| Countries are grappling with how to safely resume tourism as coronavirus numbers recede. Last week the European Union called for a safe reopening of borders between member states with similar rates of COVID-19 infections. And countries and regions around the world who have claimed success in managing the virus are taking concrete steps to reopen hotels and hospitality facilities, and establish safe travel zones. | | |
 | | The 10 best drive-in theaters in the US | | Since 1933, long before social distancing became a household term, drive-in cinemas turned the automobile into a private theater box, allowing moviegoers to chat, slurp out the last few drops of soda or even check their phones without disturbing anyone else. Now, as Americans try to carve out a new way of life, the drive-in theater, which had been nearly wiped away have become popular once again. | | | | | |
 | | Why this globetrotting seahorse expert won the 2020 Indianapolis Prize | | Dr. Amanda Vincent is a professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at The University of British Columbia and the director and co-founder of Project Seahorse – an international organization committed to conservation and sustainable use of the world’s coastal marine ecosystems. She is the 2020 winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. The biennial prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of animal species and includes a $250,000 award. | | |  | | Sponsored by | | Indianapolis Prize | | | | | | |
 | | 10 ways hotel stays will change after COVID-19 | | As the world slowly opens up again in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our hotel stays are set to be organized differently. Some beloved practices have to be shelved - goodbye buffet breakfasts - and new protocols introduced to ensure that travellers and staff feel safe and protected. Here are some of the ways in which hotel stays will adapt from now on. | | | | | |
 | | Unlock hundreds of hours of vintage travel on Lonely Planet | | Travel may be off the agenda for now, but while we're spending more time indoors, let's all binge on some award-winning travel shows together. With over 350 episodes of adventures now found on Lonely Planet TV, you'll discover many of the places you may be longing to visit along with new ones to add to your list. | | | | | |
| | Our warehouse has made the decision to move to an emergency Social Distance Operating (SDO) model. What this means is that we are focusing our efforts on shipping out orders for high demand titles and latest releases first. We do expect this to change in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you might find you receive two parcels. It will also take the reduced warehouse crew 2-3 days to get it out the door. From there, we'd ask you to be mindful of restrictions that might be impacting local carrier services as they manage the current situation as best they can. | |
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