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As part of the daily live programming at Nihi Sumba (@nihisumba), McBride hosts a series called “The Explorers,” where he talks to adventurers such as champion surfer Chris Prewitt;

Annabelle Bond, who earned the title “fastest woman climber in the world” in 2005 after scaling the highest peaks on seven continents in 360 days; and Claude Graves, the American surfer who

discovered Nihiwatu island in 1989. GO ON A VIRTUAL SAFARI Irshad Mobarak, head naturalist at the Datai (@thedatailangkawi), a luxury resort tucked deep within a 10-million-year-old

rainforest on the island of Langkawi in Malaysia, shares video footage of his nature walks via Instagram TV, adding new posts twice a week. Recent wildlife spottings have included playful

dusky leaf monkeys and the oriental pied hornbill and great hornbill. With the resort's white sand beach empty, the resident sand bubbler crabs have covered the shore with artworks

created from balls of sand (a byproduct of their feeding habits). WORK OUT WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER If you've fallen into a home-workout rut, check out the “Stuck at Home” workout series

from Attitude Fitness, the state-of-the-art gym at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. You'll feel the burn during virtual classes focused on core power or chest strength. Trainers

offer modifications for various exercises, making classes accessible for all levels, and they've come up with clever household substitutions if you don't have weights. Unsure if

you're doing a burpee correctly? Trainers are available for complimentary, one-on-one Skype sessions to answer questions on proper form. BECOME A WINE EXPERT Who better to teach you

about the intricacies of wine than a Michelin 2020 award-winning sommelier? Jurica Gojevic, head of wines and beverage at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, has been posting regular tips and

advice on the hotel's Instagram page (@theadaremanor), ranging from the best red wines to chill before serving to great Champagne alternatives. Gojevic will be partaking in the

hotel's “Ask the Experts Instagram Stories” series this month [May]. Viewers can direct message their burning wine questions and he'll respond. The story will be saved for future

viewing. LEARN TO MIX A PERFECT COCKTAIL The pros at the Artesian bar at London's Langham Hotel are sharing their cocktail wisdom on Instagram and Instagram TV (@artesianbarlondon).

These no-fuss tutorials last about two minutes and walk viewers through classic drinks, like the Negroni, and underappreciated staff favorites, including the Amaretto Sour. Award-winning bar

manager Anna Sebastian is full of useful tips. For example, if you don't have a strainer, just use a spoon. GO ON A WEEKLONG WELLNESS RETREAT The team at Civana Wellness Resort &

Spa in Carefree, Arizona, has created a weekly schedule of activities to help you stay grounded in these uncertain times. Start the week with Monday morning intention settings and end it by

joining the Friday evening gratitude circle. Wellness Wednesdays feature dedicated talks from experts on subjects such as mindful media consumption and optimism amid uncertainty. Follow

along in real time (the resort posts times for livestreams on its website) via Instagram TV (@civanaresort) and Facebook Live (@civanaresort), or you can revisit saved experiences to enjoy

at your leisure. LEARN TO COOK LIKE A MICHELIN-STAR CHEF Legendary hospitality brand Belmond has developed an online educational series called “Belmond Invitations” curated around the theme

of good living. Streamed on Belmond Instagram TV (@belmond) and YouTube (#BelmondGoodLiving), the videos feature tutorials by brand ambassadors and tastemakers. Since foodies can't dine

on multicourse meals at Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons, the only country house hotel in Britain to retain two Michelin stars for more than 30 years, chef-patron Raymond Blanc is

offering virtual cooking demos from his home kitchen. Don't be intimidated by his Michelin credentials. Blanc keeps his menus fuss-free. In less than 40 minutes he'll walk you

through a menu of pistou soup, slow-roasted shoulder of Spring lamb and chocolate mousse, all the while waxing poetic on seasonality. LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC As part of its #chilluxeathome

initiative, Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California, has introduced virtual concerts. It streams the 30-minute performances on Instagram Live (@monarchbeachresort) at 5:30 p.m. PT and

on Facebook Live (@monarchbeachresort) at 6:15 p.m. PT. Viola sensation Daniel Morris was a smash with his debut performance. Check the resort's social media channels for performance

schedules, and if you can't go live, listen to saved footage on the resort's Facebook page.