows ski resort above Lake Tahoe © Christiannafzger | Dreamstime.com It may sound far-fetched, but there are plenty of choices for zipping from the friendly skies to the powdery peaks within an hour. That first moment standing atop a mountain, goggles clear and skis waxed, can be the ultimate winter bliss.
Dec. 7th, 2019 While the French Riviera is known for its glitz and glamour, Palm Beach, Florida continues to represent American sophistication with its understated elegance, exclusivity, notable residents and old money. Along with Lilly Pulitzer and Mar-a-Lago, The Breakers Palm Beach is an iconic institution that has stood the test of time. Visitors to