The TSA has extended its mask mandate until September 3, 2021. The original mandate—which requires passengers aboard all public forms of transportation wear face masks—was set to expire on May 11, 2021. Children 2 and under and passengers with certain disabilities will still be exempt from the mandate. Travelers should check with their individual transportation
If you live in the United States of America like us and you’re thinking of traveling to an international location, it’s safe to assume that the State Department has your destination listed at level 4 travel advisory right now. Per the website’s own statement “80% of countries worldwide” are listed at Level 4: Do Not
We love a good cruise! It’s pretty much a guaranteed way to eat, sleep, and vacay. Our last cruise was aboard the Norwegian Pride of America. We sailed around the islands of Hawaii and had a wonderful time! Thankfully, the CDC just announced that cruises will soon be able to resume as early as mid-July
According to a journal article published on nature.com, adults in their 50s and 60s who routinely sleep less than 6 hours per night are at a higher risk of developing dementia compared with people who sleep for 7 hours per night. In the study, the sleep habits of 7,959 participants were studied. These participants were
Epcot is always a treat but the annual Food and Wine festival takes it to a whole new level. Eating and drinking exotic cuisine and beverages around the world is a delight. The portions are small which allows one to try several items throughout the day as you walk and sightsee. Don’t worry about calories.
Via Napoli is an authentic Italian restaurant located in the land of Italy inside of Disney’s Epcot. Guests step from the streets of Epcot into a beautiful and carefully designed building reminiscent of Italy. This is one our favorite restaurants in Epcot. The most challenging part of the experience is choosing between the pastas, wood-fired
Disney has been a Thompson Family tradition for ages. My parents first exposed our family to this magical place when Karla and I were toddlers. Since then, we have visited at least 1-2 times per year. We have visited Disney parks and/or resorts in Orlando, California, Paris, and Hawaii. Disney World in Orlando is our
Paddlefish has been a Thompson Family favorite for years. The restaurant provides a family-friendly, fine dining experience aboard a steamboat. The New England Clam Chowder is delightful. The Cod stuffed with shrimp and scallop cornbread dressing matched with asparagus and red potatoes leaves you wanting more. The salmon was juicy and delicious. Reservations are recommended
We celebrated our Daddy’s birthday at Sanaa Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge September 2020. Sanaa serves Indian-influenced African cuisine and has a nice view of wildlife on the savanna as you dine. The Indian-style Bread Service includes your choice of 5 breads – Traditional Naan, Garlic-Ginger Naan, Spiced Naan, Onion Kulcha, or Paneer Paratha.
