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It’s hard to deny that 2020 has gotten off to a rocky start, but tough times have brought out the best in some communities, inspiring towns, individuals and small businesses to get creative for the greater good. Here are three of these stories from the past week. A simple phrase brings hope to this small

As the world finds itself navigating unchartered territory, it’s easy to focus on the collective fear and uncertainty. However, as we discover ourselves grounded at home and separated into our individual and family silos, there are many things we can proactively do in an attempt to stay calm and clear-minded. “During challenging times, it is

Mar. 19th, 2020 Every country has a national treasure. Something that is to be preserved for future generations and for all to admire. Few and far between have a world treasure, a place that is of unsurpassed significance to mankind. South Africa’s Kruger Park is such a place. This unspoiled God’s gift to man is

Launched in Chicago in March 2020 by Sean Lynch and Jenn Galdes, Dining at a Distance is a burgeoning list of restaurants that are open for takeout, delivery or curbside pick-up as venues close across the country. In a time of historical uncertainty, virtual dining is an enterprising way of helping the hospitality industry while

Nacesa & Partners The quintessential Japanese experience of “rotenburo onsen” (open-air hot spring bath) isn’t something generally associated with one of the liveliest neighborhoods in downtown Tokyo, but the delightful Onsen Ryoken Yuen Shinjuku turns that notion tastefully on its head. From the classically styled sukiyamon-style gate and blue noren curtain by the entrance to the hotel’s sleek

To our readers: While we live and breathe travel, we also know that now’s the time to #StayatHome in the best interest of our communities as we grapple with COVID-19. We also know that someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again. In the meantime, we’re here to offer some ideas for how

Naturalist and author Richard Mabey once said, “The natural world is like a theatre, a stage beyond our own, in which the dramas that are an irreducible part of being alive are played out without hatred or envy or hypocrisy. Watching wildlife can tell us much about ourselves and our own frailties.” You don’t have

(credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte) In vibrant uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte stands tall infusing its eco-conscious ethos into its design, dining and spa. The contemporary 146-room, 18-story hotel is located in the largest metropolitan area in the Carolinas and only seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International airport. The LEED® Gold-certified hotel was built

Photo courtesy of E+ / swissmediavision 10 most-visited parks offer a range of virtual visits Spending time outdoors can reduce stress and increase overall health. Stuck inside? You can still connect with nature with a virtual visit to a national park. Ten of the most visited national parks in the nation offer innovative ways for

Documentaries and docuseries have always served as a great medium to learn about the world from the comforts of your home. Thanks to streaming services, we now have access to more media than ever before! Our team has selected 10 documentaries and docuseries that will not only teach you more about the foods we eat,

Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration for the future. As temperatures begin to warm up, we’re setting our sights on summer and the attractions that make this such a popular season for family travel. Help

Photo courtesy of OJO Images Go on a virtual trip There are plenty of ways to satisfy your wanderlust without leaving the house: scrolling through Instagram feeds, reading books about far-flung destinations and – one of our personal favorites – Netflix. The streaming service offers endless amounts of entertainment for all sorts of preferences, but

Photo courtesy of iStock / Freeartist See Don Quixote’s La Mancha Following a route through Castile La Mancha in Eastern Spain, one can understand the culture and history of Spain through the eyes of literary hero Don Quixote. The book written by Miguel de Cervantes in two volumes is considered one of the greatest works

Set on 750 acres on a once private hacienda the Chablé Resort, is set in the heart of a Mayan forest on the Yucatan Peninsula. Luxury casitas feature a private pool surrounded by botanical gardens, and a cenote, a sacred site for Mayan ceremonies, is a focal point of the property as it represents a

Mar. 13th, 2020 The desert has always had an aura of the mystic. A warm, dry, desolate yet strikingly beautiful land that invites all to pause, unwind and be surrounded by the breathtaking mountain scenery. Just outside of Scottsdale and nestled in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is a holistic wellness resort

Worm in a cup of mezcal — Photo courtesy of iStock / Niciak The tequila worm has achieved a delicious, low-key ubiquity. It’s made silent cameos, in “Poltergeist II,” where it offered an assist on a plot-defining possession, and in “Urban Cowboy” which fed into the rumors that, “The Mexicans say if you eat the

10Best is aware that many events with large gatherings are currently being canceled or postponed. We’re highlighting these award-winning community festivals in the hopes that attendance will be possible in the future. With so many fun and unique events to choose from (and ticket prices in the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for some

Ever since the British came to Australia 200 years ago, they found the ideal soil and sun conditions and began to produce wine. Later, after WWII, Italians and Germans immigrated and brought along their precious vine stocks.  From those humble beginnings, the wine regions of Australia have created a wine industry that has grown to rival

Clay’s House of Pig serves the best barbecue in Mississippi — Photo courtesy of Tupelo CVB Turn left at the rods and reels, and go past the flies. These may not be customary directions to the some of the best barbecue around, but they point diners to the order window at Clay’s House of Pig.

Mar. 12th, 2020 Opened in 1963, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa’s history on the island is just as notable as the property itself. Before Hawaii was even a state, Pioneer Mill’s board of directors sketched out the now 23-acre property and began the seven-year process to build the resort. For its opening, celebrities such as