Abundance in the Time of Coronavirus

A silver lining during quarantine has been the many ways people have shared their giftedness with the world around them. Have you taken in a live performance by a big-name musician (or a sonnet-reciting actor), a free online exercise class from the local gym, or a hilarious video on social media? Thankfully these creators have stepped in to cheer us up, take our minds off the headlines, and even teach us something new. My travel supplier partners have also been getting in on the action. From Michelin star chefs to wellness gurus, my Inbox and social media feeds have been rewarding me with greatness daily. In case some of these folks are outside of your social media circles, I've curated a list of some of my favorites in the hopes that they will brighten your day:

Cuisine:

Penne Alla Vodka from Crystal Cruises Chef Jon Ashton. Cook along with Chef Jon as he prepares this dish live on his Sunday Cooking show at 3 pm ET on the

Crystal Cruises FB Page.

For another Italian option, try Orecchiette Pasta from Seabourn Chef Tony Egger.

For favorite French recipes from Crepes to Blanquette de Veau, check out this collection from We Travel France.

At the top of my list is Jacques Pepin's Roasted Chicken from Oceania Cruises. Check out their #OLifeCookingChallenge on Facebook.

These Spanish Tortillas from Backroads look delicious, and for your salad course, take a look at these homemade dressing options from Miraval Resorts.

Sweet Treats:

For a springtime dessert option, try the signature lemon meringue pie from AmaWaterways. It's a favorite onboard the Zambezi Queen. Head Chef Josephine unveils the secret ingredient that makes the crust so delectable.

For cozier fare, try this Blackberry Pear Cake shared by the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louis in Quebec.

If you're baking up some breakfast fare, check out these Simple Irish Baking Recipes from Katie Daly's Ireland.

To Sip:

For an At-Home Spa twist on hydration, whip up one of AmaWaterways' Infused Water recipes.

Let Virtuoso take you on a spin around the globe with their Wines to Take the Edge Off Social Distancing.

Or, shake up a Mojito with Celebrity Cruises Sunset Bar

Wellness at Home:

Enjoy this podcast episode from Blackberry Mountain about everyday wellness with writer and cookbook author Liz Moody and her husband Zack Mitchell.

Seabourn's wellness partner Dr. Andrew Weil shares a 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise which helps the body relax and reduces stress. Wellness is one component of Seabourn's Bringing Extraordinary Home initiative, a curated set of experiences designed for Seabourn's ultra-luxury resorts at sea that we can enjoy from home for now.

At Home with Six Senses is an online platform offering wellness-oriented videos, tutorials, and advice across the luxury resort's website, social media channels, and newsletters. Check out their Facebook tutorial on hair mask recipes you can create from ingredients you have at home.

Enrichment At Home:

For the Artist in You ~ try your hand at painting with tissue paper. Oceania Cruises' Artist in Residence, Kris Smith teaches you how in less than six minutes.

For the Music Lovers ~ tune into Crystal Cruise's Friday Nights at the Galaxy with Mark Farris (or rewatch any time you want to feel transported from your home to a lovely evening out).

For the Kids ~ check out this online 10-week Junior Marine Biology Course from Six Senses Resort and Spa