CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop

The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.

More destinations for vaccinated travelers
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There are more destinations becoming available for vaccinated travelers by the day, with the European Union expected to welcome travelers again soon.

‘Bucket list travel’ trend post-COVID

Grab your sunscreen and passport! There are more destinations becoming available for vaccinated travelers by the day, with the European Union expected to welcome travelers again soon.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich

The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.

Pringles joins chicken sandwich wars in partnership with Wendy's

Pringles announced a partnership with Wendy’s to turn its spicy chicken sandwich into a new limited-edition Pringle flavor.

Missouri wine industry looks to be the Napa Valley of the Midwest

The state is already known for its beer, home to the headquarters of Anheuser-Busch, but one developer thinks it has potential to be just as popular for wine.

Any amount of alcohol can harm the brain, study suggests

Any amount of alcohol can cause damage to the brain, and more so than previously realized, according to a study in what researchers call one of the largest of its kind to date.

Downtown Dining Week: Menus available for preview

Menus for Downtown Dining Week, returning June 3 – 13, are now available for preview.

Bucks playoffs: Mecca's new menu fuels fans

The Milwaukee Bucks are, hopefully, cooking up a playoff run, and the Mecca Sports Bar & Grill has the food to keep the fans going.

IHOP revives plan to launch flip’d, a fast-casual concept for breakfast on the go

IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home inspections down, housing market hot

Prospective home buyers are sometimes offering tens of thousands of dollars over the listing price – and are still being rejected because they want a home inspection.