The return to JFK is focused on the premium and business travelers between the east and west coast of the United States. It is a move that now allows the airline to provide air travel service from all three of the major New York airports.

“United’s return to JFK reflects not only our strong commitment to the New York City area, but also to increasing service to and from the places our customers want to fly,” said Ankit Gupta, Vice President of Domestic Network Planning and Scheduling. “With the addition of JFK, United now offers unmatched service, greater convenience, more choice and a best-in-class product for travelers throughout the New York City region as they return to the skies.”

This new service currently offers one round-trip flight, five days a week to each West Coast airport. United says that passengers can expect to see the number of flights double in the near future as the demand increases.

The premium cabins on these United Airlines flights feature flat-bed seats on all flights. This is similar to the current flight to Los Angeles and San Francisco from its hub in Newark.

According to the airline, amenities onboard the trans-con flights include the signature cooling gel pillow along with the Saks Fifth Avenue day blanket and pillow. Meal on the flights, offer seasonal menus crafted by renowned chefs and distinctive amenities.

These offering are available to travelers in United Business and United Premium Plus sections who enjoy a complimentary hot entrée, mixed nuts, salad and dessert, as well as complimentary alcoholic beverages.

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This is according to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel who said that all the 26 European Union member states had agreed to fully back it. According to the agreement, implementation could be over in three months.

Such good news couldn’t have arrived at a better time for the adventure-hungry tourists whose escapades had been halted by the Coronavirus. Summer holidays are a few months away, and with the Covid fatigue among tourists, the excitement of going on a European summer holiday is palpable already.

Still, travel restrictions may remain in place

The EU has been intensifying its Covid 19 vaccination drive even as it remains wary of possibilities of deadlier waves. Measures meant at easing travel restrictions across the bloc remain in limbo, thanks to new Covid 19 variants.

Equally coy about the resumption of free international travel in the summer is Priti Patel, the Home Secretary. According to him, summer could prove a little too soon for a holiday, owing to the erratic situation in the UK and across the EU.

But these travel restrictions notwithstanding, rolling out a single vaccine passport means that savvy vacationers could have a reason to start hunting for holiday destinations. Travel trials like PocDoc’s ‘fit to fly’ certificates at the Edinburgh Airport also signify the region’s tourists’ readiness as soon as the international borders open.

Massive travel bookings already taking place

Right now, every eager traveler is holding onto faith, hoping that UK premier Boris Johnson’s projections for a summer holiday from as early as May 17 come to fruition. Holiday bookings have been increasing tremendously, with EasyJet reporting a whopping 337% surge in ticket sales and a further 630% in holiday bookings.

It is clear, therefore, that maybe it isn’t too early to book a European post-Covid holiday. Greece is calling, much like the Swiss getaways, Spanish beaches, and several Asian and African vacation destinations.

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Bordeaux is well known for its structured, age-worthy red wines, made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with few other varieties as supporting actors, including Petit Verdot and the rarer Malbec and Carménère.

Although Bordeaux may not want to change its ways, global warming is real, and that means adapting or death. With increasing temperatures during the grapes’ growing season, the future does not look bright for Bordeaux producers.

Early January 2021, the INAO, the department in charge of French wine’s quality, finally authorized a set of new grapes for Bordeaux: Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional. Two white grapes were included as well, Alvarinho and Liliorila.

While this may not sound like much to the average person, this is a very big deal. For wine purists, this is like saying Italians will now make pizza with apple puree instead of tomato sauce. What does this mean for Bordeaux wines? It means survival trumps tradition, and that climate change affects us in more ways than we thought.

Wine books will have to be rewritten, and wine lovers will need to reassess their knowledge about classic wine regions and their grapes, starting with Bordeaux.

The world of wine is ever-evolving, and nothing is set in stone. Do you think you know Bordeaux? Think again.

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As stated on the company’s website, “We must dismantle white supremacy,” adding, “The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy,” underlining the past May 25^th tragic event.

Four years ago, the company publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement. Now, the company is lobbying to pass the ‘reparations statement’ in congress. It is legislation that would create a commission to study the effects of slavery and discrimination while also calling upon President Trump to act on the matter.

Additionally, Ben & Jerry’s is releasing the ‘Colin Kaepernick Change the Whirled’ ice cream flavor. A vegan alternative with caramel, sunflower butter, fudge chips and crumbled cookies. The controversial football player himself helped put together the recipe.

Founded in 1978, the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company has always been known for supporting diverse causes. From banning milk from cows treated with growth hormones in 1989, to partnering with the Children’s Defense Fund in 1992. From protesting against oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2005, to campaigning against GMO farming and fair trade in recent years.

Ben & Jerry’s offers over 60 unique flavors, including a recently added Netflix-themed line. But as crazy as their concoctions may seem, the company is seriously committed to the environment and society. That’s a brand we can support. Who’s up for some ice cream?

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The results come from an annual ‘Price Wars’ study by a company called Profitero. This was the fourth year that the study has been performed.

As part of the study, a comprehensive analysis is performed which compares prices on over 18,400 consumer products. These fall into 21 categories most often bought by consumers.

The list of product categories included household supplies, health and personal care, office supplies, home furniture, electronics, appliances and others.

The study looks at the prices of those items across a number of major retailers. Both online and brick-and-mortar, the retailers were Amazon, Walmart, Target, Staples, Home Depot, Wayfair, Macy’s, Walgreen’s, CVS, Kroger, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Lowes, and Chewy.

According to the study, “Amazon offered customers the lowest prices most often and most consistently.”

While the complete results of the study can be found on Profitero’s web site, here are some of the highlights:

Consistently, Amazon was found to offer the lowest priced option in all categories. At the top of the list for savings was Home Furniture. In this category, Amazon was 35% more affordable than other retailers. Not far behind, Vitamins and Supplements were on average 34% cheaper.

These were followed closely by Health and Personal Care and Beauty products. Consumers would save 26% and 22% respectively by shopping for these items on Amazon versus the other retailers.

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The gorgeous coastline stretches 130 kilometers from the vibrant Cancun to Tulum’s bohemian town, and it’s more than stunning beaches; it’s archeological sites, great restaurants, and an energetic nightlife.

Then COVID came in, and the region, whose economy relies on foreign tourism, was shut down. The global pandemic has been incredibly harmful to the touristic destination.

It has been even worse than the three hurricanes that hit its shores this year. The good news? The Mayan Riviera might be back on business soon.

Darío Flota Ocampo, Director in the Touristic Promotion Counsel for the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, where the Mayan Riviera is located, said everyone thought the region would be one of the first destinations to get back on its feet. But that hasn’t happened yet.

With America, Spain, France, and Italy experiencing second-wave coronavirus outbreaks, it seems this won’t be a Merry Christmas in the Yucatan peninsula. August saw 20% hotel bookings, and it has risen to 25% in the past months.

This is not so bad considering authorities allow only 30% occupation to comply with health measures and appropriate social distancing. It’s worth mentioning that half the occupation came from Mexican visitors.

There are 1,130 hotels in the Riviera Maya with over 100,000 rooms. 144,000 warm, friendly local people working in the region’s tourism industry are waiting for you with open arms.

This might not be the best moment for traveling abroad. But then again, who doesn’t need to bury their feet in the white sand and enjoy a Pina Colada under the sun?

Things won’t get better in the Riviera Maya until we ourselves make it better. And there’s more. Visiting the region right now has an upside – you’ll get the entire beach for yourself.

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The company is basing their advice on years of experience as well as recent studies about online shopping habits and intentions of consumers.

McAfee recently analyzed the results of its 2020 Holiday Season: State of Today’s Digital e-Shopper survey. The results show that, “while consumers are aware of increased risks and scams via the internet, they still plan to do more shopping online – and earlier – this holiday season.”

Nearly two-thirds of consumers in America say that they believe online scams and cyber-crime are more prevalent than ever. Despite this, just over one-third of them still plan to do more holiday shopping online this year than ever before.

The study also showed that a lot of the increase in online holiday shopping is being driven by current pandemic. Over the last year consumers have come to rely more on online shopping for the majority of their purchases.

If face, the survey showed that nearly half of consumers are buying more products online since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What’s more, 18% say they buys something online every day, while 34% shop online 3-5 days a week.

All of this creates an attractive market for cyber criminals and internet scams. Criminals know that less than one-third of consumers who receive an email or text message, touting online shopping discounts, will check to verify whether the message a scam.

“With results showing the growing prevalence of online shopping, consumers need to be aware of how cybercriminals are looking to take advantage and take the necessary steps to protect themselves- and their loved ones- this holiday season,” said Judith Bitterli, VP of Consumer Marketing at McAfee.

Here are some steps to shop online safely this holiday season:

• Employ multi-factor authentication to double check the authenticity of digital users and add an additional layer of security to protect personal data and information.
  
• Browse with caution and added security using a tool like McAfee WebAdvisor to block malware and phishing sites via malicious links.
  
• Protect your identity and important personal and financial details using McAfee Identity Theft Protection, which also includes recovery tools should your identity be compromised.

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Italians are creative and when it comes to a forced closure within their four walls. The first activity they throw themselves into with ardor and passion is cooking! Experimenting with new recipes and enjoying the pleasure of good food becomes their primary focus.

Born just this spring, in a difficult time was the initiative called “Italia Keeps on Cooking.” It is a social campaign to raise awareness among the population not to stop cooking to stay united and creative!

A symbol of this initiative is an apron with the words “Italia Keeps on Cooking”, distributed to numerous Italian chefs to convey a message of help and hope for the precarious situation of Italian restaurants.

In addition to an awareness and cooperation initiative, it was also a charity project. The entire proceeds from the sale of these aprons were donated to the Luigi Sacco Hospital in Milan and to the intensive care unit, highly involved in the battle against Covid-19.

In hard times like these, where the uncertainty of what will happen prevails, sadness, anxiety and melancholy can be relieved by a good plate of pasta or a delicious dessert.

In fact, several studies have shown that during the forced lockdown, the population has significantly increased the search for recipes on social networks, especially those concerning bread-making and homemade pasta.

There is a trend towards the search for tradition and simplicity of the ingredients.

Below is a simple, satisfying and tasty recipe that can be cooked and eaten on those days when you feel down in the dumps. Times when you need to keep the whole family busy with a fun activity and especially on a cold evening.

PASSATELLI IN MEAT BROTH

(Passatelli is a homemade pasta of the Emilian tradition, very simple and which often uses leftovers).

Doses for 4 people:

– Eggs (about 3) 170 g                                                                – Breadcrumbs 120 g

– Parmesan to be grated 120 g

– 1/2 lemon zest                                                                           – Nutmeg to taste

-Salt up to taste                                                                             – Meat broth 1 l

PROCEDURE:

• Put some good meat broth on the fire.
• While the broth is cooking, prepare the dough: grate the lemon zest and keep it aside; break and beat the eggs for a few moments in a bowl with a pinch of salt.
• In a larger container pour the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
• Add the lemon zest, a little grated nutmeg to the parmesan and pour in the eggs.
• Mix the ingredients with a spatula or by hand until the mixture becomes elastic and compact; If too soft, add a little breadcrumbs, if too dry, add a little broth.
• Wrap the mixture in a film and let it rest for 2 hours at room temperature.
• Put the dough inside a potato masher with large holes and mash directly into the broth that is boiling. Cut the passatelli with a knife to a length of about 4 cm.
• As soon as the passatelli come to the surface, they are ready! Transfer to a plate with the broth and add Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper to taste.

This dish can also be eaten without broth! Just take them out of the broth and add some pesto(ex: courgettes, tomatoes or basil) or smoked bacon or even mushrooms.

Taking refuge every now and then in comfort food, with the joy of having prepared something tasty together with the family, will increase the good mood and will be a valid help to survive in these difficult moments.

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not eaten well.” (Virginia Woolf)

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Despite the COVID-19 shutdown and the shift to virtual schools and online education, annual school pictures are still an important part of recording child’s growth over the years for most parents.

So its no surprise that the leading company for school photos has teamed up with the leading online retailer of photography keepsakes. Lifetouch and Shutterfly have launched Picture Day Snaps @Home.

This innovative and simple solution provides parents with an easy way to get a 2020 school picture of their child, despite the pandemic. And its all done from the safety of home.

“Now more than ever, we recognize how important it is to find new ways to celebrate traditional milestones,” said Stephanie Schmid, Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Lifetouch.

“And Picture Day is a cherished tradition for children and families alike. That’s why we are committed to meeting families wherever they are this school year – from the living room to the kitchen table – to ensure everyone has access to a school picture.”

The process is simple. Parents download the Shutterfly mobile app and then take a picture of your child. Next, to stay consistent with other school pictures, the app allows parents to select from of a variety of Lifetouch backgrounds.

Then simply order a picture package like any other year. And at least this year you can make sure their hair is not messy before you take the picture… In areas where students have returned to face-to-face learning, Lifetouch is working closely with schools to schedule picture days using its own safety protocols, and CDC guidelines.

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Gypsee is a new way to travel. Using this travel planning app, friends from across the U.S. will be able to schedule flights, hotels and activities with one low monthly subscription fee.

Users can select from a curated list of highly desirable locations within the U.S. and beyond. Instead of one person coordinating travel for a group, each individual traveler is responsible for their own payments.

This way there is no one person carrying the brunt of all the travel arrangements.

The Gypsee travel planning app allows subscribers to make payments towards their individual travel adventure. It will not make a difference where in the continental U.S. the subscriber lives, as the app will coordinate all flights among all subscribers. The goal will be for everyone to arrive on location within hours of one another.

Besides the individual payments made, subscribers will have the opportunity for special adventures – quests. These quests will provide opportunities to experience the new location, make new friends and see what being on a vacation should really be like.

Gypsee will eventually have a leader board for quests, and its own AI similar to Pokémon: Go, where subscribers will search for Gypsee’s official mascot. All of this, could soon make it one of the best travel planning apps out there – especially for group travel planning.

Plans are for Gypsee to be ready by January 2021. Early subscribers will be able to lock in vacation excursions in time for the collegiate Spring Break season. Special deals and offers will be made available to the first 100 subscribers.

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