Back in 2017, -more than 500- Royal Caribbean passengers became sick after two of the company’s ships were hit by a gastrointestinal illness. And this isn’t the first time. Every year, -hundreds of people- fall sick during cruises. Unfortunately, cruise-related -health concerns- aren’t surprising, as passengers are confined to a shared space for much of the trip. But cruising can be such fun. What'...
During viral outbreaks, we are reminded of how vulnerable we can be as a community on both a local and a global basis. Reactions to viruses have brought entire cities to a screeching halt, closed schools, shut down production lines and cleaned off store shelves. But not everyone has the ability to shelter in place until the threat passes. If you or someone you love is among those who must commute outside...
In our modern world, we are tethered 24/7 to our cell phones and laptops, so we don’t leave our work behind when we leave the office. Even airplanes—which had been that last bastion of disconnectivity—now have inflight Wi-Fi, so those emails that would have once been left unanswered for a few blessed hours beg for our attention during an entire flight. Some fliers believe it is essential to open our...
"Succumbing became all too easy, and a few bites quickly became the whole bar," my friend confessed about a particularly stressful three-hour airport layover when, after downing two glasses of pinot noir, she headed straight to one of the terminal's many bodegas, where she purchased and devoured a gargantuan dark chocolate bar. Whether for work or vacation, travel becomes stressful enough. Why add...