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Photo courtesy of E+ / yulkapopkova Send a smile with these winning boxes Whether you’re looking for a fashion upgrade, the latest fitness gear, your next good read or necessities like razors, there’s probably a subscription box suited perfectly to your needs. Some are a special splurge, others are little life savers, and all of

Photo courtesy of iStock / vgajic Choose the meal plan that works best for you These days, a host of meal delivery services can get dinner on the table faster and more conveniently. And there are meal kits for all kinds of cooks and diets – paleo, keto, vegetarian, vegan – that cut out the

Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe makes traditional chocolate elixirs, as well as such treats as chocolate-dipped chile de árbol — Photo courtesy of Kakawa Chocolate House Today, cacao is a staple of Valentine’s Day chocolates, but the food is hardly a modern marvel. Indigenous peoples were consuming cacao in what is now the American

Photo courtesy of iStock / fizkes Brighten your days with these food subscriptions Looking for new healthy snack options? How about weird and wonderful international foods? Coffees and teas from around the globe? There’s a box for that! These 10 subscription boxes are perfect for foodies. Which is your favorite? Photo courtesy of Grill Masters

This is likely going to be an Easter weekend unlike any we’ve seen before, with churchgoers staying home and attending services virtually while social distancing. In honor of this holiday, we’re taking a look at some of the world’s biggest, most impressive and most unusual churches and cathedrals. No matter where you travel around the

Columbia Hillen While whiling away the hours wistfully awaiting when we can travel once again, a recent property review of Chalet Vald’Isere has us excited to return to the hospitality industry when the time is right. Until then, we at JustLuxe hope you enjoy this property review to whet your appetite for travel post-COVID-19. ————————————————————————— Sometimes there’s

Photo courtesy of iStock / Niphon Khiawprommas Improve your photography with these tips from Nikon Ambassador Dixie Dixon Just because you’re stuck at home, that doesn’t mean your camera has to start collecting dust. Polish up your photography skills now, and your photos will be the better for it when you’re finally able to travel

Viking River Cruises Viking, last week, announced the official launch of Viking.TV, a new digital platform designed to provide enriching cultural content and live streaming video experiences from around the world.  The announcement was made by Executive Vice President Karine Hagen in a video for current and past Viking guests, posted on the homepage of Viking.TV.  “Right

Plenty of people once considered themselves to be homebodies – at least until they were told that they had to stay at home. Many, like myself, used to scoff at the idea of “spending time outdoors.” Hasn’t anyone heard of allergies? Now that we’re urged to stay inside, we yearn for a hike, a picnic

Photo courtesy of Lois Alter Mark You can “book” a trip anywhere with these reads “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are,” said writer Mason Cooley. Books can transport you to places you may never get to visit in real life – and make you feel like you’ve

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables in your kitchen — Photo courtesy of Getty Images / fcafotodigital Cauliflower is having a moment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimates that per capita consumption in 2019 was up nearly 75% over a decade prior. Time Magazine dubbed it “the new kale” a

Photo courtesy of iStock / ersinkisacik Stay home – together If we were to guess what the phrase of 2020 would be, we’d put our money on “social distancing.” The spread of COVID-19 has made homebodies of us all. But just because you’re staying at home doesn’t mean you have to ditch your social life.

Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles While whiling away the hours wistfully awaiting when we can travel once again, a recent property review of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles has us excited to return to the hospitality industry when the time is right. Until then, we at JustLuxe hope you enjoy this property review to whet

Photo courtesy of iStock / TARIK KIZILKAYA Binge your way around the globe From a zombie period piece in Korea to a coming-of-age story in Northern Ireland to a detective thriller in Cuba, these Netflix shows will transport you to destinations around the globe. Photo courtesy of Samurai Gourmet / Netflix “Samurai Gourmet” | Japan

Lemurs hang out at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo — Photo courtesy of The Woodland Park Zoo A virtual visit to a zoo or aquarium proves a wonderful way to brighten any day. “Wander” among nature and get caught up watching wildlife play, sleep and go about daily routines, as online programming transports viewers to faraway

Flamingos on parade — Photo courtesy of iStock / ANDREYGUDKOV As our days of social distancing wear on, more and more good news stories are popping up across the Internet. Distilleries are shifting focus to producing hand sanitizer, communities are finding creative ways to support local restaurants and museums are coming up with myriad new

Have you ever wanted to learn to make pasta? There’s an online class for that! — Photo courtesy of Getty Image / zeljkosantrac Has there ever been a better time to learn new skills and pick up new hobbies? Cooking allows you to not only maximize the ingredients you’ve stocked up in your kitchen, but

Photo courtesy of iStock / Rimma_Bondarenko Cheers to brightening your days Whether you’re weathering the storm solo or with family, tropical cocktails are mood-improving pick-me-ups that are easy to stir, shake, mix and muddle at home. Just because we can’t visit the Caribbean right now doesn’t mean we can’t welcome the islands into our homes.

Note from 10Best: We’re aware that current events have impacted how these businesses are operating. You can still support them via supportlocal.usatoday.com or by inquiring about shipping or curbside pickup. Americans love craft beer. The nation is home to well over 7,400 breweries, as well as thousands more beer bars and brewpubs. The sheer variety

In challenging times, we look to the arts to uplift our spirits, distract our busy minds and inspire our souls. Although it might be awhile before we can all gather in one space to watch our favorite musicians, actors, dancers and comedians, we are so grateful for the countless ways virtual performances connect us from